Pat Smith Atlanta Chapter NOW papers, 1968-1978

Summary

Creator:

Smith, Pat

Date:

1968-1978

Extent:

1 Linear Feet

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Pat Smith Atlanta Chapter NOW papers, ms4115, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Consists of materials mostly from the 1970s pertaining to the Atlanta Chapter of the National Organization for Women. Contains correspondence, including letters and surveys sent to policymakers asking for their stances on women's issues. Contains brochures, newsletters, and materials pertaining to the organization, women's issues, and advocacy for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.

Biographical / historical:

Pat Smith of Tucker, Georgia was a member of the Atlanta chapter of the National Organization for Women. She served as a chairperson for the NOW Political Action Committee, as well as the coordinator of the NOW Southern Regional Conference in the mid 1970s.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Women in politics -- Georgia.
Equality -- Georgia -- Atlanta.
Women's rights -- United States.
Women -- Georgia -- Atlanta.
Women's rights -- Georgia.

Names:

National Organization for Women

Preferred citation:

Pat Smith Atlanta Chapter NOW papers, ms4115, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.