New York State Women's Division Press Clippings 13698

New York State Women's Division Press Clippings

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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:

New York (State). Women's Division

Title:

Women's Division press clippings

Quantity:

9 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1975-1982

Series Number:

13698

Scope and Content Note

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.