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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 \| View Document
		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 \| View document
		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 \| Page One \| Page Two
		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 \| Page One \| Page Two

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 \| Page 1 \| Page 2

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 \| Page 1 \| Page 2

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