KNOW Inc. collection of printed materials, 1969-1970
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Summary
- Creator:
- Know, Inc., Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture, Freeman, Jo, Laws, Judith Long, and Heide, Wilma Scott, 1921-1985
- Abstract:
- KNOW Inc. was a publisher and distributor founded in 1969 by members of the Pittsburgh National Organization for Women (NOW) chapter. Collection consists of assorted ephemeral printed materials distributed by KNOW Inc., relating to second-wave feminism and social sciences.
- Extent:
- 0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
- Language:
- Materials in English.
- Collection ID:
- RL.13107
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection consists of assorted ephemeral printed materials distributed by KNOW Inc., relating to second-wave feminist issues. Authors present include Jo Freeman, Wilma Scott Heide, and Judith Long Laws. Topics include women's mental health and self-perception; sexism in academia, particularly social sciences; and comparisons between the societal and ideological statuses of women and African Americans.
Some portions of the materials contain racist and sexist language and terms.
- Biographical / historical:
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KNOW Inc. was a publisher and distributor founded in 1969 by members of the Pittsburgh National Organization for Women (NOW) chapter. Originally formed to produce a newsletter, the collective decided to reprint the growing body of feminist articles being produced around the country. In 1970 they started KNOW NEWS SERVICE which published a bulletin.
- Acquisition information:
- The KNOW Inc. collection of printed materials was acquired by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase from D. Anthem, Bookseller in 2024.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Meghan Lyon, November 2024
Accessions described in this collection guide: 2024-0139
- Arrangement:
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Items arranged alphabetically by author.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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[Identification of item], KNOW Inc. collection of printed materials, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
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