Miscellaneous organizations collection, 1824-2000 (ongoing).

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Miscellaneous organizations collection, 1824-2000 (ongoing).

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This collection includes small amounts of material by and about women dating from the early 19th century to the present. The myriad of organizations represented include women's professional, social, political, charitable, and patriotic organizations, as well as women's rights groups and organizations for consumer advocacy, ethnic and racial equality, community service, civic improvement, social welfare, labor advocacy, war relief, and animal rights. National Organizations are arranged by country or region, the United States constituting the largest section. Other countries prominently represented include Canada, England, Germany, India, Japan, and South Africa. Types of materials include articles, pamphlets, periodicals, newsletters, reports, minutes, conference proceedings, brochures, leaflets, newspaper clippings, histories, memorabilia, books, fliers, directories, and small amounts of original correspondence, memoranda, unpublished writings, photographs, and six film reels. Some materials are in languages other than English. U.S. organizations include the Association for the Advancement of Women, National Consumers League, National Council of Negro Women, National Woman's Party, and the Women's Educational and Industrial Union. Organizations under other countries include Black Sash (South Africa), Women's Culture Club (Thailand), Lanka Mahila Samiti (Ceylon), Buro fur Frauenfragen (Germany), All Pakistan Women's Association, and the Fawcett Society (England). Also included are women's organizations and congresses that are international in scope and purpose. Topics include women's rights, peace, professional women networks, economic development, international law, and international cooperation. Organizations include the Associated Country Women of the World, International Federation of University Women, and the World YWCA. A large section documents the United Nations' activities relating to women, such as the Commission on the Status of Women, International Women's Year, the Decade for Women, and various reports on the status of women around the world.

14.75 linear ft. (32 boxes; v. on shelf, oversized materials on shelf and in flat file)

Smith College, Neilson Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7704739

Smith College, Neilson Library

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