Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series consists of press clippings, taken from both 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 were often the subjects of these clippings.
Creator:
Title:
Women's Division press clippings
Quantity:
9 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1975-1982
Series Number:
13698