National Organization for Women, New York State Chapter records, 1966-1988.
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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 New York State Chapter
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Historical note: The National Organization for Women, New York State Chapter was founded in 1974 and is the state affiliate of NOW, founded in Washington, D.C., in 1966. The records of this women's organization pertain to sexual discrimination in education and employment, reproduction rights, gay and lesbian rights, the Equal Rights Amendment, and other feminist issues. From the description of National Organization for Women, New York State Chapter records, 1...
