Table of Contents
- Collection Summary
- Administrative History
- Scope and Content Note
- Subject Headings
- Administrative Information
- Access and Use
- Encoding Information
- Container List
Collection Summary
| Repository: | Archives and Special Collections Library, Vassar College Libraries |
|---|---|
| Creator: | National Women's Political Caucus (U.S.) |
| Title: | National Women’s Political Caucus Records |
| Dates: | 1971-1974 |
| Quantity: | 0.4 cubic feet (2 boxes) |
| Abstract: | Materials relating to the National Women's Political Caucus, the Women's Political Caucus of Dutchess County, and the Tri-State Women's Political Caucus, 1971-1974. There are also some materials from the Women's Center of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., 1972-1974, and other miscellaneous groups working on women's rights. |
Administrative History
The National Women's Political Caucus was organized in 1971 to get American women involved in politics and, more specifically, to get as many women as possible elected or selected as delegates to the major party national conventions of 1972. Eventually, branches were organized in forty-six states; and there are many local groups such as the one in Dutchess County.
The Tri-State Caucus was never affiliated with the National Caucus, and a conflict developed between the two groups when it came time to organize a New York State Caucus. The Women’s Political Caucus of Dutchess County was organized by the Tri-State Caucus, but it was also affiliated with the National Women’s Political Caucus.
The Women’s Center in Poughkeepsie was opened in 1972 to provide counseling services, child care, consciousness-raising sessions, etc. It closed at the end of 1973 as interest waned, at least locally, in the women’s liberation movement.
TopScope and Content Note
Reports, statements, newsletters, minutes, correspondence, questionnaires, and clippings from or about the National Women's Political Caucus, the Women's Political Caucus of Dutchess County, and the Tri-State Women's Political Caucus, 1971-1974. There are also some materials from the Women's Center of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., 1972-1974, and other miscellaneous groups working on women's rights.
TopAccess and Use
Access
This collection is open for research according to the regulations of the Vassar College Archives and Special Collections Library without any additional restrictions.
Restrictions on Use
Permission to quote (publish) from unpublished or previously published material must be obtained as described in the regulations of the Vassar College Archives and Special Collections Library.
Subject Headings
Organizations:
- New York State Women’s Political Caucus
- Tri-State Women's Political Caucus
- Women's Center (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.)
- Women's Political Caucus (Dutchess County, N.Y.)
Subjects:
- Women in politics
- Women--New York (State)--Poughkeepsie
- Women--United States
- Women’s rights--United States
Places:
- United States--Politics and government--1969-1974
VCL Categories
- Local History
- Politics
- Women's History
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
National Women’s Political Caucus Records, Archives and Special Collections Library, Vassar College Libraries.
Processing Information
Original processing date unknown. Last updated by Elizabeth Clarke, February 2007.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Helen C.Cole (VC 1926).
Container List
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Details
Materials relating to the National Women's Political Caucus, the Women's Political Caucus of Dutchess County, and the Tri-State Women's Political Caucus, 1971-1974. There are also some materials from the Women's Center of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., 1972-1974, and other miscellaneous groups working on women's rights.
