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Preferred Citation
Acquisition Information
Biography
Scope and Content of Collection
Arrangement
Separated Note
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections and Archives, University of California, Irvine
Libraries
Title: Helen Lotos files on Orange County women's organizations
Creator:
Lotos, Helen
Identifier/Call Number: MS.R.074
Physical Description:
2.6 Linear Feet
(6 boxes and 2 oversize folders)
Date (inclusive): 1968-1988
Date (bulk): 1971-1984
Abstract: This collection comprises pamphlets,
information packets, clippings, newsletters, minutes, notes, and other materials documenting
Helen Lotos' involvement in women's rights organizations during the 1970s and 1980s. Women's
advocacy organizations represented in this collection include the National Organization for
Women (N.O.W.) which is dedicated to eliminating sexism, and Women in Communications, Inc.
(W.I.C.I.) which promotes the advancement of women in all fields of communications. While
Lotos was primarily involved at the local level (Orange County, California) in both
organizations, her statewide, regional, and national level involvement is also represented
in this collection. Much of the material reflects Lotos' participation as an officer in
these organizations and as an expert in public relations and media issues.
Language of Material:
English .
Access
Collection open for research.
Publication Rights
Property rights reside with the University of California. Literary rights are retained by
the creators of the records and their heirs. For permissions to reproduce or to publish,
please contact the Head of Special Collections and University Archives.
Preferred Citation
Helen Lotos files on Orange County women's organizations. MS-R74. Special Collections and
Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California. Date accessed.
For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information
about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder
descriptions, and box/folder locations.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Helen Lotos, 1998.
Biography
Helen Lotos became active in the Orange County Chapter of the National Organization for
Women in 1971. In 1972 she was the membership chair for that chapter, and in 1973 she served
as its president. The California state N.O.W. organization was formed in 1972, and in 1973
Lotos ran unsuccessfully for State Coordinator.
In 1976 Lotos joined Women in Communications, Inc. She became the Orange County chapter's
vice-president and E.R.A chair in 1977-1978. In 1978-1979 she served as president of the
Orange County chapter of W.I.C.I. and, under her leadership, the Orange County professional
chapter was chosen as one of the six best in the nation. In 1984 she served on the W.I.C.I.
national board of directors.
In 1973 Lotos accepted a position as Information Services Director for the Orange County
Libraries, which she still held as of 1999. She has been a member of various professional
societies, including the Orange County Press Club, the Public Relations Society of America,
the Library Public Relations Council, and the California Elected Women's Association. In
1999 she was on the board of directors for the Friends and Foundations of California
Libraries.
Scope and Content of Collection
This collection comprises pamphlets, information packets, clippings, newsletters, minutes,
notes, and other materials documenting Helen Lotos' involvement in women's rights
organizations during the 1970s and 1980s. Women's advocacy organizations represented in this
collection include the National Organization for Women (N.O.W.) which is dedicated to
eliminating sexism, and Women in Communications, Inc. (W.I.C.I.) which promotes the
advancement of women in all fields of communications. While Lotos was primarily involved at
the local level (Orange County, California) in both organizations, her statewide, regional,
and national level involvement is also represented in this collection. Much of the material
reflects Lotos' participation as an officer in these organizations and as an expert in
public relations and media issues.
Arrangement
This collection is organized into two series:
Series 1. National Organization for Women (N.O.W.) files, 1968-1976. 1.6 linear ft.
Series 2. Women in Communications, Inc. (W.I.C.I.) files, 1971-1988. 1.0 linear ft.
Separated Note
Three serials were removed from this collection and cataloged separately in Special
Collections:
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Action N.O.W., 1971-1976. Newsletter of the Orange
County chapter of N.O.W.
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Do it NOW, 1972-1976. Newsletter of the National
Organization for Women.
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The Signal, 1975-1982. Newsletter of the Los Angeles
County chapter of W.I.C.I.
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Update, 1976-1988. Newsletter of the Orange County
chapter of W.I.C.I.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Human rights advocacy -- California -- Orange County -- History --
Sources
Women's rights -- California -- Orange County -- History --
Sources
Activists -- California -- Orange County.
National Organization for Women -- Archival resources
Women in Communications, inc. -- Archives
Lotos, Helen -- Archives
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