Subseries A. Outreach Institute of Gender Studies, 1973-2009 (#1.1-8.15, 30.1-30.2, F+D.1-F+D.2, E.2-E.4)
Scope and Contents
Subseries A, Outreach Institute of Gender Studies, 1973-2009 (#1.1-8.15, 30.1-30.2, F+D.1-F+D.2, E.2-E.4), contains correspondence, including with board members; minutes of board meetings; budgets and financial ledgers; and brochures and other printed materials documenting the programs and resources provided by the Institute. Of note are printed materials and event files for programs sponsored by the Institute, including Fantasia Fair. These may include participant and program books, registration and general program information, and evaluation forms. See also Series III for additional material related to Gender Attitude Reassessment Program (GARP) and Series IV for Fantasia Fair photographs. Following founding and organizational documents and minutes of board and executive committee meetings, files are arranged alphabetically, and chronologically thereunder.
Dates
- Creation: 1970-2016
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions:
Access. Researchers must sign a special permission form to use the collection. With the exception of client files, most of the papers are unrestricted; those folders access to which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy have been removed and closed for the time periods noted. Client files (#9.1-18.18, 31.1-31.9) are closed until the death or likely deaths of the individuals involved. Original records that have been redacted to protect privacy and #2.20, 3.9, 3.19, 5.1, and 19.17-19.19 are closed until January 1, 2050. An appointment is necessary to use any audiovisual materials.
Extent
12.49 linear feet ((29 + 2 1/2 file boxes) plus 2 folio+ folders, 135 photo folders, 7 audiotapes, 1 archived web site)1680.29 Megabytes (6 files)
Creator
- From the Collection: Kane-Demaios, J. Ari (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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