A Guide to the National Organization for Women, Rhode Island Chapter Records
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    Summary Information

    Repository:
    Archives & Special Collections, University of Connecticut Libraries
    Creator:
    National Organization for Women.
    Title:
    A Guide to the National Organization for Women, Rhode Island Chapter Records
    ID:
    1998.0194
    Date [inclusive]:
    1972-1983
    Physical Description:
    5.0 Linear feet
    Language of the Material:
    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 Statement

    Archives & Special Collections, University of Connecticut Libraries January 2012

    University of Connecticut Libraries405 Babbidge Road Unit 1205Storrs, Connecticut, 06269-1205860.486.2524archives@uconn.edu

    Provenance and Acquisition

    The collection was donated by the Rhode Island Chapter in .

    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.

    Access

    The collection is open and available for research.

    Provenance and Acquisition

    Unknown.

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    Controlled Access Headings

    • National Organization for Women.
    • Administrative records
    • Books.
    • Correspondence
    • Manuscripts (document genre)
    • Organizational records
    • Political Collections
    • Publications

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    Collection Inventory

    Series I: Inventory,, 1972-1983

    Title/DescriptionInstances
    Fliers, Newspaper Clippings, Publications,, 1974-1983

    Scope and Contents note

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

    Box 1
    Newspaper Clippings,, 1974-1983

    Scope and Contents note

    [Subjects include: Women's Rights.]

    Box 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.]

    Box 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.]

    Box 4

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