Oregon Women's Political Caucus
The Oregon Women's Political Caucus was founded in 1971 as a bipartisan group to advocate for increased involvement of women in Oregon politics. Founded by a variety of Oregon women already active in politics, including Gretchen Kafoury, , and Jeanne Dost, the OWPC was officially incorporated on June 26, 1972. Its first State Convention was held in Salem on September 30, 1972, to adopt by-laws and elect co-coordinators. Members and honorees have included important Oregon political figures such as Betty Roberts, Governor Barbara Roberts, and Eleanor R. Davis.[1][2][3][4][5]
Eventually focusing on the election of pro-choice candidates, whether male or female, to state and local political positions, one project of the OWPC was the creation of the Oregon Women's Campaign School.[6]
References[]
- ^ "Gretchen Kafoury Biographical Statement | Multnomah County". Web.multco.us. Archived from the original on 2012-04-23. Retrieved 2013-10-02.
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- ^ "Guide to the Jeanne Dost Papers 1972-1988". Nwda.orbiscascade.org. 1929-08-12. Retrieved 2013-10-02.
- ^ Jeanne Dost papers, Coll 366, Series II, Box 1, Folder 23, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, Oregon.
- ^ Jones, Mother. "Mother Jones Magazine - Google Books". Retrieved 2013-10-02.
- ^ "Portland: Oregon Women's Campaign School | Democratic Party of Oregon". Dpo.org. Archived from the original on 2013-10-05. Retrieved 2013-10-02.
External links[]
- The Oregon Women's Political Caucus Records
- The Oregon Women's Campaign School
- Eleanor R. Davis Papers 1971-2001 at the University of Oregon (contain OWPC records)
- Jeanne Dost Papers at the University of Oregon (contain OWPC records)
- Oregon Women's Political History Collections at the University of Oregon
- Women in Oregon politics
- Oregon Democrats
- 1971 establishments in Oregon