Women in Religion Collection
Collection ID
SCRC 282
Collecting Areas
Description
Collection Summary
Title
Women in Religion Collection
Dates
Circa 1927-2007
Collection ID
SCRC 282
Creators
Temple University Libraries
Quantity
5 linear feet (12 boxes)
Repository
Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries
Language
Materials in English, French, Spanish, and German
Detailed Collection Information
Description of Collection
This is an artificial collection initiated by Temple faculty members in 1972 and continued by Wayne Maxson and later by other Temple University librarians. Its aim was to collect documentary materials growing out of the increasing interest and action of women as they looked closely at their role in religious groups and in the church hierarchy. The collection includes committee reports, working papers, newspaper clippings, periodicals, and resource packets.
Denominations represented include mainstream Protestant churches, African-American churches, Catholic churches, Jewish organizations, the Baha’i faith, several theological seminaries, and other religious organizations such as the World Council of Churches, The Women’s Caucus, and The Philadelphia Task Force on Women in Religion.
Organization and Arrangement
The collection is arranged into 2 series as follows:
Series 1: Organizations, 1927-1990, undated
Series 2: Miscellaneous Materials, 1948-2007
Patron Information
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Temple University’s online library catalog: http://diamond.temple.edu/record=b1614228~S30
Research Access
Collection is open for research.
Collections Stored Off-Site
This collection may be housed off-site at the Library Depository, and require up to two business days to retrieve. Please review the finding aid and be prepared to identify specific materials to be retrieved. Contact the Special Collections Research Center in advance of your visit, so that materials may be relocated to the reading room for research.
Publication and Copyright Information
The Women in Religion Collection is the physical property of the Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries. Intellectual property rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. Researchers are responsible for determining the identity of rights holders and obtaining their permission for publication and for other purposes where stated.
Preferred Citation
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Women in Religion Collection, SPC MSS SP 037, Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Note
Donated by Wayne Maxson in 1970. Collection added to by Temple University Libraries staff.
Index Terms
The following headings have been used to index the description of this collection in Temple University’s electronic catalog:
Subjects:
Feminist theology
Feminism – Religious aspects – Christianity
Women in church work
Deaconnesses
Ordination of women
Women and religion
Religious institutions
Women clergy
Feminism
Material Types:
Clippings
Pamphlets
Photocopies
Press Releases
Publications
Inventory
Series 1: Organizations, 1927-1990, undated
1 1 AFAMP (Pamicale Des Femmes Aspirant Au Ministere Presbyteral/Association of Women Aspiring to the Presbyteral Ministry): Newsletters and pamphlets January 1975-January 1979
1 2 American Baptist Women: Articles, brochures, essays, and reports 1968-1973
1 3 American Baptist Women: ABC Women’s Packet Undated
1 4 African Methodist Episcopal Church: Statement, letter, and proposal Undated
1 5 Archives of Women in Religion: Correspondence/requests for materials (by Wayne Maxson) 1975, undated
1 6 Archives of Women in Religion: Correspondence/requests for materials (by Wayne Maxson) 1974-1975, undated
1 7 Archives of Women in Religion: Correspondence/requests for materials (by Wayne Maxson) and rolodex cards 1972-1975, undated
1 8 Baha’ i: Copies of World Order Spring, Summer 1972
1 9 Boston University School of Theology: Bulletins and newsletters 1952-1972
1 10 Campus Ministry Women: Newsletters April 1975-April 1995, undated
2 1 Campus Ministry Women: Newsletters February 1978-Early Fall 1986, undated
