National Organization for Women, San Fernando Valley Chapter files (Elizabeth Jetter collection of), 1966-1996,, bulk , bulk 1971-1981
Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Elizabeth Jetter collection of National Organization for Women, San Fernando Valley Chapter files
- Dates:
- 1966-1996,, bulk , bulk 1971-1981
- Creators:
- Jetter, Elizabeth
- 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.
- Extent:
- Number of containers: 2 cartons, 1 box, 1 oversize folder Linear feet: 3.0
- Language:
- Collection materials are in English.
- Preferred citation:
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[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.
Background
- Scope and content:
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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.
- Biographical / historical:
- 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 WomenThe 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:
- 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.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Janice Otani in 2005.
- Accruals:
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No additions are expected.
- 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.
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Sponsor:
- Funding for processing this collection was provided by National Historical Records and Publications Commission
- Date Prepared:
- © 2006
- Date Encoded:
- Machine-readable finding aid generated by Guide author(s) via EAD XPress; markup validated by Bancroft Library staff using OAC validation tools; Date of source: April 2006
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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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:
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[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.
- Location of this collection:
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University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft LibraryBerkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
- Contact:
- 510-642-6481