Ramaley, Judith A., November 27, 1984. Digital
Scope and Contents
Includes re: Ramaley originally being interested in medical science/school and discovering that she liked diagnosis but not treatment; opting to study anatomy and reproductive biology; limited number of women in school; sexist comments but did not think too much about gender issues; support of other female student; marrying while working on dissertation; further experiences which raised her consciousness (being blamed for everything that went wrong in lab); becoming aware of inequalities women faced (pay, etc.) and becoming very angry at men; being "mean" to husband and hiring a housekeeper; starting to feel validated by increasing professional success; female and male mentors; professional and personal selves coming together and realizing her husband's attitude was undermining this; priorities are raising kids and career--and helping other women on one to one basis when possible.
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.