Collins, Mary Jean, 1939-

An active member of the National Organization for Women, Mary Jean Collins was Midwest Regional Director (1970-1972), president and executive director of Chicago NOW (1978-1980), and co-director of the NOW equal rights (ERA) campaign. A member of the National Board, she was in charge of task forces (1972-1975) and she also served as National Action vice-president where she focussed on lesbian and minority women's rights as well as reproductive choice and pay equity. Collins was also on the board of directors of NOW Legal Defense & Education Fund, a member of Catholics for a Free Choice, and on the Drafting Committee for the 1984 National Democratic Platform.

From the description of Papers of NOW officers, 1968-1988 (inclusive), 1982-1985 (bulk). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122593611