Scope and Contents
Series IV, TEACHING AND RELATED, 1971-1990 (#11.17-11.48), contains materials relating to Chicago's teaching career at California State University, Fresno and the California Institute of the Arts, and files on related projects, including "Womanhouse" (Los Angeles, California), the Feminist Studio Workshop (Los Angeles, California), and the Woman's Building (Los Angeles, California). This series includes correspondence; writings by Chicago about establishing a Feminist Art Program, consciousness-raising groups (#11.17) and "Menstruation Bathroom" (#11.35); scripts for "Womanhouse" performance pieces (#11.37); copies of the Feminist Studio Workshop and Woman's Building bylaws (#11.22, 11.40); and printed material from various feminist art organizations. Files are arranged alphabetically by folder title.
Dates
- Creation: 1947-2004
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1957-2004
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
TERMS OF USE
Access. Unrestricted except that for access to folders #81.21-81.24, researchers must obtain written permission from Diane Gelon and Susan Hill. Folder #83.12 is closed until January 1, 2025.
Extent
111.18 linear feet ((54 cartons, 1+1/2 file boxes, 29 card file boxes, 9 folio boxes, 6 folio+ boxes, 2 oversize boxes) plus 1 roll box, 1 supersize folder, 97 photograph folders, 3 folio photograph folders, 5 archived web sites, and electronic records)Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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