National Organization for Women, Pullman, Washington Chapter Records

National Organization for Women, Pullman, Washington Chapter Records, 1973-1995

Overview of the Collection

Creator: National Organization for Women. Pullman Chapter (Pullman, Wash.)
Title: National Organization for Women, Pullman, Washington Chapter Records
Dates: 1973-1995 (inclusive)
19731995
Quantity: 5.5 Linear feet of shelf space, (11 Boxes)
Collection Number: Cage 632 (collection)
Summary: The collection consists of business records and documents concerning the Pullman Chapter of the National Organization for Women's interests and activities.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Pullman Chapter of the National Organization for Women began as a student organization in approximately 1972. The purpose of the chapter, and the national organization, is promoting equal rights and dignity for women. Over the span of its existence, the chapter was involved in activities designed to raise feminist consciousness and follow a wide range of issues related to gender equality.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of business records and documents concerning the Pullman Chapter of the National Organization for Women's interests and activities. The catagories of material include: Business Records, Chapter Actions, Conferences, Correspondence, Issues, Newsclippings, Newsletters, Policies, Publications, and Tapes.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

National Organization for Women, Pullman, Washington Chapter Records, 1973-1995 (Cage 632)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The records were largely unarranged upon receipt and have been organized into various groups of subject files, arranged alphabetically both by main subject and again within each subject grouping.

Acquisition Information

The Pullman Chapter of the National Organization for Women donated the records to Washington State University in 1995.

Processing Note

This collection was processed by Jean Johnson

Related Materials

National Organization for Women, Pullman, Washington Chapter Records, 1982-1999 (Cage 956)

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Business RecordsReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
1	1	Administrative Policy Manual	1988
1	2	Bulk Mailing Information	1985-1986
1	3	Campus Organizing	1974-1985
1	4	Chapter Development Reports	undated
1	5	Finances	1982-1985
1	6	Fundraising	1985-1986
1	7	Membership	1985, undated
1	8	Minutes	1982-1986
1	9	Miscellaneous	1991
		National Board Meeting
Box	Folder
1	10	1983-1984
1	11	1985-1987
Box	Folder
1	12	NOW Materials	1983
1	13	NOW Organization	undated
1	14	Publicity	undated
2	15	Washington State	1982-1987

Chapter ActionsReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
2	16	Candidates	1987
2	17	Christmas Party	1987
2	18	Equality Walk	1983
2	19	Feminist Consciousness Raising	1983-1985
2	20	Miscellaneous	1983-1986
3	21	Protest Letters	1983-1986
3	22	Spring Wine Festival	1982-1987
3	23	Women's History Week	1983

ConferencesReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
		Board Meeting
Box	Folder
3	24	1990
3	25	1991
		National
Box	Folder
3	26	1982
3	27	1983
3	28	1986
4	29	1990
4	30	1991
4	31	1992
4	32	1995
Box	Folder
4	33	U.N.	1985
5	34	Washington State	1986-1987

CorrespondenceReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 5, Folder 35

IssuesReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
5	36	Abortion	1980-1994
6	37	Aids	1987
6	38	Appearance	1984, undated
6	39	Careers	1985, undated
6	40	Child Care	1986, undated
6	41	Civil Rights Restoration Act	1984-1986, undated
6	42	Comparable Worth	1982-1986
6	43	The Draft	1980-1984
6	44	Elections	1984
6	45	Equal Rights Amendment	1981-1983
6	46	Family Leave Legislation	1983-1987
6	47	Family Planning	1985-1986
7	48	Farmworkers	1987
7	49	Fertility Control	1989
7	50	Health	1987
7	51	Insurance	1983-1985
7	52	International	1985, undated
7	53	Legal Defense	1985
7	54	Legislative Session	1987
7	55	Lesbian and Gay Rights	1986-1987
7	56	The Media	1985, undated
7	57	Miscellaneous	1982-1985
7	58	NOW Initiatives	1986-1987
7	59	Peace and Disarmament	1982-1985
8	60	Planned Parenthood	1987
8	61	Policy Manual	1982-1987
8	62	Pornography	1985-1986
8	63	Poverty	1986-1987
9	64	Pregnancy Counseling	1986-1987
9	65	Presidential Commission of the Status of Women	1983-1985
9	66	Racism	1985-1987
9	67	Religion	1984
9	68	Sex Education	1987
9	69	Sexism	undated
9	70	Sexual Harassment	1994, undated
9	71	Social Security	1983
9	72	Supreme Court Nominations	1987
9	73	Surveys	1985
9	74	Voting Records	1985-1986
9	75	Violence	1983
9	76	WSU Status of Women	1985
10	77	Washington State Legislature	1983-1984
10	78	Women of Color	1983-1987
10	79	Women's Truth Squad on Reagan	1984

NewsclippingsReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
10	80	1983-1984
10	81		1984-1987

MiscellaneousReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
10	82	Newsletters	1973-1987
11	83	Policies	1980-1986
11	84	Publications, Miscellaneous	1982-1986
11	85	Tapes, Cassette, Miscellaneous Issues	1981-1983, undated

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Feminism -- Washington (State) -- Pullman -- Archives
Women -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Washington (State) -- Pullman
Women -- Political activity -- Washington (State) -- Pullman

Corporate Names

National Organization for Women. Pullman Chapter (Pullman, Wash.) -- Records and correspondence

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