Papers of Joyce Trebilcot, 1935-2009 (inclusive), 1965-1995 (bulk)

Collection includes school papers; correspondence; writings on philosophy, feminism, and lesbianism; class lecture notes, syllabi, reviews of teaching; and presentations and lectures. Trebilcot's papers document the life of a radical feminist philosopher, following her development in philosophy through her college course papers and into her own teaching with syllabi and lecture notes. Correspondence between Trebilcot and former students, as well as colleagues in the women's studies and feminist philosophy fields during the 1970s through early 1990s show the progress of the women's studies programs at various schools, as well as the evolution of the teaching of feminism and philosophy by others throughout the United States as well as internationally. All material that came foldered in the collection was transferred to acid-free folders. Original folder titles appear in quotation marks in the inventory. Electronic records were received in 32 5.25" disks and 4 3.5" disks. Disks were imaged using FTK imager. Selected data has been converted to PDF/A for preservation and delivery.

Series I, BIOGRAPHICAL AND PERSONAL, 1935-2009 (#1.1-3.3, F+D.1, PD.1-PD.3, Mem.1-Mem.3, E.1-E.2) includes brief biographies used for publications; college class notes and papers organized by subject matter from Trebilcot's days as a student; her obituary; photographs; and vitae. Trebilcot's interest and development in her field of philosophy is evident within her various school papers, her vitae, and even her interest in women's music festivals. Files are arranged in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within.

Series II, CORRESPONDENCE, 1965-2008 (#3.4-13.5, E.3) includes responses to writings (Trebilcot's own and her criticism of others' writings); planning for meetings; strategies for publications on themes of philosophy and feminism; guidance on teaching practices; etc. This series illustrates the sharing of ideas that took place between Trebilcot and colleagues in feminist philosophy and women's studies programs within institutions throughout the country; as well as with former students, eventually becoming colleagues themselves. Trebilcot often wrote notes on the outside of her folders; in these cases, parts of the original folders were retained with the material. Folders are arranged in alphabetical order by correspondent's last name or subject.

Series III, WRITING, 1966-2008 (#13.6-23.2, E.4-E.8) includes drafts, notes, and research related to Trebilcot's dissertation from University of California, Santa Barbara; articles; books; chapter contributions; and letters to the editor written by Trebilcot. Most of the writings tackle variations on the theme of feminism and sexuality in philosophy. The subject files contain notes, clippings, and correspondence accumulated by Trebilcot on topics she had either wished to write about or had written. If known, folder titles include the publication date/month in parentheses following the title of the writing. The series is arranged with alphabetical files on articles and books followed by general and subject files. Files on Trebilcot's book Dyke Ideas are listed by chapter title.

Series IV, TEACHING, 1969-2007 (#23.3-27.4, E.9) includes classes taught by Trebilcot with syllabi, lecture notes, comments on papers, reading lists, and evaluations. The class files are arranged in chronological order; followed by lecture notes from unknown classes and presentations, arranged alphabetically by subject; and ending with general files from the colleges where Trebilcot had taught. General files include tenure information, history and notes on the founding of Washington University's Women's Studies Department, appointment letters, research grant applications, material on Trebilcot's retirement party, etc.

Series V, GENERAL PROFESSIONAL, 1967-2003 (#27.5-30.6, Vt-243.1 - Vt-243.3) includes Hypatia work files; organizations and societies affiliated with Trebilcot; job application files; and presentations by Trebilcot. The Hypatia files include correspondence of editor Linda Lopez McAlister and associate editor Trebilcot as well as files related to the search for new editors, reader reports for manuscripts, special edition ideas, and annual reports. Trebilcot's involvement at the International Women's Year's National Women's Conferences in Houston and Missouri is documented in this series, while correspondence and conference material indicates her connection with the National Lesbian Feminist Organization, National Women's Studies Association, and Society for Women Philosophers as well. Speeches, notes, and programs from appearances and talks given by Trebilcot at conferences, schools, and organizations are also found in this series. Files are arranged in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within.

Most of the photographs in this collection are or will be cataloged in VIA, Harvard University's Visual Information Access database.