Allie Corbin Hixson papers, 1924-2005 (bulk 1970-2000)

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Allie Corbin Hixson papers, 1924-2005 (bulk 1970-2000)

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This collection documents the life and work of Allie Hixson, Kentucky feminist. The largest portion of the collection is contained in series titled "Organizational Work" (13.75 linear feet) and "Topical and Reference" (6.25 linear feet). Due to Hixson's vast organizational work and feminist interests, this material frequently overlaps. The collection also includes personal and biographical material as well as her own writing on a variety of subjects. Topics covered in this collection include suffrage, the ERA, displaced homemakers, Kentucky women, reproductive rights, and other issues relating to women's rights and women's lives more generally. Organizations covered include the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Business and Professional Women (BPW), International Women's Year, including local, national and international work, Kentucky ProERA Alliance, Kentucky Women Advocates, National Organization for Women (NOW), the International Women's Year Continuing Committee, which became the National Women's Conference Committee (NWCC), the Older Women's League (OWL) (local and national), and Rural American Women. In addition to correspondence, her own writings, records of and about various organizations and issues, and professional and family photographs, this collection contains memorabilia such as bumper stickers, buttons, plaques and certificates. The collection dates from 1924 to 2005, with the bulk of the collection dating between 1970 and 2000.

24.375 linear feet.

University of Louisville, Ekstrom Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8114590

University of Louisville, Ekstrom Library

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American Association of University Women

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According to the The American Association of University Women's website, the AAUW is a nationwide network for the advancement of equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. From the guide to the The American Association of University Women, 1937-1994, (Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives) Based in Washington, D.C. From the description of American Association of University Women records, 1935-1955. (Unkno...

National Women's Conference

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The First National Women's Conference was held in Houston Texas, Nov. 18-21, 1977. It was sponsored by the National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year, and adopted a 26-point national plan of action and published its proceedings as THE SPIRIT OF HOUSTON. From the description of Records, 1975-1977. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155519540 From the description of National Women's Conference records, 1975-1977. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 51576567 ...

Older Women's League (U.S.). Louisville Chapter.

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Hixson, Allie Corbin

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Allie Corbin Hixson was born May 28, 1924 to Emma Triplett and Alfred B. Corbin of Columbia, Kentucky. She earned a B.A. in English at Oklahoma A & M College in 1949 and an M.A. in Humanities at the University of Louisville in 1961. She also earned a Ph. D. in English at the University of Louisville. Hixson was a teacher in both high schools and colleges in Oklahoma, Indiana, and Kentucky. In the 1970's, she retired from her teaching career to devote time toward the support of the Equal Righ...

Kentucky Women Advocates

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Older Women's League (U.S.)

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Business and Professional Women of Kentucky.

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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....

Rural American Women.

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National Women's Conference Committee (U.S.)

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Established by a mandate from the first National Women's Conference, Houston, Tex., 1977, the National Women's Conference Committee was designed to represent and sustain grassroots groups working for women's equality. The NWCC is (or represents) a network of individuals as well as national, state and local women's groups; its purpose has been to mobilize support for the national plan of action issued by the 1977 conference, which addressed the legal, economic, and social changes needed to ensure...

Kentucky Pro ERA Alliance.

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Business and Professional Women/USA

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