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veteranfeminists Preliminary Inventory of the Veteran Feminists of America Records, 1972-2010 Processed by: Meghan Lyon; machine-readable finding aid created by: Meghan Lyon David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library Duke University Durham, N.C., USA

Aleph Number: 004036074

Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: December 2008 Accessioned by Meghan Lyon, December 2008; Finding Aid encoded by Meghan Lyon, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University, December 2008 Description is in English. Finding aid was prepared using DACS and our local Style Guide 5-14-09 Addition (2009-0131) added to collection and finding aid by Meghan Lyon in May 2009. 5-13-10 Addition (2010-0096) added to collection and finding aid by Meghan Lyon in May 2010. 6-30-10 Addition (2010-0128) added to collection and finding aid by Meghan Lyon in June 2010. Preliminary Inventory of the Veteran Feminists of America Records, 1972-2010 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 Veteran Feminists of America. Veteran Feminists of America Records, 1972-2010 Materials in English. 20,000 items(28.7 lin. ft.) For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. Veteran Feminists of America (VFA) is a nonprofit organization for veterans of the Second Wave of the feminist movement. It was founded by Jacqueline Ceballos and held its first feminist reunion in 1993. The organization continues to operate today, sponsoring reunions, programs, and publications honoring feminists throughout the United States. The accession (2008-0286) includes administrative files, program and reunion materials, obituaries, correspondence, financial information, newsletters, periodicals, and photographs relating to the activities and programs of the Veteran Feminists of America. Special media formats include DVDs, floppy disks, and CDs, some of which have been withdrawn for electronic preservation. There are also medals and other ephemera. The addition (2008-0254) consists of DVDs of VFA events and interviews. Addition (2009-0131) includes administrative files, events files, and other organizational information. Addition (2010-0097) includes program information and other organizational files, predominately from VFA's conference, The Gender Agenda: Beyond Borders, held in Dallas in March 2010. Addition (2010-0128) includes honoree information forms and materials from the Dallas conference. Acquired by the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture. Administrative Information Access Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], in the Veteran Feminists of America Records, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.

Provenance

Purchase, 2008 (2008-0286), 25.1 lin. ft.

Purchase, 2008 (2008-0254), 1.2 lin. ft.

Gift, 2009 (2009-0131), 1.8 lin. ft.

Gift, 2010 (2010-0097), 0.6 lin. ft.

Gift, 2010 (2010-0128), 0.6 lin. ft.

Processing Information

Collection is unprocessed; cataloged from accession records.

Encoded by: Meghan Lyon

Accession(s) described in this finding aid: 2008-0286, 2008-0254, 2009-0131, 2010-0097, 2010-0128

Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and our local Style Guide.

This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.

Biographical / Historical Note

Veteran Feminists of America (VFA) is a nonprofit organization for veterans of the Second Wave of the feminist movement. It was founded by Jacqueline Ceballos and held its first feminist reunion in 1993. The organization continues to operate today, sponsoring reunions, programs, and publications honoring feminists throughout the United States.

Collection Overview

The collection (2008-0286) includes administrative files, program and reunion materials, obituaries, correspondence, financial information, newsletters, periodicals, and photographs relating to the activities and programs of the Veteran Feminists of America. Special media formats include DVDs, floppy disks, and CDs, some of which have been withdrawn for electronic preservation. There are also medals and other ephemera. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.

The addition (2008-0254) (64 items; 1.2 lin. ft.) consists of DVDs of VFA events and interviews.

The addition (2009-0131) (900 items; 1.8 lin. ft., dated 2001-2008) consists of board minutes, administrative materials, program files, some correspondence, and publicity. Program files include reunions, special presentations, conferences on feminist history and issues, and other educational and commemorative events. In particular, the accession includes materials from the Salute to Feminist Lawyers event put on in June 2008 at the Harvard Club in New York.

The addition (2010-0097) (300 items; 0.6 lin. ft., dated 2005-2010) includes miscellaneous newsletters, dated 2005-2008; board meeting minutes from 2007; event and program files from a 2009 Pompano Beach, FL awards gala and a Dallas conference entitled The Gender Agenda: Beyond Borders, held March 2010. The Dallas event files include copies of materials on 22 honorees, as well as the program text and other promotional materials. Other topics in this accession include website initiatives and the Feminists Who Changed America book launch.

