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Oneida Community New Harmony in Indiana, the North American Phalanx in New Jersey and the Oneida Community in upstate New York were three of the best-known nineteenth-century utopian communities. Founders of these communities critic... New Harmony in Indiana, the North American Phalanx in New Jersey and the Oneida Community in upstate New York were three of the best-known nineteenth-century utopian communities. Founders of these communities criticized private property and contemporary marriage practice. These experimental communities hoped to set an example that would inspire wider social reform in mainstream society. The Oneida Community survived in its original perfectionist form from 1848 to 1879. Show more Show less 1848
Open Door International for the Economic Emancipation of the Woman Worker Open Door International for the Economic Emancipation of the Woman Worker (ODI) was founded in 1929 to address issues of gender equality in the workplace. Chrystal Macmillan served as first president of the organiza... Open Door International for the Economic Emancipation of the Woman Worker (ODI) was founded in 1929 to address issues of gender equality in the workplace. Chrystal Macmillan served as first president of the organization, which had membership from 21 nations. However, membership quickly dwindled after World War II, and the organization died in 1974. Statements on women’s work and conference proceedings make up the bulk of ODI material found in this digital archive. Show more Show less 1929 21 22