Hall (Vicki) papers, 1955-2024

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Hall (Vicki) papers
Dates:
1955-2024
Abstract:
The Vicki Hall papers are materials collected that support the study and experience of women, women's studies, and the women's movement. Materials included in this collection are documents, personal papers, student papers, articles, publications, photographs, artifacts, and audiovisual items. Materials are in English. 1955-2024
Extent:
4 Linear Feet (2 Cartons, 1 1/2 Manuscript Box, 1 Oversized Box)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item including date], [Folder Title], FAC 2013/31, Vicki Hall papers, Donald & Beverly Gerth Special Collections & University Archives, California State University, Sacramento.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of the professional and personal papers of professor Vicki Hall of the Women's Studies Department/Program at Sacramento State. Materials concerning the Women's Studies department/program, women's issues, women's rights, and theater and art relating to these topics are contained in these papers. There is also a selection of student papers from the Women's Studies classes she has taught representing topics of Mother/Woman/Person, Feminism and the Spirit, and Women in Art.

This collection contains documents, a journal, letters, books, student papers, newspapers, photographs, artifacts, and audiovisual materials relating to the personal and professional life of Vicki Hall. The language of the materials included in this collection is English. The collection consists of 2 cartons, 1 1/2 manuscript box and 1 oversized box (4.0 linear feet). 1955-2024

There are 8 main series pertaining to the Vicki Hall papers. Included are the following: Series 1. Personal; Series 2. Teaching (Subseries 1. Classes and materials, Subseries 2. Student papers, and Subseries 3. Other teaching materials); Series 3. Exhibits; Series 4. Publications; Series 5. Photographs; Series 6. Artifacts; Series 7. Audio/Visual materials; and Series 8. Oversized materials.

Biographical / historical:

In 1971, Vicki Hall received a Master's in Fine Art from the University of California Los Angeles. Since 1972, she has been teaching in the Women's Studies Department at Sacramento State. During her career, Hall has worked with prominent artists, including Judy Chicago. Hall is one of the early contributors to the Feminist Performance Movement, she helped develop Sacramento State's first Feminist Theater classes, and has been teaching Women in Art for more than thirty years. Throughout her career at Sacramento State, she has taught classes that center on women, including Women in Art, Feminism and the Spirit, Mother/Woman/Person, and Violence against Women. Through these courses, Professor Hall helped to inspire generations of CSUS students to recognize the significant roles women play in society.

Acquisition information:
The Vicki Hall papers were donated/transferred to the Donald Beverly Gerth Special Collections University Archives in April of 2014. Additions were donated in August 2014, May 2017, March 2019, August 2022, August 2024, and December 2024.
Processing information:

Processed by Lynn Sanborn. Completed September 2023. Additions included and edits completed February 2024.

Physical description:
Good.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Women's studies.
Women's Movement

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Lynn Drennan
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-04-29 09:25:21 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research. Some restrictions may apply.

Terms of access:

Copyright is protected by the copyright law, Chapter 17 of the U.S. Code. Requests for permission to publish, quote, or reproduce from collections must be submitted in writing to the Head of the Department of Special Collections and University Archives. Permission for publication is given on the behalf of the Department of Special Collections and University Archives, University Library, California State University, Sacramento as the owner of the physical item and is not intended to include permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item including date], [Folder Title], FAC 2013/31, Vicki Hall papers, Donald & Beverly Gerth Special Collections & University Archives, California State University, Sacramento.

Location of this collection:
University Library, MS 6039
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819, US
Contact:
916-278-6144