Administrative files, 1971-1989.

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Administrative files, 1971-1989.

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Beginning in 1971 the Governor's Commission on the Status of Women, and since 1983 the Governor's Office on Women's Issues and the Governor's Advisory Committee on Women's Issues, have been responsible for ensuring adequate representation of the concerns of women in the laws governing Massachusetts and in the planning of services to women and children in the Commonwealth. These administrative files have been created by these bodies to coordinate research conducted by task forces and support committees on issues concerning women, and to evaluate legislation and services both on local and national levels.

11.6 cubic ft. (9 record center cartons and 1 doc. box)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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Massachusetts. Governor's Office on Women's Issues.

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The Governor's Commission on the Status of Women was established by Executive Order no. 81, June 3, 1971, by Governor Francis Sargent. The commission consisted of thirty-five members appointed by the governor for one-year terms, representing business, government, labor, education, the health professions, and social welfare services. Executive office members included the commissioners of administration, community affairs, labor and industries, public health, mental health, public wel...

Massachusetts. Governor's Commission on the Status of Women

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Massachusetts. Governor's Advisory Committee on Women's Issues

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