2 2 Campus Ministry Women: Newsletters November 1976-July 1984, undated
2 3 Center of Concern: Newsletters June 1973-March 1981
2 4 Center of Concern: Newsletters January 1982-July 1984
2 5 Chicago Theological Seminary: Position guide Undated
2 6 Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): Women’s participation and report on representation 1972, 1973
2 7 Church Employed Women: Minutes and theory paper 1972, undated
2 8 Church of the Brethren: Equality for Women paper November 1971
2 9 Cleveland Women’s Ordination Conference: Newsclippings, essays, and bibliography 1974-1987, undated
2 10 Community of Christ: Newsletters 1981-1983
2 11 Daughters of Sarah: Newsletters January, March 1975
2 12 Deaconess Movement: Newsletters 1970-1975
2 13 Ecumenical Women’s Center: Newsletters December 1983-Summer 1988
3 1 Ecumenical Women’s Center: Newsletters and calendars of events January 1979-November 1983
3 2 Ecumenical Women’s Center: Newsletters and calendars of events 1978-1980, undated
3 3 Episcopal Church: Articles, booklets, and essays 1968-1973, undated
3 4 Episcopal Church: Essays, publications, and statements 1971-1972, undated
3 5 Episcopal Church: Newsclippings and newsletters 1970-1978, undated
3 6 Episcopal Peace Fellowship: Newsletters February 1971-September 1973
4 1 Fellowship of Christian Ministeries: Newsletters September-December 1978
4 2 Feminists for Life: copy of The Sisterlife Journal and sticker Undated
4 3 Fuller Theological Seminary: Article and bibliography 1972, undated
4 4 Graduate Theological Union; Berkeley, California: Announcements, essays, pamphlets, and letters 1971-1974, undated
4 5 Institute For Rural And Urban Black Women Leaders: Pamphlets and song sheet 1973
4 6 Interim: Newsletters December 1975-June 1976
4 7 Joint Educational Development: Study on sex role stereotyping in church school curricula Spring 1972
4 8 Joint Strategy and Action Committee (JSAC): Newsletters July 1972-January 1974
4 9 Lutheran Church Bodies: Newsletters, reports, and pamphlets January 1981-December 1973
4 10 Lutheran Church Bodies, Adam’s Rib: Newsletters 1975-1977
4 11 Lutheran Women’s Caucus (The Well Woman): Newsletters June 1978-Winter 1980
4 12 National Council of Catholic Laity: copies of Word (magazine of the national Council of Catholic Women) December 1969-December 1971
4 13 National Council of Catholic Laity: Articles and copies of People (magazine of the national Council of Catholic Laity) 1972, undated
4 14 National Council of Churches of Christ: Conference, newsclipping, and report 1972-1978
4 15 National Organization for Women Task Force on Women in Religion: Major NOW news stories on women and religion 1967-1971
5 1 National Organization for Women Task Force on Women in Religion: NOW papers on women and religion 1967-1971
5 2 National Organization for Women Task Force on Women in Religion: News releases and papers on women and religion 1972, undated
5 3 National Organization for Women Task Force on Women in Religion: Photocopied correspondence and notes 1972, undated
5 4 National Union of Theological Students and Seminarians – Women’s Caucus: Paper from the National Union of Theological Students and Seminarians September 1972
5 5 National Women’s Conference (of the American Ethical Union): Newsletters January 1970-June 1972
5 6 National Women’s Conference (of the American Ethical Union): AEU Reports, photocopied newsclippings, and reports 1971-1972, undated
5 7 National Women’s Conference (of the American Ethical Union): Announcements, resolutions, and statements 1950-1973, undated
5 8 New Deborah: Newsletters November 1972-June 1975
5 9 New Jersey Right to Life Committee (Lifenotes): Newsletters February 1987-January 1989
5 10 New York Task Force on Women within Changing Institutions: Paper and summary report 1972
5 11 North American Jewish Feminist Organization: Newsletters and study guide 1974-1975, undated
5 12 Philadelphia Task Force on Women in Religion: copies of Genesis May 1971-February 1973
5 13 Philadelphia Task Force on Women in Religion: copies of Genesis March 1973-May 1975
