Patrice I. Elms Papers 1972-1997 1987-1992

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Patrice I. Elms Papers 1972-1997 1987-1992

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Feminist, active in various women's rights organizations and causes; the files concerns her activities with American Association of University Women and the People's Campaign for Choice, 1987-1988; also included are Topical Files, 1972-1999 and Audiovisual Materials, 1986-1997

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American Association of University Women

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According to the The American Association of University Women's website, the AAUW is a nationwide network for the advancement of equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. From the guide to the The American Association of University Women, 1937-1994, (Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives) Based in Washington, D.C. From the description of American Association of University Women records, 1935-1955. (Unkno...

Elms, Patrice I., 1943-

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Activist in behalf of women's rights issues in Michigan, officer in the American Association of University Women, treasurer of the People's Campaign for Choice (reproductive rights) ballot issue. From the description of Patrice I. Elms papers, 1972-1997 (bulk 1987-1992) (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 79152870 Patrice I. Elms has championed women's rights issues in Michigan since the early 1980s. Elms, who resides in Marshall, Michigan, has held nu...

Promise Keepers (Organization)

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Peoples Campaign for Choice.

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In February 1987, Right to Life of Michigan, Inc. gathered signatures on petitions to initiate legislation to end Medicaid funding of abortions in Michigan in cases where the mother's life was not at risk. It submitted the signatures to the Secretary of State for validation and the Michigan legislature was then given the option to ignore, pass, or amend the initiative. The initiative could not be vetoed. The legislature chose to amend the legislation to assist state employees, but d...