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Author:

Stout, Lee.

Title:

A matter of simple justice : the untold story of Barbara Hackman Franklin and a few good women / Lee Stout.

Publisher:

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries,

Copyright Date:

c2012

Description:

xxiii, [1], 232 p. : ill., ports. ; 27 cm.

Subject:

Franklin, Barbara Hackman.
Nixon, Richard M.--(Richard Milhous),--1913-1994--Friends and associates.
Women--Government policy--United States.
Women's rights--United States.
Women--United States--Social conditions--20th century.
Women--History--United States--History--20th century.
Sex role--United States--History--20th century.
United States--Politics and government--1969-1974.
Women political consultants--United States--Biography.

Other Authors:

Pennsylvania State University. Archives.

Notes:

"This book grew out of the "A Few Good Women" project, which created the oral histories used herein. ...A Few Good Women Oral History Collection, Penn State University Archives"--T.p. verso. Includes bibliographical references (p. [219]-222) and index.

Summary:

"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.

ISBN:

0983947805 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780983947806 (cloth : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)753350962

LCCN:

2011036981

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

SOAX911 -- Simpson College - Dunn Library (Indianola)