United Women Firefighters records, 1977-2005.

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United Women Firefighters records, 1977-2005.

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The United Women Firefighters Records document three general areas: Brenda Berkman's person history as she strove to become a firefighter, the Berkman v. City of New York litigation, and the founding and development of the United Women Firefighers (UWF). This collection documents women's efforts, especially Brenda Berkman's, to become New York City Fire Department firefighters and the difficulties they encountered on the job. Seen in a broader context, the collection reflects women's entry into traditionally male occupations in the 1970s and 1980s. The collection also involves the formation of a women's organization which has supported women's efforts to combat sex discrimination in a way that the traditional labor union, the Uniformed Firefighters' Association, has not. The United Women Firefighters' papers provide much evidence of the function of the United Women Firefighters as a pressure and support group. Issues such as probation, harassment and physical fitness are discussed in newsletters and correspondence. Also represented are materials documenting communication with women firefighters, women's organizations, and representatives of fire departments in other cities.

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Berkman, Brenda

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Captain, New York City Fire Department. From the description of Reminiscences of Brenda Berkman : oral history, 2005. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 269258167 The New York City Fire Department (NYCFD, also known as the FDNY by the department) began accepting applications from women for the position of firefighter in 1977, but did not hire any women until after Brenda Berkman successfully sued the City of New York on behalf of ...

Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York.

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Women in Fire Suppression (Organization)

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New York (N.Y.). Fire Department

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The New York City Fire Dept., comprised of volunteers, was disbanded by act of the state legislature in 1865 and replaced with the Metropolitan Fire Dept., a paid force. From the description of Records, 1855-1865. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58759003 Course taught at John Jay College for promotion and career training. From the description of Promotion and career training collection, 1972-1975. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 1554566...