Hyde Park (Chicago) Chapter  

A social time with refreshments starts at 1:00; the meeting starts at 1:30. There is a program on social, political, or personal concerns. 

Judy Roothaan and Ken Schug are Co-Presidents of the chapter. 

For more information, e-mail Alice Brown.

Meetings

First Saturday of the month between October and May.  Second Saturday in June.

Next Meeting

When: Saturday,  June 12, 1:00-3:00 PM

Where:

First Unitarian Church, Chris Moore Parlor
5650 S. Woodlawn Ave. (at 57th St.)
Chicago, IL 60637

Enter through the brick addition just north of the main church.

Program: Preserving the History of Second Wave Feminism in Chicago

Mary Ann Johnson, president of the Chicago Area Women's History Council, will discuss recent developments in the project "Documenting the Women's Movement in Chicago 1960s -1980s." The focus of her presentation will be a Power Point presentation, developed by CAWHC, titled: "Preserving the History of Second Wave Feminism in Chicago: Donating Your Papers to an Archival Repository." As this will be the first time that this program is presented to a community group, Mary Ann will seek the input of HP OWL members as to how effective the presentation is and how it might be strengthened.

In recent weeks, CAWHC has broadened the scope of its project to include women's activism and leadership both preceding and following what is traditionally considered the "second wave women's movement." Mary Ann will discuss the rationale for this change and discuss its implications for the project.

CAWHC needs the help of HP OWL members to build its database and uncover subjects for oral history interviews. Please come to the meeting with suggestions as to what personalities, organizations, events, and legislation should be included. Your own personal memories and experience with activism and leadership are invaluable to the project. The June 12th meeting will provide an interactive opportunity to share information and contribute to this important history.