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Women in Religion Collection
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Held at: Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center [Contact Us]
This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in their reading room, and not digitally available through the web.
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This is an artificial collection initiated by Temple Faculty 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.
The collection is arranged into 2 series as follows:
Series 1: Organizations, 1927-1990, undated
Series 2: Miscellaneous Materials, 1948-2007
Series 2: Miscellaneous Materials, 1948-2007
Donated by Wayne Maxson in 1970. Collection added to by Temple University Libraries staff.
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- Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center
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- Machine-readable finding aid created by: Rajkumar Natarajan, Sky Global Services India (P) Ltd.
- Finding Aid Date
- November 2023
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Collection is open for research.
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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.
Collection Inventory
AFAMP (Pamicale Des Femmes Aspirant Au Ministere Presbyteral/Association of Women Aspiring to the Presbyteral Ministry): Newsletters and pamphlets, January 1975-January 1979.
Box 1
Folder 1
American Baptist Women: Articles, brochures, essays, and reports, 1968-1973.
Box 1
Folder 2
American Baptist Women: ABC Women's Packet, undated.
Box 1
Folder 3
African Methodist Episcopal Church: Statement, letter, and proposal, undated.
Box 1
Folder 4
Archives of Women in Religion: Correspondence/requests for materials (by Wayne Maxson), 1975, undated.
Box 1
Folder 5
Archives of Women in Religion: Correspondence/requests for materials (by Wayne Maxson), 1974-1975, undated.
Box 1
Folder 6
Archives of Women in Religion: Correspondence/requests for materials (by Wayne Maxson) and rolodex cards, 1972-1975, undated.
Box 1
Folder 7
Baha' i: Copies of World Order, Spring, Summer 1972.
Box 1
Folder 8
Boston University School of Theology: Bulletins and newsletters, 1952-1972.
Box 1
Folder 9
Campus Ministry Women: Newsletters, April 1975-April 1995, undated.
Box 1
Folder 10
Campus Ministry Women: Newsletters, February 1978-Early Fall 1986, undated.
Box 2
Folder 1
Campus Ministry Women: Newsletters, November 1976-July 1984, undated.
Box 2
Folder 2
Center of Concern: Newsletters, June 1973-March 1981.
Box 2
Folder 3
Center of Concern: Newsletters, January 1982-July 1984.
Box 2
Folder 4
Chicago Theological Seminary: Position guide, undated.
Box 2
Folder 5
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): Women's participation and report on representation, 1972, 1973.
Box 2
Folder 6
Church Employed Women: Minutes and theory paper, 1972, undated.
Box 2
Folder 7
Church of the Brethren: Equality for Women paper, November 1971.
Box 2
Folder 8
Cleveland Women's Ordination Conference: Newsclippings, essays, and bibliography, 1974-1987, undated.
Box 2
Folder 9
Community of Christ: Newsletters, 1981-1983.
Box 2
Folder 10
Daughters of Sarah: Newsletters, January, March 1975.
Box 2
Folder 11
Deaconess Movement: Newsletters, 1970-1975.
Box 2
Folder 12
Ecumenical Women's Center: Newsletters, December 1983-Summer 1988.
Box 2
Folder 13
Ecumenical Women's Center: Newsletters and calendars of events, January 1979-November 1983.
Box 3
Folder 1
Ecumenical Women's Center: Newsletters and calendars of events, 1978-1980, undated.
Box 3
Folder 2
Episcopal Church: Articles, booklets, and essays, 1968-1973, undated.
Box 3
Folder 3
Episcopal Church: Essays, publications, and statements, 1971-1972, undated.
Box 3
Folder 4
Episcopal Church: Newsclippings and newsletters, 1970-1978, undated.
Box 3
Folder 5
Episcopal Peace Fellowship: Newsletters, February 1971-September 1973.
Box 3
Folder 6
Fellowship of Christian Ministeries: Newsletters, September-December 1978.
Box 4
Folder 1
Feminists for Life: copy of The Sisterlife Journal and sticker, undated.
Box 4
Folder 2
Fuller Theological Seminary: Article and bibliography, 1972, undated.
Box 4
Folder 3
Graduate Theological Union; Berkeley, California: Announcements, essays, pamphlets, and letters, 1971-1974, undated.
Box 4
Folder 4
Institute For Rural And Urban Black Women Leaders: Pamphlets and song sheet, 1973.
