Beth Schapiro oral history interview [sound recording], 1995 October 11.

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Beth Schapiro oral history interview [sound recording], 1995 October 11.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/289028986

Schapiro recounts her childhood in Richmond, Virginia, as well as events that influenced her involvement in the Women's Movement. She discusses the differences between the National Organization for Women and the Feminist Action Alliance, as well as other groups, such as the League of Women Voters and Georgians for the ERA. She also considers the changing face of women's activism.

1 sound cassette : analog.1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in.transcript 20 leaves ; 28 cm.

Georgia State University

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Georgia State University

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