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Karen J. Blair papers, 1975-1987
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Blair, Karen J
- Title
- Karen J. Blair papers
- Dates
- 1975-1987 (inclusive)19751987
- Quantity
- 12 boxes
- Collection Number
- (Accession No. 3376)
- Summary
- Papers of a University of Washington Women Studies nstructor.
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Karen Blair is an historian and professor, who has taught history at Central Washington University since 1987, and chaired the History Dept. since 1998. She studied at Mount Holyoke College (B.A., 1971) and the State University of New York at Buffalo (M.A., 1974, PhD., 1976). Prior to joining the CWU History Dept. Blair was at the University of Washington, Women Studies Program as Assistant Professor, and Adjunct Assistant Professor of History, 1979-1987. Her research emphasis has been on the history of women's clubs and volunteer organizatons.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Biographical features, correspondence, speeches and writings, project files, student records and papers, conferences and conventions, clippings, reports, publications, and ephemera.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 3376-001, Karen J. Blair Papers, 1975-1987
- Accession No. 3376-002, Karen Blair papers, 1979-1985
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 3376-001: Karen J. Blair Papers, 1975-1987Return to Top
Scope and Content: Biographical features, correspondence, speeches and writings, project files, student records and papers, conferences and conventions, clippings, reports, publications, and ephemera.
This accession includes three groups of materials of particular historical value. First is the work of Professor Blair's students. Their papers about local women and women's organizations, and cassette recordings of interviews of memorable Seattle women comprise an excellent resource. Second, the growth of the University of Washington's Women Studies Program since 1979 is recorded in documents collected by Dr. Blair. The earlier history of the University of Washington's Women Studies Program is reflected in papers given to Dr. Blair by Chris Bose, a former faculty member. Finally, changes in the women's movement nationwide are evidenced in this accession by Blair's collection of women's publications and ephemera, 1975-1987.
Digital Content/Other Formats: Listen to selections of the audio from this collection in digital format.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Gift of Karen J. Blair, 6/11/1987
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Accession No. 3376-002: Karen Blair papers, 1979-1985Return to Top
Biographical/Historical Note: Karen Blair (assistant Professor team taught this Women Studies 200 with two other instructors from the Women Studies dept. from 1979 to 1984. Daily guest lecturers addressed contemporary women's issues in a lively period of the women's rights movement.
Scope and Content: Course materials from UW Women Studies 200, Dated 1979-1984. Records include Ms Blair's own notes on the lectures, course syllabi, handouts from speakers, reading packet and blair's notes on the mechanics of implementation for the course. Also includes a complete CV for Blair.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Gift of Karen J. Blair, 9/19/2012
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Blair, Karen J.--Archives
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- University of Washington. University Archives
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Subject Terms
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
