wa00013/wa00013.4. Political Organizations
Record Group Term
Identifier: wa00013/wa00013.4
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Governor Ray's Commission on the Status of Women (Iowa) records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0529
Abstract
The Commission addressed issues such as the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), abortion reform, daycare, equal pay for equal work, and sex discrimination in employment, insurance, and education. At the end of 1970, the GCSW reported two major legislative accomplishments: the passage of no-fault divorce laws and the addition of sex to the Iowa Civil Rights Act of 1965.
Dates:
1964-2003
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
National Organization for Women, Dubuque Chapter records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0223
Abstract
The group was formed in 1973. The purpose of the group was to improve and expand the role of women in society and it supported the Equal Rights Amendment, safe and legal abortion among other issues.
Dates:
1973-1995
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives