Coalition of Women's Art Organization Records
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content: Coalition of Women's Art Organizations
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content: Coalition of Women's Art Organization Records
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content: 1 Linear Feet (Box 1)
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content: circa 1961-1981
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content: Archives of American Art
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content: AAA.coalof, Series 1
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content: Archival materials
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content: Resumes and biographical sketches are found for Gertrude Barnstone, Janice Koenig Ross, and June Wayne, founding  members of the Coalition of Women's Art Organization.

Administrative records include bylaws, fundraising and financial records, and draft form letters. The Coalition of Women's Art Organization conference in 1979 is documented with panelist resumes, three cassette tapes of lectures and meetings, and correspondence regarding the planning of lectures. 

Correspondence consists of copies of letters from the Coalition of Women's Art Organization to politicians concerning public policy regarding the arts. Some scattered incoming correspondence is from institutions, government agencies, and members of the Coalition of Women's Art Organization. 

Membership records include inquiries from potential members, membership lists, letters sent to new members, and records relating to the election of officers. 

Subject files were compiled by the Coalition of Women's Art Organization and may include correspondence; printed material including announcements, congressional bills, and press releases; and writings and notes. The bulk of the subjects concern public policy for the arts on a national level. 

Printed materials consist of brochures, newsletters, and press releases produced by the Coalition of Women's Art Organization and scattered other organizations. 

Slides depict Forrest Bess and Gertrude Barnstone at a marina after Hurricane Carla.