Abzug, Bella S., 1920-1998
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Bella Savitzky Abzug (July 24, 1920 – March 31, 1998), nicknamed "Battling Bella", was an American lawyer, U.S. Representative, social activist and a leader in the women's movement. In 1971, Abzug joined other leading feminists such as Gloria Steinem, Shirley Chisholm, and Betty Friedan to found the National Women's Political Caucus. She was known as a leading figure in what came to be known as eco-feminism.
In 1970, Abzug's first campaign slogan was, "This woman's place is in the House—the House of Representatives." She was later appointed to co-chair the National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year created by President Gerald Ford's executive order, presided over the 1977 National Women's Conference, and led President Jimmy Carter's National Advisory Commission for Women. Abzug was a founder of the Commission for Women’s Equality of the American Jewish Congress.
Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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creatorOf | Abzug, Bella S., 1920-1998. Bella Abzug collection, ca. 1966-ca. 1980. | Swarthmore College, Peace Collection, SCPC | |
creatorOf | Abzug, Bella S., 1920-1998. Bella Abzug papers, 1970-1976. | Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries | |
creatorOf | Abzug, Bella S., 1920-1998. Bella S. Abzug : commercials , 1976-1986. | University of Oklahoma, Political Community Archives | |
referencedIn | Additional papers of Betty Friedan, 1941-2006 (inclusive), 1980-2000 (bulk) | Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America | |
referencedIn | Audiotape collection of the National Women's Conference, 1977 | Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America | |
creatorOf | Bella Abzug letter to Mr. & Mrs. Morton Freund, 1975 | New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division | |
creatorOf | Bella Abzug Papers, 1970-1976. | Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library | |
referencedIn | Berger, Raoul. Raoul Berger Papers. 1921-2000. | Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138 | |
referencedIn | Betsy Wade Files on the Coalition of Labor Union Women, 1972-1982 | Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives | |
referencedIn | Candidates for public office campaign materials, 1966-1976 (inclusive). | Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America |
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associatedWith | Berger, Raoul, 1901- |
associatedWith | Betty Friedan |
associatedWith | Betty Friedan |
associatedWith | Capote, Truman, 1924-1984 |
acquaintanceOf | Carter, Jimmy, 1924- |
associatedWith | Catherine East, 1916-1996 |
associatedWith | Chesler, Phyllis |
associatedWith | Chisholm, Shirley, 1924-2005 |
alumnusOrAlumnaOf | Columbia University |
associatedWith | Communist Party of the United States of America. |
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Birth 1920-07-24
Death 1998-03-31
Female
Americans
English
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Abzug, Bella S., 1920-1998
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