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1. Action Files, 1992-1996
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| Volume: | 0.85 cubic ft. |
| Arrangement: |
Alphabetical |
| Summary: |
This series documents the Boston Women's Action Coalition's direct actions. Records show Boston Women's Action Coalition members participating in marches and rallies, creating and pasting posters and stickers in public areas to advance their positions, and staging protests, counter- presences, and theatrical performances. Documentation includes narrative summaries of each direct action, clippings, stickers, publicity, posters, photographs, and a videotape. |
| Box | Title | Date |
| Abortion Access at Malden Hospital | |
| 1 | | Summary, Scripts and Publicity | 1995 |
| FF4/D5 | | Placards | 1995 |
| 1 | Art show Photographs | 1996 |
| 1 | Body Image at the Mall | 1994 |
| 1 | Body Image Brochure | ca. 1994 |
| 1 | Bosnia March | 1993 |
| Boston Gay Pride March | |
| 1 | | Summary, Photographs, Publicity and Stickers | 1993-1996 |
| FF4/D5 | | Placards | ca. 1993-1996 |
| 1 | Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade Counter-Presence | 1994 |
| 1 | Breast Cancer Newspaper Stuffing | 1994 |
| 1 | Brighton Police Action | 1993 |
| 1 | Bushwacked – "Stand Up and Scream!" | 1992 |
| 1 | Deck the Gap | 1995 |
| 1 | Economic Insecurity Rat Race | 1996 |
| 1 | Fingerprint This | 1995 |
| 1 | Framingham 8 (includes photographs) | 1993 |
| 1 | John Salvi Trial | 1996 |
| Judgewatch | |
| 1 | | Summary, Publicity, Questionnaires and Background Information | 1993-1995 |
| FF4/D5 | | Placards | ca. 1993-1995 |
| 1 | Labor Day Action | 1993 |
| 1 | Make Sexism History | 1994 |
| 1 | Makeup Installation | 1993 |
| 1 | March on Washington (includes photographs) | 1993 |
| Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition March | |
| 1 | | Summary and Photographs | 1993 |
| FF4/D5 | | Placards | 1993 |
| Memorial Day Parade | |
| 1 | | Summary and Publicity | 1993 |
| FF4/D9 | | Placards | 1993 |
| 1 | Montreal Massacre | 1992-1993 |
| 1 | New Freedom Trail | 1992 |
| Operation Retaliation | |
| 1 | | Summary, Publicity, Photographs and Correspondence | 1993-1995 |
| FF4/D5 | | Placards | ca. 1993-1995 |
| 1 | Promote Masturbation | 1995 |
| 1 | Remember our Sisters | 1993 |
| 1 | Rubbing Up Against the Law | |
| 1 | | Summary and Photographs | 1996 |
| 3 | | Closet Porn Cassette Tape | 1996 |
| FF4/D9 | | Placard | 1996 |
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Sheros (includes photographs) | 1993-1995 |
| 1 | Shopping Action | ca. 1994 |
| State House Action | |
| 1 | | Summary, Photographs, Publicity and Stickers | 1995 |
| FF4/D5 | | Placard | 1995 |
| 3 | Superbowl Sunday | 1993-1994 |
| 1 | Taking Space: Women Building Activism | 1994 |
| 1 | Teens and Sex | 1994 |
| 1 | Transaction | 1992 |
| 1 | Trophy Case | ca. 1993-1994 |
| 1 | Valentine's Day | 1995 |
| 3 | Welfare vs. Wealthfare Game Sheets | 1995 |
| 1 | Whitburn Poster Wheatpasting | 1995 |
| 1 | Women's Community Cancer Project Demonstration | 1993 |
| 1 | Women's Memorial Day (includes photographs) | 1994 |
| Workfare | |
| 1 | | Summary, Publicity and Stickers | 1993 |
| FF4/D9 | | Placards | 1993 |
| 1 | World AIDS Day | 1993 |
| 3 | Videotape of Actions and News Coverage | 1992-1995 |
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Series:
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2. Subject Files, 1992-1997
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| Volume: | 0.4 cubic ft. |
| Arrangement: |
Alphabetical |
| Summary: |
This series documents the organization and administration of the Boston Women's Action Coalition. Meeting agendas (1992-1996) and minutes (1994-1996) provide evidence of members' discussions, the motivations and preparations for the direct actions, and other social and fund-raising activities. Promotional materials reveal how the Boston Women's Action Coalition articulated its mission and positions on issues for both its members and the general public. These records include new member packets, publications, brochures, and stickers. Clippings describe the Boston Women's Action Coalition's more visible actions and show varied public perspectives and reactions to the group's methods. Documentation concerning the founding of the group is sparse. |
| Box | Title | Date |
| 2 | Anthology Submission | 1996-1997 |
| 2 | Archives | ca. 1996-1997 |
| 2 | Calendar | 1994 |
| Clippings | |
| 3 | | Boston Women's Action Coalition | 1992-1996 |
| 3 | | General Women's Action Coalition | 1992 |
| 2 | Correspondence | 1995-1996 |
| 2 | Meeting Agendas and Minutes (10 folders) | 1992-1996 |
| 2 | Meeting Format Guidelines | ca. 1992-1996 |
| 2 | Men in Supporting Roles Proposal | 1993 |
| 2 | New Member Packet | ca. 1992-1995 |
| 2 | Phone Tree and the Women's Action Coalition Line | ca. 1992-1996 |
| 3 | Pins and Stamp | ca. 1992-1996 |
| 2 | Promotional Materials | ca. 1992-1996 |
| 2 | Retreat Photographs | 1994-1995 |
| 2 | T-Shirt | n.d. |
| 2 | Third Anniversary Photographs | 1995 |
| 2 | Women's Action Coalition Stats: The Facts About Women | 1992-1993 |
| 2 | Yard Sales | ca. 1992-1996 |
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