wa00013/wa00013.4. Political Organizations
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
Black Hawk County Women's Political Caucus records
Organized in 1973, members supported a number of feminist initiatives including economic equalty and the ERA.
Governor Ray's Commission on the Status of Women (Iowa) records
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.
Iowa Commission on the Status of Women records
Legislative commission designed to study, protect, and advocate for the women of Iowa.
Iowa Women's Political Caucus records
Organization to promote the advancement of women in politics.
National Organization for Women, Ames Chapter records
National Organization for Women, Des Moines Chapter records
National Organization for Women, Dubuque Chapter records
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.
National Organization for Women, Iowa records
National Organization for Women, Johnson County-Iowa City Chapter records
Polk County Women's Political Caucus records
County branch of a national organization to support candidates who promote women's rights and women's participation in the political process.