Jeannette Rankin Brigade
Variant namesBiographical notes:
The Jeannette Rankin Brigade (named in honor of the first woman to be elected to Congress) was a coalition of women's groups that demonstrated in Washington, D.C. on January 15, 1968 against the war in Vietnam. Leaders of the organization presented a petition asking Congress to end the war and arrange for the withdrawal of U.S. troops.
From the description of Jeannette Rankin Brigade records, 1967-1968. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122576157
From the guide to the Jeannette Rankin Brigade records, 1967-1968, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)
Links to collections
Jeannette Rankin Brigade records, 1967-1968
New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
Jeannette Rankin Brigade. Jeannette Rankin Brigade records, 1967-1968.
New York Public Library System, NYPL
Papers of Jeannette Rankin, 1879-1976 (inclusive), 1916-1973 (bulk)
Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom records, circa 1965-1977
Oregon Historical Society Research Library
Papers of Florynce Kennedy, (inclusive), (bulk), 1915-2004, 1947-1993
Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America
Allen, Pamela P., 1943-. Papers, 1967-1974.
Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Portland branch. Women's International League for Peace and Freedom records [manuscript], circa 1965-1977.
Oregon Historical Society Research Library
J. B. Matthews Papers, 1862-1986 and undated
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
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Allen, Pamela P., 1943-
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Kennedy, Florynce
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Matthews, J. B. (Joseph Brown), 1894-1966
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Rankin, Jeannette, 1880-1973.
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National Council of Jewish Women.
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National Women's Emergency Coalition.
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Paris Conference of Women to End the War in Vietnam (1968)
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Young Women's Christian Association of the U.S.A.
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Subjects:
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
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- United States (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
Variant Names
Rankin (Jeannette) Brigade
Rankin Brigade