University of Nevada, Reno, Equal Opportunity Committee Records

 Collection
Identifier: AC 0091

Scope and Contents

The Equal Opportunity Committee Records contains committee minutes and general correspondence, affirmative action plans and policies, and records of the Disabled Persons Subcommittee.

Dates

  • 1975-1977

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Historical Note

The Committee on Equal Opportunity, also known as the Equal Opportunity Board, was the 1975 merger of the Human Relations Commission, the Commission on the Status of Women, and the Affirmative Action Compliance Committee. The goal was to study and propose policies to ensure equitable treatment of all members of the University of Nevada community and to consult with the Affirmative Action Officer and President of the University. Mary Ellen Glass served as chair until her resignation in March 1976, and was succeeded by John P. Marschall. During this time the Affirmative Action Officer was Harry Wolf and the University president was Max Milam.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Committee on Equal Opportunity, also known as the Equal Opportunity Board, was the 1975 merger of the Human Relations Commission, the Commission on the Status of Women, and the Affirmative Action Compliance Committee. The goal was to study and propose policies to ensure equitable treatment of all members of the University of Nevada community and to consult with the Affirmative Action Officer and President of the University. The collection contains committee records including minutes and general correspondence, affirmative action plans and policies, and records of the Disabled Persons Subcommittee.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Transferred by John Marschall in 1981.

Subjects

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Equal Opportunity Committee Records
Status
Completed
Author
Karen Gash
Date
Approximately 1999
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives Repository

https://library.unr.edu/SpeColl
Contact:
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