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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Proceedings of the Womanpower-in-Action Forum: Towards the Reduction of Violence (1968)
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Higher--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Women for Change: A 1968 Newsletter on Addressing Violence, Extremism, and Famine
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Higher--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1968 Women in the War on Poverty Conference: List of Participating Organizations and Representatives
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Agriculture and Food
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Higher--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1968 Emergency Relief Efforts and Calls for Unity Among Various Faith-Based Organizations
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- Snow, C.P.
- Topic:
- Higher--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["The document provides information about a forum titled \"Womanpower-in-Action\" held on July 23-24, 1968, towards the reduction of violence. It includes a list of guest discussants, their biographical notes, and the agenda for the event. The guest discussants include individuals from various fields such as community leadership, academia, and government. The document also provides detailed biographical information about some of the key participants, including Ruth Atkins, Henry E. Bowes, and Attorney General Ramsey Clark."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Proceedings of the Womanpower-in-Action Forum: Towards the Reduction of Violence (1968)")
![["The newsletter \"Womanpower in Action\" is focused on empowering women to work towards creating a more humane society and combatting violence and extremism. The newsletter discusses the despair felt in 1968 and the need for private citizens to come together to work towards peace and change. It highlights the potential issues facing the world in 1969, such as war, civil unrest, and poverty. The newsletter also emphasizes the strength and courage of women in facing these challenges."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Women for Change: A 1968 Newsletter on Addressing Violence, Extremism, and Famine")
![["Various national organizations, government departments, and local areas responded to a questionnaire regarding the second annual conference of Women in the War on Poverty, held in May 1968. The organizations included B'nai B'rith, National Association of Women's Deans and Counsellors, National Council of Negro Women, and American Association of University Women, among others. Government departments such as Social Security Administration and Department of Agriculture also participated. Local areas represented included Child Development Center in Arlington, Virginia, and Change, Inc. The responses highlighted the involvement of women in addressing poverty and social issues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0008_thumbnail.jpg "1968 Women in the War on Poverty Conference: List of Participating Organizations and Representatives")
![["The document discusses the state of despair and crisis in the world in 1968, as expressed by author C.P. Snow. Snow emphasizes the importance of working towards peace and addressing issues such as famine. The document also mentions the organization Womanpower-in-Action and lists the participating national organizations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0040_thumbnail.jpg "1968 Emergency Relief Efforts and Calls for Unity Among Various Faith-Based Organizations")