Finding Aid to the Elizabeth Jetter Collection of National Organization for
Women, San Fernando Valley Chapter Files, 1966-1996, bulk 1971-1981
Guide written by Janice Otani
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and Publications Commission
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Finding Aid to the Elizabeth Jetter Collection of National Organization for
Women, San Fernando Valley Chapter Files, 1966-1996, bulk 1971-1981
Collection Number: BANC MSS 2005/194 c
The Bancroft Library
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California
Funding for processing this collection was provided by National Historical Records
and Publications Commission
- Guide Written By:
- Janice Otani
- Date Completed:
-
April 2006
© 2006 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Collection Summary
Collection Title: Elizabeth Jetter collection of National Organization for
Women, San Fernando Valley Chapter files
Date (inclusive): 1966-1996,
Date (bulk): , bulk 1971-1981
Collection Number: BANC MSS 2005/194
c
Creators :
Jetter, Elizabeth
Extent:
Number of containers: 2 cartons, 1 box, 1 oversize folder
Linear feet: 3.0
Repository: The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, California 94720-6000
Abstract: Elizabeth Jetter's Collection of San Fernando Valley Chapter of
National Organization of Women (NOW) Files contains correspondence, bylaws, organization
information and guidelines, meeting minutes, conference and workshop materials, speeches,
papers, notes, newsletters, brochures, flyers, articles, and newsclippings. The collection
includes Jetter's subject files with background material on specific topics, particularly
the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), affirmative action, and legislation relating to women's
issues.
Languages Represented: Collection materials are in English.
Physical Location: Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite
and advance notice may be required for use. For current information on the location of these
materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
Information for Researchers
Access
Collection is open for research.
Publication Rights
Copyright has not been assigned to The Bancroft Library. All requests for permission to
publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Public
Services. Permission for publication is given on behalf of The Bancroft Library as the
owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the
copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Elizabeth Jetter Collection of National Organization for Women,
San Fernando Valley Chapter Files, BANC MSS 2005/194 c, The Bancroft Library, University
of California, Berkeley.
Alternate Forms Available
There are no alternate forms of this collection.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the
library's online public access catalog.
Jetter, Elizabeth--Archives
Women's rights--United States
Women--California--Societies and clubs
Feminism--United States
National Organization for Women. San Fernando
Valley Chapter
California NOW
National Organization for Women
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
The Elizabeth Jetter Collection of National Organization for Women, San Fernando Valley
Chapter Files were given to The Bancroft Library by Elizabeth Jetter on August 6,
2004.
Accruals
No additions are expected.
Processing Information
Processed by Janice Otani in 2005.
Biographical Information and Organizational History
Elizabeth Jetter
Elizabeth Jetter served in various official positions within the National Organization
for Women (NOW), San Fernando Valley Chapter. In 1973, she was a member of the Board and
Vice President; President in 1974; State Delegate to California NOW in 1975; and Chapter
Delegate in 1977. She also participated in committees, task forces, and spoke on topics
related to women's rights at conferences and workshops.
National Organization for Women
The National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist
activists in the United States. NOW has 500,000 contributing members and 550 chapters in
all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Since its founding in 1966, NOW's goal has been to take action to bring about equality
for all women. NOW works to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace,
schools, the justice system, and all other 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 our society.
From NOW website:
Scope and Content of Collection
Elizabeth Jetter's Collection of San Fernando Valley Chapter of National Organization of
Women (NOW) Files contains correspondence, bylaws, organization information and guidelines,
meeting minutes, conference and workshop materials, speeches, papers, notes, newsletters,
brochures, flyers, articles, and newsclippings. The collection includes Jetter's subject
files with background material on specific topics, particularly the Equal Rights Amendment
(ERA), affirmative action, and legislation relating to women's issues.
Series 1
National Organization for Women, San Fernando Valley Chapter
1969-1981
Physical Description:
Carton 1, Folders 1-34, Oversize Folder 1A
Arrangement
Arranged hierarchically.
Scope and Content Note
Contains correspondence, bylaws, organization information, meeting minutes, committee
and workshop materials, speeches, papers, brochures, articles, newsletters,
newsclippings, and directories.
Carton 1, Folder 3
Organization information
1978-1979
Carton 1, Folder 6
Committee meetings
1974-1975
Carton 1, Folder 7
Education Committee
1974-1975,
1979
Carton 1, Folder 10
Gloria Steinem
Apr 18, 1975
Carton 1, Folder 11
California State University, Northridge
Oct 8, 1976
Carton 1, Folder 12
United Methodist Church, "Have you come a long way, Lady?"
undated
Carton 1, Folder 13
Public speaking guidelines
1978
Women's Symposium Committee (Feb 3-9, 1974)
Carton 1, Folder 14
Correspondence, minutes, program, certificate
1973-1974
Carton 1, Folder 15-16
Atlantic Richfield Company affirmative action case
1969,
1972-1974
Carton 1, Folder 17-18
International Women's Year
1974-1977
Carton 1, Folder 19-21
Rape law revision
1973-1978
Carton 1, Folder 22-23
Career Expo 75 (Jan 31-Feb 9, 1975)
1972-1975
Carton 1, Folder 24
Los Angeles Women's Coalition for August 26
1975
Carton 1, Folder 25
Sounds of Equality Concert (Jun 26, 1976)
1976
Carton 1, Folder 26
Consciousness raising seminars
1979,
1981
Carton 1, Folder 27
Halloween Party fund raiser (Oct 31, 1980)
1980
Carton 1, Folder 28
Financial information
1974,
1979
Series 2
California National Organization for Women
1970-1981
Physical Description:
Carton 1, Folders 35-55
Arrangement
Arranged hierarchically.
