Women -- Legal status, laws, etc
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
Labor, 1961-1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 296, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s policies and programs concerning employment for women. By the 1960's the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s focus in labor issues turns to matters of equal opportunity, equal pay and policies surrounding the treatment of women in the workplace. Letters of concern or support sent to politicians demonstrate the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s stance on laws and policies. Additional advocacy and education initiatives include a consultation to discuss issues and laws...
Dates of Materials:
1961-1970
Noticias de Mujeres, 1977-83
File — Box B00514: [Barcode: 310183630456837]
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History Periodicals Collection includes over 1,500 titles of current and historical, U.S. and international women's magazines, newsletters, and other serials dating from the 18th century to the present. Periodicals of the suffrage and birth control movements, and the mid-twentieth century women's liberation movement are well represented. Holdings range from full-runs to single issues for certain titles. Some titles are on microfilm.
Dates of Materials:
1977-83
Outside organizations: Women, 1926-1933
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 123, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the National Council of Women, a women's organization formed to facilitate the exchange of ideas, activities and methods of women's work, share information through publishing bulletins and collect and make available documents from participating organizations. In addition, the National Council of Women maintains a connection to the International Council of Women. Meeting records, pamphlets, correspondence and bulletins concern the progress made for the status of women,...
Dates of Materials:
1926-1933
Outside organizations: Women, 1910-1925
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 123, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the National Council of Women, a women's organization formed to facilitate the exchange of ideas, activities and methods of women's work, share information through publishing bulletins and collect and make available documents from participating organizations. In addition, the National Council of Women maintains a connection to the International Council of Women. Meeting records, pamphlets, correspondence and bulletins concern the progress made for the status of women,...
Dates of Materials:
1910-1925
Outside organizations: Women, circa 1919-1950
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 123, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the women's organizations outside of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and their relationship to those organizations. Through the sharing of ideas, contributing to or attending conferences, participating in organization activities and committees or simply through awareness of other women's organizations, the YWCA of the U.S.A. contributes to the common cause of the betterment of women's lives. Included are documents concerning Altrusa Clubs, the Institute for Women's Professional...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1919-1950
Religion, 1926-1949
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 127, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. Religion and Nationality Institute and the role of women in religion. The Department of Study of the YWCA of the U.S.A. organizes the Religion and Nationality Institute for professional YWCA of the U.S.A. staff in the northeast to learn more about working with women and girls from diverse nationalities and religious backgrounds. Course outlines and correspondence concern the topics that will be covered and the planning of the institute. Concerning...
Dates of Materials:
1926-1949
Rhonda Copelon papers
Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00693
Abstract
Lawyer. Papers include Legal documents and research, correspondence, teaching materials, published writings, panel presentations, notes, and audio and video recordings documenting Copelon's legal activism and teaching. Major topics include reproductive rights, domestic violence, international women's rights, AIDS legislation. Audio recordings include her course lectures for Women and Law, Law and Family, and Constitutional Law. [NOTE: The contents list for this collection is not online....
Dates of Materials:
1971-2006
Rosalind Petchesky papers
Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00639
Abstract
The collection contains extensive documentation of Rosalind Petchesky's long involvement in reproductive rights and health, sexual rights, women's rights and gender equality, population control, global justice and economic justice, and women's studies and gender studies in academia.
Dates of Materials:
1959 - 2009
Women's rights collection
Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00397
Abstract
This collection contains both printed materials and original sources documenting the broad spectrum of women's rights struggles and movements from the late eighteenth century to the present, primarily in the United States. Materials include biographical writings on individuals who made significant contributions to women's rights; an important concentration of sources on women's rights conferences and conventions; records pertaining to the E.R.A. fight; records of the President's Commission...
Dates of Materials:
1789-2000; Majority of material found within 1864-1983
- Smith College Special Collections
- Neilson Library, 7 Neilson Drive
- Northampton, Massachusetts, 01063
- specialcollections@smith.edu
- 413-585-2970
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