Series I. BIOGRAPHICAL AND PERSONAL, 1926-2010 (#1.1-2.1, E.1-E.2)
Scope and Contents
Series I, BIOGRAPHICAL AND PERSONAL, 1926-2010 (#1.1-2.1, E.1-E.2) includes correspondence; narratives of Simpson's family history and her personal relationships; a travel diary of Southeast Asia, India, Middle East, Egypt, and Eastern Mediterranean trip from 2001; and obituary and tribute articles upon Simpson's death. Additional material received as electronic files will be reformatted at some future date. Folder titles were created by the archivist. Folders are listed in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within.
Dates
- Creation: 1890-2010
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1950-1995
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions:
Access. Collection is open for research, but an appointment is necessary to use any audiovisual material.
Extent
8.85 linear feet ((18 file boxes, 1 folio+ box) plus 1 folio+ folder, 20 photograph folders, 2 audiotapes, 1 motion picture, and electronic records)35.7 Megabytes (3 files)
Physical Location
Collection stored off site: researchers must request access 36 hours before use.
Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
The preeminent research library on the history of women in the United States, the Schlesinger Library documents women's lives from the past and present for the future. In addition to its traditional strengths in the history of feminisms, women’s health, and women’s activism, the Schlesinger collections document the intersectional workings of race and ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and class in American history.