National Women's Political Caucus papers

Collection

Identifier: D.459

Staff Only

Biographical / Historical note

National Women's Political Caucus was formed in 1971 with the stated purpose of being multi-partisan, rather than nonpartisan and support progressive programs as well as encourage women's political participation. As such, the organization established a process for screening and endorsing political candidates according to a detailed list of questions.

Scope and Contents

This collection contains documents from the Monroe County chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus in addition to materials from the parent organization. Materials include 1970s newspaper clippings addressing women's rights such as abortion, co-education, employment, Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), female political candidates, gender discrimination, and maternity leave policies in addition to correspondence regarding endorsement of female political candidates speeches, press releases, political candidate screening questions and endorsements, Monroe County Republican Committee correspondence, and League of Women Votes publications.

Creator

National Women's Political Caucus (U.S.) (Organization)
National Women's Political Caucus (U.S.). Monroe County (N.Y.) (Organization)

Dates

Creation: circa 1970-1980

Language of Materials

English

Extent

1 box(es)

Access

The National Women's Political Caucus Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Nan Johnson, 1999.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], National Women's Political Caucus Papers, D.459, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester