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davidsoncathy Inventory of the Cathy Davidson Papers, 1969-2010s Processed by: Nicole Rudden; machine-readable finding aid created by: Nicole Rudden and Meghan Lyon David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library Duke University Durham, N.C., USA

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Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: February 2012Processed by Nicole Rudden, February 2012; finding aid encoded by Nicole Rudden, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University, February 2012 Description is in English Finding aid was prepared using DACS and local Style Guide Inventory of the Cathy Davidson Papers, 1969-2010s David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library Duke University Durham, North Carolina 27708-0185 USA

Descriptive Summary David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University Davidson, Cathy Cathy Davidson Papers, 1969-2010s Material in English 13.5 Linear Feet 8250 Items For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. English Professor at Duke University, and Vice-Provost for Interdisciplinary Affairs. Author of fiction and memoirs, and editor of The Book of Love and Oxford Companion to Women's Writing in the United States. The Cathy Davidson Papers encompass Davidson's various writings, organizational work, correspondence, and materials related to Fred Hampton. The Writings Series includes her research and assemblage of famous authors' love letters (Book of Love), as well as drafts of various books, short stories, writing workshops, and publication matters. The Organizations and Professional Activities Series includes files relating to her work with the American Studies Association, the American Literature Section of the MLA, and the American Literature Association, as well as various other professional activities. Duke Materials include MacArthur Foundation grant and research files for the Future of Learning Institutions in a Digital Age, as well as a small amount of materials related to the Franklin Humanities Institute and interdisciplinarity. The Fred Hampton Materials pertain to the assassination of Fred Hampton in 1969 and Davidson's related photography projects. This series is closed until 2017. Additionaly, permission from Cathy Davidson is required to view any materials in accession 2012-0248 (boxes 21-23) during her lifetime. Administrative Information Access Restrictions

Collection is restricted. Fred Hampton Materials are closed until 2017.

Additionaly, permission from Cathy Davidson is required to view any materials in accession 2012-0248 (boxes 21-23) during her lifetime.

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Cathy Davidson Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.

Provenance

The Cathy Davidson Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a gift in 1996-2012.

Processing Information

Processed by Nicole Rudden, February 2012

Encoded by Nicole Rudden and Meghan Lyon, February 2012

Accession(s) described in this finding aid: 1998-0398, 2012-0010, 2012-0248

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Biographical Note

Cathy Davidson (1949- ) is a scholar, university professor, and author/editor of eighteen books. She received her B.A. from Elmhurst College and her M.A. and Ph.D. from Binghamton University. Davidson has served as the Ruth F. DeVarney Professor of English at Duke University since 1996 and has held a second distinguished chair as the John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies since 2006. Her leadership positions span various organizations, including the American Studies Association and the American Literature Association. Davidson's works explore her interest in the relationship between social and political activities and the creative arts, particularly fiction.

Collection Overview

The Cathy Davidson Papers encompass Davidson's various writings, organizational work, correspondence, and materials related to Fred Hampton. The Writings Series includes her research and assemblage of famous authors' love letters (Book of Love), as well as drafts of various books, short stories, writing workshops, and publication matters. The Organizations and Professional Activities Series includes files relating to her work with the American Studies Association, the American Literature Section of the MLA, and the American Literature Association, as well as various other professional activities. Part of Davidson's Duke career is documented in the papers as well, particularly her work with the MacArthur Foundation grant for learning institutions in a digital age, as well as some HASTAC materials. The Fred Hampton Materials pertain to the assassination of Fred Hampton in 1969 and Davidson's related photography projects. This series is closed until 2017. Additionaly, permission from Cathy Davidson is required to view any materials in accession 2012-0248 (boxes 21-23) during her lifetime.

Subject Headings

These are searchable subject entries for this collection. Performing a search on these subjects in the Duke University Libraries online catalog will bring up other related research materials.

Davidson, Cathy N., 1949- American literature--History and criticism. American Studies Association. Authors, American. Women authors. Audiocassettes. Contents of Collection Writings, 1990s-2010s (12 boxes)

Permission from Cathy Davidson is required to view any materials in accession 2012-0248 (boxes 21-23) during her lifetime.

