“BANNERS CARRIED, OTHER THAN THE ONE LEAD-OFF JEANNETTE RAI’ALN BRIGADE BANIER. We will, of course, all adhere to this.• 3. Press Aides will be beside the JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE BANNER. 4. Please, NO LITTER’ Do not discard this or any other papers on the streets. 5. The add”
“ALREADY PLANNING TO PARTICIPATE. ■ THERE WILL BE LOCAL ACTIONS ACROSS THE COURITRY ar Tas SAME TIME AS THE ACTION ISI WASHINGTON, D.C. I ! PARTIAL LIST CP SPONSORS: EKrs. Martin Luther King, Dagmar Wilson, Mary Clarke, liary McCarthy, Jessica Kitford, Susan Sontag, Mrs. Joh”
“INDIVIDUALS ARE ALREADY PLANNING TO PARTICIPATE. - THERE WILL BE LOCAL ACTIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AT THE SAME TIME AS THE ACTION IT WASHIIIGTOll, D. C. 1 S PARTIAL LIST CP SPONSORS: Krs. Martin Luther King, Dagmar Wilson, Mary Clarke, llary heCarthy, Jessica Kitford, Susan”
“Board as possible. Call Margaret right, militant black national t oriented Negro woman who has been active in recent demonstrations against the Los Angeles City Board of Education at Manual Arts High School, will act as the JRB’s spokeswoman at -2- CONFIDENTIAL. NW 8”
“BANNERS CARRIED, OTHER THAN THE ONE LEAD-OFF JEANNETTE RANKIN 3. 0 BRIGADE BANNER. We will, of course, all adhere to this. Press Aides will be beside the JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE BANNER. 4. Please, NO LITTER! Do not discard this or any other papers on the streets, 5. The”
“had agreed to accept fifteen women in his office at which time he would receive the petition, but source one advised the- JRB now wants Representative Mc Cormick and Senator Mansfield to accept the petition on the steps of the capitol building in order that they might get new”
“employees of the Board Calif S/WES as possible. Margaret national, ■' ght, militant black, oriented Negro woman who has been active in recent demonstrations against the Los Angeles City Board of Education • at Manual Arts High School, will act as the JRB’s spokeswoma”
“Street, N. W. We will convene in - the Regency and Ambassador Ballrooms. t. Our route is from Union Station down Louisiana Avenue to Union Square, (i.e. Grant Square). WE MUST ALL REMAIN ON THE SIDEWALK, FOLLOWING THE LEAD OF OUR JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE BANNER. Capitol Pol”
“popular topical songs wherever she goes-she is the song- Jessica *wo(TT* Ditford friteea writer performer who has had many recent hits, including Rosa Parks "What Have They Done to the Rain?", "Little Boxes",‘ and Louise Peck, "Morninglown Ride". .' Mrs. Ester Pike Malvina”
“0 3 ************* Jeannette Rankin Brigades...... Ross, P.O. Box 993 Poss, Falis. Oct. 26, 1967 Here it is, the long-awaited first call uponcopies --hope Jeannette Rankin Brigade., I'm enclosing women to join the you can find means to duplicate these for your community. ”
“read to us the petition being presented by our delegation to Congress. 10. The buses taking us from Union Square (i.e. Grant Square), to the Shoreham Hotel, will be located on Madison Drive and on Washington Drive, from Third Street to Seventh Street. Monitors will guide us ”
“(United Church____ "There will be women rep gress that afternoon to plan Women). santing the clergy, scientists, political’action on a local scale. Also Mrs. Emlen Stokes 60000 rofessionals, and leaders of Unless Congress acts on their (American Friends Service e civil rig”
“young man and says, KA iassen ‘come and fight' But they don't- take the politicians and deci-• JEANNETTE RANKIN sion makers to fight.” ‘No time to lie polite’ Miss Rankin's militant oppo-‘ ** her sition to the Vietnam war was • INW 88821 Docld:32989544 Rage™17" Rncunort pos”
“Portland at NOON, Monday, JANUARY 15th Pioneer Post Office 5th and Morrison We are asking participants to wear black, and to bring a black (or dark colored) umbrella. We shall carry the umbrellas opened, rain or shine. Placards (to wear) and leaflets (to distribute), expre”
“PAGE FOUR "WE WILL CONVENE OUR OWN CONGRESS OF AMERICAN WOMEN, FOLLOWING OUR PETITION AT THE CAPITOL. WE WILL DECLARE OUR INTENTION TO MOBILIZE ON ALL LEVELS IN OUR COMMUNITIES TO RESHAPE OUR SOCIETY. START THE NEW YEAR WITH A DAY OFF FROM HOME OR JOB TO WORK FOR PEACE WITH ”
“in Portland at NOON, Monday, JANUARY 15th Pioneer Post Office 5th and Morrison We are asking participants to wear black, and to bring a black (or dark colored) umbrella. We shall carry the umbrellas opened, rain ' or shine. ELacards (to wear) and leaflets (to distribute), ”
“OPTIONAL ronM NO, 10 o MAY 1902 EDITION t CSA PPMH (41 cra) 101-11.0. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO FROM SUBJECT: Jost X DIRECTOR, FBI SAC, ALEXANDRIA (100-669) (RUC) WOMEN’S NATIONAL MARCH ON PENTAGON, .. 4/10/71‘ IS - MISCELLANEOUS 1 ReAXteletype to ”
