Not For
Men Only
In 1969, Roxcy
Bolton successfully challenged the practice that many restaurants had
of keeping a separate "men only" section.
Letter
from Burdine's M94-
1 "Thus, we have made the decision to change the name, and the “men
only” concept, as expeditiously as possible." Transcript
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Letter
from Jordan Marsh M94-
1
"I must tell you that I am still concerned about the ability of working
people in this area to lunch and return to their job in a short period of
time." Transcript
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Letter
from a woman opposing the existing "men only" lunch areas M94-
1 "I was glad to read in the Oct. 15 edition of the Miami
Herald that the “men only” signs are coming down at your store. I was disappointed
to read that there will be no policy changes. " Transcript
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Letter
from a woman supporting the existing "men only" lunch areas M94-
1 "Now I realize that eating lunch is not something which
requires separation of the sexes, but men ENJOY being special, just as they
enjoy their all-male poker games and hunting trips. Why should we try to
snatch this away from them?" Transcript
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Dear
Roxcy, Roxcy
Bolton received many letters from women asking for her assistance in combating
discrimination.
Letter
from a high school student. M94- 1 "As I understand it, Florida law requires
that all female students take one year of home economics in order to graduate
from high school. Boys have no parallel requirement." Transcript
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Reflections
on Our Journey Together
Essay by broadcast journalist Molly Turner, reflecting on Bolton's career.
Essay
by broadcast journalist Molly Turner M94- 1 "Roxcy was not a woman of her time…she created her time.
She blazed a trail…put the spotlight on women…showcased their problems…and
encouraged other women to take action and expand the fight for equal rights." Transcript
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