Records of New Words, 1974-2002

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Records of New Words, 1974-2002

Records of the women's bookstore New Words, including correspondence, financial records, printed material from feminist presses, memorabilia, and videotapes.

25 linear ft.; (28 file boxes, 10 folio+ boxes) plus 1 folder of publications, 2 folio+ folders, 5 oversize folders, 1 supersize folder, 2 photograph folders, 3 objects, and electronic records.

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