Videotape collection of the National Organization for Women.

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Videotape collection of the National Organization for Women.

1977-1988

Collection includes NOW conference proceedings, press conferences, and marches; news coverage of NOW activities and women's issues; promotional television spots produced for NOW; educational programs; and television talk shows and interviews featuring NOW representatives and others.

24 linear feet (24 cartons containing 283 videotapes)

eng, Latn

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