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Feminist Action Alliance (Atlanta, Ga.). Feminist Action Alliance (Atlanta, Ga.) records, 1973-1984.

Title: Feminist Action Alliance (Atlanta, Ga.) records, 1973-1984.

The collection consists of the organizational records of the Feminist Action Alliance, Inc., for the period 1973-1983. The records include membership material, correspondence, minutes, publications, committee working files, funding proposals, public relations materials, newsletters, and program materials documenting the Alliance's administrative and programmatic efforts. Within each series or group of related records, the most recent papers are filed first followed by earlier materials. The records document the administrative and programmatic efforts of the Feminist Action Alliance for the years 1973-1983. Subjects covered include rape, law and legislation, women's rights, family relationships, membership, and women's organizations. Printed material includes programs, brochures, and the Feminist Action Alliance's newsletter INTERACTION.

ArchivalResource: 8 linear ft. (8 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/78946038 View

Fowlkes, Diane L., 1939-. Diane L. Fowlkes oral history interview [sound recording], 1995 September 27.

Title: Diane L. Fowlkes oral history interview [sound recording], 1995 September 27.

Fowlkes describes her childhood, her education, and the events that triggered her interest in the Women's Movement. She recounts her involvement with the Strike for Women's Equality, the Feminist Action Alliance, the socialist-feminist movement, as well as the schism within the campaign for ERA Georgia. She discusses some of the major influential figures in the Women's Movement in Georgia including Margaret Curtis, Joyce Parker, and Sherry Sutton. Fowlkes also discusses her work to establish the Women's Studies Institute at Georgia State University.

ArchivalResource: 2 sound cassettes : analog.2 sound discs : digital ; 4 3/4 in.transcript 33 leaves ; 28 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/288957751 View

Atlanta Women's Network. Records, 1978-1989.

Title: Records, 1978-1989.

Articles of incorporation, administrative records, records relating to the board of directors, and other records. Includes material relating to Feminist Action Alliance and International Alliance, an Association of Executive and Professional Women (earlier National Alliance of Professional and Executive Women's Networks).

ArchivalResource: 3 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/28414376 View

Schapiro, Beth Susan. Beth Schapiro oral history interview [sound recording], 1995 October 11.

Title: Beth Schapiro oral history interview [sound recording], 1995 October 11.

Schapiro recounts her childhood in Richmond, Virginia, as well as events that influenced her involvement in the Women's Movement. She discusses the differences between the National Organization for Women and the Feminist Action Alliance, as well as other groups, such as the League of Women Voters and Georgians for the ERA. She also considers the changing face of women's activism.

ArchivalResource: 1 sound cassette : analog.1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in.transcript 20 leaves ; 28 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/289028986 View

Deeley, Anne, 1948-. Anne Deeley oral history interview [sound recording], 1999 May 20.

Title: Anne Deeley oral history interview [sound recording], 1999 May 20.

Deeley describes herself as a "typical Midwesterner," growing up in Indiana with a homemaker mother who was very involved in the church and volunteer activities, and a father who worked for a newspaper. After moving to Atlanta in 1971, she recalls her work for the General Services Administration as an Equal Opportunity Specialist. Deeley recounts the divisions within NOW and the genesis of the Feminist Action Alliance, organized to focus on local issues. She describes the Alliance's efforts to establish a rape crisis center at Grady Hospital, train police officers to deal with rape survivors, and advocate for victims' rights.

ArchivalResource: 1 sound cassette : analog.1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in.transcript 34 leaves ; 28 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/288957740 View

Schapiro, Beth S., 1949-. Beth S. Schapiro papers, ca. 1970-1995.

Title: Beth S. Schapiro papers, ca. 1970-1995.

Series I, Organizations and Issues, documents Schapiro's work with the Feminist Action Alliance (including director of the Survey of Women Candidates, 1975, and director of the Rape Task Force, 1975-1976), her activities for the passage of rape-related legislation, and particularly her lobbying efforts for passage of the ERA in Georgia, 1973-1981. Minutes from the meetings of ERA Georgia, Inc., 1978-1980, documentation of Schapiro's membership in the National Women's Political Caucus and the Atlanta Women's Network and material reflecting Schapiro's later activities with Women Business Owners, Inc., including meeting minutes, 1990-1995, are found here as well. Series II, Appointments, Boards, and Panels, documents Schapiro's various state and local appointments including her 1976-1977 participation in the International Women's Year (IWY). The Subject Files, Series III, covers women's political issues, rape, education, and legal issues, and the Carter administration's involvement with women's issues. Information (primarily printed material) on many Georgia women who have run for political office may be found in Series IV, Women Political Candidates, as well as some information on women in politics in other Southern states. General Correspondence, Series V, reflects media coverage of women's activities, including queries and thank you notes, as well as Georgia political activity; correspondents include local and state political candidates and elected officials including Sam Nunn. Miscellaneous Personal Materials, Series VI, includes speech notes and a clipping of a 1978 Emory Wheel interview with Schapiro. Series VII, Artifacts, includes ERA and other jewelry, "campaign" (pinback) buttons, a sash worn at the 1978 national march for the ERA, and bumper stickers.

ArchivalResource: 3.5 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/62121883 View