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LOC/H. Social Sciences

 Record Group Term
Identifier: LOC/H

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Jeanne Dost papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 366
Abstract Jeanne Dost was born on August 12, 1929 in Walla Walla, Washington to Marge and William Ebbert. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1951 from Washington State University, her MA in Economics from Radcliffe in 1953, and her Ph.D from Harvard in 1959. In addition to her accomplished academic career, she founded and served as the first Director of Oregon State University's Women's Studies Department and served as the first president of the Oregon Women's Political Caucus. The Jeanne Dost...
Dates: 1972-1988
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Jeanne Dost papers

Gretchen Kafoury papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 353
Abstract

Gretchen Kafoury co-founded the Oregon chapter of the National Organization of Women in 1970 and the Oregon Women's Political Caucus in 1971. She served as an Oregon State Representative (1977-1982), as a Multnomah County Commissioner (1985-1990) and on the Portland City Council (1991-1998).

This collection is comprised of a variety of materials collected by Kafoury throughout the 1970s and early 1980s that are related to various women's groups and causes.

Dates: 1971-1983
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Gretchen Kafoury papers

Marian Milligan papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 370
Abstract

Marian Milligan, of Salem, Oregon, is a women's activist and political volunteer. She has been involved with a number of organizations, including the OWPC Legislative Task Force, Women’s Crisis Service, INC., Salem-OWPC, National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL), NOW, Oregon Council for Women’s Equity, and the Oregon’s Women Conference.

Dates: 1974-1983
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Marian Milligan papers

Oregon NOW (National Organization for Women) records

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 371
Abstract The National Organization for Women (NOW) aims to bring women into full participation in society — sharing equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities with men, while living free from discrimination. The records of the Oregon chapter of NOW include by-laws, meeting minutes and agendas, events records, correspondence, and other materials documenting the group's political, educational, and outreach activities in the state. Of particular note are the materials documenting the group's fight...
Dates: 1971-2006
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Oregon NOW (National Organization for Women) records

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