Archives West Finding Aid

The records of the Oregon chapter of NOW include by-laws, meeting minutes and agendas, events records, correspondence, and other materials documenting the group's political, educational, and outreach activities in the state. Of particular note are the materials documenting the group's fight for reproductive rights for women and the push to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.

Series I contains the administrative records of the organization, including meeting minutes and agendas, handbooks, by-laws, training materials, financial records, lists of members, recruitment drive information, and other related materials.

Series II contains correspondence between NOW and other like-minded groups, as well as correspondence to and from prominent Oregon feminists.

Series III contains materials documenting NOW's push for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.

Series IV contains event and conference records. Materials include planning documentation, flyers, event financial records, correspondence, event handouts, and other related material.

Series V includes material documenting NOW's political activities. Records include information about various candidates standing for election, political action committee records, voter registration drive records, voter guides, and other related materials.

Series VI includes newsletters and other publications. Most of the material consists of newsletters and other local, state, regional, and national NOW publications. The series also includes some publications from other groups.

Series VII documents NOW's involvement in the fight for women's reproductive rights. It includes correspondence, campaign materials, action plans, and other related materials.

Series VIII consists of subject files. Topics include gay and lesbian rights, civil rights, HIV/AIDS, violence against women, and other women's issues.