Series V. PROFESSIONAL, 1961-2005 (#90.4-97.8, E.20-E.27)
Scope and Contents
Series V, PROFESSIONAL, 1961-2005 (#90.4-97.8, E.20-E.27), includes syllabi, notes, correspondence, etc., relating to Atkinson's role as director of the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) at the University of Pennsylvania, and as an adjunct philosophy professor. ICA files include correspondence relating to the administration of the museum as well as exhibits curated by Atkinson. Teaching files document courses taught by Atkinson on the philosophy of logic, political philosophy, aesthetics, and the philosophy of feminism. Files relating to Parsons School of Design also document Atkinson's efforts to form a union to bargain for better pay and benefits for adjunct faculty. Files are arranged alphabetically.
Dates
- Creation: 1938-2013
Language of Materials
Materials mainly in English, with some materials in French.
Access Restrictions:
Access. Collection is open for research, with the exception of folders 13.1, 23.11, 23.13, 24.2, 25.1-27.4, and E.4-E.5, which are closed until the death of Ti-Grace Atkinson due to the presence of her Social Security number. An appointment is necessary to use any audiovisual material.
Extent
41.41 linear feet ((95 file boxes, 2 half file boxes, 1 folio+ box) plus 2 folio folders, 3 oversize folders, 1 supersize folder, 21 photograph folders, 215 slides, 27 audiotapes, 2 CDs, 1 object)22.05 Megabytes (1120 files)
Physical Location
Collection stored off site: researchers must request access 36 hours before use.
Creator
- From the Collection: Atkinson, Ti-Grace (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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