Collins (Michelle) papers, 1975-1987, bulk 1976-1985

Collection context

Summary

Abstract:
Contains Sacramento NOW Political Action files, FOCUS Feminist Saturday morning lecture series, KOVR files regarding women's issues, and subject files regarding ratification of the ERA after its extension. Materials are in English. 1975-1987
Extent:
3.75 Linear Feet (3 record cartons)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item including date], [Folder Title], MSS 2013/49, Michelle Collins papers, Donald & Beverly Gerth Special Collections & University Archives, California State University, Sacramento.

Background

Scope and content:

These papers contain materials collected by Michelle Collins relating to NOW (National Organization for Women) and the ERA (Equal Rights Amendment). Materials include documents, pamphlets, articles, subject files, and artifacts. The papers consists of 3 cartons (3.75 linear feet). Materials are in English. 1975-1987

There are 5 main series petaining to the Michelle Collins papers. Included are the following: Series 1 National Organization for Women (NOW) Administrative Papers; Series 2 Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) Papers (includes subseries 1 ERA & Post-ERA, subseries 2 Anti-ERA, and subseries 3 ERA Mobilization & Outreach); Series 3 Focus - Feminist Lecture Series; Series 4 Subject Files (inlcudes subseries 1 Sex Discrimination & Women's Issues, and subseries 2 Women's History); and Series 5 Artifacts.

Biographical / historical:

Michelle Collins was a member of the National Organization of Women (NOW), Sacramento Chapter. Her activities with the organization included:

Chair, Equal Rights/Political Action Task Force, 1983-84

Vice President of Administration, 1984-85

State Delegate, 1985-86

Vice President of Administration, 1986

Custodial history:

Documentation was accumulated by Michelle Collins and subsequently donated to the University Library in 2014.

Processing information:

Collection processed and Finding Aid produced by Brynna Graham and Christopher Rockwell.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Women's Movement

Access and use

Restrictions:

Copyright is protected by the copyright law, Chapter 17 of the U.S. Code. Requests for permission to publish, quote, or reproduce from collections must be submitted in writing to the Head of the Department of the Donald & Beverly Gerth Special Collections & University Archives. Permission for publication is given on the behalf of the Donald & Beverly Gerth Special Collections & University Archives, California State University, Sacramento as the owner of the physical item and is not intended to include permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Collection is open for research. Some restrictions may apply.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item including date], [Folder Title], MSS 2013/49, Michelle Collins papers, Donald & Beverly Gerth Special Collections & University Archives, California State University, Sacramento.

Location of this collection:
University Library, MS 6039
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819, US
Contact:
916-278-6144