The addition (2010-0128) (150 items; 0.6 lin. ft., dated 2009-2010) includes materials submitted by honorees at the The Gender Agenda: Beyond Borders conference held by the VFA in Dallas. Materials include information forms, resumes, essays, and other miscellaneous biographies.

Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.

Subject Headings

These and related materials may be found under the following headings in online catalogs.

Abortion. Abzug, Bella S., 1920-1998. Ceballos, Jacqueline. East, Catherine. Equal rights amendments--United States. Feminism--United States. National Organization for Women. Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture. Steinem, Gloria. Veteran Feminists of America. Floppy disks. Photographs. DVDs. Contents of Collection Accession (2008-0286), 1972-2008 18 Boxes

The accession (2008-0286) includes administrative files, program and reunion materials, obituaries, correspondence, financial information, newsletters, periodicals, and photographs relating to the activities and programs of the Veteran Feminists of America. Special media formats include DVDs, floppy disks, and CDs, some of which have been withdrawn for electronic preservation. There are also medals and other ephemera. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.

This is a preliminary finding aid for an unprocessed collection. Materials have been reboxed for preservation but no further arrangement or description has been completed at this time. Folder lists reflect the original descriptions from the creator and the content of those folders has not been confirmed. Please see Research Services with questions.

1Newsletters, 1992-2008 (24 folders) Checkbook registers (1 folder) Financial information, 1995-2003 (22 folders) Foam mounted book covers 24 coffee mugs: Bella, Gloria, Kate, Betty Chicago, 2004 Website, 2004 Joanne Kantrowitz, 2004 Committees, 2004 Seneca Falls, 2005 Betty Newcomb, 2005 Ali G, Borat, 2005 2005 Dell event, 2005 2005 Feb. 2006 NOW Albany Conference, 2006 Ali G, Borat, 2006 Betty, 2006 Betty's death, 2006 Betty memorials, emails Reddy press, programs 2006 Aug. 26 (3 folders) WR/HR Kate's eulogy First Mothers, 2006 Tickets, seats, 2006 Barbara's talk, 2006 More, 2006 NYC, 2006 Misc., 2006 PR FWCA Muriel's Preplanning, 2006 After Nov. 13 2006 Dec. Florida, 2006 3Florida board meeting, 2006 General emails, 2006 Newsletters, 2006 Jan.-April VFA Board Gilmore's mail 2006 Mar.-April American Biological interview, 2006 Women's Demo Club, 2006 Organizations for August, 2006 Los Angeles, 2006 May (2 folders) Karen DeCrow LA Caterer, 2006 Helen Reddy program, 2006 May Miscellaneous, 2003 Expo, 2000 Correspondence, 2000 2003 Barbara Love, Feminists who changed America, 1998 Susan B. Anthony Center Publications, 1980-2005 (9 magazines) Lilith Ms. Magazine On the Issues D.C., 2000 Apr. Kappie Spencer Karline Tierney Caterers, 2000 Apr. D.C. event notes, 2000 D.C. tickets sold, 2000 D.C. press, 2000 Invitations sent, 2000 La. Transcripts, 2001 Mar. Louisiana, 2001 Isadora evening, 2002 Apr. Guests, final count Writers names, 2002 Writers, 2002 Title IX Conference, 2002 Bios and letters, Title IX, 2002 4Betty Newcomb, 2002 Town Bloody Hall, 2004 (5 folders) Massachusetts, 2004 Connecticutt, 2005 Helen Reddy, 2006 Guests, 2006 May 1 FWCA Barnard, 2006 Nov. D.C. Area Pioneers, 2007 Oct. 30 (2 folders) Fund letter, 1998 Fund letter, 1999 Donors, 1998-1999 Donors, 1999-2000 Fund letter, 2000 Fund letter, 2001 Fund letter, 2003 (3 folders) Fund returns, 2004 MBRS, 2004 Fund letter, 2005 Original letters, 