Feminism in Iowa

Eleanor Smeal

Wednesday, 15 Apr 1992 at 12:00 am – South Ballroom, Memorial Union

Eleanor Smeal is founder and president of the Fund for the Feminist Majority and is an advocate for women's rights. She was president of the National Organization for Women and is the national advisory chair. Her books include "Why and How Women will Elect the Next President." From the University Lectures Program archive.

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