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Exhibits and Programs, 1925-2004 (bulk 1990-2000)

 Series
Identifier: Series II:

Series Scope and Content Summary

Materials in this series include administrative documents, exhibit records, correspondence, educational packets for teachers, women's history publications, and news clippings. These records document exhibits, events and programs created by the Women's Heritage Museum/International Museum of Women (W.H.M/I.M.O.W.) and other institutions. Exhibit information includes records about planning exhibits and other administrative documentation, as well as information on specific exhibits created by the W.H.M/I.M.O.W. Documentation includes information on the Progress of the Women's World exhibit, which showcased artwork created by 70 artists from over 50 countries. The records on exhibit research include information on Sarah Bard Field, a California suffragist and poet. Her petticoat is located in Series III: Artifacts and Exhibit Materials.

This series also documents the educational programs sponsored by the W.H.M./I.M.O.W. The organization developed curricula and provided educators with resources for Women's History Month. The records on educational projects include school packets and women's history publications. In addition, the W.H.M/I.M.O.W. sponsored an annual book fair, which often included a book sale, awards ceremony, and lectures by various speakers. The documentation about the book fair includes administrative records, correspondence, and financial information. Also included in this series are records from the Last Monday Club, which was a networking group for professional women. These records include member profiles and newsletters.

Dates

  • Creation: 1925-2004 (bulk 1990-2000)

Access

Collection is open for research, with the exception of the following materials: financial documents in Boxes 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Extent

From the Collection: 53 boxes (87.58 linear feet)

From the Collection: 4 flat file drawers

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Arrangement

This series is divided into two subseries and arranged chronologically within those subseries.

Repository Details

Part of the SJSU Special Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
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