Cynthia Rich Papers, 1961-1968

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Cynthia Rich Papers, 1961-1968

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Collection contains Rich's letters to politicians and to other peace activists. Most of the papers document Voice of Women--New England; there are by-laws, minutes, reports, membership lists, and programs and speeches from annual meetings. The group's focus on civil defense and disarmament is documented by correspondence, clippings, flyers, speeches, and reports that address both sides of each issue. Also included are correspondence, minutes, reports, and statements of Coalition Politics, and photographs.

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Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏

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