1990 Artists Azara Helene Aylon Susan Schwalb, Mass. Suzanne Benton Marilyn Cohen Gloria Orenstein Susan Faludi Shulia Firestone Marilyn Heins Ann Forer Estelle Freedman Dan Horowitz Joan Hull Nan Johnson Regina Litman 5Robbi Madden Susan Maurer Kate Millett Nesaule Barbara Newall Joyce Nower Helen Pearl Naomi Penner Louise Raggio Sandy Rapp Trina Robbins Kali Rost Ruth Rosen Doris Sassower Kathy Sarachild Charlotte Schwab Arlie Scott Sara Child Lynne Shapiro Elizabeth Shepard Elayne Snyder Virginia Artrip Snyder Serena Italians Ellie Smeal Jane Sorluser Maura Stark Steinem Charlene Suneson Anne Sutherland Harris Helen Thomas Sheila Tobias Joan Tobin Anne Turpeau Bede Urich Mary Vasiliades Winnie Wackwitz Dennis Wainwright Barbara G. Walker Betsy Warrior Sandy Warshaw Virginia Watkins Diane Watts Grace Walch Naomi Weisstein Elaine Werner Bonnie Wheeler V. Whitehall Dell Williams Leslie Wolfe, Center for Women Policy Studies Zalmar Sandy Zwerling Pioneer feminists: miscellaneous short bios Biographies Florida Male feminists National Women's Political Caucus VFA Press releases Publicity, VFA extras Media Feminist articles Gallery books (5 booklets) AWE, 2005 Poets June Blum: Portraits, Betty Friedan 6NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund annual report, 2000 NOW Conference, 2000 Feminist Expo, 2000 VFA Board, 2000 2000 (3 folders) Young feminists, 2000 2001 Speakers Bureau, 2001 Miscellaneous, 2002 Barbara Love, 2002 2002 (5 folders) Hall of Fame, 2003 Michigan, 2003 Emails, 2003 Board and administrative files, 2003 (9 folders) Mass., 2004 Emails, 2004 Website, 2004 Member mail Midwest P.R., 2004 Virgin Atlantic, 2004 Dues, 2004 Endowment Administrative files, 2004 (10 folders) Author's salute, 2004 Unfinished Business 7Catherine East, 1993 Flo Kennedy, 1993 Dec. D.C., 1994 Bella Abzug, 1994 Marriage/Family, Spring 1995 Gloria, Fall 1995 30th Anniversary of the Women's Movement, 1996 Women's Liberation Movement, 1997 Gerda Lerner, 1998 Apr. Kate Millett, 1998 Nov. Guests, 1999 Chart, 1999 May Program, 1999 May Donna Allen, 1999 Caroline Bird Eliz. Boyer June Chewning Flora Crater Allie Hixson Tina Hobson Marian Norby Louise Raggio Dusty Roads Ruth Shinn Carmen Delgado Correspondence for 1999 May Reunion, Spring 1999 Honoring Betty Friedan, 1999 Nov. (9 folders) Catherine Adamsky, 2000 Kathryn Avery Ruth McLean Bowers Evelyn Dubrow Minnette Doderer Arienne Fraser Vera Glaser Dorothy Haegele Stephanie Gilmore Strike, 1970 (30th Anniversary) (3 folders) Louisiana Pioneer Feminists March, 2001 (2 folders) Women's Studies, 2001 June Feminist Florida, 2002 Dinner with Isadora, 2002 Title IX 30th Anniversary, 2002 Isadora report Art event, 2003 (9 folders) 8History of abortion in the USA VFA writings VFA, 1993 Battered women By interest and profession Intergenerational The F word, 2004 3rd wave feminism, 2002 Dads and daughters Foam mounted copies of book covers (5 covers) Biographies for Barbara Love book, A-K 9Biographies for Barbara Love book, L-R Foam mounted copies of book covers (13 covers) Obituaries, A-R (63 folders) 10Obituaries, R-Z (16 folders) 1990-1997 (2 folders) Videos, 1993-2000 (3 folders) NOW 30th, 1996 Betty Friedan event, 1999 Renewals, 1994-1995 Future honorees Biographies, radical women, 1997 Information sent, 1994 Unfoldered material Anti-Defamation League, 2000 Texas, members and prospective, 1993-1996 Women Leaders Online Summit, 1999 Kim Gandy, 1991 Letter to VFW Board, 1992 Wonderful 1st letters Correspondence, 1992-1996 (8 folders) NOW Resolution re: VFA, 1996 11Tickets, 1993-2000 (10 envelopes) Articles/projects Books 1998 Event FWCA, Barbara's book Women's Liberation Event, 1997 Mother Daughter Revolution Biographies, photographs Publications Binder: Female Studies, 1970 Binder: Feminist Educators Attending Dinner, 2001 Binder: 1994 Binder: Catherine East, 1993 World March, 2000 West Coast Reunion NOW 30th, 1996 Marriage/Divorce Seneca Falls, 75th Suffrage 12Grant, 1996 Correspondence, 1996-1998 (3 folders) Applications, 1995-1998 Correspondence, 1998 (2 folders) Celebrate, 1998 Step by Step, 1999 Administrative, funding, program files, 1996-1999 (15 folders) Letter to Betty Friedan, 2000 Dues/Contributions, 2000 Barnard Conference, 2001 June (9 folders) Florida NOW Conference, 2002 Artists, 2003 (3 folders) 13Boston event, 2007 Emails, 2007 (4 folders) Dues, 2007 Webpage, 2007 (2 folders) Artists, 2007 Fund letter, 2007 Smith Barney VFA, 2007 Phoenix event, 2007 New members, 2007 E-Newsletters, 2007 California events, Feminists Who Changed America Bella, Houston, 2007 D.C. and New York City, 2007 NOW Conference, 2007 Letters, emails, etc., 2000-2006 Women make movies Boca event, 2007 ERA news National Women's Hall of Fame (2 folders) Cartoons T shirts, medal, 1993 Biographies, 1970 group Patricia Hill Burnett, 2002 Newcomb's invitation, 2001 NWSA Conference, 2003 Women's Rights Park, 1999 New members, 2003-2004 (2 folders) Invitations (copies) Future newsletters Files by State, C-K 14Files by State, L-W Catherine East, 1993 Dennis Wainstock interview, 2002 Loose materials Women's Studies, 2001 Biographies, writers LDEF Newsletters Periodicals, 1977-2006 (3 folders) VHS cassettes (6 tapes) Women-owned businesses Jewish feminists Grey Panthers Michigan, 1998 Binder: Bella Abzug event, 1994 Binder: Gloria Steinem event, 1995 15Binder: Women's Liberation 30th Anniversary, 1997 (2 folders) Binder: Ruth Loyd Miller Binder: NOW 30th, 1996 (2 folders) Photographs Photographs in envelopes Expo, Baltimore, 2000 NOW Conference, Miami, 2000 California, 2002 (2 envelopes) L.A., 2002 St. Paul, 2002 NOW Conference, Florida, 2002 Connecticutt, 2005 Photos of demonstrations, send by Lee Perkins, Virginia New Orleans, 2001 Women's Studies, Barnard, 2001 Catherine, 1993 (2 folders) Boca Raton, 2002 Writers, Barnard, 2002 Baltimore, 2002 Art Event, 2003 Newton, Mass., 2004 Chicago, 2004-2005 (2 envelopes) San Diego, 2002 Berkeley, 2002 Pro-Choice March, D.C., 1992 (4 albums) April 1998 Kate, 1998 D.C., 1994 Bella, 1994 Marriage and Divorce, Irvington, NY, 1995 NOW reunion, 1996 Cocktail Party, 1994 VFA Reunion, 2002 San Francisco, 1999 August 1999 Betty event, 1999 (3 envelopes) VHS cassettes (3 tapes) Bag of political campaign buttons Bag of VFA medals and pins 16Miscellaneous papers Broward Barbara Foreman Scott Gene: Organizing as a Business Posters, photos Photos New Orleans, 2001 Elizabeth Sackler Bylaws, 1997-1999 Copyright VFA Miscellanous files (5 folders) Binder: VFA Photographs Kate, 1990-1999 (2 folders) Katrina help, 2005 Women Make Movies catalog, 2002 Forum 1998 ERA, 2004-2005 African American feminists California Women's Agenda, 1997 Miscellaneous materials Louisiana Miscellaneous materials Periodicals (3 folders) 17Periodicals National Women's History Project Unfinished Business Photo album of Ida Martinez Photographs (7 envelopes) DVDs VFA Part Two, 2005 Passing the Torch: The Women's Movement in Michigan, 2006 Women Now and Yes Baby, She's My Sir, 2008 18San Diego Feminists photo album and autographs, 2002 World March of Women poster, 2000 Foam posters (2 items) Accession (2008-0254) 2 Boxes

