Manuscript Collection
Files
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Identifier
Accession 693
Inclusive Dates
1969-1983
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
15,500 pieces, 7.75 linear feet
Language
English;
Historical Note
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution designed to guarantee equal rights for women.
Scope and Content Note
The Equal Rights Amendment South Carolina Coalition Records consist of pamphlets, membership listings, newsletters, bulletins, interstate correspondence, legislation positions, polls, newspaper clippings, article reprints, general correspondence and various memorabilia to the attempt to obtain South Carolina ratification of the passage of Equal Rights Amendment. The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution designed to guarantee equal rights for women.
Provenance
The Equal Rights Amendment South Carolina Coalition Records were deposited with the Archives in September 1986 by Malissa Burnette.
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Equal Rights Amendment South Carolina Coalition Records - Accession 693". Finding Aid 104.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/104
LC Subject Headings
South Carolina Coalition for the Equal Rights Amendment--Archives; Equal rights amendments--South Carolina; Constitutional amendments--Ratification; Women’s rights--South Carolina; Sex discrimination against women--South Carolina
