Title: A matter of simple justice : the untold story of Barbara Hackman Franklin and a few good women /
Authors: Stout, Leon J.; Pennsylvania State University.
Publisher: The Pennsylvania State University Libraries,
Year: 2012
Subjects: Franklin, Barbara Hackman.; Nixon, Richard M. Friends and associates.; Franklin, Barbara Hackman; Nixon, Richard M.; Women Government policy United States.; Women's rights United States; Women United States Social conditions; Women Employment United States History; Sex role United States History; Women political consultants United States Biography.; Friendship; Politics and government; Sex role; Women Employment; Women Government policy; Women political consultants; Women Social conditions; Women's rights; United States Politics and government; United States
Abstract: "Focuses on the major role of Barbara Hackman Franklin, a staff assistant to President Nixon, in expanding opportunities for women in government and in American society in general. Shows how the Nixon administration's achievements reflected the national debate over the role of women"--Provided by publisher.
Contents: Chronology -- Introduction: The question and the answer -- Some historical background -- Women's appointments and the president's task force on women's rights and responsibilities -- Setting the stage for a program -- Calling Barbara Franklin : the initiative is under way -- The Women's Program meets its goals -- Recounting early influences and the special role of women in the legal profession -- Recalling barriers, appointments, and family impact -- Considering networking, the President, and the impact of the Women's Program -- Conclusion: Breaking barriers and opening the floodgates -- Afterword / by Barbara Hackman Franklin -- Appendix: The "A few good women" oral history project.