[19770714_DJA1] Women's Conference Showdown: Us vs. Them

Washington State Conference for Women (1977: Ellensburg, Wash.) / Women--Identity / Minority women /Women’s rights – Washington (State) / Equal rights amendments--Washington (State)

The article describes the two opposing views at the Washington State Conference for Women, and how the women interacted with each other with these differences between them.

Gist, Linda

Central Washington University Archives, RG 027-06-61 University Relations Office—Newspaper clippings & Press Releases; Washington State Conference for Women, 1977 (Box 17 of 17)

Daily Journal American

1977-07-14

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[19770714_GH1] Lower Valley Women Attend Conference

Washington State Conference for Women (1977: Ellensburg, Wash.) / Women’s rights – Washington (State) / Women--Education / Child care / Aging--social aspects / Minority women

The article states that a number of women from Grandview and Prosser will attend the Washington State Conference for Women. It also provides a thorough list of topics discussed at the conference.

Grandview Herald

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Grandview Herald

1977-07-14

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[19770714_QVPR1] Hundreds Attend Emotion Packed Conference

Washington State Conference for Women (1977: Ellensburg, Wash.) / Women--Identity /Equal rights amendments--Washington (State) /Women’s rights – Washington (State)

The article defends the "Mormon Coalition"'s right to be at the Washington State Conference for Women, as the conference was said to be for ALL women.

Weber, Mary

Central Washington University Archives, RG 027-06-61 University Relations Office—Newspaper clippings & Press Releases; Washington State Conference for Women, 1977 (Box 17 of 17)

Quincy Valley Post Register

1977-07-14

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[19770715_BS1] Reflecting Back On Women's Conference

Women’s rights – Washington (State) / Washington State Conference for Women (1977: Ellensburg, Wash.) / Equal rights amendments--Washington (State) / Women--Employment / Women--Education

The article provides an overview of the mood of the Washington State Conference for Women, and some of the larger issues discussed there, such as equal opportunity employment, health and nutrition, and education.

Susan Miller

Central Washington University Archives, RG 027-06-61 University Relations Office—Newspaper clippings & Press Releases; Washington State Conference for Women, 1977 (Box 17 of 17)

Bremerton Sun

1977-07-15

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[19770716_EH1] Ellensburg Postscript

Washington State Conference for Women (1977: Ellensburg, Wash.) / Equal rights amendments--Washington (State) / Women--Legal status, laws, etc.--Washington (State) / Women’s rights – Washington (State)

Article has a large image of women sitting in the Nicholson Pavillion at the Central Washington State College campus for the Washington State Conference of Women. The women are all raising a hand as if voting on an issue.

Everett Herald

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Everett Herald

1977-07-16

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[19770716_EH2] Ellensburg Postcript (cont.)

Washington State Conference for Women (1977: Ellensburg, Wash.)

The article provides an account of the events that occurred at the National Conference for Women, including that only five of 25 issues were discussed due to the battle against attaching equal rights sentiments in resolution language.

Everett Herald

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Everett Herald

1977-07-16

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[19770717_YHR1] Both Sides Cry Foul After Women's Meet

Equal rights amendments--Washington (State) / Washington State Conference for Women (1977: Ellensburg, Wash.) / Women's rights - Washington (State)

The article attempts to provide both sides of the story regarding the disruption caused by a coalition of a group of conservative, Christian women attending the 1977 Washington State Conference for Women.

Central Washington University Archives, C.H.A.M.P. Miscellaneous Files; Women's Center, 1975-1989, Box 1

Yakima Herald Republic

1977-07-17

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[19770717_YHR1] The Scene [ERA vs. Conservative View]

Women--Identity / Equal rights amendments--Washington (State) / Women’s rights – Washington (State) / Washington State Conference for Women (1977: Ellensburg, Wash.)

In her column, "The Scene", Carol Hilton reports on the interactions between the conservative, anti-era faction and era supporters at the Washington State Conference for Women.

Hilton, Carol

Central Washington University Archives, RG 027-06-61 University Relations Office—Newspaper clippings & Press Releases; Washington State Conference for Women, 1977 (Box 17 of 17)

Yakima Herald-Republic

1977-07-17

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[19770719_DR1] Letter to the Editor: More on ERA and the "Blue and Whites"

International Women's Year / Women--Washington (State) / Women's Conference--Washington (State) / National Women's Conference / Women--Legal status, laws, etc--Washington (State)

Two local Ellensburg women reflect on the conference and the arrival of the "Blue and White" Conservative Coalition.

