National Organization for Women records, [ca. 1970]-1994.

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National Organization for Women records, [ca. 1970]-1994.

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The National Organization for Women (NOW) records consist of state level organization records for Kansas. Included are correspondence, position statements, educational pamphlets & brochures, membership lists, and other documents regarding NOW's activities in promoting equal rights for women. Several of the brochures and educational pamphlets concern abortion and support the pro-choice movement, providing opinions and studies supporting abortion rights. Also included are materials from the pro-life movement used to develop counter arguments in support of pro-choice. The position statements state NOW's opinions and positions on a variety of issues such as AIDS, affirmative action, boycotts, childcare, economic rights, education, homophobia, lesbian rights, insurance, judiciary, legislative goals, media, mental health, pregnancy disability, pay equity, religion, sports, self image, reproductive freedom, prostitution, violence against women, and other topics. The collection contains chapter organization manuals and chapter development reports regarding establishing, promoting, and growing new NOW chapters. The correspondence documents internal communication, as well as communication between NOW representatives and state & federal legislators concerning support or opposition to various pieces of legislation affecting women. Also included are materials from the Emporia and Topeka, Kan., chapters, [ca. 1970].

2 cubic feet (2 boxes) + 1 folder.

Kansas State Historical Society

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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....

Kansas National Organization for Women.

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Kansas affiliate of the National Organization for Women, the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States, formed to support women's rights politically and socially. From the description of National Organization for Women records, [ca. 1970]-1994. (Kansas State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 719482027 ...