New Mexico Women's Political Caucus

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The New Mexico women's Political Caucus (NMWPC), a not-for-profit organization, was officially organized in 1973. Affiliated with the nationally based Women's Political Caucus, the goal of NMWPC was to promote the role of women in politics and raise awareness of women's issues through research, publicity, and lobbying. Activities included publishing informational brochures, organizing state and local conventions, lobbying for legislation, and promoting and encouraging women seeking political office. Issues of concern to NMWPC included abortion rights, the equal rights amendment (ERA), rape laws, child care, credit discrimination, and issues pertaining to women's employment, economic status, education, and property rights.

From the guide to the New Mexico Women's Political Caucus records, 1971-2000, (Center for Southwest Research, University of New Mexico.)

The New Mexico Women's Political Caucus (NMWPC), a not-for-profit organization, was officially organized in 1973. Affiliated with the nationally based Women's Political Caucus, the goal of NMWPC was to promote the role of women in politics and raise awareness of women's issues through research, publicity, and lobbying. Activities included publishing informational brochures, organizing state and local conventions, lobbying for legislation, and promoting and encouraging women seeking political office. Issues of concern to NMWPC included abortion rights, the equal rights amendment (ERA), rape laws, child care, credit discrimination, and issues pertaining to women's employment, economic status, education, and property rights.

From the description of Records, 1971-1981. (University of New Mexico-Main Campus). WorldCat record id: 45989683

From the guide to the New Mexico Women's Political Caucus Photograph Collection, 1975-1979, (Center for Southwest Research, University of New Mexico.)

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Role Title Holding Repository
creatorOf New Mexico Women's Political Caucus. Records, 1971-1981. University of New Mexico-Main Campus
creatorOf New Mexico Women's Political Caucus. New Mexico Women's Political Caucus Photograph Collection [Picture] University of New Mexico-Main Campus
creatorOf New Mexico Women's Political Caucus Photograph Collection, 1975-1979 The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for SouthwestResearch
creatorOf Women in New Mexico Collection University of New Mexico-Main Campus
creatorOf Old History Library, Palace of the Governors Photograph Collection, 1940-1960 The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for SouthwestResearch
creatorOf New Mexico Women's Political Caucus records, 1971-2000 The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for SouthwestResearch
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associatedWith American Association of University Women. Albuquerque corporateBody
associatedWith Bernalillo County Women's Political Caucus corporateBody
associatedWith Museum of Albuquerque corporateBody
associatedWith National Women's Political Caucus (U.S.) corporateBody
associatedWith Palace of the Governors (Santa Fe, N.M.) corporateBody
associatedWith Santa Fe Women's Political Caucus corporateBody
associatedWith Women's Political Caucus of Doña Ana County corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
United States
Santa Fe (N.M.)
New Mexico
New Mexico
Subject
Abortion
Architecture
Decoration and ornament, Architectural
Equal rights amendments
Equal rights amendments
Equal rights amendments
Llibraries
Political organizations
Rape
Sex discrimination against women
Sex discrimination against women
Women
Women
Women
Women
Women
Women in politics
Women's rights
Women's rights
Occupation
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Active 1971

Active 1981

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