Records 1964-1974.

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Records 1964-1974.

Photocopies of W.E.A.L. records kept by its founder Elizabeth Boyer. The material covers the organization's early years, its membership and eventual break with the National Organization for Women, and W.E.A.L.'s involvement in improving the status of women through education and employment. Contact repository for more information.

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Women's Equity Action League of Ohio

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Boyer, Elizabeth M., 1913-2002

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Elizabeth M. "Betty" Boyer (November 12, 1913 in Ohio – December 2, 2002) was an American lawyer, feminist and writer. In 1937, she earned a B.S. in education from Bowling Green State University. In 1947, she received her law degree from Cleveland–Marshall College of Law. In 1950, she earned her Masters of Law degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. She was a full professor of business law at Cuyahoga Community College. In 1968, she founded the Women's Equity Action Leag...

National Organization for Women

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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....