Series I. BIOGRAPHICAL, 1967-2002 (#1.1-3.7, 109.16, E.1)
Scope and Contents
Series I, BIOGRAPHICAL, 1967-2002 (#1.1-3.7, 109.16, E.1), includes curricula vitae, general clippings about Jordan and her work, as well as typescripts of interviews. This series is arranged in five subseries.
Dates
- Creation: 1936-2002
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1954-2002
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
TERMS OF USE
Access. Researchers must sign a special permission form. Additionally, access to certain records is restricted until the death of Jordan's immediate heir, as noted (#12.6-14.14, 109.17). Access to these restricted materials requires the written permission of the June M. Jordan Literary Trust (hereafter "Jordan Literary Trust"). Access to the personal correspondence of Adrienne B. Torf (#16.9-17.17) and Laura Flanders (#18.1-20.11) is restricted to those researchers who obtain written permission. Additionally, papers that could present an unwarranted invasion of privacy are closed as noted.
Some individual correspondence in Series IV was previously closed; in 2018 these files were reviewed by Library archivists and are now open for research.
Extent
49.63 linear feet ((109 file boxes) plus 2 folio folders, 7 folio+ folders, 4 oversize folders, 2 supersize folders, 120 photograph folders, 1 folio photograph folder, 1 folio+ photograph folder, and electronic records)Creator
- From the Collection: Jordan, June, 1936-2002 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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