Karen J. Blair papers, 1975-1987

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.

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.