Women's issues files, 1973-1979, (bulk 1977-1979)

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Women's issues files, 1973-1979, (bulk 1977-1979)

The series contains correspondence, memoranda, reports, conference materials, clippings, and other materials created or collected by Senator Karen Burstein during her close involvement with major women's issues. The records provide unique information on the development of leadership strategies by women's movement advocates.

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New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (1973-1978 : Karen Burstein)

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Karen S. Burstein served as a New York State Senator from 1973 until her resignation in 1978. While in the Senate, Burstein served on a number of standing committees including Crime and Correction, Consumer Protection, Judiciary, and Social Services. She was the ranking minority member of the Standing Committee on Health. During her years in the Senate, she introduced or supported many bills relating to consumer protection, the rights of women and minorities, and legislative reform....

Burstein, Karen S.

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