https://reuther.wayne.edu/taxonomy/term/809 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/2775 <p>The Downriver chapter of NOW was formed in 1974 by Loretta Moore, a Wayne State University professor, who was elected the chapter’s first president. The chapter was<br /> active in supporting local, state and national policy concerning women’s rights,<br /> participated in marches, rallies and walkathons and also endorsed pro-women’s rights<br /> candidates. They hosted and participated in numerous programs for local women, set up<br /> networks and resources for the community, established a library for members and<br /> published in newspapers as well as their own newsletter. Their membership peaked in<br /> the ERA era with about 100, with their average membership being about 50.</p> <p>The Chapter's records were assembled by Louise Heck-Rabi, the chapter’s librarian and archivist. Part I reflects the ideology and activities of feminists in the downriver area of Metro Detroit. Part II includes chapter meeting minutes, publicity and press releases, newsletters,<br /> correspondence and mailings, as well as Michigan and National NOW mailings and<br /> programs. Also included are newspaper and magazine clippings relative to the women’s<br /> movement, resources for members and local women, research done by the group and<br /> programs they hosted or participated in.</p> https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/2775#comments Abortion Abused women Child abuse Dingell, John D. Divorce Education Equal rights amendments Feminism Feminist Majority Foundation Health care Levin, Carl, 1934- Moore, Loretta Rape Reproductive rights Urban Affairs Women Women&#039;s rights Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:43:49 -0400 drice 2775 at https://reuther.wayne.edu