Oral history project, 1994: Peggy Sibley. Digital
Scope and Contents
Re: her work in the Navy during World War II; living in India; family life as a fisherman's wife; motherhood; GFWA working with CLF in lawsuit; dynamics and tensions between fishermen and scientists; community life in Gloucester (60 minutes).
Dates
- Creation: 1950-2009
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1977-2004
Language of Materials
Most material in English; some notes and correspondence in Italian and Japanese; some materials in Dutch, French, and Hindi.
Access Restrictions:
Access. Unrestricted, with the following exceptions. An appointment is required to use any audiovisual material. Audiotapes (T-359.41 - T-359.74), corresponding maps, and original transcripts are closed as noted until January 1, 2073. Permission to use #4.13 must be obtained in writing from the Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Association (GFWA). Additionally, folders access to which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy are restricted as noted.
Extent
26.27 linear feet ((63 file boxes) plus 1 folio folder, 2 folio+ folders, 1 oversize folder, 18 photograph folders, 1 folio photograph folder, 1 supersize folder, 94 audiotapes, 1 compact disc, 8 videotapes, 10 objects, electronic records)Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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