Women Against War forum at NYU

Program Title:
Women Against War forum at NYU
PRA Archive #: 
IZ1398
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Women Against War event at NYU, June 1980. From the book "Peace as a women's issue: a history of the U.S. movement for world peace and women's rights" by Harriet Hyman Alonso: "On June 10, 1980, soon after the House Armed Services Military Personnel Committee rejected (President) Carter’s proposal to register women, "Women, USA" met at New York University for a “Women Against War Forum.” The meeting focused on such questions as “Should Women Be Drafted?” and “Can Feminism and Militarism Live Together?” (Syracuse University Press, 1993, p. 238).

Tape One: Speakers are Bella Abzug, Bonnie Graves (who reads a message from Barbara Timm, mother of an American hostage in Iran), and Blanche Wiessen Cook (introduced by Abzug), professor of Social Sciences at John Jay College, and author of "Crystal Eastman on Women and Revolution". Previously cataloged as IZ1398 (58 mins). Tape Two: Speakers are Barbara Williams, attorney and executive director of the Congressional Black Caucus in Washington, D.C., Gloria Steinem, editor of Ms. Magazine, feminist writer and activist, and a statement from Sister Theresa Kane is read by Dr. Frances Mahoney. Speakers are introduced by Bella Abzug. Previously cataloged as IZ1439B (54 mins). Tape Three: Questions and comments from the audience. Bella Abzug thanks WBAI for broadcasting the event. Previously cataloged as IZ1439A (35 mins).

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June 10, 1980
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WBAI, July 2, 1980
Item duration: 
1 reel (60 min.) : 7 1/2 ips, stereo.
Total duration (All reels): 
3 reels (XXX min.) : 7 1/2 ips, stereo.
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Los Angeles : Pacifica Radio Archives, 1980
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RESTRICTED. Permissions, licensing requests, Curriculum Initiative, Campus Campaign and all other inquiries should be directed to: Mark Torres, Archives Director, 800-735-0230, Mark@PacificaRadioArchives.org
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This recording has been digitally preserved as part of Pacifica's American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982 grant preservation project, and is available for research and reference . Please contact the archives via telephone: 818-506-1077 or email:  americanwomen at pacificaradioarchives dot org for information on how to obtain a copy of this program. Thank you.



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