Abzug, Bella S., 1920-1998

  • Women Against Pornography Conference (1979): Welcome and Speakout

    These four reels contain actuality from the Women Against Pornography Conference, which took place in New York City, September 15 & 16, 1979.  Tape one includes bits from Saturday’s “Welcoming Remarks” including Dolores Alexander and Lynn Campbell, founders of Women Against Pornography (WAP, the audio is poor and choppy), and a “Speakout”, coordinated by Lynne…

  • Women’s Equality Day in Central Park, August 27, 1977

    Actuality from a march to support ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)  and celebrating the 57th anniversary of women’s suffrage. The march was held August 27, 1977 in Central Park, New York City. This recording includes speeches by Betty Friedan, Goldie Chu of Asian American Women’s Caucus, Ruth Gilbert of the United Methodist Women,…

  • ERA countdown

    Actuality from a rally held on June 30, 1981 marking the 1-year countdown for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). The rally was held at the New York Public Library and speakers included Bella Abzug, actress Marlo Thomas, New York City Council member Miriam Friedlander (1914-2009), President of the New York City Council Carol Bellamy…

  • Women’s Pentagon Action Rally

    Banded reel of actuality from the Women’s Pentagon Action on November 17, 1980, held in Washington, D.C, during which over two thousand women surrounded the Pentagon to protest the proliferation of nuclear weapons, the destruction of the Earth and the oppression of women. Begins with a reading of the Statement of Purpose for the Action…

  • May 3, 1981 march on the Pentagon / Bella Abzug

    May 3, 1981 March on the Pentagon organized by the People’s Antiwar Coalition/May 3 Coalition. Speech on American militarism. Actuality from march. Includes speech by Bella Abzug. This protest is against military involvement with El Salvador. Recording was made from about 11am until 2pm. Part one contains speeches by Michio Kaku, Sister Geraldine (Gerri) Brake,…

  • May 3, 1981 march on the Pentagon / Bella Abzug (Part 2 of 2)

    May 3, 1981 March on the pentagon organized by the People’s Antiwar Coalition/May 3 Coalition. Speech on American militarism. Actuality from march. Includes speech by Bella Abzug.

  • International Women’s Day (1980) speakers

    Tape of the celebration of International Women’s Day 1980, sponsored by NOW-NY and the New York Chapter of the Coalition of Labor Union Women and endorsed by over 40 other feminist, labor and civil rights activist groups. Recorded March 8, 1980. Speakers include Bella Abzug, Ruby Dee, Barbara Omolade, Marge Albert, Rhonda Copelon. Includes a…

  • Women Against War forum at NYU

    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…

  • Zerega Association mayoral forum with Bella Abzug

    On August 31, 1977 the community association of Zerega in the Bronx held a mayoral forum attended by Herman Badillo, Ed Koch, and Bella Abzug. This program includes the presentation given by Bella Abzug and interviews with members of the Zerega Community. Produced by John Fisk and Dave Metzger.

  • Everywomanspace: February 12, 1979-Speeches from a rally supporting Bella Abzug

    Speeches from a women’s rally that took place at Martin Luther King, Jr. High School, February 10, 1979 in support of Bella Abzug (1920 – 1998), social activist and U.S. Representative from New York who was fired from the National Advisory Committee for Women (NACW) for criticizing President Carter’s economic policies. The speakers on this…