Subseries A. Writings and related
Scope and Contents
Subseries A, Writings and related, 1976-1989, 1996 (#12.1-15.11, 93.24-83.26, 84.1-84.35), contains manuscript drafts, correspondence, notes, contracts, etc., from the published books The Dinner Party: A Symbol of Our Heritage (1979), Embroidering Our Heritage: The Dinner Party Needlework (1980), and The Dinner Party (1996), which traces the genesis and exhibition history of the piece. There is also an unpublished work, ""The Dinner Party (A Heavenly Banquet)."" Also referred to as the "Apocalypse manuscript" and "Revelation of the Goddess," the work was started in the mid-1970s and reworked by Chicago in 1980. Additional contractual information concerning all of the books may be found in Series II. For images used in the books see Series XIV. Folders are grouped with those relating to The Dinner Party: A Symbol of Our Heritage first, followed by those concerning Embroidering Our Heritage: The Dinner Party Needlework, The Dinner Party, and "The Dinner Party (A Heavenly Banquet)." Within each group, they are arranged alphabetically.
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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