Amy Richards Papers 1995-2012

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Amy Richards Papers 1995-2012

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Author; Activist; Co-founder, Third Wave Foundation; Feminist; Organizer. Papersinclude Richards' correspondence re: speaking engagements, research materials for her book, OptingIn, and printed materials on various topics including the Third Wave Feminist movement, grassrootsorganizing, and motherhood. [NOTE: The contents list for this collection is not online. Contact the Sophia SmithCollection if you would like one sent to you.]

5 boxes; (5 linear ft.)

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Sophia Smith Collection

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