Duke, Barbara M. Collection 1974-1982

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....

Networker

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SafePlace (Austin, Tex. : Firm)

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Women in Communications, inc.

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Theta Sigma Phi was a professional society for women in journalism started in 1909 by Georgina McDougall. The Alpha Zeta chapter affiliated with Washington State College was established in 1925, replacing the Scribbler's Club, a local group that also encouraged high standards in journalism for women. In 1972 the name of Theta Sigma Phi was changed to Women in Communications, Inc. (WICI) and at the same time the organization began accepting men into its membership. During the 1970s t...

Austin Center for Battered Women

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Duke, Barbara M.

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Barbara M. Duke was active in the National Organization for Women, Inc., the Texas State National Organization for Women, and the Austin Chapter of the National Organization for Women during the 1970s and 1980s. Additionally, Duke worked for and with the Center for Battered Women in Austin, the Austin Networker, and Women in Communications, Inc. From the guide to the Duke, Barbara M. Collection 83-234; 83-266., 1974-1982, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of ...