AHJ_ah10048 Inventory of the Mary Scott Welch papers, 1947-1987 Welch (Mary Scott) papers Processed by Laura Uglean Jackson University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

American Heritage Center Dept. 3924, 1000 E. University Avenue University of Wyoming Laramie, WY 82071 Phone: 307.766.2574 Fax:307.766.5511 Email:ahcref@uwyo.edu URL:http://ahc.uwyo.edu/

2008

University of Wyoming

Finding aid encoded by Laura Uglean Jackson October 2008 Finding aid is in English Collection Summary Welch, Mary Scott Mary Scott Welch papers 1947-1987 10048 7.00 cubic ft. (7 boxes) University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. English Papers of women's magazine editor and journalist Mary Scott Welch, containing manuscripts by Welch and material pertaining to the National Organization for Women Rape Prevention Committee. Biography of Mary Scott Welch

Mary Scott Welch was a progressive writer and editor for several magazines including, "Woman's Day," "Seventeen," "Pageant," and "Redbook." She wrote fiction and articles on domestic and women's issues, which included her daughter's rape, women in the workplace, networking and job searching, and raising a family. She was a rape coordinator for the National Organization for Women in New York City in the 1970s.

Scope and Content

Contains original manuscripts, drafts, articles, and speeches written by Welch. This material is accompanied by correspondence and research material (such as clippings and notes). There is also material documenting Welch's involvement with rape prevention, including audio cassettes of a CBS radio recording featuring her.

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Donor maintains copyright. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Related Materials

The Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe College maintains an archival collection created by Mary Scott Welch.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated by Mary Scott Welch from 1985-1989.

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Mary Ann Meyer in March 2006 and reprocessed by Laura Uglean Jackson in October 2008. The papers have been minimally processed and arranged into two series.

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Mary Scott Welch papers, Collection Number 10048, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Access Terms National Organization for Women. New York Chapter. Women political activists. Rape trauma syndrome. Women authors. Fiction -- Authorship. Housewives. Women -- Crimes against. Women -- Employment. Sex discrimination in employment. Vocational guidance for women. Women's periodicals. Man-Woman relationships. Rape -- Prevention. Authors -- United States -- 20th century. Women journalists. Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Journalism Business, Industry, Labor, and Commerce Publishers and Publishing Politics, Government, and Law Women Container List Series I. Manuscripts and Research 1947-1987

Contains drafts, copies, tear sheets, and original manuscripts of articles, novels, and speeches written by Welch. Also contains associated research material and correspondence.

1 Speech about rape and rape prevention undated 1-2 "The Good Rape" manuscripts and research undated 1 CBS- programs on Rape featuring Mary Scott Welch undated 1 Rape and the Law undated 2 Miscellaneous articles on rape undated 2 Networking (drafts, research, correspondence for articles and speeches) undated 2 Interviews (drafts, research, correspondence for articles on woman and interviewing) undated 3 Sex discrimination and equal pay (research and correspondence) undated 3 Job searching and women in the workplace (articles and research) undated 3 Speech-making (articles and research) undated 3 A-Z, Collection of notes for a book called Molly's Manhattan undated 3 Iran and Bork circa 1987 3 Redbook - Obstetricians undated 3 Hiking, Backpacking, and Wilderness articles circa 1975 3 "Have a Good Trip in Your Car" (article, correspondence, research) circa 1965 3 Planning a Conference (article, research) 1978 4-5 "The Law and Matthew Quinlan" (drafts) undated 5 Miscellaneous Articles undated 5 Correspondence 1972-1987 5 Miscellaneous financial material 1977-1978 6-7 Women's periodicals with articles written by Welch and tear sheets 1947-1982 Series II. Other Activities 1956-1988

Contains material from the National Organization for Women (N.O.W.) and the Rape Prevention Committee. Also includes biographical material and material related to Pat Schroeder's election campaign.

7 N.O.W. Rape Prevention Committee 1975-1986 7 Pat Schroeder campaign material 1988 7 American Society of Journalists and Authors newsletters and directories 1979-1983 7 Resume and biography for Mary Scott Welch 1956