United States. President's Commission on the Status of Women

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The Commission was established by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 to examine the needs and rights of women and to make recommendations for "the diminution of barriers that result in waste, injustice, and frustration." Eleanor Roosevelt chaired the Commission until her death in 1962.

From the description of Records, 1961-1963 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232006800

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Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn Ellickson, Katherine Pollak, 1905-1996. Papers, 1976-1989 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Friedan, Betty. Papers, 1933-1980 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Rupp, Leila J., 1950-. Audiotape collection of Leila J. Rupp and Verta A. Taylor, 1979-1983. Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Roosevelt, Anna, 1906-1975. Papers, 1886-1976, 1933-1976 (bulk) Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library
referencedIn Papers, 1967-2004 (inclusive) Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Murray, Pauli, 1910-1985. Papers: Series II, 1935-1984 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Hymes, Viola Hoffman, 1906-1991. Viola Hymes papers, 1911-1991. Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts
referencedIn Eastwood, Mary O., 1930-. Papers, 1915-1982 (inclusive), 1945-1982 (bulk). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn American Home Economics Association. Records, 1963-1964 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Papers, 1870s-1989 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Women in the Federal Government Oral History Project. Interviews, 1981-1983 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Women in the Federal Government Oral History Project. Records, 1981-1991 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Rawalt, Marguerite, 1895-. [Audiotape collection] [sound recording]. Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Somerville and Howorth family papers, 1850-1974 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn East, Catherine Shipe. Papers of Catherine Shipe East. 1941-1995 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Keyserling, Mary (Dublin). Papers, 1924-1988 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Ware, Caroline Farrar, 1899-. Papers, 1921-1984. Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library
referencedIn Ellickson, Katherine Pollack, 1905-. Papers, 1961-1963. Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library
referencedIn Additional papers of the Somerville and Howorth family, 1850-1989 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Norby, Marian O. Papers, 1962-1971 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
creatorOf United States. President's Commission on the Status of Women. Records, 1961-1963 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Ellickson, Katherine Pollak, 1905-1996,. Oral history interviews with Katherine Pollak Ellickson, 1974, Dec. 15. ; 1976, Jan. 10. Wayne State University. Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs
referencedIn Peterson, Esther, 1906-1997. Papers: Series I-IV, 1884-1998 (inclusive), 1929-1998 (bulk). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
creatorOf United States. President's Commission on the Status of Women. Records, [ca. 1961]-1963. Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library
referencedIn Edith Green papers, 1955-1975 Oregon Historical Society Research Library
referencedIn Papers, 1924-1988 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Lutz, Alma. Alma Lutz papers, 1912-1971. Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library
referencedIn Rawalt, Marguerite, 1895-. Papers, 1870s-1989 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Callahan, Mary Ries, 1914-. Oral history interviews with Mary Callahan, 1976 May 7, 19, and 27. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
referencedIn Lutz, Alma, 1890-1973. Papers, 1912-1971 Vassar College
referencedIn Reid Family Fapers, 1795-1970, (bulk 1869-1970) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Miller, Helen Hill, 1899-. Papers, 1917-1977 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Women's rights collection, 1789-2000 (bulk: 1864-1983) Smith College, Neilson Library
referencedIn Green, Edith, 1910-1987. Edith Green papers [manuscript] 1955-1975. Oregon Historical Society Research Library
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associatedWith American Home Economics Association. corporateBody
associatedWith Callahan, Mary Ries, 1914- person
associatedWith Catherine East, 1916-1996 person
associatedWith Commissions on the Status of Women corporateBody
associatedWith Eastwood, Mary O., 1930- person
associatedWith Ellickson, Katherine Pollack, 1905- person
associatedWith Ellickson, Katherine Pollak, 1905-1996, person
associatedWith Friedan, Betty. person
associatedWith Green, Edith, 1910-1987 person
associatedWith Hymes, Viola Hoffman, 1906-1991. person
associatedWith Keyserling, Mary (Dublin) person
associatedWith Lutz, Alma. person
associatedWith Marguerite Rawalt, 1895- person
associatedWith Miller, Helen Hill, 1899- person
associatedWith Murray, Pauli, 1910-1985. person
associatedWith Norby, Marian O. person
associatedWith Peterson, Esther, 1906-1997. person
associatedWith Peterson, Esther Eggertsen, 1906- person
associatedWith Rawalt, Marguerite, 1895- person
associatedWith Reid family family
associatedWith Roosevelt, Anna, 1906-1975. person
associatedWith Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962. person
associatedWith Rupp, Leila J., 1950- person
associatedWith Somerville, Nellie Nugent, 1863-1952. person
associatedWith Ware, Caroline Farrar, 1899- person
associatedWith Women in the Federal Government Oral History Project. corporateBody
associatedWith Women in the Federal Government Oral History Project. corporateBody
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United States
United States
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Executive departments
Labor laws and legislation
Sex discrimination against women
Social security
Taxation
Women
Women
Women
Women
Women
Women's rights
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Active 1961

Active 1963

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