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Abbott, Sidney

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1937 July 11 - 2015 April 15

Biography

Class of 1959.

Biography

Ex-Class of 1959.

Occupations: Feminist; Author; Lesbian activist; Editor; Women's rights activist.

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Abbott, Sidney, 1971-75

 File — Box 67.6: [Barcode: 310183630241338], Folder: 3-4
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series consists of twelve boxes of correspondence and transcripts with and by the interview respondents. These are filed alphabetically.

Dates of Materials: 1971-75
Found in: Smith College Archives / Smith Centennial Study Oral History Project records / SERIES II. TRANSCRIPTS AND CORRESPONDENCE WITH PARTICIPANTS.

Isabel Miller papers

 Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00572
Abstract Alma Routsong (pseudonym Isabel Miller) was born in 1924 in Traverse City, Michigan, the daughter of a nurse and a police officer. She was the author of nine books, many concerning lesbian feminist themes. The collection includes diaries, correspondence, research and manuscript materials, astrological charts of women, books by Miller (some in foreign languages); books from Miller's library; photographs; transparencies of Miller's family, friends and travels; memorabilia; artwork; and...
Dates of Materials: 1937-2009
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History

Jan Roby collection of photographs of lesbian feminist activists

 Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00378
Abstract

Jan Roby collection of photographs of lesbian feminist activists consists of 70 photographs of lesbian feminist activists: Jan Roby, Jill Johnston, Alida Walsh, Sidney Abbott, Dianne Brenner, Phyllis Birkby, and others.

Dates of Materials: 1970 - 1979
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History

Phyllis Birkby papers

 Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00283
Abstract

Architect; film maker; lesbian activist; feminist; founder, Women's School of Planning and Architecture; and professor. The Birkby papers include her own documentation of women's activities through various forms of documentation. Materials include films, photographs, journals, writings, and correspondence with several notable feminists.

Dates of Materials: 1932-1994; Majority of material found within 1960-1994
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History

Sidney Abbott papers

 Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00307
Scope and Contents

This very small collection includes a few pieces of correspondence (notably with Alma Routsong, Beva Eastman, and Kate Millett); writings; photographs; printed material; and biographical material.

Dates of Materials: 1971-1997
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History
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