Prosin (Sue) papers, 1959-1986

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Summary

Title:
Sue Prosin papers
Dates:
1959-1986
Creators:
Prosin, Sue
Abstract:
Sue Prosin was a social scientist who published studies on a range of topics like butch-femme relationships and attitudes of the Jewish community toward African-Americans. She attended San Fernando Valley State College (currenty California State University, Northridge) and was also an active member of the Daughters of Bilitis. This collection contains correspondence, research materials, and various writings by Prosin. The bulk of the collection focuses on her study of butch-femme lesbian relationships between 1960 and 1965.
Extent:
1.8 linear feet (2 boxes, 1 carton)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Sue Prosin Papers (Collection 2225). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains correspondence, research materials, and various writings by Sue Prosin. The bulk of the collection focuses on a study by Prosin of butch-femme lesbian relationships between 1960 and 1965.

Biographical / historical:

Sue Prosin was a social scientist who published studies on a range of topics like butch-femme relationships and attitudes of the Jewish community toward African-Americans. She attended San Fernando Valley State College (now California State University, Northridge) and was also an active member of the Daughters of Bilitis. The original purpose of the Daughters of Bilitis (founded in 1955) was to counteract the isolation experienced by lesbians, although the organization later focused on educating lesbians about their rights and on lobbying efforts. Prosin died in 2002.

Acquisition information:

June Mazer Lesbian Archives, transfer, 2014. Original provenance unknown.

This collection is part of an outreach and collection-building partnership between the June L. Mazer Lesbian Archives , the UCLA Center for the Study of Women (CSW) , and the UCLA Library .

Processing information:

Processed by Stacy Wood, 2014. Description enhanced and further physical processing completed by Sabrina Ponce in 2018.

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Arrangement:

Materials arranged by type.

Physical / technical requirements:

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Physical location:
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About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Machine-readable finding aid prepared by Caroline Cubé.
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-11-19 12:06:36 -0800 .

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Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Sue Prosin Papers (Collection 2225). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
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