Jane Skjei Collection
Collection
Identifier: Mss 3126
Scope and Contents
The Jane Skjei Collection includes the following series: National Organization for Women (NOW), Equality of Rights (ERA), Subject Files, U.S. Government Records, Miscellaneous Publications, Family History, Newspaper, Ephemera.
The National Organization for Women (NOW) Series contains materials related to the operation of NOW, including board meetings, bylaws, and correspondence.
The Equality of Rights (ERA) Series contains materials related to the operation and support of the ERA.
The Subject Files Series contains a miscellaneous collection of subjects related to Jane Skjei's work in women's rights movements and advocacy.
The U.S. Government Records Series contains official documents from the U.S. Congress, Sentate, and Department of Justice. The materials are related to the Equality of Rights Act.
The Miscellaneous Publication sieres includes booklets, brochures, and writings in support of women's rights.
The Family History Series includes genealogy materials related to the families of Jane Skjei. Documents include recipes, census records, correspondence, etc.
The Newspapers Series contains newspaper clippings collected by Jane Skjei related to local and national activity in women's rights groups.
The Ephemera series consists of a large collection of buttons. Included are buttons related to NOW, ERA, Politicians, and miscellaneous women's rights slogans.
The National Organization for Women (NOW) Series contains materials related to the operation of NOW, including board meetings, bylaws, and correspondence.
The Equality of Rights (ERA) Series contains materials related to the operation and support of the ERA.
The Subject Files Series contains a miscellaneous collection of subjects related to Jane Skjei's work in women's rights movements and advocacy.
The U.S. Government Records Series contains official documents from the U.S. Congress, Sentate, and Department of Justice. The materials are related to the Equality of Rights Act.
The Miscellaneous Publication sieres includes booklets, brochures, and writings in support of women's rights.
The Family History Series includes genealogy materials related to the families of Jane Skjei. Documents include recipes, census records, correspondence, etc.
The Newspapers Series contains newspaper clippings collected by Jane Skjei related to local and national activity in women's rights groups.
The Ephemera series consists of a large collection of buttons. Included are buttons related to NOW, ERA, Politicians, and miscellaneous women's rights slogans.
Dates
- 1970s to 2010s
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyrights to this collection are not held by the Institute for Regional Studies.
Biography
Jane (Dushinske) Skjei was born on December 7th, 1935 to Russell Lowell Dushinske and Genevieve E. Iverson of Devils Lake, North Dakota. She had one younger sister, Gail Dushinske (later Blythe). She grew up in Devil’s Lake, North Dakota. She attended Central High School where she was active in school organizations in roles including school newspaper co-editor, pep club president, photography club member, girl’s athletic association member, glee club president. She graduated from NDSU in 1971 with a degree in history. Jane married Mark Skjei on November 13th, 1954 in Bagley, Minnesota. The couple lived in Grand Forks and Devils Lake before settling in Fargo, North Dakota. They had three sons: David, Kevin, and Joel. Jane Skjei was an active leader in the North Dakota chapter of the National Organization for Women, an advocate for the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment, and a pro-choice activist. Jane died on June 26, 2021 in Fargo, N.D.
Extent
5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Jane Skjei Collection consists of personal and political material related to the life of Jane Skjei, a prominent leader in women's rights movements.
Provenance
Donated by Jane Skjei.
Property Rights
The Institute for Regional Studies owns the property rights to this collection.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository
Contact:
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu