Women in Natural Resources collection, 1977-1983.

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Women in Natural Resources collection, 1977-1983.

This record group consists of the subject files of the Women in Natural Resources, a private, non-profit organization that existed from 1979 to 2000. The record includes the group's constitution and by-laws, minutes of its executive board, organizational newsletters, and information regarding training and education programs.

1 mss. box 1 slim mss. box (1.25 cu. ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7627159

State Archive of Michigan

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Michigan. Dept. of Natural Resources.

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Women in Natural Resources.

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The private organization "Women in Natural Resources" was formed as a response to a 1979 meeting of women clerical staff employed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). At this meeting, participants expressed concern over male dominance in the department responsible for the state's natural resource conservation. The group formally organized in order to represent all DNR women (clerical and professional) in Lansing as well as in field offices. The organization promoted career deve...