Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection tells the story of AVANT from 1981-2001. The most extensive and informational groups of materials in the collection are minutes (Board & Program), 1981-2000, which tells about the goals and interests of the group, and membership information which includes surveys (1983 & 1985). Other materials include board goals and annual reports, by-laws and constitution, financial materials, newsletter AVANT-EDGE, photographs, programs/calendar,...