Collection Summary
Information for Researchers
Administrative Information
Biographical Information and Organizational History
Scope and Content of Collection
Collection Summary
Collection Title: Elizabeth Jetter collection of National Organization for
Women, San Fernando Valley Chapter files
Date (inclusive): 1966-1996,
Date (bulk): , bulk 1971-1981
Collection Number: BANC MSS 2005/194
c
Creators :
Jetter, Elizabeth
Extent:
Number of containers: 2 cartons, 1 box, 1 oversize folder
Linear feet: 3.0
Repository: The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, California 94720-6000
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.
Languages Represented: Collection materials are in English.
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.
Information for Researchers
Access
Collection is open for research.
Publication Rights
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
[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.
Alternate Forms Available
There are no alternate forms of this collection.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the
library's online public access catalog.
Jetter, Elizabeth--Archives
Women's rights--United States
Women--California--Societies and clubs
Feminism--United States
National Organization for Women. San Fernando
Valley Chapter
California NOW
National Organization for Women
Administrative Information
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.
Accruals
No additions are expected.
Processing Information
Processed by Janice Otani in 2005.
Biographical Information and Organizational History
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 Women
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.
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:
Scope and Content of Collection
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.