Billie Jean King, Susan B. Anthony, Congresswoman Bella Abzug, Sylvia Ortiz, Peggy Kokernot, Michele Cearcy, Betty Friedan marching to the conference.
Read Billie Jean King's message for the exhibit celebration program an Rosalynn Carter's comments on the book and exhibit here!
About the Exhibit:
"Women on the Move" - an exhibit by the official photographer of the President's Commission on International Women's Year - Diana Mara Henry - reaches out in an homage to Bella Abzug and reconnects participants of the First National Women's Conference, renewing the commitment of those glory days. Commissioners, delegates, alternates, participants and YOU are joining the conversation. These amazing women made history then and are inspiring us still today.
Scroll down to see E.R.A. and Gloria Steinem and Vinie Burrows,
the great lady of the theater, and
click on STORY BEHIND THE PHOTO: what are these DISTINGUISHED WOMEN DOING NOW!
See: Who Came and Why? for a close-up of the event in NYC and statements...
Thank you so much to Jeannette Watson Sanger for her generous seed grant for this exhibit!
And now....The Exhibit Moves On!
DIANA MARA HENRY illustrated lecture,
St. Johnsbury Atheneum, May 23, 7 p.m
When the official report of the conference was delivered to the President, E.R.A., the daughter of delegate Judy McCArthey, was there and Gloria was so happy to hold her.....Read more here.
Dear Diana, A thousand thanks for your kind note and the gift of that wonderful book reliving an exciting time in our history.
In sisterhood and peace,Vinie www.vinieburrows.com
Women on the Move book accompanies this exhibit!
I want to get a copy of your book … I love your photography … give me instructions on how to order it. Will you autograph it for me?
Email us for your autographed copy, $25 postage-paid...
Dear Diana, Judy wanted me to let you know that she did receive your book and that she really appreciated the picture of herself and Alice Neel! Judy Chicago's Website
Dear Diana, Yes I would like the extra copy of your book.... You are doing great and important work for us all. -AmyTrompetter