Box 4
Folder 5
Interim: Newsletters, December 1975-June 1976.
Box 4
Folder 6
Joint Educational Development: Study on sex role stereotyping in church school curricula, Spring 1972.
Box 4
Folder 7
Joint Strategy and Action Committee (JSAC): Newsletters, July 1972-January 1974.
Box 4
Folder 8
Lutheran Church Bodies: Newsletters, reports, and pamphlets, December 1973-January 1981.
Box 4
Folder 9
Lutheran Church Bodies, Adam's Rib: Newsletters, 1975-1977.
Box 4
Folder 10
Lutheran Women's Caucus (The Well Woman): Newsletters, June 1978-Winter 1980.
Box 4
Folder 11
National Council of Catholic Laity: copies of Word (magazine of the national Council of Catholic Women), December 1969-December 1971.
Box 4
Folder 12
National Council of Catholic Laity: Articles and copies of People (magazine of the national Council of Catholic Laity), 1972, undated.
Box 4
Folder 13
National Council of Churches of Christ: Conference, newsclipping, and report, 1972-1978.
Box 4
Folder 14
National Organization for Women Task Force on Women in Religion: Major NOW news stories on women and religion, 1967-1971.
Box 4
Folder 15
National Organization for Women Task Force on Women in Religion: NOW papers on women and religion, 1967-1971.
Box 5
Folder 1
National Organization for Women Task Force on Women in Religion: News releases and papers on women and religion, 1972, undated.
Box 5
Folder 2
National Organization for Women Task Force on Women in Religion: Photocopied correspondence and notes, 1972, undated.
Box 5
Folder 3
National Union of Theological Students and Seminarians – Women's Caucus: Paper from the National Union of Theological Students and Seminarians, September 1972.
Box 5
Folder 4
National Women's Conference (of the American Ethical Union): Newsletters, January 1970-June 1972.
Box 5
Folder 5
National Women's Conference (of the American Ethical Union): AEU Reports, photocopied newsclippings, and reports, 1971-1972, undated.
Box 5
Folder 6
National Women's Conference (of the American Ethical Union): Announcements, resolutions, and statements, 1950-1973, undated.
Box 5
Folder 7
New Deborah: Newsletters, November 1972-June 1975.
Box 5
Folder 8
New Jersey Right to Life Committee (Lifenotes): Newsletters, February 1987-January 1989.
Box 5
Folder 9
New York Task Force on Women within Changing Institutions: Paper and summary report, 1972.
Box 5
Folder 10
North American Jewish Feminist Organization: Newsletters and study guide, 1974-1975, undated.
Box 5
Folder 11
Philadelphia Task Force on Women in Religion: copies of Genesis, May 1971-February 1973.
Box 5
Folder 12
Philadelphia Task Force on Women in Religion: copies of Genesis, March 1973-May 1975.
Box 5
Folder 13
Princeton Theological Seminary: Conference notes, evaluation, letter, and newsletter, 1974, undated.
Box 6
Folder 1
Radical Religion: Journal, Spring 1974.
Box 6
Folder 2
Roman Catholic: Essays and statements, 1970-1971, undated.
Box 6
Folder 3
Roman Catholic: Newspaper articles, 1973, undated.
Box 6
Folder 4
Roman Catholic: Newsletters and essays, September 1970-October 1973.
Box 6
Folder 5
Sisters of Mercy: Newspaper articles, photograph, and presentation, 1970, undated.
Box 6
Folder 6
Unitarian Universalist Women's Federation: Articles, essays, and copies of the Bridge (magazine of the UUWF), 1969-1971, undated.
Box 6
Folder 7
Unitarian Universalist Women's Federation: copies of the Bridge, September 1971-June 1972.
Box 6
Folder 8
Unitarian Universalist Women's Federation: Newsletters, 1974-1975.
Box 6
Folder 9
United Church of Christ: Newsletters, Spring 1975-January 1984.
Box 6
Folder 10
United Church of Christ: Reports and resource materials, 1972-1973, undated.
Box 6
Folder 11
United Methodist Church: Newsletters and reports, 1973-1974, undated.
Box 7
Folder 1
United Methodist Women's Caucus: copies of the Yellow Ribbon (publication of the United Methodist Women's Caucus), October 1973-June 1976.
Box 7
Folder 2
United Presbyterian Church: Newsletters, August 1974-December 1981.
