Women Against Violence Against Women records, 1972-1985 1977-1980.

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Women Against Violence Against Women records, 1972-1985 1977-1980.

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The Women Against Violence Against Women collection consists of records collected by organization members Gail Hanon and Ellen Herman. The Administration series focuses on the group's formation, activities, and operation as a grassroots organization. It includes correspondence between the Boston Chapter of Women Against Violence Against Women and its supporters, film and record company executives, and anti-violence organizations; information on the Boston chapter's publicity efforts, including press packets and posters; material documenting the group's organizing principles; and fliers and newsletters from the national organization office and other Women Against Violence Against Women branches. Of special interest are the materials documenting the group's boycott of film and record companies. The Subject files series comprises research material used by the Boston Chapter. Included are articles, bibliographies, brochures, essays and newsletters relating to issues concerning battered women, boycotts, censorship, child sexual abuse, family violence, the film industry, pornography, rape, the recording industry, sadomasochism and television. Information concerning the Boston Chapter's interaction with other anti-violence against women organizations such as Women Against Pornography and Women Against Violence in Pornography and Media are included in the collection.

1.70 cubic ft. (4 boxes)

Northeastern University, Snell Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7630996

Northeastern University, Snell Library

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Women Against Violence Against Women (Boston, Mass.)

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