Sonoma County women’s oral history collection

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Sonoma State University Library
Special Collections
1801 E. Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, California 94928
(707) 664-4152
specialcollections@sonoma.edu
http://library.sonoma.edu/specialcollections/
2022


Descriptive Summary

Title: Sonoma County women’s oral history collection
Dates: 1970-2008
Collection Number: Consult repository
Creator/Collector: Jolly, Michelle. Roy, Emilie.
Extent: 9 boxes
Repository: Sonoma State University Library
Rohnert Park, California 94928
Abstract: The Sonoma County Women’s Oral History Collection, dating from 1970-2008, contains interviews on CD or cassette tape, typed transcripts, annual reports, magazines, exhibition materials, and ephemera relating to the history and development of the women’s movement in Sonoma County. The material was collected by the students of Sonoma State University history professor Michelle Jolly in 2007 as part of a class project and for the creation of an exhibition titled “A Fine and Long Tradition,” which was on display in the Sonoma State University Library from August 15-September 28, 2007.
Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research by appointment.

Publication Rights

The library can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any claimants of literary property.

Preferred Citation

Sonoma County women’s oral history collection. Sonoma State University Library

Scope and Content of Collection

The materials are organized into 9 boxes. Boxes 1-3 are CDs or cassettes of student oral history interviews with Sonoma County women who took part in the history and development of the women’s movement in the county. These boxes also contain transcripts of the interviews, as well as copies of annual reports of the Commission on the Status of Women. Item level inventory for Record Group 1 is available please see Special Collections for list. In addition, all interviews are available on streaming media and can be listened to by appointment. Boxes 4-5 contain materials from the 2007 exhibition. Boxes 6-7 contain historical research material on the women’s movement. Box 8 has ephemera and there is also a large fabric banner in the ephemera collection.

Indexing Terms

Women -- California-Sonoma County -- History.
Women – United States – History.
Sonoma County (Calif.) – History – 20th century.
Sonoma County (Calif.).

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