Women
Found in 1530 Collections and/or Records:
Newpaper Ads, 1987 - 1994, 1987-1994
This folder contains public relations and marketing materials for University of Denver Weekend College.
Noman and Leslie Davis, January, 1960, October 12,1954
One (1) 8x10 black and white photograph Leslie Davis. One (1) 5x7 black and white photograph Norman Davis National Jewish Hosptial trustee. Two (2) large format black and white negatives of the photographs.
Older Women's League Denver Chapter Papers
Older Women's League was founded in 1980 after a White House Conference on Aging in Des Moines, Iowa. Its mission was to be an advocate for older women, from the recognition of the value of their work (paid and unpaid), to health care for all. Issues such as Social Security, caregiving, pension reform were addressed in Mother's Day campaigns. The Denver Chapter participated in all the activities of the national branch, as well as having its own newsletter and gatherings.
On My Own, 1999-2001
This folder contains brochures, fliers, and leaflets from the ''On My Own'' financial seminar for women.
Oral History Interview with Bryony Schwan, 2002 May 14
Bryony Schwan describes her early background, her first sight of Missoula, and the events that led her to champion environmental and feminism side-by-side. She explains the impact of toxins on the environment and the results of Women's Voices for the Earth WVE and other organizations on eliminating and limiting toxins.
Oral History Interview with Carol Snetsinger, 2002 July 28
Carol Snetsinger explains the events leading up to the initiation of the equal rights/benefits for partners lawsuit titled Snetsinger v. State of Montana, the hate mail and arson that followed, and the overwhelming community support in response. She describes her experiences as a spokesperson for gay rights in Missoula and Montana and recalls her early months in Missoula searching for a gay community.
Oral History Interview with Carol Williams, 2002 June 18
Carol Williams describes her early years in Butte, Montana, early role models in AAUW, and teaching in the Butte Head Start program. She explains the Peace Links organization and their goal of empowering women's voices on a community and national level and their later work in promoting international links with women. Williams also describes her viewpoint and efforts on behalf of teachers and education.
Oral History Interview with Caryl Wickes-Connick, 2001 May 11
Caryl Wickes-Connick discusses her initial interest in domestic violence in the mid-seventies and her subsquent work to establish women's shelters and to acquire funding to study spousal abuse and lobby for laws that protected victims and defined domestic abuse as a criminal offense.
Oral History Interview with Cat Carrel, 2001 August 1
Cat Carrel describes her early years, her education, her definition of feminism, and how she became the editor of Outspoken, a Missoula, Montana based gay and lesbian newsletter. She also discusses her role as one of the original organizers of the Gay and Lesbian Community Center in Missoula.
Oral History Interview with Diane Sands, 2000 December 15
Diane Sands describes growing up in the Sixties and changes in society including race, gender equity struggles, civil unrest, religious faction joined by politics, and feminist issues amidst the protests. She explains how consciousness-raising groups functioned in Missoula and other Montana towns, the tension between the University of Montana--Missoula administrators and radical groups, the growth of the Women's Center on campus, and the founding of Women's Studies.