Box 7
Folder 3
United Presbyterian Church: Newsletters, 1980-1987, undated.
Box 7
Folder 4
United Presbyterian Church: Newsletters, February 1974-October 1977.
Box 7
Folder 5
United Presbyterian Church: Reports of the Task Force and Standing, 1970-1973.
Box 7
Folder 6
United Presbyterian Church: Mailers and resource materials from Virginia Mills (coordinator for development of Regional Task Forces), December 1971-May 1973, undated.
Box 7
Folder 7
United Presbyterian Church: Booklets, 1927-1929, undated.
Box 7
Folder 8
Vanderbilt University, Divinity School: Flyer and report, 1971.
Box 8
Folder 1
Women; Dayton, Ohio: Newsletters and collection of articles written by women around the world, 1970-1975, undated.
Box 8
Folder 2
Women in the Ministry: Newsletter and newspaper clippings, 1977, undated.
Box 8
Folder 3
Women's Caucus, Religious Studies: Newsletters, 1972-1973.
Box 8
Folder 4
Women's Caucus, Religious Studies: Articles and essays, 1969-1971.
Box 8
Folder 5
Women's History Research Center: Letter and list of available publications, undated.
Box 8
Folder 6
Women's Pulpit: copies of the Women's Pulpit (the official journal of the International Association of Women Ministers), 1972.
Box 8
Folder 7
Working Group "Cooperation of Men and Women in the Church": Booklets and essays, 1969-1972.
Box 8
Folder 8
Working Group "Cooperation of Men and Women in the Church": Booklets and essays, 1969-1972.
Box 8
Folder 9
World Council of Churches: Essays, undated.
Box 8
Folder 10
World Council of Churches: Booklets and interim reports, 1948-1960.
Box 8
Folder 11
World Council of Churches: Essays and reports, 1970, undated.
Box 8
Folder 12
World Council of Churches: Essays and reports, 1957-1958, undated.
Box 8
Folder 13
World Council of Churches: Essays and reports, 1961-1963, undated.
Box 9
Folder 1
World Council of Churches: Essays and reports, 1954-1963, undated.
Box 9
Folder 2
World Council of Churches: Reports, 1958-1971.
Box 9
Folder 3
World Council of Churches: Reports, 1961-1968.
Box 9
Folder 4
Young Women's Christian Association: Minutes and flyers, 1972, undated.
Box 9
Folder 5
Articles, 1971-1974, undated.
Box 9
Folder 6
Physical Description
photocopies
Bibliographies, 1969-1976, undated.
Box 9
Folder 7
Bibliographies, 1971-1973, undated.
Box 9
Folder 8
Conferences, 1971-1982.
Box 9
Folder 9
Essays, 1965-1974, undated.
Box 10
Folder 1
Flyers, 1972-1984, undated.
Box 10
Folder 2
Journals, 1971-1973, undated.
Box 10
Folder 3
Journals, 1964-1983.
Box 10
Folder 4
Mailers, 1975, undated.
Box 10
Folder 5
News Releases, 1974-1978.
Box 10
Folder 6
Newsclippings (mounted), 1977-2007, undated.
Box 10
Folder 7
Newsclippings, 1970-1974, undated.
Box 11
Folder 1
Newsclippings, 1971, undated.
Box 11
Folder 2
Newsclippings, 1971-1972, undated.
Box 11
Folder 3
Newsclippings, 1971-1973, undated.
Box 11
Folder 4
Newsclippings, 1973, undated.
Box 11
Folder 5
Newsclippings, 1988-1989, undated.
Box 11
Folder 6
Newsletters, 1948-1983, undated.
Box 11
Folder 7
Notes, undated.
Box 11
Folder 8
Pamphlets, 1974-1979, undated.
Box 11
Folder 9
Pins (3), undated.
Box 11
Folder 10
Poster, undated.
Box 12
Folder 1
Publications, 1974-1976, undated.
Box 12
Folder 2
Publications, 1972-1987, undated.
Box 12
Folder 3
Publications, 1971-1992.
Box 12
Folder 4
Publications, undated.
Box 12
Folder 5
Religious Texts, January 1975, January 1976.
Box 12
Folder 6
Sermons/Speeches, 1955-1973.
Box 12
Folder 7
Surveys, undated.
Box 12
Folder 8
Miscellaneous Papers and Lists, undated.
Box 12
Folder 9