Scope and Content Note
Contains correspondence, bylaws, organization information, meeting minutes, task force
materials, reports, press releases, articles, newletter, newsclippings, and
directories.
Carton 1, Folder 36
Relating to Barbara Wasko
1974-1975
Carton 1, Folder 38
Organization information
undated
Carton 1, Folder 39
State Board meetings
1974-1977
Carton 1, Folder 40
Child Care Task Force
1974-1975
Carton 1, Folder 41
Child Sexual Abuse Task Force
1974-1977
Carton 1, Folder 42
Image of Women Task Force
1974
Carton 1, Folder 43
Lesbianism/Sexuality Task Force
1971,
1977
Carton 1, Folder 44
Mental Health Task Force
1974-1976
Carton 1, Folder 45
Women in Poverty Task Force
1974-1975
Carton 1, Folder 46-47
Women in Prison Task Force
1971,
1975-1977
Carton 1, Folder 48
Women in Sports Task Force
1973-1975
Carton 1, Folder 50
Women Against Violence Against Women, products boycott
1976-1977
Carton 1, Folder 51
Affirmative action
1991,
1996
Carton 1, Folder 52
Equal Rights Amendment
1970-1979
Series 3
National Organization for Women
1966,
1971-1980
Physical Description:
Carton 2, Folders 1-26
Arrangement
Arranged hierarchically.
Scope and Content Note
Contains correspondence, bylaws, organization information, meeting minutes, workshop
materials, papers, reports, articles, newsclippings, and newsletters.
Carton 2, Folder 3
Organization information
1966,
1974
Carton 2, Folder 5
Kansas City, Missouri (Apr 5-6, 1975)
1975
Carton 2, Folder 6
Cleveland, Ohio (Jun 5-6, 1976)
1976
Carton 2, Folder 10
Legislative lobbying
1972-1974
Carton 2, Folder 13
Feminist Talent Task Force
undated
Carton 2, Folder 14
Sports Task Force
1973-1974
Carton 2, Folder 16
Alice doesn't, National Women's Strike Day (Oct 29, 1975)
1975
Carton 2, Folder 17-18
Anti-Abortion Amendment
1973-1977
Carton 2, Folder 19-22
Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)
1971-1978
Carton 2, Folder 23
Women's rights
1971,
1976-1977
Series 4
Conferences
1973-1981
Physical Description:
Carton 2, Folders 27-50
Arrangement
Arranged hierarchically, then chronologically.
Scope and Content Note
Contains conference materials at the State, Regional, and National levels. Consists of
correspondence, reports, organization information, agenda, program books, election
handouts, workshop materials, announcements, notes, articles, newsclippings, and
newsletters.
Carton 2, Folder 27
Second annual, San Diego (Oct 26-28, 1973)
1973
Carton 2, Folder 28
Third annual, San Jose (Oct 25-27, 1974)
1974
Carton 2, Folder 29
Fourth annual, Los Angeles (Nov 21-23, 1975)
1975
Carton 2, Folder 30
Fifth annual, Fresno (Nov 12-14, 1976)
1976
Carton 2, Folder 31
Sixth annual, Sacramento (Nov 11-13, 1977)
1977
Carton 2, Folder 32
Seventh annual, Fresno (May 26-27, 1978)
1978
Carton 2, Folder 33
Eighth annual, San Francisco (May 26-28, 1979)
1979
Carton 2, Folder 34
Annual, Ventura (Jun 12-14, 1981)
1980-1981
Carton 2, Folder 35
Second Biennial Southwest Regional; San Francisco, California (May 25-26,
1979)
1979
Carton 2, Folder 36
Los Angeles, California (Nov 22-24, 1974)
1974
Carton 2, Folder 37
Denver, Colorado (Apr 10-11, 1976)
1976
Carton 2, Folder 39
Information papers
undated
Carton 2, Folder 40
Santa Maria, California (Aug 16-17, 1975)
1975
Carton 2, Folder 41
Lompoc, California (Oct 4-5, 1975)
1975
Carton 2, Folder 42
Fifth; Los Angeles, California (Sep 3-6, 1971)
1971
Carton 2, Folder 43-45
Seventh; Houston, Texas (May 24-27, 1974)
1973-1974
Carton 2, Folder 46-48
Eighth; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Oct 24-27, 1975)
1975
Carton 2, Folder 49
Tenth; Detroit, Michigan (Apr 22-24, 1977)
1977
Carton 2, Folder 50
Twelfth; Los Angeles, California (Oct 5-7, 1979)
1979
Series 5
Subject Files
1966-1981
Physical Description:
Box 1, Folders 1-34
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically.
Scope and Content Note
Contains papers, reports, articles, information sheets, press releases, booklets,
magazines, newsletters, brochures, flyer, newsclippings, and miscellany.
Box 1, Folder 2
Anthony, Susan B.
undated
Box 1, Folder 3
Bibliographies
1971,
1975
Box 1, Folder 7
Catholics, Christians
1971,
1974
Box 1, Folder 15
Housewives and housework
1975
Box 1, Folder 17
Marital matters
1966-1969,
1980
Box 1, Folder 21
Nonsmoker's rights
1978-1981s
Box 1, Folder 23
Parliamentary procedures
1971,
1974
Box 1, Folder 24
Pornography and sexual violence
undated
Box 1, Folder 27
Save Our Human Rights (SOHR)
1977
Box 1, Folder 29
The Spokeswoman
1979-1981
Box 1, Folder 32
Women in the mass media
1973
Box 1, Folder 33
Women men relations
1966,
1969
