Register of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, Los Angeles Chapter Records, 1931-2002

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Register of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, Los Angeles Chapter Records, 1931-2002

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These are the records of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, Los Angeles Chapter. The collection contains materials relating to the activities of the local membership and the administration of the Los Angeles executive board. The bulk of the collection contains the correspondence, agendas, meeting minutes and publicity materials generated during the 1970s and 1980s, during which time the Los Angeles branch was particularly active.

9 letter boxes, one legal half box; 4 linear feet

eng,

Southern California Library for Social Studies and Research.

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