Moxon, Barbara

Scope and Contents From the Series: Administrative Files comprise a large and important series. General papers include the earliest records of the organization and consist of correspondence and other records of general interest. Annual reports by the state and local leagues to the national parent body, the League of Women Voters of the United States [LWVUS], 1951-1978, summarize the League’s activities. Reflecting League leadership are records of the Board, Conference, Convention, and Council. Also filed here are bylaws,...

Scope and Contents From the Series: Within the Topical series, the most extensive subseries pertains to the League of Women Voters, documenting Leverette’s and her colleagues’ work in that organization, including research, discussion, and advocacy efforts on political and governmental issues; outreach and education; and voter service and protection. The earliest papers date from the 1940s, although the bulk of the materials ranges in date from the 1990s through the 2010s. The series includes publications, information about...

Abstract Speaker, motivator, mentor, recruiter and leader, Moxon dedicated her life to service. She knew citizen groups could accomplish their goals through cooperation, hard work, and perseverance. Moxon was involved in and held positions in organizations and campaigns such as Advocates for Comprehensive Health Education (ACHE), SC Division of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Common Cause of SC, Constitutional Convention Repeal Campaign, Equal Rights Amendment of SC (ERA), SC...