Manuscript Collection
South Carolina Commission on Women Records - Accession 375 - M154 (195)
Files
Identifier
Accession 375 - M154 (195)
Inclusive Dates
1975-1980
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
46 pieces
Language
English
Historical Note
The South Carolina Commission on Women was created in 1971 to “study the status of women and make periodic reports to the governor with its recommendations concerning educational needs and opportunities, to disseminate material relating to the rights, responsibilities and status of women.”
Scope and Content Note
The South Carolina Commission on Women Records consist of correspondence, minutes, reports, newspaper clippings, publications, legislation, press releases, speeches, and financial papers. Subjects include; children, wage discrimination, divorce, marriage, domestic abuse, Women’s History Week, Title IX, and health insurance.
Provenance
The South Carolina Commission on Women was donated to the Archives by the South Carolina Commission on Women via Ron Chepesuik on January 27, 1981.
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, "South Carolina Commission on Women Records - Accession 375 - M154 (195)". Finding Aid 381.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/381
LC Subject Headings
South Carolina Commission on the Status of Women--Archives; South Carolina Commission on Women--Archives; Women--Legal status, laws, etc.--South Carolina; Women--South Carolina; Women--Services for--South Carolina
