Brown, Patricia S.: tape 1 of 2, March 17, 1987. Digital
Scope and Contents
Includes re: education and research interests; husband's encouragement and support early in career; research project re: comparing careers and recognition of ca.100 women who earned PhDs in biological sciences prior to ca.1940 to those of 200 men who earned degrees from same universities; studying contributions of women to various biological fields, including women without college degrees; encouraging high school girls to consider careers in science; courses Brown taught and the lack of appropriate text books; curriculum development to include women/minorities; development of Brown's awareness of women's issues/women's movement; parents' attitudes while Brown was growing up; knowing when and how to raise issues re: gender inequality; having child; Betty Friedan, Adrienne Rich, and Ms. Magazine; cost of success for women in science; Brown's feeling that she lacked the energy to become "successful," noting that many women who made important scientific contributions never held professional positions, while some women held administrative positions and facilitated the work of others; level of awareness of relevant issues by women scientists, e.g. women immersed in own problems and not seeing historical context or connecting with others.
Dates
- Creation: 1912-1998
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1979-1988
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions:
Access. Most of the collection is open for research.
#1.16 and T-462.23 - T-462.24 are closed until the death of Susan C. Geller.
#2.3 and T-462.28 - T-462.29 are closed until the death of Donna Haraway.
#3.9 and T-462.61 - T-462.62 are closed until the death of Karna Wahlstrand.
#T-462.63 - T-462.64 are closed until the death of Edith Woodward.
An appointment is necessary to use any audiovisual material.
Extent
1.04 linear feet ((2 + 1/2 file boxes) plus 65 audiotapes)Physical Location
Collection stored off site: researchers must request access 36 hours before use.
Physical Facet
Audiocassette.
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.