Jo Anne Russell Papers, 1864-1999

The series contains research for Russell's master's thesis, "A Necessary Evil: Prostitutes, Patriarchs, and Profits in Boise City, 1863-1915." This includes lecture notes, articles, government reports, census data, maps of Boise, court and property records, photographs, and workshop notes containing student and public opinions on the content of Russell's thesis. There is also research for her undergraduate thesis about the history of feminine hygiene products, which includes advertisements, magazines, photos, and notes.

The series includes essays by Russell and other students, as well as materials from the Boise State Writing Center. Notes and class materials make up the bulk of this series, encompassing western civilization, women in the west, witchcraft, socialism, Soviet Russia, Canadian studies, American women's literature, and British literature. There are course notes from adult education courses Russell took on mediation, communication, and conflict management.

The series contains Russell's research on topics such as Russian history, feminism, philosophy, communication, women's religion, pedagogy, and American history. Some of these materials are tangentially related to Russell's coursework.

The series contains Russell's curriculum vita, resume, astrological star charts, letters of recommendation, certificates and awards, and correspondence. Additionally, it includes organizational and event materials from the Boise State Women's Center.