Women's Environment and Development Organization Records, 1980-2006 [Bulk Dates: 1994-1998].

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Women's Environment and Development Organization Records, 1980-2006 [Bulk Dates: 1994-1998].

http://findingaids.cul.columbia.edu/ead/nnc-rb/ldpd_5685941

The records of the Women's Environment and Development Organization (WEDO) document its political advocacy for women’s equality in formulating global policy, and highlights founders New York State Representative, Bella Abzug (1920-1988) and feminist activist, Miriam "Mim" Kelber (1922-2004).

16.5 linear feet (39 document boxes and 1 oversized folder).

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Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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