Guide to the Elizabeth Weed Papers , 1977-2003

John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Published in 2018

Collection Overview

Title:	Elizabeth Weed papers
Date range:	1977-2003
Creator:	Weed, Elizabeth, 1940-
Extent:	2.0 Linear feet
Abstract:	The Elizabeth Weed papers were donated to the Pembroke Archives by Elizabeth Weed, a professor at Brown University and Director of the Pembroke Center from 2000-2010. The papers include essays, lectures, and articles from various professors and visiting academics, as well as student files and correspondence.
Language of materials:	English
Repository:	John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Collection number:	Ms.2016.009

Scope & content

This collection contains the papers of Elizabeth Weed during her years at Brown University. The files are organised according to the original titles, which appear in quotation marks. All other folder titles were created by the processor. Papers include personal and professional correspondence, published articles and drafts, lecture transcriptions, and student records. The collection is arranged into two series.

Series 1, Subject files by personal name, contains correspondence, articles, newspaper clippings and related material, according to the person to which the file refers. The files are arranged alphabetically by personal name, beginning with “Alonso” and finishing at “Wilson.”

Series 2, Other subject files, is arranged into broader categories, containing correspondence with former students and various articles and texts organised by subject matter.

Access Points

Subject Organizations

• Christine Dunlap Farnham Archive.
• Feminist Theory Archive.
• Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women.

Subject Topics

• Feminist theory

Subject Topics

• Race, Ethnicity and Gender

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in 2 series.

• Series 1. Subject files by personal name - arranged alphabetically by person
• Series 2. Other subject files - arranged alphabetically by topic

Biographical/Historical note

Elizabeth Weed was born in Morris Plains, New Jersey, to Marguerite and Edgar Weed in 1940. She received her BA in French Literature at Drew University in 1962, and then went to Brown for her MA (1966) and her Ph.D (1973), both in French Studies. Weed was an assistant professor at Wheaton College from 1973 to 1977, and then returned to Brown as the director of the Sarah Doyle Center. While at Brown University, she cofounded and directed the Pembroke Center for Research and Teaching on Women, as well as Differences. During her career at Brown, Weed has written over 20 publications, more than 30 papers for lectures at various institutions, and she contributes to several boards, committees, and organisations. As of 2016, she is an adjunct professor for the Modern Culture and Media Department at Brown, as well as a visiting scholar for the Pembroke Center.

Access & Use

Access to the collection:	There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested.
Use of the materials:	Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Preferred citation:	Elizabeth Weed papers, Ms.2016.009, Feminist Theory Archive, Brown University Library.
Contact information:	John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts Box A Brown University Providence, RI 02912 Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148 Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION
Acquisition:	Gift of Elizabeth Weed in 2015.
ABOUT THE FINDING AID
Author:	Finding aid prepared by Anna Steinberg on behalf of the Pembroke Center for the Teaching and Research on Women and the Brown University Library.
Encoding:	This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2018-02-12
Descriptive rules:	Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)
Sponsor:	Curatorial work and processing provided by the Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women on behalf of the Christine Dunlap Farnham and Feminist Theory Archives, Brown University Library.

Additional Information

Related material:

See also the Pembroke Center Records (of.1zp.2017.005) View finding aid here: https://www.riamco.org/render?eadid=US-RPB-of.1zp.2017.005The Brown University Library also holds the Pembroke Center Oral History Collection (OH.1S.2013.002) that captures the experiences of women faculty and students at Pembroke College and Brown University from 1911 to the present. View finding aid here: https://www.riamco.org/render?eadid=US-RPB-oh.1s.2013.002 Weed contributed an interview to this collection in 2014 that you can view here: https://www.brown.edu/initiatives/pembroke-oral-histories/interview/elizabeth-weed-class-staff

Inventory

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