Subseries C. Speeches and engagements, 1975-2003 (#9.7-21.14, 90F+B.2m, T-344.50, T-344.54, Vt-156.1)
Scope and Contents
Subseries C, Speeches and engagements, 1975-2003 (#9.7-21.14, 90F+B.2m, T-344.50, T-344.54, Vt-156.1), includes handwritten drafts and typescripts of speeches, conference publicity, programs, brochures and related ephemera, slides, training modules, notes, etc., related to conferences, trainings, meetings, events, etc., at which Schechter either appeared as a featured speaker or guest, or attended as a participant. Most folders also contain related correspondence (see also Subseries B, Correspondence). Conferences, events, etc., were generally sponsored by universities, various coalitions against domestic violence, women's groups, health organizations, and governmental agencies. Generally, the topics of these engagements revolve around domestic violence and child abuse, as well as the relationship between domestic violence and poverty and child abuse. One notable exception are two folders of material (#9.8-9.9) related to the National Socialist Feminist Conference at Antioch College (1975), which include material on the Jewish Caucus. Schechter's arrangement of the series by event and thence chronologically was retained. Folder titles were created by the processor. Additional digital material will be reformatted at some future date for possible inclusion in this subseries.
Dates
- Creation: 1961-2005
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1986-2004
Language of Materials
Most materials in English; some in Spanish.
Access Restrictions:
Access requires the written permission of the donor until his death. Following Allen Steinberg's death, access is unrestricted. An appointment is necessary to use any audiovisual materials.
Extent
38.49 linear feet ((89 file boxes, 1 folio+ box) plus 1 folio+ folder, 1 supersize folder, 4 photograph folders, 101 audiotapes, 8 videotapes, 1 CD)Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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