MenuPreliminary Inventory of the Diane Weddington Papers, 1960s-2000s
Abstract
Diane Weddington was a journalist and religion editor at the Contra Costa Times in the 1980s-1990s.
Collection includes Weddington's published articles, research clippings, reporter notes, and other publications and materials from her journalism career. Topics represented include the gay and lesbian community in San Francisco, the ordination of women and gay clergy, the women's rights movement, domestic violence and child abuse, and other miscellaneous subjects.
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
- Creator
- Weddington, Diane.
- Title
- Diane Weddington Papers, 1970-2008
- Language of Material
- English
- Extent
- 10.8 Linear Feet, 10,000 Items
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Series Quick Links
- Coverage of gay clergy in the church, 1970s-1990s
- Coverage of gay, lesbian, and bisexual communities in the San Francisco area, 1980s-2000s
- Research, clippings, and reporting from various projects, 1980-2000s
- Women in the church, 1970s-1980s
- Published articles and reporter's notes, 1986-1992 and undated
- Correspondence, 1985-1998 and undated
Collection Overview
The collection includes a variety of materials, ranging from Weddington's published articles to clippings of other articles used in her research. The coverage of the homosexual community in and around San Francisco is represented in two series; the first being Coverage of Gay Clergy in the Church. This series includes legal proceedings by the Lutheran Church against gay clergy, as well as Weddington's own reporter notebooks from her time covering the subject. A second series, Coverage of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Communities, includes materials from Weddington's involvement in the National Lesbian and Gay Journalist Association and the Frameline film festival. Also included in this series are coverage of the blackballing of gay and lesbian news by the Contra Costa Times, business directories from San Francisco, local gay pride events, and mainstream coverage of gays and lesbians in America.
The series on Weddington's Research, Clippings, and Reporting from Various Projects includes materials from her religion beat at the Contra Costa Times, as well as other internal correspondence and clippings from her work at the newspaper. Subjects include general women's news, as well as articles on domestic violence and rape, child abuse, Satanism, recovered memory phenomena, and women's rights. Also included in this series are materials from Weddington's many projects, including the War Tax Resistance campaign, Diablo Valley study groups and clubs, Journalists Exchange on Aging, and gardening. Finally, this series includes materials from Weddington's coverage of the visit of Pope John Paul II to San Francisco in 1987.
Women in the Church includes materials from Weddington's own involvement in the women's ordination movement in the Episcopal Church, as well as her clippings of coverage regarding women and religion during the 1970s-1980s. Also related and included in this series are Weddington's materials from her time as a student at the Divinity School at Duke University in the 1970s.
Weddington's Published Articles and Reporter's Notes appear to date largely from 1986-1992, although many articles and most of her notes are undated. These clippings from the Contra Costa Times along with news wires reveal the breadth of Weddington's journalism, with topics ranging from the religion section to breaking news about traffic accidents. The materials are not sorted or arranged in any way. Along with clippings and reporter's notebook pages, the series also includes some correspondence from readers, internal Contra Costa Times photography requests, press releases, and other miscellaneous pages used by Weddington in her work.
Finally, the Correspondence series includes both electronic (print-outs) and postal correspondence. One part of the series consists of dot matrix printer printouts of internal communications between the staff and management of the Contra Costa Times. Weddington writes that this material documents the bias against gays and lesbians, as well as the regular workflow of the newspaper in terms of scheduling reporters, meeting deadlines, internal gossip, and so on. Another portion of the series contains letters, greeting cards, and other personal and professional correspondence. These have been arranged by year but not sorted further.
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Collection 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.
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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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Expand AllIncludes coverage of the Contra Costa Times blackballing of gay and lesbian news.
Women in the church, 1970s-1980s
Materials include clippings of Weddington's published pieces, largely from the Contra Costa Times, dating from 1986-1992 (and undated). These clippings, while in excellent condition, are unsorted and in many cases undated. Topics include religion and religious coverage, cultural events and exhibits, breaking news, community calendars, and numerous other areas.
Along with the actual clippings, Weddington frequently included her notes from particular articles, as well as miscellaneous materials such as press releases, photograph requests, correspondence, and other items. These supplemental materials are also unsorted and undated.
Historical Note
Diane Weddington attended the Divinity School at Duke University and was a reporter and a religion editor at the Contra Costa Times.
Subject Headings
- Weddington, Diane.
- John Paul II, Pope, 1920-2005--Travel.
- Contra Costa Times.
- Newspaper publishing.
- Reporters and reporting.
- Women and journalism.
- Women and religion.
- Sexism in religion.
- Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Christianity.
- Ordination of gays--Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- Ordination of women--Episcopal Church.
- Recovered memory.
- Child abuse--Prevention.
- Women's rights--United States.
- San Francisco (Calif.)
- Clippings.
- Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Diane Weddington Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Provenance
The Diane Weddington Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a gift in 2010.
Processing Information
Processed by Meghan Lyon, June 2010
Encoded by Meghan Lyon, June 2010
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.
Accessions included in this collection: 2010-0100