Jean Ford Collection. [1958-1990].

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Jean Ford Collection. [1958-1990].

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The Political series spans the years 1958-1990 and includes campaign materials for Ford's political campaigns and materials pertaining to campaign issues such as health services, general improvement districts, and parks and recreation. There is extensive material on Red Rock National Conservation Area and Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The Women's issues series covers four sub-series: League of Women Voters, Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), International Women's Year (IWY) and Anti-ERA/Anti-IWY materials.

39 boxes (17 linear ft.).

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7352652

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries

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Nevada Women's Archives

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League of Women Voters of Las Vegas Valley.

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Ford, Jean, 1929-1998

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Former Nevada State Senator, educator, and consultant. From the description of Women in politics collection, 1970-1992. (University of Nevada, Reno). WorldCat record id: 27985282 Jean Ford (1929-1998) served in the Nevada assembly (Republican) representing Clark County, 1972-1976; and as state senator (Democrat) from 1977-1982. She was director of the Nevada Office of Community Services, 1985-1989, and operated several consulting and tour businesses. Ford was program coordin...

University of Nevada, Reno. Women's Studies Program.

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Ford, Jean

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Jean Ford was active in numerous civic and political activities, beginning with her chairmanship of the committee which brought about the creation of the Clark County Library District. In 1967, Ford was appointed to the Nevada State Park Commission; she also served on the Western Advisory Committee for National Parks. Ford held leadership positions in the League of Women Voters and conducted studies of local and state issues. She was elected to the Nevada State Assembly for two terms, from 1972-...