6 1 Princeton Theological Seminary: Conference notes, evaluation, letter, and newsletter 1974, undated
6 2 Radical Religion: Journal Spring 1974
6 3 Roman Catholic: Essays and statements 1970-1971, undated
6 4 Roman Catholic: Newspaper articles 1973, undated
6 5 Roman Catholic: Newsletters and essays September 1970-October 1973
6 6 Sisters of Mercy: Newspaper articles, photograph, and presentation 1970, undated
6 7 Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation: Articles, essays, and copies of the Bridge (magazine of the UUWF) 1969-1971, undated
6 8 Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation: copies of the Bridge September 1971-June 1972
6 9 Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation: Newsletters 1974-1975
6 10 United Church of Christ: Newsletters Spring 1975-January 1984
6 11 United Church of Christ: Reports and resource materials 1972-1973, undated
7 1 United Methodist Church: Newsletters and reports 1973-1974, undated
7 2 United Methodist Women’s Caucus: copies of the Yellow Ribbon (publication of the United Methodist Women’s Caucus) October 1973-June 1976
7 3 United Presbyterian Church: Newsletters August 1974-December 1981
7 4 United Presbyterian Church: Newsletters 1980-1987, undated
7 5 United Presbyterian Church: Newsletters February 1974-October 1977
7 6 United Presbyterian Church: Reports of the Task Force and Standing 1970-1973
7 7 United Presbyterian Church: Mailers and resource materials from Virginia Mills (coordinator for development of Regional Task Forces) December 1971-May 1973, undated
7 8 United Presbyterian Church: Booklets 1927-1929, undated
8 1 Vanderbilt University, Divinity School: Flyer and report 1971
8 2 Women; Dayton, Ohio: Newsletters and collection of articles written by women around the world 1970-1975, undated
8 3 Women in the Ministry: Newsletter and newspaper clippings 1977, undated
8 4 Women’s Caucus, Religious Studies: Newsletters 1972-1973
8 5 Women’s Caucus, Religious Studies: Articles and essays 1969-1971
8 6 Women’s History Research Center: Letter and list of available publications Undated
8 7 Women’s Pulpit: copies of the Women’s Pulpit (the official journal of the International Association of Women Ministers) 1972
8 8 Working Group “Cooperation of Men and Women in the Church”: Booklets and essays 1969-1972
8 9 Working Group “Cooperation of Men and Women in the Church”: Booklets and essays 1969-1972
8 10 World Council of Churches: Essays Undated
8 11 World Council of Churches: Booklets and interim reports 1948-1960
8 12 World Council of Churches: Essays and reports 1970, undated
8 13 World Council of Churches: Essays and reports 1957-1958, undated
9 1 World Council of Churches: Essays and reports 1961-1963, undated
9 2 World Council of Churches: Essays and reports 1954-1963, undated
9 3 World Council of Churches: Reports 1958-1971
9 4 World Council of Churches: Reports 1961-1968
9 5 Young Women’s Christian Association: Minutes and flyers 1972, undated
Series 2: Miscellaneous Materials, 1948-2007
9 6 Articles (photocopies) 1971-1974, undated
9 7 Bibliographies 1969-1976, undated
9 8 Bibliographies 1971-1973, undated
9 9 Conferences 1971-1982
10 1 Essays 1965-1974, undated
10 2 Flyers 1972-1984, undated
10 3 Journals 1971-1973, undated
10 4 Journals 1964-1983
10 5 Mailers 1975, undated
10 6 News Releases 1974-1978
10 7 Newsclippings (mounted) 1977-2007, undated
11 1 Newsclippings 1970-1974, undated
11 2 Newsclippings 1971, undated
11 3 Newsclippings 1971-1972, undated
11 4 Newsclippings 1971-1973, undated
11 5 Newsclippings 1973, undated
11 6 Newsclippings 1988-1989, undated
11 7 Newsletters 1948-1983, undated
11 8 Notes Undated
11 9 Pamphlets 1974-1979, undated
11 10 Pins (3) Undated
12 1 Poster Undated
12 2 Publications 1974-1976, undated
12 3 Publications 1972-1987, undated
12 4 Publications 1971-1992
12 5 Publications Undated
12 6 Religious Texts January 1975, January 1976
12 7 Sermons/Speeches 1955-1973
12 8 Surveys Undated
12 9 Miscellaneous Papers and Lists Undated
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