Women's International League for Peace and Freedom records [manuscript], circa 1965-1977.

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Women's International League for Peace and Freedom records [manuscript], circa 1965-1977.

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Collection includes: Correspondence, documents, newsletters and clippings relating to human rights, Jeanette Rankin Brigade, various Oregon peace action groups, disarmament , the draft and Angela Davis; By-laws, constitution, minutes and membership lists.

.9 cubic feet (2 document cases)

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8115704

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Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Portland Branch.

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Jeannette Rankin Brigade

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The Jeannette Rankin Brigade (named in honor of the first woman to be elected to Congress) was a coalition of women's groups that demonstrated in Washington, D.C. on January 15, 1968 against the war in Vietnam. Leaders of the organization presented a petition asking Congress to end the war and arrange for the withdrawal of U.S. troops. From the description of Jeannette Rankin Brigade records, 1967-1968. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122576157 From the guide ...