Rich, Cynthia
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A peace activist in New England, Cynthia Rich was a member of Voice of Women--New England, a group formed in 1961 to work "toward the goal of a world without war" by focusing on such issues as war toys, atmospheric nuclear testing, civil defense, and foreign policy decisions; it attempted to influence politicians and others through letters, speeches, peace demonstrations, and educational programs. In 1965-1968 Rich represented VOW-NE at Coalition Politics, an organization designed to facilitate exchange of information among peace groups in New England.
From the description of Papers, 1961-1968 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232007066
Cynthia Rich (1933- ) and Barbara Macdonald (1913-2000) were writers, activists in lesbian feminist politics, and partners for 26 years. For a more detailed biography, see the finding aid for the Papers of Cynthia Rich and Barbara Macdonald, MC 505.
From the description of Audiotape collection of Cynthia Rich and Barbara Macdonald [sound recording]. 1973-1990. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 436076114
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Subjects:
- Ageism
- Women authors
- Civil defense
- Disarmament
- Feminists
- Jewish women
- Lesbian authors
- Lesbians
- Nuclear nonproliferation
- Nuclear weapons
- Older lesbians
- Peace
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- Women political activists
- Women's rights
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- United States (as recorded)
