Friedan, Betty, 1921-2006
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1921-02-04 - 2006-02-04
Biography
American feminist writer and activist.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
An Open Letter to Betty Friedan, 1970-08-01
Item
Identifier: 2006.003.1.1.42
Scope and Contents
"...We know, from reading your book, that you relate to the middle-class-bored-oppressed-psychically repressed-unfulfilled-Amerikan [sic]-consumer-housewife. We too relate to her but as revolutionary feminists we relate also to the economically, socially and racially oppressed...Do you even know these women exist?...We want you to understand we are not doing this because we like your song. This song is dead because it was 'produced' for money...." Letter of protest signed "Some RED...
Dates:
1970-08-01
Letter from Margo Jordan (Claro Music Corp.) to Sisters, 1970-08
Item
Identifier: 2006.003.1.1.42
Scope and Contents
"Dear Sisters, We are proud to have the privilege of releasing the song, 'Liberation Now!', dedicated to the August 26 Women's Strike for Equality...." Includes a copy of a hand-written musical score with lyrics for 'Liberation Now!'.
Dates:
1970-08
The Sharks are Coming!..., Undated
Item
Identifier: 2006.003.1.1.42
Scope and Contents
"The Sharks are Coming! with Betty Friedan as pilot fish and a planned cast of thousands of women (A RIP-OFF Production)."
Dates:
Undated
Additional filters:
- Subject
- Women's movement 2