The addition (2008-0254) (64 items; 1.2 lin. ft.) consists of DVDs of VFA events and interviews. For more detailed information about the events and activities, please see the donor-generated descriptions housed in the Collection Control File.

19Salute to Catherine East, 1993 Salute to Pioneer Feminists, 1994 Salute to Family Justice Lawyers, Judges, and Activists, 1995 Two-Day Celebration of NOW 30th Anniversary, 1996 (3 DVDs) Thirtieth Anniversary of Women's Liberation, 1997 (2 DVDs) Honors Dinner, 1998 (2 DVDs) Salute to Kate Millett, 1998(2 DVDs) Salute to ERA Activists and Other Major Leaders, 1999(2 DVDs) Salute to Betty Friedan, 1999(2 DVDs) Thirtieth Anniversary of Aug. 26, 1970 Strike for Equality, 2000 (2 DVDs) Salute to Feminist Educators and Women's Studies Founders, 2001 (2 DVDs) Honoring Florida Feminists, 2002 Salute to Feminist Writers, 2002 (3 DVDs) Honoring Those Who Made Title IX Happen, 2002 (4 DVDs) Salute to Feminists in the Arts, 2003 (2 of 4 DVDs) 20Salute to Feminists in the Arts, 2003 (2 of 4 DVDs) Equal Pay and Job Opportunities: A Conference Celebrating 40 Years of Title VII, 2004 (9 DVDs) Unfinished Business of the Women's Movement: Conference and Dinner Honoring Midwest Feminists, 2004 (5 DVDs) Feminism and its Values, an Intergenerational Dialogue, 2005 (2 DVDs) Honoring Helen Reddy, 2006 Awards Dinner for Los Angeles Feminists, 2006 (4 DVDs) Publication Debut of Feminists Who Changed America, 1963-1975, 2006 (7 DVDs) Salute to Arizona Feminists, 2007(not shipped because of poor DVD quality) Salute to Arizona Feminists II, 2007 (2 DVDs) Salute to Feminist Lawyers, 2008 (3 DVDs, to arrive late 2008) Accession (2009-0131) 2 boxes

The addition (2009-0131) (900 items; 1.2 lin. ft., dated 2001-2008) consists of board minutes, administrative materials, program files, some correspondence, and publicity. Program files include reunions, special presentations, conferences on feminist history and issues, and other educational and commemorative events. In particular, this accession includes materials from the VFA Salute to Feminist Lawyers program held in June 2008.

21Board minutes and files, 2003-2008 Administrative files, 2002-2006 Voting policies Reports Membership Finances Committees Correspondence Events and program files 22Events and program files Helen Reddy, 2006 Barnard College, 2001 Title VII conference, 2004 Title IX conference, 2002 Louisiana event, 2001 Publicity and publications Miscellaneous files 23Salute to Feminist Lawyers event, June 2008 Advisory Committee Correspondence with advisors, 2007-2008 Advisory Committee addresses Law event Database (includes CD), 2007 Invitation Guests Honorees Correspondence with honorees, 2008 Honorees originals, 2007-2008 Honorees current list, 2008 Honorees addresses Pauli Murray Ruth Bader Ginsburg Tributes Correspondence Ginsburg biography Printed program Vera Glaser program Biographies Historic Legal advocacy groups Tobias introduction In memorium Layout Photographs Day program Current legal issues Panel 1: Changing the Law Event Videographer VFA website Poster Registration form Registrants Budget Handouts (possible) Attendees Press release Donors Booklets VFA Salutes Feminist Lawyers tote bag Accession (2010-0097), 2005-2010 (1 box)

24Feminists Who Changed America book launch, 2006 Newsletters and Board Meeting minutes, 2005-2008 Feminists of the Month website feature, 2009-2010 Pompano Beach, Florida event, April 2009 The Gender Agenda: Beyond Borders conference, Dallas, March 2010 Planning materials Promotional materials Program text Copies of materials on 22 honorees Tote bag from A Salute to Feminist Lawyers event, 2008 Accession (2010-0128), 2009-2010 (1 box)

25The Gender Agenda: Beyond Borders information forms and supplemental materials, 2009-2010 (5 folders)