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Friedman, Betty. “Statement of Purpose.” The National Organization for Women, 1966. 1.
Ryan-Hume, Joe J. “The National Organization for Women and the Democratic Party in Reagan’s America.” The Historical Journal 64, no. 2 (2021): 455. doi.org/10.1017/S001....
Friedman, Betty. “Statement of Purpose.” The National Organization for Women, 1966. 1.
Ryan-Hume, Joe J. “The National Organization for Women and the Democratic Party in Reagan’s America.” The Historical Journal 64, no. 2 (2021): 455. doi.org/10.1017/S001....
THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN AND THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IN REAGAN'S AMERICA | The Historical Journal | Cambridge Core
THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN AND THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IN REAGAN'S AMERICA - Volume 64 Issue 2
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April 5, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Information Source:
Friedman, Betty. “Statement of Purpose.” The National Organization for Women, 1966. 1.
Ryan-Hume, Joe J. “The National Organization for Women and the Democratic Party in Reagan’s America.” The Historical Journal 64, no. 2 (2021): 455. doi.org/10.1017/S001....
Friedman, Betty. “Statement of Purpose.” The National Organization for Women, 1966. 1.
Ryan-Hume, Joe J. “The National Organization for Women and the Democratic Party in Reagan’s America.” The Historical Journal 64, no. 2 (2021): 455. doi.org/10.1017/S001....
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Lane, Bettye. NOW conference in Houston, 1974 May. Bettye Lane Photographs. Harvard Radcliffe Institute. Hollis #: olvwork747687
Lane, Bettye. NOW conference in Houston, 1974 May. Bettye Lane Photographs. Harvard Radcliffe Institute. Hollis #: olvwork747687
April 5, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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Lane, Bettye. NOW conference in Houston, 1974 May. Bettye Lane Photographs. Harvard Radcliffe Institute. Hollis #: olvwork747687
Lane, Bettye. NOW conference in Houston, 1974 May. Bettye Lane Photographs. Harvard Radcliffe Institute. Hollis #: olvwork747687
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Frank, R. Jackson, "Ophelia Settle Egypt," c.1940-1957. Frank R. Jackson papers, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Carole Hyman. anacostia.si.edu/index.php/co....
Frank, R. Jackson, "Ophelia Settle Egypt," c.1940-1957. Frank R. Jackson papers, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Carole Hyman. anacostia.si.edu/index.php/co....
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April 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Frank, R. Jackson, "Ophelia Settle Egypt," c.1940-1957. Frank R. Jackson papers, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Carole Hyman. anacostia.si.edu/index.php/co....
Frank, R. Jackson, "Ophelia Settle Egypt," c.1940-1957. Frank R. Jackson papers, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Carole Hyman. anacostia.si.edu/index.php/co....
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Cannon, Jasmine Daria. “Ophelia Settle Egypt.” National Women’s History Museum. 2023.
Stevenson, Louise L. “The New Woman, Social Science, and the Harlem Renaissance: Ophelia Settle Egypt as Black Professional.” The Journal of Southern History 77, no. 3 (2011): 556.
Cannon, Jasmine Daria. “Ophelia Settle Egypt.” National Women’s History Museum. 2023.
Stevenson, Louise L. “The New Woman, Social Science, and the Harlem Renaissance: Ophelia Settle Egypt as Black Professional.” The Journal of Southern History 77, no. 3 (2011): 556.
Ophelia Settle Egypt
Ophelia Settle Eg
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April 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Information Source:
Cannon, Jasmine Daria. “Ophelia Settle Egypt.” National Women’s History Museum. 2023.
Stevenson, Louise L. “The New Woman, Social Science, and the Harlem Renaissance: Ophelia Settle Egypt as Black Professional.” The Journal of Southern History 77, no. 3 (2011): 556.
Cannon, Jasmine Daria. “Ophelia Settle Egypt.” National Women’s History Museum. 2023.
Stevenson, Louise L. “The New Woman, Social Science, and the Harlem Renaissance: Ophelia Settle Egypt as Black Professional.” The Journal of Southern History 77, no. 3 (2011): 556.
Image sources (1980-90):
Tampax Incorporated, “Tampax. 1985. National Museum of American History, 1985.0460.239.
“Many Moons Washable Menstrual Pad” 1990. National Museum of American History, 2022.0221.442.
Tampax Incorporated, “Tampax. 1985. National Museum of American History, 1985.0460.239.
“Many Moons Washable Menstrual Pad” 1990. National Museum of American History, 2022.0221.442.
April 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Image sources (1980-90):
Tampax Incorporated, “Tampax. 1985. National Museum of American History, 1985.0460.239.
“Many Moons Washable Menstrual Pad” 1990. National Museum of American History, 2022.0221.442.
Tampax Incorporated, “Tampax. 1985. National Museum of American History, 1985.0460.239.
“Many Moons Washable Menstrual Pad” 1990. National Museum of American History, 2022.0221.442.
Image sources (1950-70)Daints, “Daintette Menstrual Cup.” 1940-60s. National Museum of American History, 2022.0221.450.
“Sure Tampons.” 1969. National Museum of American History, 2022.0221.211.
Kotex, “New Freedom Feminine Napkins.” 1970. National Museum of American History, 2022.0221.063.
“Sure Tampons.” 1969. National Museum of American History, 2022.0221.211.
Kotex, “New Freedom Feminine Napkins.” 1970. National Museum of American History, 2022.0221.063.
April 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Image sources (1950-70)Daints, “Daintette Menstrual Cup.” 1940-60s. National Museum of American History, 2022.0221.450.
“Sure Tampons.” 1969. National Museum of American History, 2022.0221.211.
Kotex, “New Freedom Feminine Napkins.” 1970. National Museum of American History, 2022.0221.063.
“Sure Tampons.” 1969. National Museum of American History, 2022.0221.211.
Kotex, “New Freedom Feminine Napkins.” 1970. National Museum of American History, 2022.0221.063.
Image Sources (1930,40s):
Daints, “Daints Tampons.” 1938. National Museum of American History, 2022.0221.199.
Dale, “The Tapered Tampon with the Lubricated Tip.” 1943-1945. National Museum of American History. 2022.0221.206.
Daints, “Daints Tampons.” 1938. National Museum of American History, 2022.0221.199.
Dale, “The Tapered Tampon with the Lubricated Tip.” 1943-1945. National Museum of American History. 2022.0221.206.
April 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Image Sources (1930,40s):
Daints, “Daints Tampons.” 1938. National Museum of American History, 2022.0221.199.
Dale, “The Tapered Tampon with the Lubricated Tip.” 1943-1945. National Museum of American History. 2022.0221.206.
Daints, “Daints Tampons.” 1938. National Museum of American History, 2022.0221.199.
Dale, “The Tapered Tampon with the Lubricated Tip.” 1943-1945. National Museum of American History. 2022.0221.206.
Footage Source:
"Naturally a Girl," 1973. JOHNSON & JOHNSON. Feminine hygiene & Products Promotional Film. Internet Archive, XD12394.
"Naturally a Girl," 1973. JOHNSON & JOHNSON. Feminine hygiene & Products Promotional Film. Internet Archive, XD12394.
April 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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"Naturally a Girl," 1973. JOHNSON & JOHNSON. Feminine hygiene & Products Promotional Film. Internet Archive, XD12394.
"Naturally a Girl," 1973. JOHNSON & JOHNSON. Feminine hygiene & Products Promotional Film. Internet Archive, XD12394.
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"Naturally a Girl," 1973. JOHNSON & JOHNSON. Feminine hygiene & Products Promotional Film. Internet Archive, XD12394.
"Naturally a Girl," 1973. JOHNSON & JOHNSON. Feminine hygiene & Products Promotional Film. Internet Archive, XD12394.
April 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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"Naturally a Girl," 1973. JOHNSON & JOHNSON. Feminine hygiene & Products Promotional Film. Internet Archive, XD12394.
"Naturally a Girl," 1973. JOHNSON & JOHNSON. Feminine hygiene & Products Promotional Film. Internet Archive, XD12394.
Second image source (click here to learn more about the Bookmobile seen in the background of the photo):
Judith Quinlan, Ellen Woodsworth and Boo Watson standing by the CORA Bookmobile. 1974. CWMA Collection, 10-001. © Archives and Special Collections www.uottawa.ca/library/news...
Judith Quinlan, Ellen Woodsworth and Boo Watson standing by the CORA Bookmobile. 1974. CWMA Collection, 10-001. © Archives and Special Collections www.uottawa.ca/library/news...
Grassroots organizing of the Women’s Liberation Movement | Library
The two young women had been writing for a new feminist newspaper called The Other Woman, and reading a lot of exciting literature at the recently-opened Toronto Women’s Bookstore. They felt compelled...
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February 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Second image source (click here to learn more about the Bookmobile seen in the background of the photo):
Judith Quinlan, Ellen Woodsworth and Boo Watson standing by the CORA Bookmobile. 1974. CWMA Collection, 10-001. © Archives and Special Collections www.uottawa.ca/library/news...
Judith Quinlan, Ellen Woodsworth and Boo Watson standing by the CORA Bookmobile. 1974. CWMA Collection, 10-001. © Archives and Special Collections www.uottawa.ca/library/news...
First image source:
FIBS, The Kotex Tampon. "Sh-h-h-h Listen in! (The Girls are Talking about Tampons)" Advertisement. McCall's, 1941. Duke University Libraries: Repository, Collections, and Archives repository.duke.edu/dc/adaccess/...
FIBS, The Kotex Tampon. "Sh-h-h-h Listen in! (The Girls are Talking about Tampons)" Advertisement. McCall's, 1941. Duke University Libraries: Repository, Collections, and Archives repository.duke.edu/dc/adaccess/...
Sh-h-h-h Listen in! (The Girls are Talking about Tampons) / Ad*Access / Duke Digital Repository
repository.duke.edu
February 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
First image source:
FIBS, The Kotex Tampon. "Sh-h-h-h Listen in! (The Girls are Talking about Tampons)" Advertisement. McCall's, 1941. Duke University Libraries: Repository, Collections, and Archives repository.duke.edu/dc/adaccess/...
FIBS, The Kotex Tampon. "Sh-h-h-h Listen in! (The Girls are Talking about Tampons)" Advertisement. McCall's, 1941. Duke University Libraries: Repository, Collections, and Archives repository.duke.edu/dc/adaccess/...
Information Source:
Freidenfelds, Lara. The Modern Period : Menstruation in Twentieth-Century America. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2009, 61.
Freidenfelds, Lara. The Modern Period : Menstruation in Twentieth-Century America. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2009, 61.
February 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Freidenfelds, Lara. The Modern Period : Menstruation in Twentieth-Century America. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2009, 61.
Freidenfelds, Lara. The Modern Period : Menstruation in Twentieth-Century America. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2009, 61.
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Tampons, Tampax Inc. "Don't be so conservative!" Advertisement. Harper's Bazaar, 1942. Duke University Libraries: Repository, Collections, and Archives idn.duke.edu/ark:/87924/r...
Tampons, Tampax Inc. "Don't be so conservative!" Advertisement. Harper's Bazaar, 1942. Duke University Libraries: Repository, Collections, and Archives idn.duke.edu/ark:/87924/r...
Don't be so conservative! / Ad*Access / Duke Digital Repository
idn.duke.edu
February 14, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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Tampons, Tampax Inc. "Don't be so conservative!" Advertisement. Harper's Bazaar, 1942. Duke University Libraries: Repository, Collections, and Archives idn.duke.edu/ark:/87924/r...
Tampons, Tampax Inc. "Don't be so conservative!" Advertisement. Harper's Bazaar, 1942. Duke University Libraries: Repository, Collections, and Archives idn.duke.edu/ark:/87924/r...
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Freidenfelds, Lara. The Modern Period : Menstruation in Twentieth-Century America. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2009, 170-6.
Freidenfelds, Lara. The Modern Period : Menstruation in Twentieth-Century America. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2009, 170-6.
February 14, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Information Source:
Freidenfelds, Lara. The Modern Period : Menstruation in Twentieth-Century America. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2009, 170-6.
Freidenfelds, Lara. The Modern Period : Menstruation in Twentieth-Century America. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2009, 170-6.