Preliminary Inventory of the Angela M. Jeannet Papers, 1969-1983
Collection Overview
Collection documents the activities of one of the earliest local women's liberation groups, started during the second wave of feminism, and co-founded by Jeannet. Included are clippings and a number of publications (volumes, pamphlets, newsletters, and other periodicals) relative to the movement, including newsletters from the Lancaster Women's Liberation Women's Center. Topics discussed include sexual harassment, the Equal Rights Amendment, the pro-choice movement, campus activism, women and work, and the National Organization for Women. Other materials document the inner workings and activities of Jeannet and the group, such as correspondence and meeting minutes. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Angela M. Jeannet Papers, 1969-1983
- Creator
- Jeannet, Angela M.
- Extent
- 4.50 Linear Feet , 1500 Items
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
- Language
- English.
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
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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 David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library to use this collection.
Use Restrictions
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 David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
Contents of the Collection
[Some of the materials in this collection are not immediately accessible because they require further processing. Technical Services staff may need to reformat newsprint before use. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the Rubenstein Library to use this collection.]
Historical Note
Co-founder of Lancaster Women's Liberation Group in Lancaster (Lancaster Co.), Pennsylvania.
Subject Headings
- Jeannet, Angela M.
- Lancaster Women's Liberation Group (Lancaster, Pennsylvania).
- National Organization for Women.
- Women's rights.
- Women's rights --United States.
- Feminism.
- Sexual harassment.
- Sexual harassment of women.
- Equal rights amendments--United States.
- Women--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States.
- Pro-choice movement.
- Abortion.
- Student movements.
- Students--Political activity.
- Women--Employment--United States.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Angela M. Jeannet Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
Provenance
The Angela Jeannet Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a gift in 2000.
Processing Information
Processed by Lisa Stark
Completed July 27, 2000
Encoded by Walt Evans
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
This collection is unprocessed: materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.
