Women's Joint Congressional Committee Records 1920-1970 (bulk 1920-1953)

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Women's Joint Congressional Committee Records 1920-1970 (bulk 1920-1953)

Correspondence, information forms, minutes, reports, financial records, membership lists, and printed material relating to the committee's work in monitoring and promoting legislation in the areas of social service and women's rights.

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Ansley, Katharine M.

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Bannerman, Mary T.

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