Within the Writings Series are notes, drafts and correspondence relating to Davidson's published and unpublished written works. These include Davidson's research and assemblage of famous authors' love letters that make up the Book of Love: Writers and Their Love Letters Subseries. In Boxes 1-2, files are arranged alphabetically by writer and include permissions and other copyright information. Also included are subseries on Davidson's published books: Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention will Transform the Way we Live, Work, and Learn; Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji: On Finding Myself in Japan; and Revolution and the Word: the Rise of the Novel in America. The Assorted Writings Subseries includes notes, research, and drafts of various books, short stories, writing workshops, and publication materials.

Book of Love: Writers and Their Love Letters 1Abelard/Heloise-Hemingway 2Miller-Wollstonecraft 3-4Questionnaires, permissions, correspondence 21Love Letters / OUP 21Love letters for grandma / WRB 21Royalties 21Contract 21Reviews 21PR 21Correspondence Falk, Katherine Rosenman, Jane (2 folders) Love letters 21Permissions Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention will Transform the Way we Live, Work, and Learn 21Notes

Includes 1 audiocassette tape.

21Lectures

Includes 2 audiocassette tapes.

21Release forms 21Our national learning disorder 21I saw the figure 5 in gold Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji: On Finding Myself in Japan 21Correspondence General correspondence (2folders) Thoma, Geri (3 folders) Klayman, Rachel 21Soundings 21Letters 21Life 21Flap copy 21Paperback 21Questionnaire 21Japanese translator DHC 212005 Release 21Copy editing and serials 21Glossary 21Catalogue copy 21Serials 21Ontario review 21Cover and pages 21PR 21Japan book / OUP Revolution and the Word: the Rise of the Novel in America 21Oxford: EAL book 21Oxford contract 21Oxford revision and style sheet 21Panel Discussion 21Reviews 21Copy editing 21Notes Assorted Writings 3-10Assorted Writings Rough Cut 21Notes 21Paris 7/5/03 - 7/20/03 21Chapter summary 21Character questionnaire 21Plot outline Chapters 1-6 22Humanities manifesto 22Intellectual diversity 22Michael Moon intro 22Umea talk 22Vitae Gender 22Gender articles 22Pleasure bibliography sexuality essay 22Resources/databases 22Kerber - Common Place 2002 22Lewis - Common Place 2002 22Chronicle of Higher Education forum 22ACLS 22Duke Magazine 22NEH 22Academe 22ADE 2009 22Misc. writing 22Oxford Handbook for Interdisciplinarity 22Technology 22Captivity: review essay 22Constitution 22Death penalty 22Declaration of Independence 22Intellectual property / copyright 22Market revolution 22New Historicism 22Engaging Humanities 22Ideology and genre 22Nepantla essay 22Common Place(3 folders) 22Bogliasco 22Digital Youth - Tokyo 22Tammy Rae Carland 22Future of Institutions Equiano 22Emancipation Timeline 22Correspondence 22AI, Animals, Alife 22Interdisciplinarity 22Indexicality 22Iowa Course Materials 22Newsday taxes and offshore 22Penguin Zelimir Contract 22Cindy Sherman 22Duke University Press article 22PMLA essay 22Digitizing humanities Photographs of the Dead 22Rowson, Charlotte Temple photographs of graves 22Solomon - Godeau, Abigail 22SAQ 22NIU Iowa 3/97 22MSU Organizations and Professional Activities, 1987-2010s (9 boxes)

Permission from Cathy Davidson is required to view any materials in accession 2012-0248 (boxes 21-23) during her lifetime.

The Organizations Series documents Davidson's work with the American Studies Association, including items related to ASA history, articles, conferences, and Davidson's committee participation, as well as her work with the American Literature Section of the MLA, particularly her editorial work with American Literature. Her work with the American Literature Association and various other professional activities are also represented in this series.

American Studies Association

Materials related to Davidson's work with the American Studies Association.

10-15American Studies Association 19American Studies Association: American Quarterly Board workings 19ASA 1997 Conference 19ASA 1999 Conference 19ASA 2000 Conference 22ASA 2002 panel 22ASA - NEH Sheldon Hackney response American Literature Section of the MLA

Materials related to Davidson's work with the American Literature Section of the MLA and American Literature.

