W/ARW. Archives for Research on Women
Record Group Term
Identifier: W/ARW
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Anne L. Harper papers
Collection
Identifier: W054
Abstract:
Anne L. Harper is a civic leader in Atlanta, using her expertise as an educator and a business consultant to further the cause of girls' participation in athletics. The Anne L. Harper papers consist of files relating to her effort to draft a state bill and launch activities to further enforce the federal Title IX law.
Dates:
1979-1980, 1995-2004
Found in:
Special Collections
Georgia Commission on Family Violence records
Collection
Identifier: W097
Abstract:
The Georgia General Assembly created the Georgia Commission on Family Violence (GCFV) in 1992. Focusing primarily on legislation, research, education and training, monitoring Family Violence and Batterer Intervention Programs and increasing community awareness, GCFV aims to increase the safety of survivors, improve the resources available and implement more adequate tools for family violence prevention. The records consist of correspondence, legal documents, legislative records, meeting...
Dates:
1985-2011; Majority of material found within 1995 - 2008
Found in:
Special Collections
NARAL Pro-Choice Georgia records
Collection — Box Restricted
Identifier: W072
Abstract:
Incorporated in 1980 as the Georgia Abortion Rights Action League (GARAL), NARAL Pro-Choice Georgia was the Georgia affiliate of the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL). Its records, 1964, 1980-2006, document the direction and administration of the organization, its involvement in the political process in the state, the projects and programs it undertook to further its mission, and materials it gathered regarding reproductive health and rights, activism in Georgia, and political...
Dates:
1964, 1973-2006
Found in:
Special Collections
Nell H. Trotter papers
Collection
Identifier: W036
Abstract:
During her tenure at GSU (1933-1947, 1953-1971), Nell Trotter taught classes in social ethics, home economics, history, political science, and business communication. She went on to become Assistant Dean of Students, Dean of Women, and Assistant Professor of Business Education. The materials in the Nell H. Trotter papers reflect some of Trotter's personal and professional life between 1934 and 1971, as well as changing attitudes to and of women in higher education throughout the twentieth...
Dates:
1880-1987; Majority of material found within 1934 - 1971
Found in:
Special Collections
Planned Parenthood Southeast records
Collection
Identifier: W084
Abstract:
Founded in 1964, Planned Parenthood Southeast provides voluntary family planning services and education. The Atlanta-based organization's records, 1955-2011 (bulk 1972-2008), reflect its administration, projects, daily operations, and engagement with legislative issues, as well as that of its predecessors, Planned Parenthood of the Atlanta Area and Planned Parenthood of Georgia.
Dates:
1940, 1955-2011; Majority of material found within 1972-2008
Found in:
Special Collections
Valerie Beynon papers
Collection
Identifier: W128
Abstract:
Valerie Beynon co-founded the Southwest Georgia chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) in 1993, where she served as president and coordinator for more than 10 years. Her involvement in Georgia led her to serve on Georgia NOW's State Council as well as serve in the two highest leadership roles within the state's chapter, executive vice president and president from 1997-2000. The materials in this collection reflect Beynon's involvement in NOW at the local, state and national...
Dates:
1990-2009
Found in:
Special Collections
Women's March Oral History Collection
Collection
Identifier: W150
Abstract
On January 21, 2017, millions of people worldwide took part in marches to protest the inauguration of Donald Trump as the President of the United States. The first protest, which took place in Washington, D.C., was known as the Women's March on Washington and was intended as a response to anti-woman rhetoric and beliefs that were espoused during Trump's campaign. While women's and reproductive rights were at the forefront of marchers' concerns, many also protested the racist, anti-immigrant,...
Dates:
2017-2018
Found in:
Special Collections