Helen Lotos files on Orange County women's organizations, 1968-1988 (bulk 1971-1984).

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Helen Lotos files on Orange County women's organizations, 1968-1988 (bulk 1971-1984).

This collection comprises pamphlets, information packets, clippings, newsletters, minutes, notes, and other materials documenting Helen Lotos' involvement in women's rights organizations during the 1970s and 1980s.

2.6 linear feet (6 boxes and 2 oversize folders)

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Online Archive of California

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Women in Communications, inc.

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Theta Sigma Phi was a professional society for women in journalism started in 1909 by Georgina McDougall. The Alpha Zeta chapter affiliated with Washington State College was established in 1925, replacing the Scribbler's Club, a local group that also encouraged high standards in journalism for women. In 1972 the name of Theta Sigma Phi was changed to Women in Communications, Inc. (WICI) and at the same time the organization began accepting men into its membership. During the 1970s t...

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The National Organization for Women (NOW) was formed in Washington D.C. in 1966, and incorporated in 1967. The organization was formed to bring women into full participation in the mainstream of society, assuming all privileges and responsibilities in fully equal partnership with men. Local chapters were formed throughout the country and task forces were set up to deal with problems of women in areas such as employment, education, religion, poverty, law, politics, and image in the media....

Lotos, Helen.

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Helen Lotos, an Orange County, California public relations specialist, became active in local, regional, and national women's rights organizations in the early 1970s. She has held professional positions such as the Information Services Director for the Orange County Libraries and has been a member of various professional societies including the Orange County Press Club, the Public Relations Society of America, the Library Public Relations Council, and the California Elec...