Subject files concerning Governor's Task Force on Equal Employment Opportunities for Women in New York State Government, 1967-1976 (bulk 1973-1974).

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Subject files concerning Governor's Task Force on Equal Employment Opportunities for Women in New York State Government, 1967-1976 (bulk 1973-1974).

These background and research files were kept by Lois Wilson, a Deputy Secretary to the Governor, in carrying out her duties as a member of the Task Force. The files include materials directly related to Task Force activities as well as general background materials on employment discrimination against women.

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