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This series consists of press clippings from English- and Spanish-language newspapers pertaining to the Women's Division and its core functions and interests. Major women's issues described by the articles include the Equal Rights Amendment, education, equity in employment, abortion and birth control, discrimination, affirmative action, religion, divorce, finance, feminism, domestic violence, legislation and politics, minorities, prison reform, health care, women's athletics, and the draft. Prominent politicians who were subjects of these clippings include President Jimmy Carter, Governor Hugh Carey, Lieutenant Governor Mary Anne Krupsak, Mayor of New York City Abraham Beame, and Speaker of the State Assembly Perry Duryea.
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