National Organization for Women, Connecticut Chapter Records Bulk, 1970-2004 undated, 1939, 1964-2004

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National Organization for Women, Connecticut Chapter Records Bulk, 1970-2004 undated, 1939, 1964-2004

http://doddcenter.uconn.edu/asc/findaids/nowcc/MSS19960014.html

The collection contains the administrative records of the Connecticut Chapter of the National Organization for Women. CT NOW believes that the personal is indeed political; therefore it strives to impact and change attitudes, beliefs, and policies that harm all women by fighting for political, economic, and social justice through education, organizing and action.

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Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Center.

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Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Center.

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