Rich, Cynthia
Variant namesA 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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| referencedIn | Rich, Helen Jones, 1898-2000. Papers, 1915-1993 (inclusive). | Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America | |
| creatorOf | Cynthia Rich Papers, 1961-1968 | Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America | |
| creatorOf | Rich, Cynthia. Audiotape collection of Cynthia Rich and Barbara Macdonald [sound recording]. | Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America |
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| associatedWith | Chomsky, Noam. | person |
| associatedWith | Coalition Politics. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Harvard University | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Macdonald, Barbara, 1913-2000. | person |
| associatedWith | Massachusetts Political Action for Peace. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Meigs, Mary, 1917-2002. | person |
| associatedWith | National Association of Social Workers. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Rich, Helen Jones, 1898-2000. | person |
| associatedWith | Toder, Nancy, 1948- | person |
| associatedWith | Toynbee, Arnold, 1889-1975. | person |
| associatedWith | Voice of Women--New England. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. | corporateBody |
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| Nuclear nonproliferation |
| Nuclear weapons |
| Older lesbians |
| Peace |
| Vietnam War, 1961-1975 |
| Women political activists |
| Women's rights |
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Birth 1933-03-12
