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Robert Schulman collection of materials related to Romany Marie

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Identifier: SSC-MS-00625
Abstract

Robert Schulman had a 70-year journalism career that encompassed print and broadcast reporting, writing, and commentary in three different regions of the country. The collection contains typescript of the book "Romany Marie, Queen of Greenwich Village", a transcript of an interview with Romany Marie, correspondence, articles, clippings, a music score, and photographs. There is also a small amount of biographical information about Schulman.

Dates of Materials: 1923-2008

Rosalind Petchesky papers

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Identifier: SSC-MS-00639
Abstract

The collection contains extensive documentation of Rosalind Petchesky's long involvement in reproductive rights and health, sexual rights, women's rights and gender equality, population control, global justice and economic justice, and women's studies and gender studies in academia.

Dates of Materials: 1959 - 2022

Ruth Herschberger papers

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Identifier: SSC-MS-00280
Abstract

Poet; Playwright; Author. Manuscript of Adam's Rib (including revisions; and Norwegian and Swedish editions); and The Old Sex and the New; published books, articles and poetry; unpublished writings. Major themes in the collection include literature, sexuality, and the women's movement.

Dates of Materials: 1861 - 2014

Sayre Sheldon papers

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Identifier: SSC-MS-00645
Abstract

Sayre Sheldon is an antinuclear activist, professor, and writer. The collection contains materials documenting Sayre Sheldon's involvement in international women's rights, peace, and nuclear disarmament movements. A significant amount pertains to Women's Action for New Directions, and a smaller amount to Dr. Helen Caldicott.

Dates of Materials: 1980 - 2015

Slavery and anti-slavery collection

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Identifier: SSC-MS-00390
Abstract This collection primarily documents abolitionist activism. Materials include correspondence; addresses; essays; sermons; deeds from the sales of female slaves; photographs of emancipated slaves; and numerous articles on the escaped slave William Wells Brown. A substantial portion of the collection documents abolitionist John Brown and his descendents. Other individuals represented in the collection include Jonathon Edwards, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott, members of the Garrison...
Dates of Materials: 1791-1968

Swanee Hunt papers

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Identifier: SSC-MS-00721
Abstract Ambassador; Clergy member; Composer; Feminist; Foundation executive; Marriage counselor; Philanthropist; Political activist; Professor; Photographer; Reproductive health advocate; Rancher. The papers well document Ambassador Hunt's service as the American Ambassador in Austria during a most volatile period and her efforts to provide programming to assist, especially women, in the aftermath of the break up of the Soviet Union and during the Bosnian War. Materials include correspondence,...
Dates of Materials: 1968 - 2015

Valley Women's Martial Arts records

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Identifier: SSC-MS-00507
Scope and Contents The Valley Women Martial Arts Records consists of documents pertaining to daily operations of the organization, including mailing lists, public relations materials, and fundraising initiatives; information about VWMA programs and classes, including registration forms, tests and test results, and student and teacher evaluations; newsclippings, student art, correspondence; publications and information about other self-defense organizations and programs, primarily in Massachusetts but also...
Dates of Materials: 1976 - 2013

Witchcraft collection

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Identifier: SSC-MS-00647
Abstract

This subject collection contains primarily printed materials on the history of witches and witchcraft in the U.S. The bulk of the collection consists of research files and published sources collected by Virginia Clegg Gamage pertaining to the history of witches and witchcraft; the European witch hunts and witch trials of Salem, Massachusetts; and the practice of witchcraft in the 20th century.

Dates of Materials: 1857-2007

Women: position and progress collection

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Identifier: SSC-MS-00431
Abstract

Collection contains manuscripts and published material, including books dating from the early nineteenth century. The collection consists primarily of published sources such as lectures, sermons, and printed material; but also includes a significant amount of unusual and unique material such as household bills and inventories, letters, lists, and notes.

Dates of Materials: 1804-2001