National Organization for Women, Rhode Island Chapter Records
1998.0194

 An Inventory

Summary Information

Repository
Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries
Creator
National Organization of Women.
Title
National Organization for Women, Rhode Island Chapter Records
ID
1998.0194
Date [inclusive]
1972-1983
Extent
5.0 Linear feet
Language
English
Abstract
The collection contains administrative records, publications, newspaper clippings and fliers documenting the work of the Rhode Island Chapter of the National Organization for Women.

Preferred Citation

[Item description, #:#], National Organization for Women, Rhode Island Chapter Records.  Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center,  University of Connecticut Libraries.

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History

RI NOW’s purpose is to take action to bring women into full participation in all aspects of public and private life without experiencing barriers based on gender. We are an all-volunteer, membership-based organization that uses the legislative process to improve the lives of women and girls in Rhode Island.

Additional information is available on their website.

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Scope and Contents

The collection contains documentation of the activities and programs of the Rhode Island Chapter of the National Organization for Women from 1972 through 1983.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

 Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries January 2012

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use and Copyright Information

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

Provenance and Acquisition

The collection was donated by the Rhode Island Chapter in .

Provenance and Acquisition

Unknown.

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Related Materials

Related Material

Archives & Special Collections has a substantial collection of materials pertaining to politics. For detailed information on these collections please contact the curator or ask at the Reading Room desk.

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Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

  • National Organization of Women.

Genre(s)

  • Administrative Records.
  • Books.
  • Correspondence.
  • Manuscripts.
  • Publications.

Subject(s)

  • Organizational records
  • Political Collections

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Collection Inventory

Series I: Inventory, 1972-1983 

Box

Fliers, Newspaper Clippings, Publications, 1974-1983 

Scope and Contents note

[Subjects include: Political Skills Training for Women, equal rights.]

1

Newspaper Clippings, 1974-1983 

Scope and Contents note

[Subjects include: Women's Rights.]

2

Fliers, Publications, Newspaper Clippings, Administrative Records, Notes, Correspondence, Manuscripts, 1972-1980 

Scope and Contents note

[Subjects include: CWEALF,  Women's Bureau,  R.I. Women's Political Newsletter, women's political caucus, women's labor movement, equal opportunity commission.]

3

Book, Manuscript, Publication, Correspondence, Administrative Records, Fliers, Newspaper Clippings,  1972-1975 

Scope and Contents note

[Subjects: Academic Women, Sex Discrimination and the Law,  Academic Women in Protest, guidelines for committee meetings,  National Women's Political Caucus.]

4

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