This collection contains the records of the Montana ERA Ratification Council and the Montana Equal Rights Council. Included are general correspondence (1973-1987); financial records (1973-1980); minutes (1973-1982); news releases; organizational materials (1974-1979); printed materials; reports; speeches; and subject files including materials on area Equal Rights Councils, legislative action, Women's Equality Day, Women's History Week, workshops, etc.; miscellany (1973-1982); and clippings (1972-1986). Photographs, printed materials, and artifacts have been separated to the Photo Archives, Library, and Museum respectively.