Series I. BIOGRAPHICAL AND PERSONAL, 1935-2003 (#1.1-3.3, FD.1-FD.4, F+D.1-F+D.2, PD.1-PD.5, PD.12f+- PD.13f, CD-75.1, E.1-E.2)
Scope and Contents
Series I, BIOGRAPHICAL AND PERSONAL, 1935-2003 (#1.1-3.3, FD.1-FD.4, F+D.1-F+D.2, PD.1-PD.5, PD.12f+- PD.13f, CD-75.1, E.1-E.2), includes autobiographical and biographical writings; clippings, broadsides, and photographs from Rose Chernin's Communist Party of the United States of America activities; scrapbook of Kim Chernin's visit to China in 1957 kept by Rose Chernin; baby book and ovulation calendar from Larissa Chernin's birth; diploma from the University of California Berkeley; materials related to EdgeWork publishing company; Kim Chernin's official name change; and photographs of Kim Chernin.
EdgeWork publishing company, co-founded by Chernin, was established to support feminist writing. The company has its roots in an earlier iteration called "AroundWomen.com" which began in 2000. Later in 2001, the founders incorporated and changed the name to EdgeWork. Chernin's idea "was to provide an alternative venue for [a community of women] publishing quality literature that could be experimental and less commercial" (Publisher's Weekly, "EdgeWork: A New Publishing Formula," July 2, 2001). The materials in the collection include the original mission for AroundWomen.com, several early organizational charts for EdgeWork, and a detailed report of the company's structure and operation (#1.7-1.9).
For correspondence with family members, see Series II. Correspondence. Folders are arranged alphabetically.
Dates
- Creation: 1935-2011
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1967-2003
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions:
Access. Collection is open for research.
Researchers must sign a special form for access to #8.14-9.5 until January 1, 2072.
Audiotapes T-438.1 and T-438.19 are closed until January 1, 2040.
An appointment is necessary to use any audiovisual material.
Extent
12.93 linear feet ((31 file boxes) plus 4 folio folders, 2 folio+ folders, 11 photograph folders, 1 folio photograph folder, 1 folio+ photograph folder, 46 audiotapes, 13 videotapes, 2 CDs, electronic records)Physical Location
Collection stored off site: researchers must request access 36 hours before use.
Creator
- From the Collection: Chernin, Kim (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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