Manuscript Collection
Files
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Identifier
Accession 270
Inclusive Dates
1973-1978
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
500 pieces, .25 linear feet
Language
English
Historical Note
The National Organization for Women (NOW) was organized to improve the status and life of Women and push for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).
Scope and Content Note
The National Organization for Women (NOW) was organized to improve the status and life of Women and push for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). The National Organization for Women (NOW) Greenville (SC) Chapter Records consist of newsletters, bulletins, pamphlets, clippings, and correspondence relating to the equal Rights Amendment and its progress in the South Carolina State Legislature and U.S. Congress. Also included is correspondence pertaining to job discrimination in classified advertisements.
Provenance
The National Organization for Women Greenville Chapter Records was given as a gift to the Archives on August 27,1979 by Nelda Leon.
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, "National Organization for Women Greenville (SC) Chapter Records - Accession 270". Finding Aid 312.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/312
LC Subject Headings
National Organization for Women. Greenville Chapter (S.C.)--Archives; National Organization for Women; Women--South Carolina--History; Feminism--South Carolina; Feminism--United States; Women's rights--South Carolina; Equal rights amendments--South Carolina; Discrimination in employment; Sex discrimination in employment; Help-wanted advertising
