Janet Cukor papers, 1964-1996.

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Janet Cukor papers, 1964-1996.

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The papers document Cukor's involvement in efforts to pass the Equal Rights Amendment in the state of Georgia, and her participation in the National Women's Conference in Houston, Texas in November 1977, as well as her interest in other women-centered issues such as displaced homemakers, marriage and divorce legislation, and women in the workforce. A large part of the collection consists of newspaper and magazine clippings concerning the state of women's rights in the United States. There is also a substantial amount of correspondence, ranging from "letters to the editor," notes to state and federal politicians, and memorandums sent to fellow activists.

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Georgia State University

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Georgia State University

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ERA Georgia, Inc.

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ERA Georgia, Inc. was formed in Atlanta (Ga.) in 1973 for the purpose of securing ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) by the Georgia General Assembly. It began under the name Georgia Coalition for the ERA and became Georgia Council for the ERA before incorporating in 1978 as ERA Georgia, Inc. From the description of ERA Georgia records, 1973-1982. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 123429906 ...

National Women's Conference

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The First National Women's Conference was held in Houston Texas, Nov. 18-21, 1977. It was sponsored by the National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year, and adopted a 26-point national plan of action and published its proceedings as THE SPIRIT OF HOUSTON. From the description of Records, 1975-1977. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155519540 From the description of National Women's Conference records, 1975-1977. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 51576567 ...

Cukor, Janet (Jeannette Glavac), 1924-

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Jeannette (Janet) Cukor, nee Glavac, was born in 1924 in Detroit, Michigan. She attended Wayne State University, earning a Bachelor's of Science degree in education, with majors in elementary education and social studies, and minors in math, English, and science. She also did graduate work in the fields of guidence and counseling at Wayne State University and the University of Colorado. She would eventually complete a J.D. from Woodrow Wilson College of Law. Cukor married in 1953, and had two da...