Subseries D. Writings and research, 1976-2010, n.d. (#56.7-63.1, Vt-199.1-Vt.199.2)
Scope and Contents
Subseries D, Writings and research, 1976-2010, n.d. (#56.7-63.1, Vt-199.1-Vt.199.2), includes printed material, correspondence, drafts, project notes, and other materials related to Pratt's written works and telecommuting research. In 1987 Pratt was asked to write a column on technology and telecommuting for Family & Home Office Computing. People wrote to the magazine asking questions regarding home computer systems, software packages, home office set-up advice, business plans, raising capital for home businesses. The magazine also received letters from readers addressing questions, mainly on home-based businesses, they had read the month before. The home-based businesses ranged from medical form filing, pottery, house moving, desktop publishing, import/export, computer drafting, mailing services, etc. (#57.2-57.5). Also included are telework kits and manuals used by Pratt for her research, some of which were produced by the Telework Collaborative: Oregon Office of Energy Telework Resources, Washington State University Cooperative Extension Energy Program, Arizona Department of Administration Travel Reduction Programs, and the California Department of Personnel Administration Telework Program (#62.9-62.11). The 10-15 minute videos, which introduce telecommuting to employees and managers, also gives a brief tutorial on how to start a telecommuting program. Other writings include articles that may not have been published and reports. The subseries is arranged alphabetically.
Dates
- Creation: 1942-2010
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1970-2007
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions:
Access. The collection is open to research, with the exception of the following: folders #18.1, 18.3, 91.5 are closed until January 1, 2020, and individual items throughout the collection are closed as specified to protect personal privacy. An appointment is necessary to use any audiovisual material.
Extent
40.45 linear feet ((97 file boxes) plus 2 videotapes, electronic records)Physical Location
Collection stored off site: researchers must request access 36 hours before use.
Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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