Description
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.
Background
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.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.
Extent
Number of containers: 2 cartons, 1 box, 1 oversize folder
Linear feet: 3.0
Restrictions
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.
Availability
Collection is open for research.