Carolyn R. Swift papers (MSS-0150)

Series 1. The Woman's Part, 1975-1980
1.5 cubic feet

The series contains manuscript copies for contributions to The Woman’s Part, as well as correspondence, primarily between Swift, contributors to the volume, and co-editors. This series is divided into two subseries: manuscripts and correspondence.

Series 1. Subseries 1a. Manuscripts, 1976-1978
0.75 cubic feet

Manuscripts are organized by date, and then by author.

Series 1. Subseries 1b. Correspondence, 1975-1977
0.75 cubic feet

Correspondence is organized by date.

Series 2. "Women and Words", 1979
This series contains materials from Carolyn Swift’s fall 1979 General Studies 361 course, “Women and Words.” It includes transcripts and tape recordings of interviews as well as student written work. Series is organized by interviewer. This series contains a number of restricted materials. The following materials in the “Women and Words” series have been restricted at the interviewee’s request: “Joanne Wrobleski Interview with Anonymous Release” has been restricted to protect the anonymity of the interviewee by her request; the transcript and recording of her anonymous interview is open for research, “Lori DelGallo Interview with Anna Cotoia” has been restricted at the interviewee’s request, “Sheree Nelson Interview with Gertrude H. Patterson” has been restricted at the interviewee’s request. The following materials in series 2: “Women and Words” have been restricted due to the presence of FERPA-protected grades. Please contact Special Collections at least two weeks prior to needing access to that series so we can redact appropriately: “Peer Evaluations of Interviews,” “Lori Pisaturo Interview with Arlene Fall Transcript and Analysis,” “Diane Allard Interview with Catherine E. Tancrelle Transcript, Analysis, and Index,” “Dolores Ciambrone Interview with Eva DeCarlo Transcript, Analysis, and Index”

Series 3. Feminist Activism, 1956-1984
0.4 cubic feet

This series contains Carolyn Swift’s research materials, writing, and collected printed matter related to the feminist activist causes in which she was involved. The bulk of the collection is her advocacy for a RI state ERA (Equal Rights Amendment); series also includes collected literature on feminism and Judaism, gender equity and higher education, and printed matter from feminist conferences.

Series 3. Subseries 3a. ERA (Equal Rights Amendment) Advocacy, 1976-1984
0.25 cubic feet

This subseries contains Carolyn Swift’s research materials and writing in service of advocating for a Rhode Island Equal Rights Amendment. It also includes newspaper clippings, literature, and mailings around ERA, gay rights advocacy, and same-sex marriage.

Series 3. Subseries 3b. Other activism, 1956-1979
0.2 cubic feet

This subseries contains photocopies, printed matter, and some correspondence related to feminist causes such as gender equity in higher education; feminism and Judaism, especially mixing of the genders in synagogues and study groups, and materials from feminist conferences and meetings.

Series 4. Special Shakespeare Issue of Women’s Studies, 1976-1984
0.1 cubic feet

This series contains manuscripts of pieces intended for publication in a special Shakespeare issue of Women’s Studies, vol. 9, nos. 1-2 (1981-1982). Though not a credited co-editor, Swift organized the special MLA meeting on feminist Shakespeare criticism which directly contributed to the issue, and collaborated extensively with Gayle Greene, editor. The series also contains correspondence related to the issue.

Series 4. Subseries 4a. Manuscripts, 1981
0.05 cubic feet

Manuscripts are organized by date, then by author.

Series 4. Subseries 4b. Correspondence, 1980-1984
0.05 cubic feet

Correspondence is organized by date, then by author.

Series 5. New South Wales Feminist Material, 1979-1983
0.2 cubic feet

This series contains newsletters, memoranda, pamphlets, brochures, and posters related to feminist activism around education in New South Wales.

Series 6. “A Recently Discovered Manuscript Account of [Martin] Luther’s Last Prayer”, 1972-1976
0.25 cubic feet