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Joyce, Virginia, "Women's Lib Activities", University of Pittsburgh, June 29, 1970

This 1970 article discusses the University Committee for Women's Rights taking action against the univserity's discriminatory hiring practices. The…

Norman, Betsy and Ellis, Angele, Pitt Faces Multiple Lawsuits dealing with discrimination, equal pay, and use of unnecessary force, University of Pittsburgh, August 4, 1977

Johnson sued Pitt on grounds she was wrongfully denied tenure in a 5yr. discrimination case. Pitt nurse is suing Pitt on the basis of Equal Pay…

The Women's Center, Women's Center Letter to the Editor: Women and Minorities, University of Pittsburgh, December 13, 1973

Comments on how women and minorities are being represented and what affirmative action is/does. They refernce discrimination in the workplace as well…

Neely, Mildred Sola, Johnson's Sex Discrimination Case Re-Opens, University of Pittsburgh, April 1, 1976

After being denied tenure for unclear reasons. Johnson filed a law suit against the University of Pittsburgh under the sex discrimination (Civil…

University of Pittsburgh, REW Report Determines Sex Discrimination at Pitt, University of Pittsburgh, June 25, 1971

REW Report report cases of sex discrimination. The UCWR has reported 9 accounts but only 2 have been deemed as true while the other 9 have been…

Norman, Besty, Sex Discrimination: Johnson Continues Braden Starts, University of Pittsburgh, July 27, 1977

Johnson cases couniues and is soon to react a verdict. It was orginally filled under the Civil Rights Act of 1963 and Title VII. Braden's case got the…

University of Pittsburgh, Pitt Hit With Sex Bias Suit, University of Pittsburgh, July 22, 1971

Ina Braden, an assistant professor at Pitt, filed a law suit charging the university with discrimination against women. It was filed on behalf of all…

Neely, Mildred Sola, "Johnson Trial Lawyers Present Final Arguments", University of Pittsburgh, July 14, 1977

Sharon Johnson's Trail is coming to an end after many years in court. The lawyers are presenting their final arguments, testimonies, and summaries of…

Norman, Betsy, "Friedan Condemns University 'Sexism'", University of Pittsburgh, September 30, 1977

Betty Friedan speaks on the recent suicide of Dr. South and its relation to sexism and sex discrimination at the University of Pittsburgh. Betty was…

Norman, Betsy, Johnson Denies Appeal, university of Pittsburgh, September 7, 1977

Sharon Johnson Denies Appealing her six year long sex discrimination case against the University of Pittsburgh. There was pressure from the University…