National Organization for Women, Memphis Chapter, Newsletters
This collection houses two newsletters from the National Organization for Women's Memphis Chapter discussing NOW's fight for women's rights in Tennessee. One publication documents NOW's victories at a town hall meeting held in Shelby County, Tennessee; the other describes Mutuality 1974, a women's day of sorts held at Memphis State University.
Dates
- 1974
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection houses two newsletters from the National Organization for Women's Memphis Chapter discussing NOW's fight for women's rights in Tennessee.
Biographical/Historical Note
Since its founding in 1966, The National Organization for Women's goal has been to take action to bring about equality for all women. NOW works to eliminate discrimination and harassment in all sectors of society; secure abortion, birth control and reproductive rights for all women; end all forms of violence against women; eradicate racism, sexism and homophobia; and promote equality and justice in American society.
Arrangement
This collection consists of two newsletters in one folder.
Acquisition Note
This collection was donated to the University of Tennessee's Special Collections Library.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository