Papers, 1971-1979.

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Papers, 1971-1979.

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Correspondence and papers concerning Ohmart's activities with the Equal Rights Amendment. Included are her correspondence to national and state politicians; and papers, correspondence, and pamphlets from various women's rights groups. Also pamphlets about various ERA programs, workshops, and symposiums; items concerning the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act; miscellaneous mailing and reading lists; and clippings.

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National Women's Political Caucus (U.S.)

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The National Women's Political Caucus was formed in 1971 as a multiparty organization seeking to gain an equal voice and place for women in the political process at the local, state and national levels. The Caucus and its state affiliates support women candidates for elective and appointive offices and seek to ensure that women hold policy-making positions in the Democratic and Republican political parties. They have lobbied in state legislatures for the Equal Rights Amendment, women's reproduct...

Ohmart, Joline Moore.

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Indianapolis resident and women's rights activist. From the description of Papers, 1971-1979. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 27730642 ...

Hoosiers for the Equal Rights Amendment

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