Sharon Keigher papers, 1975-1979
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Keigher, Sharon, -1981
- Title
- Sharon Keigher papers
- Dates
- 1975-1979 (inclusive)19751979
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet, (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- MS 0270
- Summary
- The Sharon Keigher papers (1975-1979) consist of materials collected and created by Keigher (d. 1981) from her affiliation mainly with the International Women's Year, but also with other Utah women's organizations.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Sharon Keigher (d. 1981) served as vice-chair of both the Excecutive Board and Task Force for the International Women's Year organization. She was also president of the Equal Rights Coalition of Utah and a member of various other women's groups.
Content Description
The Sharon Keigher papers (1975-1979) consist of materials collected and created by Keigher (d. 1981) from her affiliation mainly with the International Women's Year, but also with other Utah women's organizations. Included are meeting materials, notes, correspondence, budget information, reports, newsletters, speeches, news articles, and various other papers.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Gift of Sharon Keigher in 1981.
Processing Note
Processed by Marlene Lewis in 1981.
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Separated Materials
See also the Sharon Keigher photograph collection (P0094) in the Multimedia Division of Special Collections and two oversize posters were transferred to the Manuscripts Division's map case.
Related Materials
See also the International Women's Year records (MS 0236) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Forms part of the Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archives.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Utah International Women's Year Meeting
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Description: Mass Meetings, Outreach Program
Notes, meeting agenda, and list.
Container: Box 1, Folder 1 -
Description: Coordinating Committee
Correspondence, membership lists, minutes, schedules, articles, and flyers.
Container: Box 1, Folder 2-8 -
Description: Elections Committee
Voting information and nominee list.
Container: Box 1, Folder 9 -
Description: Executive Committee, MinutesDates: 1977Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Financial Committee
Funding and budget information, certification, and contract.
Container: Box 1, Folder 11 -
Description: Plan of Action Committee
Plan drafts, notes, and memoranda.
Container: Box 1, Folder 12-15 -
Description: Program Committee
Minutes and list of members.
Dates: 1977Container: Box 1, Folder 16 -
Description: Recommendations Committee
Planks in state plan of action.
Container: Box 1, Folder 17 -
Description: Resolutions Committee
Resolutions about task force meetings.
Container: Box 1, Folder 18 -
Description: Task Force Committee
Agenda, notes, lists, schedules, and other materials on a variety of subject areas.
Container: Box 1, Folder 19-31 -
Description: Utah Conference Proceedings
Letters and speech.
Container: Box 1, Folder 32-33
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International Women's Year
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Description: Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, and Washington
General information, newsletters, schedules, evaluations, and other materials for meetings.
Container: Box 2, Folder 1 -
Description: National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year
Manual, "Update," press releases, agenda, memoranda, an employment guide, reports, and general rules, guidelines, and recommendations.
Dates: 1975-1977Container: Box 2, Folder 2-9 -
Description: National Women's Conference in Houston, Texas
Participation lists, program, plan of action, speeches, general conference information, receipts, tickets, notes, and other papers.
Dates: 1977Container: Box 2, Folder 10-16 -
Description: World Conference of the Intenational Women's Year, Mexico City
United Nations booklet, conference background paper, provisional agenda, a report, a newletter, and other materials.
Dates: 1975; 1977Container: Box 2, Folder 17-26
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News Clippings and Newspapers
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Description: News ClippingsDates: 1975-1977Container: Box 3, Folder 1-7
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Description: Off Our BacksDates: 1975Container: Box 3, Folder 8
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Description: BreakthroughDates: 1977Container: Box 3, Folder 9
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Description: Daily BreakthroughDates: 1977Container: Box 3, Folder 10
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Description: Coyote Howls: The Intermittent Journal of a Loose Woman's OrganizationDates: 1977Container: Box 3, Folder 11
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Description: For a Change: Women's NewsDates: 1977Container: Box 3, Folder 12
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Description: National Organization for WomenDates: 1977Container: Box 3, Folder 13
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Description: NewspageDates: 1977Container: Box 3, Folder 14
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Description: NOW NewsletterDates: 1977Container: Box 3, Folder 15
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Description: Peace and FreedomDates: 1977Container: Box 3, Folder 16
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Description: The Rocky Mountain WomanDates: 1977Container: Box 3, Folder 17
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Description: WomanDates: 1977Container: Box 3, Folder 18
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Description: Womantime: The National Journal for Women Who WorkDates: 1977Container: Box 3, Folder 19
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Description: YWCA InterchangeDates: 1977Container: Box 3, Folder 20
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Other Organizations and Miscellaneous
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Description: American Civil Liberties Union, FlyerContainer: Box 4, Folder 1
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Description: Equal Rights Ammendment
Flyer, pamphlets, list of questions, and letter.
Container: Box 4, Folder 2 -
Description: Equal Rights Coalition of Utah
Newsletters, press releases, handbook, membership list, pamphlet, notes, and miscellaneous.
Dates: 1977; 1979Container: Box 4, Folder 3-4 -
Description: Equal Rights Legal Fund
By-laws, agreement, application, meeting materials, and miscellaneous.
Container: Box 4, Folder 5 -
Description: Governor's Commission on the Status of Women
Training program materials, newsletter, and miscellaneous.
Dates: 1978Container: Box 4, Folder 6-7 -
Description: National Council of Jewish Women, ResolutionsDates: 1977Container: Box 4, Folder 8
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Description: Utah Endowment for the Humanities
Pamphlets and evaluation form.
Container: Box 4, Folder 9 -
Description: Utah Order of Women Legislators
Letter, resumes, and article.
Container: Box 4, Folder 10 -
Description: Utah Women's Association, Articles of IncorporationDates: 1977Container: Box 4, Folder 11
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Description: Utah Women's History Association, Flyer and AnnouncementContainer: Box 4, Folder 12
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Description: NotesDates: 1977Container: Box 4, Folder 13
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Description: ResumeContainer: Box 4, Folder 14
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Description: MiscellaneousContainer: Box 4, Folder 15
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Equal rights amendments--Utah
- International Women's Year, 1975--Utah
- Women's rights--Utah--Congresses
- Women--Utah--Salt Lake City--Societies and clubs--Records and correspondence
Personal Names
- Keigher, Sharon, -1981--Archives
Corporate Names
- Equal Rights Coalition of Utah--Records and correspondence
- National Women's Conference (U.S.) (1977 : Houston, Tex)--Archives
- Utah International Women's Year Coordinating Committee--Records and correspondence
Form or Genre Terms
- Administrative decisions
- Business correspondence
- Charters and articles of incorporation
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Conference materials
- Conference papers and proceedings
- Membership lists
- Minutes (Records)
- Promotional materials
- Reports
