Working Women's Institute, 1975-1976

Includes Dan's notes on a discussion with staff member Lin Farley to create a “Women's History Film” that would explore the rich history of the region and emphasize the role of “ordinary women” in making history; notes on possible source materials, funding sources, staffing, time table, etc. December 1974: five page memo to new hires, memos about how to set up a separate tax exempt institute. June, 1975: formation letter of Working Women United and Working Women United Institute in response to a woman experiencing sexual harassment by her boss; Annual Report by Karen and Susan (June, 1975) describing all of their extraordinary work leading up to the May 4th “Speak Out” attending by over 250 women and the follow up work to create an independent Working Women's Institute; Lin Farley's annual report describing her work as leader of the Women's section and her work with the Speak Out; Leahy preparation memo; Questionnaire about sexual harassment; Testimony of Lin Farley, Director of Hap's Women's Section before the NYC Commission on Human Rights, April 21, 1975. Various proposals for research on sexual harassment. A section of Working Women United. Establishment of a Working Women United Legal Fund. Documents, guidelines, research by various HAP staff for use in Training Sessions. Book proposal by Lin Farley, “Sexual Harassment of Women at Work” to James Selligman Agency, NYC. Description of her work at HAP in interviewing women experiencing sexual harassment on the job. March 1976: funding for a “Working Women's Guide.” Carmita Wood case. One copy of “Labor Pains” (November 1975) published by working women united institute.