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Life Story: Patsy Mink (1927-2002)

Congresswoman and Equal Rights Supporter

The story of a 12-term Japanese-American congresswoman from Hawaii and coauthor of Title IX.

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Life Story: Patsy Mink
A color campaign ad urging voters to “Please re-elect Patsy T. Mink,” a Democrat for “U.S. Congress.” At the top is a color photograph of a smiling Sansei Japanese female with a white blazer, while an American flag is visible in the left background corner.
Patsy Takemoto Poster

Patsy Takemoto Poster, 1970. Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives.

A black and white, 1965 photograph of Sansei Japanese female congresswoman Patsy Takemoto with three male and four female staffers in an office setting.
Patsy Takemoto Mink of Hawaii with Staff

Patsy Takemoto Mink of Hawaii with Staff, 1965. Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives.

A black and white, 1965 portrait photograph of 12 female Congresswomen, three seated and eight standing, including fourth from the left, Sansei Japanese Patsy Takemoto.
Women of Congress Photograph

Women of Congress Photograph, ca 1965. Master File Photographs of U.S. and Foreign Personalities, World Events, and American Economic, Social, and Cultural Life, compiled ca. 1953 – ca. 1994. National Archives and Records Administration.