Janet Pierce NOW collection, 1931-1981.

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Janet Pierce NOW collection, 1931-1981.

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The collection contains materials concerning the activities of the Houston chapter of NOW, primarily in the mid-1970s. The majority of the material dates from 1974 and 1975, and includes publications, conference material, financial information, and brochures. When received in the archives, most of the material was sorted into folders labeled by the creator, and this arrangement and the folder titles have been adhered to as closely as possible. Related collections in the Women's Archives include the Betty Barnes NOW Collection, the Donna Medley NOW and Feminism Collection, the Houston Area Women's Center Records, the Marjorie Randal National Women's Conference Collection, and the Nikki Van Hightower Papers..

1.5 linear ft.

University of Houston, M.D. Anderson Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7964554

University of Houston, M.D. Anderson Library

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Pierce, Janet.

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National Organization for Women Houston Chapter

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The Houston chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) was founded in 1970 and quickly increased its membership to over 300 individuals concerned with women's rights and status. Betty Barnes was a member, and was particularly active in the Houston chapter's campaign to eradicate sexist and discriminatory depictions of women in the media, particularly on television programming and advertising. From the description of Betty Barnes NOW collection, 1967-1986. (Unknown). WorldCa...