Office for Women's Rights Subject Files
Series, 8401-01
- Record Group
- 8400-00
- Dates
- 1971 – 1996
- Extent
- 9.2 cubic_feet (23 boxes)
- Description
- Correspondence, memoranda, briefings, surveys, reports, research materials and legislation relating to OWR projects as well as issues of concern to OWR. Topics include non-traditional careers for women (including firefighting and blue-collar trades), women and minority business enterprises (WMBE), affirmative action, sex discrimination and issues involving pregnant employees (limited duty, disability). Other topics include child care, domestic violence, chemical and alcohol dependency, and juvenile prostitution. Also addressed are issues of concern to the lesbian and gay community, particularly domestic partnerships, discrimination and bias/hate crimes. OWR's participation in fairs and celebrations is also documented, including Women in the Trades Fair, Take Our Daughters to Work Day and the 75th anniversary of Women's Suffrage. nn
- Encoded Archival Description (EAD)
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