Women's International League for Peace and Freedom records circa 1965-1977

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Women's International League for Peace and Freedom records circa 1965-1977

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv06768

Collection includes: Correspondence, documents, newsletters and clippings relating to human rights, Jeanette Rankin Brigade, various Oregon peace action groups, disarmament , the draft and Angela Davis; By-laws, constitution, minutes and membership lists.

.9 cubic feet (2 document cases)

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Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6365043

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Davis, Angela Y. (Angela Yvonne), 1944-

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