“popular topical songs wherever she goes—she is the song ’ Vivica Lindfors Jessica Mitford■ writer performer who has had many recent hits, including . tart—fox******* Rosa Parks "What Hare They Done to the Rain?", "Little Boxes", and LouisePeck -Morningtown Ride".. Mrs. Este”
“petition being presented by our delegation to Congress 10. The buses taking us from Union Square (i.e. Grant Square), to the Shoreham Hotel, will be located on Madison Drive and on Washington Drive, from Third Street to Seventh Street. Monitors will guide us to our buses. ”
“that thousands of women will-march peacefully beside her. Some will picket, others will go to ja Ietawpssaftie-ditiltussi/tz with Miss Rankin. Every woman’s participation i equally valuable. We are confident each one will the maximum of which she is capable. For more inform”
“Ballrooms. 6. Our route is from Union Station down Louisiana Avenueto Union Square, (i.e. Grant Square). WE MUST ALL REMAIN TRICADE SIDEWALK, FOLLOWING THE LEAD OF OUR JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIG BANNER. Capitol Police will direct traffic. 7. The JEANNETTE BANKIN BRIGADE OFFICE ”
“"her that thousands of women will march peacefully beside her. Some will picket, others will go to ja with Miss Rankin. Every woman’s participation I equally valuable. We are confident each one will the maximum of which she is capable. For more information, write to: 1 On J”
“crisis' in America - programs : which will express our political power, reason and con science., '. " .■ 4 LET US DECIA RE our intention to return to our communities and mobilize wceen on all levels of activity, dedicated to reshaping American society and restoring our cou”
“Clarke is currently a member of the JRB’s National Steer ing Committee. Source Three reported during November 1947, that Eva Korn was a member of the Los Angeles County Communist Party (ASCCP) during the years 1946 and 1947., To give publicity to the proposed activity of t”
“NYC 10023 Tel: 212 (799-5520) iwill contribute $................................................. I will be at Union St’n Washington 11:30 am Send me .train tix (round trip NY/Wash.) ©$7.50 ecah. Lv. Pa. St’n Monday Jan. 15 7:30 am; ret. NY I pm. Bring lunch bus fare Capito”
“member of the JRB’s National Steer ing Committee. Source Three reported during November 1947, that Eva Korn was a member of the Los Angeles County Communist Party (ASCCP) during the years 1946 and 1947., To give publicity to the proposed activity of the JRB, the local WSP”
“CONGRESSWOMAN we would. .......do what? ********************************************************************* * "Jeanette Rankin, the first woman to be elected to Congress has called for a Nationwide Congress of Women to be held in * *c.shington DC, January 8th [opening day ”
“come and fight’. But they don’t: % take the politicians and deci- JEANNETTE RANKINEOEEINTA on makers to fight." MIs Rankin’s militant oppo- •.ton to the Vietnam war WAS ■ ‘No time to be polite 0ON1 ABLA AL Liken up by about 75 prominent groups as possible. . "We also Aome”
“agreed to accept fifteen women in his office at which time he would receive the petition, but source one advised the- JRB now wants Representative Me Cormick and Senator Mansfield to accept the petition on the steps of the capitol building in order that they might get news co”
“we would...... ...do what? ********************************************************************* * “Jeanette Rankin, the first woman to be elected to Congress has * called for a Nationwide Congress of Women to be held in * Washington DC, January Sth (opening day of Congress)”
“will construe to rhecdle as long as I Ive. * € I Lopa oli werden will rosperi to the follcuiza CALL, and FOR WOMEN ONLY join me An Washington on January 15, 19G8, the opening - W.I.L.P.F. day 02 Ce-gress. 374-3773. Bit . Junie t. Pinkerer”
“Portland at NOON, Monday, JANUARY 15th Pioneer Post Office 5th and Morrison We are asking participants to wear black, and to bring a black (or dark colored) umbrella. We shall carry the umbrellas opened, * or shine. rain " Placards (to wear) and leaflets (to distribute), ”
“HoreleJ. Friess % Frances Fritch man 3“ app • NE2 ; Vinniires 1 Margaret Gske .iaiaii anes. J—S arias BR17 0- is a coalition of i — erz existing organiz: tocs. Jear Viviar Halli Executive Secretary Clip and mail to: JE. PANKISI BRIG’DE 150 Colden Gate Ave., San Franc”
“/ 86.2 - -3 WILSON SAYS JOIN ME IN WASHINGTON JANUARY FIFTEENTH". AD c • • 1A’ rs ‘ngo INCLUDED COMMENT "THOUSANDS OF AMERICAN WOMEN, LED BY 0 ’JEANNETTE-RANKIN, FIRST U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN, WILL DEMANS THAT .ri CONGRESS , END PAGE ONE ;59 J0ksrn .29/18 // 0 ■ 140 COPIES”
