Guide to the University of Pittsburgh Women's Studies Program Records, 1970-2005, UA.15.26
Arrangement
Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
University of Pittsburgh, Women's Studies Program Records
Creator
University of Pittsburgh
Collection Number
UA.15.26
Extent
10 Linear Feet(8 boxes)
Date
1970-2005
Abstract
The Women's Studies program at the University of Pittsburgh began in 1972 after notable unrest regarding social situations in Pittsburgh and the nation. The program has evolved over the years to aim in educating students about the social issues they currently face. This collection documents the development and administration of the Women's Studies Program though departmental and curriculum records.
Language
English
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Author
Kallie Sheets.
Publisher
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System Archives & Special Collections Website: library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections Business Number: 412-648-3232 (Thomas) | 412-648-8190 (Hillman) Contact Us: www.library.pitt.edu/ask-archivist URL: http://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections
Scope and Content Notes
This collection documents the development and administration of the Women's Studies Program at the University of Pittsburgh. It contains information regarding the curriculum of the program, conferences and activism, and committees created by those within the program. Additionally, it contains news articles about the program, and information about the Women's Studies Collection of grassroots publications previously held at Hillman Library.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
History
The Women's Studies program was created at the University of Pittsburgh in 1972. Over time, the interdisciplinary program reached a point where students were able to earn a major, minor, or certificate in women's studies. In 2013 the Women's Studies Program proposed a name change to the Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies Program, and in 2015 this name change was officially approved by the University.
Preferred Citation
University of Pittsburgh Women's Studies Program Records, 1970-2005, University Archives, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Acquisition Information
Deposited in several accessions from the Women's Studies Program beginning in 1997.
Copyright
The University of Pittsburgh holds the property rights to the material in this collection, but the copyright may still be held by the original creator/author. Researchers are therefore advised to follow the regulations set forth in the U.S. Copyright Code when publishing, quoting, or reproducing material from this collection without the consent of the creator/author or that go beyond what is allowed by fair use.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Kallie Sheets in May 2017.
Subjects
Corporate Names
University of Pittsburgh
Other Subjects
Education -- Curricula
Women's studies -- United States
University of Pittsburgh
Container List
Scope and Content Notes
This series includes the meeting minutes and agenda of the Women's Studies Steering Committee dating from the creation of the program in 1972 and through 2000.
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box 2, folder 23
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box 3, folder 14
Scope and Content Notes
This series contains publications created by the Women's Studies Program. It includes the monthly newsletters, In The News, and Synthesis.
Scope and Content Notes
This subseries includes the Monthly Newsletters published by the Women's Studies Program from 1981 to 1996, as well as samples of earlier announcements and newsletters pertaining to the program.
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box 3, folder 15
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Scope and Content Notes
This subseries includes the publication from the Women's Studies Program called In the News from 1996 to 2005.
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box 3, folder 19
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box 3, folder 20
Scope and Content Notes
This subseries includes the paper publication from the Women's Studies Program called Synthesis. This publication reported on women's issues and this subseries includes volumes from 1973 to 1988.
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box 3, folder 21
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Scope and Content Notes
This series includes descriptions of the courses that have been offered through the women's studies program. It contains course listings, course proposals and course syllabi from the creation of the program to the 1990s.
Scope and Content Notes
This subseries includes lists of all the courses that were offered through the Women's Studies Program from 1973 to 1997. They are arranged by academic year.
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Scope and Content Notes
This subseries includes correspondence about classes that were being offered, as well as discussions on the creation of new classes and the expansion of the program. It also includes the formal proposals for classes that were offered as part of the program. These materials are arranged by department in which the course would be administered.
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Scope and Content Notes
This subseries includes the course syllabi for classes that were offered through the Women's Studies Program. Many include versions of syllabi that have changed through the years, as well as creation of new syllabi for classes. These materials are arranged by department.
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Scope and Content Notes
This series includes information about events and programs that were hosted by the Women's Studies Program. It contains fliers and lists of annual programming, as well as information about specific lectures.
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Scope and Content Notes
This series contains information about participation in activist events by those in the Women's Studies Program. It includes information about several marches and rallies attended by members of the program.
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Scope and Content Notes
This series includes information and fliers about conferences regarding women's studies topics. Records pertain to conferences held by the university and others in the surrounding area, as well as throughout the country.
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Scope and Content Notes
This series contains information about organizations created by women at the University of Pittsburgh. These include committees and organizations created by the Women's Studies faculty.
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Scope and Content Notes
This series includes news clippings regarding the Women's Studies Program and women's issues.
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Scope and Content Notes
This series contains information gathered regarding several national organizations of women, as well as articles on women in several areas of society.
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Scope and Content Notes
This series includes information on the creation and efforts to devolop the Womens Studies Collection at Hillman Library.