Guide to the Jean O'Leary papers,
1977-1978

Collection Number: 7321

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

Contact Information:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
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Cornell University
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Compiled by:
P. McCray
Date completed:
October 1991
EAD encoding:
Shawn Pitcher, August 5 2000

© 2000 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Jean O'Leary papers, 1977-1978
Collection Number:
7321
Creator:
Jean O'Leary
Quantity:
.4 cubic ft.
Forms of Material:
Correspondence, notes, minutes, press releases, questionnaires.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Correspondence, notes, minutes, and press releases pertaining to the International Women's Year and its national conference in 1977; also, questionnaires, lists of delegates, and supplementary publications relating to the International Women's Year, its conference, and to women's and lesbian issues.
Language:
Collection material in English

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Co-executive Director, National Gay Task Force. O'Leary served on the Continuation Committee and Structure Committee of International Women's Year.
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

The Jean O'Leary Papers consist of correspondence, notes, minutes, and press releases pertaining to the International Women's Year and its national conference in Houston in November 1977, for the Gay Task Force, of which she was Co-executive Director. International Women's Year questionnaires are included, as well as lists of delegates. In addition, there are several relevant supplementary publications relating to the International Women's Year and its conference, and to women's and lesbian issues in general.
SUBJECTS

Names:
O'Leary, Jean.

Subjects:
International Women's Decade, 1976-1985.
International Women's Year.
Homosexuality.
Lesbians--United States-- Political activity.
Women's rights--United States.
INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Jean O'Leary. Papers, #7321. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
SERIES LIST

Series I. International Women's Year, 1977 Box 1-2
Series II. Printed Materials Box 2
CONTAINER LIST

Description
Container
Series I. International Women's Year
Correspondence
 Box 1 Folder 1
General Background papers
 Box 1 Folder 2-5
State Delegates
 Box 1 Folder 6-7
New York State
 Box 1 Folder 8
Continuation and Structure Committees
 Box 1 Folder 9
Questionnaires
 Box 2 Folder 1-5
Plan of Action
 Box 2 Folder 6
Series II. Printed Materials
Publications
 Box 2 Folder 7
Flyers
 Box 2 Folder 8
Women, Feminist, Lesbian Related
 Box 2 Folder 9