“the crisis- in America - programs which will express our political power, reason, and con- ..- science.'... atKawAh LET US DECIA RE our intention to return to our communities and mobilize women on all levels of activity, dedicated to reshaping American society and restoring ”
“to the Shoreham Hotel are asked to pay 50c at the Women’s Congress at the Shoreham. -7 12. PLEASE DO NOT DISTRIBUTE ANY MATERIALS during the March; or at Union Square (i.e. Grant Square). Free literature may be placed on tables at the Shoreham Hotel. NO literature may be ■ s”
“Taylor • Ruby Dee Nelle Morton Maza Tilghman Mrs. Ann Eaton Grace Mora Newman Helen B. Turnbull Judith Morse Eaton Dorothy Nyland Barbara Webster Grace Loucks Elliott Mrs. Joseph Papp Cynthia Wedel Eleanor French Rosa Parks Cora Weiss Mrs. Horace L. Friess Louise Peck Anne ”
“and to change our foreign policies; to restore our nation to a position of honor in the community of nations; to reshape American society to meet the needs of the people, and plan for a better tomorrow for all Americans. Those who cannot come to Washington are urged to attend”
“America - programs which will express our political power, reason, and con science..' .. LET US DECLA RE our intention to return to our communities and mobilize women on all levels of activity, dedicated to reshaping American society and restoring our country to the communi”
“demands (see PW Dec. 16) and for Democratic Action); Ellen here last week. then holding of a women's con- Aurbakken (United Church "There will be women rep- • press that afternoon to plan Women). resenting the clergy, scientists, political action on a local scale Also Mrs. Eml”
“RANKIN ;• CO.NTIAL A. CALL TO ALL AMERICAN WOMEN who are outraged by the ruthless slaughter in Vietnam and the persistent neglect of human needs at home Cp. ntors : Jeannette Rankin TO COME TO WASHINGTON ON JANUARY 8. Vivian Hallinan Mia Auerbakken Adjali WOMEN represent”
“AND ASKED HER IF SHE WOULD BE THE HONORARY PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION, AT WHICH TIME SHE INFORMED THEM SHE WOULD BE DELIGHTED TO SERVE. RANKIN STATED SHE WAS ASKING WOMEN TO EXPRESS IDEAS AGAINST 1 11847 THE INSTITUTION OF WAR AND THAT SHE WAS OPPOS ED TO--THE USE-OF-VIOL”
“- programs which will express our political power, reason, and con- science,. LET US DECIA RE our intention to return to our communities and mobilize women on all levels of activity, dedicated to reshaping American society and restoring our country to the community of nation”
“RANKIN ;? COT-NTIAL A CALL TO ALL AMERICAN WOMEN who are outraged by the ruthless slaughter in Vietnam and the persistent neglect of human needs at home C5. ntors: Jeannette Rankin TO COME TO WASHINGTON ON JANUARY 8. Vivian Hallinan Mia Auerbakken Adjali WOMEN represent ”
“FIFTEENTH". ND 1 Drll • J INCLUDED COMMENT "THOUSANDS OF AMERICAN WOMEN, LED BY S3 JAN 8 1553 1 JEANNETTE RANKIN, FIRST U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN, WILL DEMAND THAT f 'END PAGE ONE S6TAM 1808iC8 1W0 COPIES TO WFO 1 cc- Thompson N CONGRESS END THE WAR IN VIETNAM AND OUR SOCIAL C”
“t RE: JEANNETTE RANKIN’ S ERICADE CONFIDENTIAL Mrs. WILSON went on to relate the State Departsent would like to get her passport, but she as determined to go where she pleases. Following her talk, she answered questions. A collection from the crowd of some 175 people prese”
“Ruby Dee Nelle Morton Maza Tilghman Mrs. Ann Eaton Grace Mora Newman Helen B. Turnbull Judith Morse Eaton Dorothy Nyland Barbara Webster Grace Loucks Elliott Mrs. Joseph Papp Cynthia Wedel Eleanor French Rosa Parks Cora Weiss Mrs. Horace L. Friess Louise Peck Anne Werneke F”
“4 / 4 THE JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE 20 S. 12th St. Phila., Pa. 19107 - LO 4-5570 Enclosed is $ for train tickets - $8.50 round trip from 30th St. Station $10.50 round trip from Trenton. I cannot go - am enclosing $ for someone else to go. Be at 30th St. -Station 7:45”
“Ellen here last week. then holding of a women’s con- Aurbakken (United Church_____ 5! "There will be women rep- gress that afternoon to plan Women). rs the clotsy, celentists. political action on a locnt scale Adro Cirs. Emlen Stokes : professionals, and leaders of Unless Cong”
“THE JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE 20 S. 12th St. Phila., Pa. 19107 - LO 4-5570 Enclosed is $ _ for train tickets - $8.50 round trip from 30th St. Station $10.50 round trip from Trenton • I cannot go - am enclosing $ for someone else to go. Be at 30th St. -Station 7:45 A.M. (t”