Kathryn Hales, Mrs. Virgil E. Carlson

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The Ellensburg Daily Record

1977-07-19

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[19770720_DMN1] St. Francis Principal Among Those Frustrated By Women's Conference

Washington State Conference for Women (1977: Ellensburg, Wash.) / Women--Identity / Women’s rights – Washington (State) / Equal rights amendments--Washington (State) / Feminism

The article is an account of the "Mormon Coalition" takeover of the Washington State Conference for Women, as told by Catholic nun, Sister Joan Campbell. She describes the tactics of the coalition, such as voting as a group against equal rights, abortion and lesbian rights, despite the topic of the resolution up for discussion.

reif, Wendy

Central Washington University Archives, RG 027-06-61 University Relations Office—Newspaper clippings & Press Releases; Washington State Conference for Women, 1977 (Box 17 of 17)

Des Moines News

1977-07-20

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[19770720_PAC1] In the Wake of Women's Conference (Section 1)

Washington State Conference for Women (1977: Ellensburg, Wash.) / Women’s rights – Washington (State) / Feminism

The article discusses the Washington State Conference for Women, including anecdotes and descriptions of attendees who spoke at the conference's events.

Wagner, Jolyn

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Port Angeles Chronicle

1977-07-20

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[19770720_PAC2] In The Wake Of Women's Conference (Section Two)

Washington State Conference for Women (1977: Ellensburg, Wash.) / Women--Legal status, laws, etc.--Washington (State) / Women’s rights – Washington (State)

The article provides a description of the Washington State Women's Conference events, including quotes from a speech by IWY member, Jill Ruckleshaus.

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Port Angeles Chronicle

1977-07-20

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[19770720_PAC3] In The Wake Of Women's Conference (Section Three)

Washington State Conference for Women (1977: Ellensburg, Wash.) /Women--Legal status, laws, etc.--Washington (State) / Women’s rights – Washington (State)

Central Washington University Archives, RG 027-06-61 University Relations Office—Newspaper clippings & Press Releases; Washington State Conference for Women, 1977 (Box 17 of 17)

Port Angeles Chronicle

1977-07-20

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[19770720_PCH1] Battle Lines Drawn: ERA Defeat Unified Pierce County Women

Washington State Conference for Women (1977: Ellensburg, Wash.) /Women's Rights -- Washington (State)

The article describes a west-side woman's view of the Washington State Women's Conference.

Welsh, Mary

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Pierce County Herald

1977-07-20

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[19770720_PCH2] Valley Women Present Views On ERA Rejection

Washington State Conference for Women (1977: Ellensburg, Wash.) / National Organization of Women / Women’s rights – Washington (State) / Women--Legal status, laws, etc.--Washington (State) / Feminism

The article states that the discord felt at the Washington State Conference for Women regarding the religious, conservative coalition's efforts to block equal rights resolutions found it's way to a National Organization of Women meeting in Spokane the following week.

Pierce County Herald

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Pierce County Herald

1977-07-20

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[19770720_PCH3] She Returned To Sumner 'Angry About The Conference'

Washington State Conference for Women (1977: Ellensburg, Wash.) /Women--Identity / Feminism / Equal rights amendments--Washington (State) / Minority women / Women--Education

Mrs. Gerald Reese of Sumner explains her impression of the Washington State Women's Conference and the frustration she felt as a woman with conservative, anti-era views. It also describes her involvement in drafting a resolution regarding equal opportunity education.

Welsh, Mary

Central Washington University Archives, RG 027-06-61 University Relations Office—Newspaper clippings & Press Releases; Washington State Conference for Women, 1977 (Box 17 of 17)

Pierce County Herald

1977-07-20

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[19770721_LL1] One Woman's View: Washington State Conference For Women

Washington State Conference for Women (1977: Ellensburg, Wash.) / Ruckleshaus, Jill / Fraser, Karen / Women’s rights – Washington (State)

The article's author describes her involvement in the Washington State Conference for Women. She also notes the roles of Karen Fraser, Chairman of the Elections Committee, and keynote speaker Jill Ruckleshaus.

Bell, Betsy

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Lacey Leader

1977-07-21

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[19770722_ST1] One Woman's View (Washington State Conference For Women)

Washington State Conference for Women (1977:Ellensburg, Wash.) /Women's Rights -- Washington (State)

The article points out that the Washington State Conference for Women was a success, despite many attendees returning home feeling like it failed, in that the high level of negative press raised awareness of women's issues.

Central Washington University Archives, RG 027-06-61 University Relations Office—Newspaper clippings & Press Releases; Washington State Conference for Women, 1977 (Box 17 of 17)

Seattle Teamster

1977-07-22

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[19770729_DR1] Roylance Expects Lawsuit

Women's Rights / Women--Legal status, laws, etc.--Washington (State) / National Conference for Women / Washington State International Women's Year Conference (1977) /

Susan Roylance, an anti-ERA attendee of the Washington State Conference for Women, states in this article that she may file a lawsuit against the conference officials for the misuse of funds and will call for a recount of ballots regarding the vote that sent a majority of ERA women to the National Conference as Washington State delegates.

The Ellensburg Daily Record

The Ellensburg Daily Record

1977-07-29

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[19770729_VC1] Women Face Suit From The Right

Washington State Conference for Women (1977: Ellensburg, Wash.) / Women’s rights – Washington (State) / Roylance, Susan / Roberts, Mary Helm

The article announces Susan Roylance's possible lawsuit against the Washington State Conference for Women. Roylance complained of the misuse of funds.

Vancouver Columbian

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Vancouver Columbian

1977-07-29

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