Series I. PROFESSIONAL, 1973-2006 (#1.1-9.2, E.1)
Scope and Contents
Series I, PROFESSIONAL, 1973-2006 (#1.1-9.2, E.1) includes articles and speeches by Caplan; work files related to the publishing and promotion of her books; and documentation of Caplan's activism through petitions, support letters, and background material related to excluding gender-biased disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Arranged in two subseries.
Dates
- Creation: 1973-2006
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions:
Access. Before using the collection, researchers must sign a special permission form until January 1, 2080. An appointment is necessary to use any audiovisual material.
Extent
3.55 linear feet ((8 + 1/2 file boxes) plus 43 audiotapes, 33 videotapes, 4 CDs, 1 DVD, 1 archived web site)Physical Location
Collection stored off site: researchers must request access 36 hours before use.
Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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