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Coalition of Women's Art Organization Records, circa 1961-1981

Contents and Arrangement

Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.

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Series 1:Coalition of Women's Art Organization Records, circa 1961-1981
1 Linear foot
Box 1

Resumes and biographical sketches are found for Gertrude Barnstone, Janice Koenig Ross, and June Wayne, founding members of the Coalition of Women's Art Organization.
Administrative records include bylaws, fundraising and financial records, and draft form letters. The Coalition of Women's Art Organization conference in 1979 is documented with panelist resumes, three cassette tapes of lectures and meetings, and correspondence regarding the planning of lectures.
Correspondence consists of copies of letters from the Coalition of Women's Art Organization to politicians concerning public policy regarding the arts. Some scattered incoming correspondence is from institutions, government agencies, and members of the Coalition of Women's Art Organization.
Membership records include inquiries from potential members, membership lists, letters sent to new members, and records relating to the election of officers.
Subject files were compiled by the Coalition of Women's Art Organization and may include correspondence; printed material including announcements, congressional bills, and press releases; and writings and notes. The bulk of the subjects concern public policy for the arts on a national level.
Printed materials consist of brochures, newsletters, and press releases produced by the Coalition of Women's Art Organization and scattered other organizations.
Slides depict Forrest Bess and Gertrude Barnstone at a marina after Hurricane Carla.
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Biographical Material, Gertrude Barnstone, 1977
1
1
Biographical Material, Janice Koenig Ross, 1977
1
2
Biographical Material, June Wayne, 1977
1
3
Administrative Records, Bylaws, circa 1977
1
4
Administrative Records, Form Letters, circa 1977
1
5
Administrative Records, Financial Material, 1977-1979
1
6-8
Administrative Records, Publicity, 1978-1979
1
9
Administrative Records, Stationery, circa 1977
1
10
Conferences and Lectures, 1978-1979
1
11-12
Conferences and Lectures, Tapes, 1979
3 Sound cassettes
1
13
Correspondence, 1978-1979
1
14-16
Membership Records, 1977-1979
1
17-20
Subject Files, American Art Alliance, 1978
1
21
Subject Files, Art Bank Bill, 1977-1978
1
22
Subject Files, Art Criticisms of Howardena Pindell, 1979
Some language in this file may be offensive to viewers. It is presented as it exists in the original documents for the benefit of research. This material in no way reflects the views of the Archives of American Art or the Smithsonian Institution.
1
23
Subject Files, Art Politics, 1979
1
24
Subject Files, Chicago Groups and Information, 1977-1979
1
25
Subject Files, Congressman John Brademas, 1976-1978
1
26
Subject Files, Education and Culture, 1978
1
27
Subject Files, General Services Administration, 1977
1
28
Subject Files, International Artists Festival, 1979-1981
1
29
Subject Files, Legislation Information, 1977-1979
1
30
Subject Files, National Endowment for the Arts, 1977-1978
1
31
Subject Files, White House Conference on the Arts, 1979
1
32
Printed Material, 1978-1979
1
33-35
Slides, circa 1961
1
36

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