National Association of Ministers' Wives
Administrative History
The National Association of Ministers’ Wives was founded to provide training for ministers’ wives, with the first conference taking place in 1941. The organization is now known as the International Association of Ministers’ Wives and Ministers' Widows, Inc.
In 1941, Elizabeth Coles Bouey founded the National Association of Ministers’ Wives. She served as the association's first president from its founding until her death in 1957. During her teure, ministers' wives from the United States, West Africa, and eight denominations joined the organization. The organization also started the Ministers’ Wives’ Herald, Prayer Group Certificates, and several awards.
External Sources:
"Dr. Elizabeth Coles Bouey," International Association of Ministers' Wives and Ministers' Widows, https://www.iamwmw.org/founder, accessed December 6, 2022.
"Elizabeth Coles Bouey," Virginia Changemakers, https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/items/show/40, accessed December 7, 2022.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
National Association of Ministers' Wives Handbill
This collection contains an undated fundraising handbill for the National Association of Ministers' Wives, listing Mrs. E. C. Bouey as president and Mrs. W. L. Ransome as secretary. The association was founded by Elizabeth C. Bouey, who served as its president from its founding in 1941 until her death in 1957, and it is now called International Association of Ministers’ Wives and Ministers' Widows, Inc.