Preliminary Inventory of the Charis Books and More - Charis Circle Records, 1976-2007
[top]Descriptive Summary
Repository
Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, Duke
University
Creator
Charis Books and More
Title
Charis Books and More - Charis Circle Records, 1976-2007
Language of Material
Material in English
Extent
30 Linear Feet
9405 Items
Abstract
9405 Items
Charis Books and More, founded in 1974 in Atlanta, Ga., is the oldest feminist bookstore in the Southeast, and Charis Circle is a non-profit organization founded in July 1996 that furthers the mission of the bookstore by offering free educational and cultural events and programs to the community.
Collection documents the day-to-day operation, programs, and mission of Charis Books and More and Charis Circle, and the interrelated nature of these two organizations. The financial records include those for Charis Books and More (1983-2001) and Charis Circle (1996-2003). The ephemera (1976-2004) include bookstore flyers and announcements, t-shirts, banners, framed posters, and book bags. There are also board minutes (1983-1988 and 1997-1998); log books (1984-2001); instructions and reports for the bookstore; records for community programs (Sister Girls and Gaia Girls, 1999-2000); poetry workshop materials for
"Leaving Home, Becoming Home"
; 2,500 photographs; 102 audio cassette tapes; videocassette tapes; and computer disks. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.
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Administrative Information
Access RestrictionsCollection is open for research.
However, collection may contain materials to which the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights form applies. Patrons must sign this form before using this collection.
Also, all or portions of this collection may be housed off-site in Duke University's Library Service Center. Consequently, there may be a 24-hour delay in obtaining these materials.
Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library to use this collection.
Copyright Notice
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information, consult the copyright section of the Regulations and Procedures of the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Charis Books and More - Charis Circle Records, Rare Book,
Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, Duke University.
Provenance
The Charis Books and More - Charis Circle Records were received by the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library as a
purchase in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008.
Processing Information
Processed by Meghan Lyon, November 2008
Encoded by Meghan Lyon, November 2008
This collection is minimally processed: materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and our local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
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Biographical and Historical Note
Charis Books and More, founded in 1974 in Atlanta, Ga., is the oldest feminist bookstore in the Southeast, and Charis Circle is a non-profit organization founded in July 1996 that furthers the mission of the bookstore by offering free educational and cultural events and programs to the community.
[top]Collection Overview
Collection documents the day-to-day operation, programs, and mission of Charis Books and More and Charis Circle, and the interrelated nature of these two organizations. The financial records include those for Charis Books and More (1983-2001) and Charis Circle (1996-2003). The ephemera (1976-2004) include bookstore flyers and announcements, t-shirts, banners, framed posters, and book bags. There are also board minutes (1983-1988 and 1997-1998); log books (1984-2001); instructions and reports for the bookstore; records for community programs (Sister Girls and Gaia Girls, 1999-2000); poetry workshop materials for
"Leaving Home, Becoming Home"
; 2,500 photographs; 102 audio cassette tapes; videocassette tapes; and computer disks. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.
Addition (2006-0070) (12 items; 0.2 lin. ft.) consists of materials prepared for and at an event held at the Rare Book Room, 2005 Apr. 12: 10 file folders, approximately 12 items, including introductory materials and materials prepared by participants at the event. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and culture.
Addition (2006-0032) (1000 items; 5.6 lin. ft.) consists of administrative files and financial records, 1996-2005; clippings, 2004-2006; promotional material, 2004-2006; 3 log notebooks, 2003-2005; approximately 30 mounted photographs; correspondence, 2005-2006; 5 zines; 1 t-shirt; 3 floppy disks; 1 zip disk; 1 signed blank book. Also includes oversized material consisting of 17 posters; 1 collage mounted on wooden board; 3 posters with 30 mounted photographs; 10 laminated signs; 1 painted wooden sign. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.
Addition (2007-0212) (750 items; 1.5 lin. ft.; 2000-2007) includes administrative and programming materials for both Charis Books and More and the Charis Circle organization. Also includes newsletters, newspaper clippings, some posters, one audio CD, and a fabric banner. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.
