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Farha (Sandra) Papers
BANC MSS 2015/172
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
The Bancroft Library
Title: Sandra Farha papers
creator:
Farha, Sandra
Identifier/Call Number: BANC MSS 2015/172
Physical Description:
6 Linear Feet
3 cartons, 3 boxes
Date (inclusive): 1978-2015
Date (bulk): (bulk, 1981-1986)
Abstract: Includes material documenting Farha's work with the National Organization of Women, campaigning for the Equal Rights Amendment
and for numerous other political campaigns.
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[Identification of item], Sandra Farha papers, BANC MSS 2015/172, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
There are no alternate forms of this collection.
The Sandra Farha papers were given to The Bancroft Library by Sandra Farha in 2015.
No additions are expected.
Arranged as received.
Sandra Farha was born in Larned, Kansas on September 16, 1936. She became an activist for women's rights in the early 1970s.
She continued her work for pay and job equality, reproductive rights and political power for women in the 1980s and, in 1983,
she became the California State Coordinator for the National Organization for Women (NOW). She maintained her involvement
in state and national politics throughout her life, supporting the campaigns of numerous women and minority candidates. Farha
died in May of 2015.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Women Political activity
Democratic Party (Calif.)
California -- Politics and government
United States--Politics and government
Farha, Sandra
Farha, Sandra