Minnesota NOW records, 1966-1990.

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Minnesota NOW records, 1966-1990.

Articles of incorporation, bylaws and other legal documents (1971-1986); minutes of board meetings (1970-1987); financial records (1970-1981); membership data and lists (1970-1981); papers documenting the activities of individual Minnesota NOW chapters; conferences and convention files (1973-1985); subject files (1971-1986); and correspondence, miscellaneous papers, and newspaper clippings (1966-1982) of the Minnesota chapter of the National Organization for Women, an activist movement embodying all aspects of the feminist agenda through education, publicity, and legislation programs.

2.25 cu. ft. (3 boxes).

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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....