The Baltimore Chapter was set up in 1950, two years after the BUNWC was begun, and it is still active today (they have a website: http:///www.bncbaltimore.com/)!
In 1954, Eleanor Roosevelt (aka the widow of a pretty famous president) spoke at the fourth annual meeting of the Baltimore Chapter. Who wouldn’t like a little one-on-one time with that lady?
In 1955, Brandeis University built three chapels on their campus, to accommodate ALL students, even though BU is a predominantly Jewish crowd. The three chapels were Catholic, Protestant and Jewish. I found this idea really progressive, especially in the 1950s. The university got a lot of criticism from the community because of their decision to build these chapels, from what I read in the news articles. However, they stood by their decision and really embraced the idea that all should be welcome at an academic institution, no matter what your faith. I even read in an article that if we believe that we all come from “One Father”, why shouldn’t BU embrace and make all religions feel welcome? Awesome idea and kudos to Brandeis for being so progressive.
Lastly, although this has nothing to do with the National Women’s Committee, I came across an article today that a Brandeis University professor in 1963 crystallized a cancer virus and determined its chemical components – the FIRST to do so! I believe the professor’s name was Dr. William T. Murakami…kudos to him as well!