Judy Langford Carter Papers | Jimmy Carter Library

23 linear feet, 2 linear inches; 53 containers

The material in this collection consists of newspaper clippings, magazines, publications, conference proceedings, memorabilia, correspondence, letters, research materials, speeches, literary works, published articles, reports and summaries. The material in this collection relates to the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, Judy Langford Carter’s time as editor and writer for Redbook Magazine, the creation of the President Advisory Committee for Women, and material related to President Carter’s 1976 and 1980 presidential campaigns.

Judy Langford Carter was born on March 3, 1950 in Calhoun, Georgia. She attended Agnes Scott College and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia in 1970. Ms. Carter received a master’s degree in Early Childhood Development from Georgia State University in 1972. Ms. Carter married Jack Carter in 1971. They divorced in 1989. For two years, Ms. Carter taught first and second year students at Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School in Athens, Georgia. During her tenure there, she did further evaluation on comprehensive environmental educational curriculums. Ms. Carter began working as an editor for Redbook Magazine in 1977. Her column “Making it Happen”, co-authored by Frances Ruffin, won a Clarion Award in 1978. In 1976, Ms. Carter began her involvement, with the President Carter’s administration in the area of women’s issues, particularly the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. She also served as Honorary Chair of the President’s Advisory Committee for Women.

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The records of the Judy Langford Carter Papers are divided into five series:

Series I: Equal Rights Amendment Files - NAID 102705348

Scope and Content: Containers 1-13. This series was opened in 2018. The series contains clippings, correspondence, publications, reports and summaries of Ms. Carter’s work and her involvement with the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment during the Carter Administration. Arranged alphabetically by subject.

Series II: President’s Advisory Committee on Women Files - NAID 102705350

Scope and Content: Containers 14-25. This series was opened in 2018. The series contains correspondence, background research notes, and publications of issues dealt with by the President’s Advisory Committee on Women and partnering organizations. Arranged alphabetically by subject.

Series III: Redbook Magazine Editorial Files - NAID 102705351

Scope and Content: Containers 26-30. This series was opened in 2018. The series contains correspondence, background research notes, and publications of Ms. Carter’s work as editor at Redbook magazine. Arranged alphabetically by subject.

Series IV: 1976 Presidential Campaign Files - NAID 102705352

Scope and Content: Containers 31-39. This series was opened in 2018. The series contains correspondence from the public, newspaper clippings, programs schedules, and publications of Ms. Carter’s work and involvement with the 1976 Presidential Campaign. Arranged alphabetically by subject.

Series V: Judy Langford Carter’s Subject Files - NAID 586289

Scope and Content: Containers 40-53. This series was opened in 2018. The series contains correspondence from the public, personal letters, newspaper clippings, programs schedules, and publications of Judy and Jack Carter’s work and involvement with the 1980 presidential campaign. In addition, the series contains related historical documents of Ms. Carter’s work with the United Nations Association of San Francisco to create a memorial for the founding of the United Nations; the National Forum for Women; and the Carter Center’s Celebration of Women and the Constitution. The series also contains manuscripts, drafts, and speeches from First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Arranged alphabetically by subject.

These papers contain documents restricted in accordance with applicable executive order(s), which governs National Security policies, applicable statutes/agency restrictions, and material which has been closed in accordance with the donor’s deed of gift.

Copyright interest in these papers has been donated to the United States Government. Some of the records may be subject to copyright restrictions (i.e. newspapers, publications, etc.). Researchers should contact the publisher for further information.

Jimmy Carter Library and Museum

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Equal Rights Amendment

Women’s Rights

Carter, Juliette "Judy" Langford (1950- )

Weddington, Sarah Ragle (1945-2021)

Robb, Lynda Bird Johnson (1944- )

Hinesfield, Ruth J.

Chassler, Sey (1919-1997)

Ruffin, Frances

Reagan, Maureen (1941-2001)

Carter, Rosalynn (1927-2023)