Betty Barnes NOW Collection 1967-1986

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Betty Barnes NOW Collection 1967-1986

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The Houston chapter of the National Organization of Women (NOW) was founded in 1970. This collection contains materials concerning the activities of the Houston chapter, primarily in the mid-1970s. A large section of the collection concerns the chapter’s Media Reform Task Force, as well as publications and information on the National Women’s Conference.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6641545

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Barnes, Betty

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Biographical Note The Houston chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) was founded in 1970 and quickly increased its membership to over 300 individuals concerned with women’s rights and status. Betty Barnes was a member, and was particularly active in the Houston chapter’s campaign to eradicate sexist and discriminatory depictions of women in the media, particularly on television programming and advertising. Historical Note The Nationa...

National Organization for Women Houston Chapter

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The Houston chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) was founded in 1970 and quickly increased its membership to over 300 individuals concerned with women's rights and status. Betty Barnes was a member, and was particularly active in the Houston chapter's campaign to eradicate sexist and discriminatory depictions of women in the media, particularly on television programming and advertising. From the description of Betty Barnes NOW collection, 1967-1986. (Unknown). WorldCa...

National Organization for Women

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The National Organization for Women (NOW) was formed in Washington D.C. in 1966, and incorporated in 1967. The organization was formed to bring women into full participation in the mainstream of society, assuming all privileges and responsibilities in fully equal partnership with men. Local chapters were formed throughout the country and task forces were set up to deal with problems of women in areas such as employment, education, religion, poverty, law, politics, and image in the media....