Angela Davis speech: "Women, Race, and Class in the 1990's" at the Midwest Women's Studies Association Conference, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, October 3, 1989. Digital
Scope and Contents
Speech by Angela Davis on delivered at the Midwest Women's Studies Association Conference. Davis discusses the history of the women's movement, limitations to the idea of universal womanhood, the gender wage gap, racism, the devaluation of women of color, the importance of building multiracial woman's organizations, abortion rights, childcare, sterilization abuse, homophobic violence, the war on drugs, and the interconnections between social issues. Includes audience question and answer session..
Dates
- Creation: 1937-2017
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1968-2006
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions:
Access. Collection is open for research. Folders #6.6, 15.6, 18.7, 57.6 and 57.7 are closed until 2046, as specified in the agreement between Angela Y. Davis and the Schlesinger Library.
An appointment is necessary to use any audiovisual material.
Extent
119.12 linear feet ((197 + 1/2 file boxes, 4 folio boxes, 14 folio+ boxes, 8 oversize boxes) plus 3 supersize boxes, 3 supersize folders, 120 photograph folders, 16 folio photograph folders, 10 folio+ photograph folders, 642 slides, 147 audiotapes, 65 videotapes, 12 CDs, 38 DVDs, 2 motion pictures, 5 phonograph records)7.92 Megabytes (1 file)
Physical Location
Collection stored off site: researchers must request access 36 hours before use.
Physical Facet
VHS.
Creator
- From the Collection: Davis, Angela Y. (Angela Yvonne), 1944- (Person)
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.