Cary Herz Papers 1950s-2008

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Cary Herz Papers 1950s-2008

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Photographer. Photographic prints, slides, and contact sheets documenting events of political, social and economic significance in the U.S.,circa 1970s to the early 2000s. Topics include musicians and musical events, theater performances, political gatherings and demonstrations (including anti-Vietnam War), rape and sexual violence, religion and women in the ministry, homelessness, the ERA, women in sports, the rights of flight attendants, the National Organization for Women, and women artists. Copies of Herz's published books are also in the collection, with related reviews and some original photographs.

33 boxes; (26 linear ft.)

eng,

Sophia Smith Collection

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SNAC Resource ID: 6323072

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National Organization for Women

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The National Organization for Women (NOW) was formed in Washington D.C. in 1966, and incorporated in 1967. The organization was formed to bring women into full participation in the mainstream of society, assuming all privileges and responsibilities in fully equal partnership with men. Local chapters were formed throughout the country and task forces were set up to deal with problems of women in areas such as employment, education, religion, poverty, law, politics, and image in the media....

Herz, Cary

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International Women's Day Demonstration, photo by Cary Herz, n.d. Photographer Cary Herz was born June 15, 1947 in New York City to Fred and Gertrud Herz. After graduating from the Bronx High School of Science in 1965, she earned a BA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1970. She worked as a freelance photographer in New York City from 1972-77, documenting the women's movement and women's sports for Ms. Magazine and other publications. From 1977-84, she was a st...