MenuInventory of the Amanda Smith Papers, 1950s-2000s
Abstract
Author (fiction and non-fiction) and gender equity consultant from Durham, N.C.
Collection includes materials from Smith's literary career as an author of mystery novels, files from her work as a gender equity consultant, her newspaper columns on gender in the workplace, and materials from her work with youth at St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Durham. Also includes a small amount of correspondence from Smith's college years and family photographs from the early 20th century. The files relating to her fiction writing also include a set of audiocassettes related to one of her books. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
- Creator
- Smith, Amanda J. Mackay.
- Title
- Amanda Smith Papers, 1950s-2000s
- Language of Material
- English
- Extent
- 16.0 Linear Feet, 12000 Items
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Collection Overview
Collection includes materials from Smith's literary career as an author of mystery novels, files from her work as a gender equity consultant, her newspaper columns on gender in the workplace, and materials from her work with youth at St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Durham. Also includes a small amount of correspondence from Smith's college years and family photographs from the early 20th century. The files relating to her fiction writing also include a set of audiocassettes related to one of her books. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research. Original audiovisual materials are closed to use.
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 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
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[Original audiovisual materials are closed to use. Use of these materials may require production of listening or viewing copies. Please contact a reference archivist before coming to use this collection.]
Historical Note
Amanda J. Mackay Smith is an author and gender equity consultant from Durham, N.C. Her published works include mystery novels (under the name Amanda Mackay) with Duke and Durham themes. Smith is also responsible for feminist work in the Episcopal church, especially for developing curricula around sexuality for children, teens, and adults. She also developed secular educational materials around gender and sexuality and taught workshops (within and outside of the Church) and in a vocational education school. In addition, she is a journalist, having written a syndicated column from 1989-1991 called "The Sexes: Working Together," and did pioneering work with individual legislators and government offices such as the State Dept. of Occupational Education. In the late 1970s, Smith was honored at the White House as one of the two founding mothers of gender equity in Vocational Education.
Subject Headings
- Smith, Amanda J. Mackay.
- Novelists, American.
- Detective and mystery stories, American--Authors.
- Sex discrimination--Education.
- Discrimination in employment--United States.
- Equal pay for equal work--United States.
- Job evaluation.
- Educational equalization--United States.
- Sex discrimination in education--United States.
- Sexism--United States.
- Youth--Religious life.
- Faith development.
- Italy--Description and travel.
- Audiocassettes.
- Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Amanda Smith Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
Provenance
The Amanda Smith Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a gift in 2011.
Processing Information
Processed by Meghan Lyon, February 2012
Encoded by Meghan Lyon, February 2012
Accession(s) described in this finding aid: 2011-1034
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 local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.