The Dulles Area Chapter of N.O.W. Collection, 1981-1997

Access and use

Location of collection:
Fairfax County Public Library
Fairfax County Public Library
City of Fairfax Regional Library
Virginia Room
10360 North Street
Fairfax, VA 22030-2514
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Chris Barbuschak
Phone: (703) 293-2142
Phone: (703) 293-6227 ext. 6 (Virginia Room)
Fax: (703) 293-2155

Summary

Extent:
1.88 linear feet
Creator:
Dulles Area Chapter of N.O.W.
Abstract:
Records for the Dulles Area Chapter of N.O.W. Collection consists of NOW News and Woman Power monthly newsletters (1984-1991), membership rosters (1983-1997), a two-volume scrapbooks documenting “The First Ten Years” of the organization, and an outreach table runner.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Records for the Dulles Area Chapter of N.O.W. Collection consists of NOW News and Woman Power monthly newsletters (1984-1991), membership rosters (1983-1997), a two-volume scrapbooks documenting “The First Ten Years” of the organization, and an outreach table runner. The collection spans 1.88 linear feet and highlights the events and activities of focus for this formerly active N.O.W. chapter and its allies.

Biographical / historical:

The Dulles Area Chapter of N.O.W. was organized on August 1981, drew members from Loudoun County, Fairfax and Manassas, and congregated in Reston/Herndon. Chapter members organized and joined protests against Air France (1987-1988) and the Virginia Military Institute. Among their many activities, the Chapter offered clinic escort services, workshops, and was an active participant in the March for Women’s Equity/Women’s Lives (1989), Mobilize for Women’s Lives (1989), and We Won’t Go Back, We Will Fight Back March (1992). The Dulles Area N.O.W. Chapter unanimously voted to split from N.O.W. in 1998, following public clashes with the organization’s state and national leadership. The group remains active and maintains a digital archive of their activities from 1998 to the present.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Robin Parker, former active member, in August 2022.