Addition (2008-0169) (2 items; 3 lin. ft.; no date) consists of two oversized foam-core posters from the Girls Speak Out/SisterGirls group based at Charis Books and More. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.
 | List of Series in Collection | |||||||
 |  | Accession (2005-0036), 1976-2004 | ||||||
| | Accession (2006-0032) | ||||||
| | Accession (2006-0070) | ||||||
| | Accession (2007-0212), 2000-2007 | ||||||
 | | Accession (2008-0169), no date | ||||||
Preliminary Description of Collection
Accession (2005-0036), 1976-2004
(36 Boxes and 1 Oversize Folder)
Accession (2005-0036) documents the day-to-day operation, programs, and mission of Charis Books and More and Charis Circle, and the interrelated nature of these two organizations. The financial records include those for Charis Books and More (1983-2001) and Charis Circle (1996-2003). The ephemera (1976-2004) include bookstore flyers and announcements, t-shirts, banners, framed posters, and book bags. There are also board minutes (1983-1988 and 1997-1998); log books (1984-2001); instructions and reports for the bookstore; records for community programs (Sister Girls and Gaia Girls, 1999-2000); poetry workshop materials for
"Leaving Home, Becoming Home"
; 2,500 photographs; 102 audio cassette tapes; videocassette tapes; and computer disks. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.
Box 1-36
Accession (2005-0036)
Accession (2006-0032)
7 Boxes
Addition (2006-0032) (1000 items; 5.6 lin. ft.) consists of administrative files and financial records, 1996-2005; clippings, 2004-2006; promotional material, 2004-2006; 3 log notebooks, 2003-2005; approximately 30 mounted photographs; correspondence, 2005-2006; 5 zines; 1 t-shirt; 3 floppy disks; 1 zip disk; 1 signed blank book. Also includes oversized material consisting of 17 posters; 1 collage mounted on wooden board; 3 posters with 30 mounted photographs; 10 laminated signs; 1 painted wooden sign. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.
Box 1
Board documents, board minutes, financial statements, retreat information, staff notes, and applicants.
Box 2
Board documents, programs for internships and evaluations, budget information, and various flyers and pamphlets for activities and events sponsored by or located at Charis Books.
Box 3
Financial roster, flyers and pamphlets for activities and events, newspaper clippings, printed material about women in Atlanta, and printed material authored by Tatyana Mamonova.
Box 4
Four spiral notebooks and a book of signatures from Charis' 25th Anniversary Celebration.
Box 5
A T-shirt titled
"A^3 art as aid,"
several photographs, newspaper clippings, posters and a desk calendar for 2004.
Box 6
Posters and signs for books and events at Charis Books. Also blueprints.
Box 7
Wooden sign.
Oversize Folder
A collage of photographs on a wooden board.
Accession (2006-0070)
1 Box
Addition (2006-0070) (12 items; 0.2 lin. ft.) consists of materials prepared for and at an event held at the Rare Book Room, 12 April 2005: 10 file folders, approximately 12 items, including introductory materials and materials prepared by participants at the event. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and culture.
Box 1
Information from the Bingham Center exhibit
"Leaving Home, Becoming Home."
Accession (2007-0212), 2000-2007
2 Boxes
Addition (2007-0212) (750 items; 1.5 lin. ft.; 2000-2007) includes administrative and programming materials for both Charis Books and More and the Charis Circle organization. Also includes newsletters, newspaper clippings, some posters, one audio CD, and a fabric banner. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.
Box 1
Awards
Program listing formats
30th birthday
Web
Publicity for Charis fundraiser, 2003
Summits, tabling opportunities
United States Social Forum, 2007
Proposed sales
Atlanta Pride Festival, 2007
Charis in print
(2 folders)
Financial management information
Salaries information
Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice 2005-2006 Grants Docket
Charis/Charis Circle administration records and correspondence, 2004-2007
Charis Circle newsletters, 2000-2007
Other newsletters, 2003-2005
Advertisements, press releases, schedules
Board member profiles
CD: Behind Safe Walls
Miscellaneous
Posters
Box 2
Charis Circle banner
Accession (2008-0169), no date
(1 oversize box)
Addition (2008-0169) (2 items; 3 lin. ft.; no date) consists of two oversized foam-core posters from the Girls Speak Out/SisterGirls group based at Charis Books and More.
Box 1
2 foam-core posters
