Collection Timeline

1966 to 1977

1966
Iowa State Daily article discussing Betty Friedan's speech at MacKay Auditorium. Friedan is known for her book "The Feminine Mystique." At MacKay, Friedan spoke about women's roles and the fights for women's rights.
Letter to female student stripping her of no-hour privilege. No-hours privileges were an option for some women to have a bit more freedom when coming and going from the dorms.

1967
Document describing the policy and procedures of women's hours. Women's Hours limited the time a woman was allowed to freely leave and return to her dorm.

1968
Iowa State Daily article discusses the "new female" in relation to Eve, a character in the bible.

1971
National Organization for Women (NOW) formal letter to the Director of The Office of Federal Contract Compliance of the U.S. Department of Labor over a class-action lawsuit against Iowa State University over sex-based discrimination. NOW claimed Iowa State University discriminated against women in "every aspect of University activity."
The enrollment of women at Iowa State University by colleges from 1960 to 1971. Lists the percentage of the college women within a college and how many total women are enrolled in the given years. The results indicate an increase in women's enrollment at Iowa State University.
Ames Tribune article announcing National Organization for Women (NOW) lawsuit against Iowa State University over gender-based discrimination. The case was listed as a class action lawsuit meaning NOW would have to prove systematic discrimination based on sex rather than a singular event.

1972
Iowa State Daily article discussing the creation of the University Committee on Women. The goal of the committee was to discuss and recommend policies regarding female faculty and students at Iowa State University.

1973
Letter from women in Ames and Des Moines to an individual named Jean, who was a member of the team proposing the women's center at Iowa State University. It asks Jean not to forget the other women in the community when creating the center.
An early correspondence regarding the creation of a women's center at Iowa State University. The letter discusses the purposely meeting and comments in regards to creating a women's center on campus. The women's center was created as a safe place for women to exist on campus.

1974
A schedule of various events that were planned in connection with the first Women's week at Iowa State University. The theme was "Woman: A Creative Being." Women's week was a collection of events focused on issues pertaining to women.
Report based on survey questions asked to women at Iowa State University regarding any sex discrimination. Includes comments about sex discrimination in different aspects of campus life.
Letter asking to be invited to be a part of the Iowa Coalition if it were created. The YWCA became a part of the Iowa Coalition once it was created in Iowa. Its purpose was to counter efforts to overturn Roe vs. Wade.
Ames Tribune article discussing the fourth annual Human Sexuality Symposium's list of events. The symposium's goal was to contribute to the education of Iowa State University student's via responsible information and consideration of fellow humans.
Iowa State Daily article discussing the Women's Self Help Clinic. A branch of the Women's Clinic, the self-help clinic hoped to educate women about their bodies and offer gynecological services.
Information piece about Women's Week 1974. The event titled Woman: A Creative Being was the first official woman's week at Iowa State University. Women's weeks were events that covered topics that pertained to women.

1975
Iowa State Daily article discussing Kathy Bates, a registered nurse-practitioner with the gynecological clinic at the Student Health Center. She covered most of the gynecological cases at Iowa State University.
Iowa State Daily article discussing the removal of Kathy Bates due to the number of complaints GSB President Wagner received. President Wagner urged students who would want Nurse Bates to return to Student Health Services to write letters to Wagner, Layton, Augustyn and President Robert Parks.
Poster for women's week 1975. The theme for 1975's Women's Week was: The Emerging Woman. Women's week was a collection of events that discussed various aspects of life that pertain to being a woman.
Iowa State Daily article discussing registered nurse practitioner Kathy Bates and nurse's aide Linda Wilkins removal from the gynecological staff of the Student Health Center. They were transferred to other departments within the facilities. Many female students expressed concern with the removal of nurse Bates from the gynecological staff.
Iowa State Daily article about the Women's Coalition. The article describes what the group's origins are, their beliefs, and the sub-groups formed from the main group. The Women's Coalition was one of the main women-focused groups on the Iowa State University campus.
Various letters to the editor of the Iowa State Daily regarding the removal of nurse Bates from the gynecological department at Iowa State University. The letters describe how understanding and helpful Bates was compared to male doctors. Many students and organizations called for the reinstatement of Bates.
Iowa State Daily article about the "Alice doesn't day" strike. The strike, organized by the National Organization of Women (NOW), was held to increase awareness of the value of women and their contribution to society. The strike called for women not to attend work or classes or spend any money.
Poster promoting the 5th Annual Human Sexuality Symposium. The poster lists all the events taking place in relation to the symposium. The symposium's main priority was to educate the Iowa State University/Ames community.

1976
Iowa State Daily article discussing Iowa State University's Rape Crisis Center. The center was funded by the Women's Coalition and was difficult to reach due to the lack of phone numbers listed in either the Ames phone book or the Campus phone book. It could only be reached via a campus confidential listening service called Open Line.

1977
Iowa State Daily article discussing the National Organization for Women (NOW) suit against Iowa State University for gender-based decimation. Gender discrimination was confirmed by the Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) department, and Iowa State University was required to pay a settlement.
Ames Tribune article discussing NOW negotiating with Iowa State University over gender-based discrimination lawsuit. NOW is negotiating for "remedial actions" which, requires ISU personnel to undergo equal employment training for hiring, sessions to teach non-discriminatory testing, among other equal rights practices.
Ames Tribune article discussing the outcome of the sex discrimination case brought against Iowa State University by the NOW organization. NOW was unhappy with a settlement and wished for more action from Iowa State University. NOW asks for more remedial actions to be taken by ISU.
Ames Tribune article about Iowa State University and HEW paying a settlement in the sex discrimination case brought by NOW. ISU paid $1,192 in the settlement to a former employee.