19Correspondence 19 American Literature Expanded Board 19 American Literature business: budget and expenses 19 American Literature business: computers 19 American Literature business: logging procedures 19 American Literature business: production schedule 19 American Literature business: quarterly report 19 American Literature business: Erich Staib 19 American Literature business: subscription 19 American Literature business: student subscription list 19 American Literature business: Carol Rigsby salary 19 American Literature business: Carol Rigsby promotion materials 19 American Literature business: acting editor 19 American Literature editorial: American Quarterly Board workings 19 American Literature editorial: brief mentions 19 American Literature editorial: Anne Durden 19 American Literature editorial: editorial assistant 19 American Literature editorial: editorial schedule 19 American Literature editorial: extras 19 American Literature editorial: general correspondence 19 American Literature editorial: intern 19 American Literature editorial: American Literary History and other competitors 19 American Literature editorial: Guide Lines to the Editing and Publishing of American Literature 19American Literature archives 19No More Separate Spheres 19American Literature Board 19Strandberg/Houston Baker 19Visiting Editor requests 20Adams essay/Ferraro 20MLA/ALS 20 American Literature correspondence and reports 20Editorship of American Literature, late 1960s-early 1970s 20Editorship of American Literature, 1980s

Also includes information on the rewriting of the Articles of Agreement between Duke University and the American Literature Section.

20Current affairs of the American Literature Section 20American Literature Section 22MLA 1989 22MLA 1991 22MLA 1994 22MLA Paper on games 2006

Includes 1 audiocassette tape.

15American Literature Association 20Grant proposal: Australia Fulbright 20Vietnam 20National Public Radio 20Miscellaneous 20Old business 20Aesthetics and Difference conference Duke materials (4 boxes)

Permission from Cathy Davidson is required to view any materials in accession 2012-0248 (boxes 21-23) during her lifetime.

Subject and research files relating to Davidson's role in a MacArthur foundation grant for Future of Learning Institutions in a Digital Age at Duke University. Also includes some miscellaneous materials from the Franklin Humanities Institute, HASTAC, and Interdisciplinary Studies.

17HASTAC programs and brochures 22HASTAC conference 17Research files on information in the digital age, A-Z MacArthur Foundatin materials 18MacArthur Foundation grant materials, Future of Learning Institutions in a Digital Age, 2006-2007 23Digital media and learning (2 folders) 23Civic engagement 23Civic engagement online 23Digital institutions 23Learning in the information age 23Future of learning institutions - Irvine notes 23Notes for Expanding cyber-communities PowerPoint 23Digital Learning (Durham) 23Article on Gordon Bell 23Social software 23Grand Theft Auto 23Shock of the old technology and global history 23MacArthur competition 23Future of learning institutions in a digital age 23Technology is not enough lecture 18Commencement program from Davidson's honorary doctorate from Northwestern University, 2005 18"Social Disaster" advertisement, African and African American Studies, 2006 18"Promoting Interdisciplinarity" article by Davidson, 2005 18Franklin Humanities Institute publicity 18Miscellaneous materials from Duke 18Junana, by Bruce Caron Course notes 22381(4 folders) 22169(2 folders) 22Grade book 22F96 Graduate course 22Faculty Annual Report 22Trinity Board of Visitors 22Faculty Newsletter Correspondence (1 box)

Permission from Cathy Davidson is required to view any materials in accession 2012-0248 (boxes 21-23) during her lifetime.

Includes both personal and professional correspondence.

23Correspondence - Personal 23Curtis Taylor 23Friends' letters 1995 23Diego Cortez 23Nancy Ainsworth 23Amsterdam 23Guggenheim Fellowship 23Awards 23Bellagio Study and Conference Center 23Hopkins 23Susan Koppelman 23Broner 23Clips - Ms, Vogue 23Duke U Press 23Linda Gottlieb 23Misc. 23Ms. 23Michigan State / NYU lecture 23Michigan State University 23NEA 23NYE 23Book reviews 23Lora Romero 23Sabbatical 23Alix Shullman 23Dale Spender 23Anna Deavere Smith 23Sugimoto 23Ted Davidson 23Joyce Oates 23Sedgwick 23USIA 23USIS 23Virginia 23Vogue 23American Literature(2 folders) 23Oxford University Press - New projects 23Oxford publicity department 23Australia - ANZASA 23Computers 23WSQ Fred Hampton Materials, 1969-1995 (1 box)

This Series is closed until 2017.

The Fred Hampton Series pertains to Fred Hampton, an African-American activist and chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party, who was killed in 1969. Materials include Chicago Tribune clippings and various photographs and correspondence.

16Fred Hampton Materials