Description
This collection contains newspapers, posters, programs, and other materials related to Demeter Resources, a nonprofit women's
organization founded in 1978, dedicated to the growth of the feminist community and the development of women's culture in
the Monterey Bay area. The newspapers date from 1979-1985, with other materials from 1979-1981.
Background
Demeter Resources was a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the feminist community and the development of women's
culture in the Monterey Bay area. Based out of Pacific Grove, California, the organization was founded in 1978 by Lois Van
Beers and JT Mason when they began publishing Demeter newsmagazine, originally know as the Women’s Resource Center Newsletter. The organization expanded to include Demeter Productions, a women’s production team formed to promote women’s performing
art and music, and a sports group to sponsor women’s athletics.
Extent
1.7 Linear Feet
(1 full box, 1 half box, and 1 oversize folder)
Restrictions
California State University, Monterey Bay does not hold copyright to this collection. Archives and Special Collections recognizes
that it is incumbent upon the researcher to procure permission to publish information from this collection from the owner
of copyright.
Availability
The collection is available for research by appointment only. Please contact Archives and Special Collections staff in advance
to request access.