National Organization for Women, Austin Chapter Records 1972-1986

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National Organization for Women, Austin Chapter Records 1972-1986

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Composed of correspondence, notes, by-laws, minutes, printed materials, reports, and newspaper clippings, the National Organization for Women, Austin Chapter Records, 1972-1982, document the activities of the Austin NOW chapter during the 1970s and early 1980s.

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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....

National Organization for Women, Austin Chapter

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Founded in 1966, the National Organization for Women (NOW) promotes equal rights and human rights for women politically, economically, and educationally throughout the United States and the world. As such, it has endeavored to eradicate discrimination, sexual harassment, sexism, and racism in the workplace, the educational system, the judicial system, and other areas of society. Concerned with elevating the status of women, the fair portrayal of women in the media, and social justic...