Women's History, 1977-1980
A Guide to the Collection of Oral History Interviews at Indiana University
Bloomington
Finding aid prepared by the staff of the Center for
the Study of History and Memory with a grant from the National Endowment for the
Humanities Division of Preservation and Access, 2000-2002
Overview of the Collection
Repository
Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice
Indiana University
Franklin Hall 0030B
601 E. Kirkwood Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405
Phone: 812/855-2856
Fax: 812/855-0002
E-mail: ohrc@indiana.edu
https://cdrp.mediaschool.indiana.edu
Creator
Indiana University Center for the
Study of History and Memory
TitleWomen's History, 1977-1980
Project No.
ohrc106
Interviews
6 interviews. Audiotapes, transcripts, and collateral
materials.
Physical Location
Interviews are housed in Franklin Hall, Room 0030B. Copies of interview transcripts are also held by the IU Libraries University
Archives.
Contact archives@indiana.edu for more information. For other locations housing the interviews
from this project, please contact the Center for Documentary Research and Practice office.
Language
Materials are in English.
Abstract
Interviews include discussion of the Equal Rights Amendment, the
women's movement, politics, civic affairs, and the Nineteenth Amendment. Most
interviewees were born during the 1930s and discussed their involvement in
Bloomington, Indiana from the 1940s-1970s.
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains six interviews conducted in 1977 and 1980. The interviews range from 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours
45 minutes. All interviews consist of audio tapes and most have typed transcripts and collateral materials.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Oral history interviews conducted by the Indiana University Center for the
Study of History and Memory from 1968 to the present, with particular focus on the
history of twentieth-century America and the Midwest.
Usage Restrictions
The archive of the Center for Documentary Research and Practice at Indiana University is open
to the use of researchers. Copies of transcript pages are available only when such copies
are permitted by the deed of gift. Scholars must honor any
restrictions the interviewee placed on the use of the interview. Since some of our earlier
(pre-computer) transcripts do not exist in final form, any editing marks in a transcript
(deletions, additions, corrections) are to be quoted as marked. Audio files may not be copied for
patrons unless the deed of gift permits it, and a transcript is unavailable for that
interview. The same rules of use that apply to a transcript apply to the audio interview.
Interviews may not be reproduced in full for any public use, but excerpted quotes may be
used as long as researchers fully cite the data in their research, including accession
number, interview date, interviewee's and interviewer's name, and page(s).
Preferred Citation
[interviewee first name last name] interview, by [interviewer first name last
name], [interview date(s)], [call number], [project name], Center for Documentary Research and Practice, Indiana University,
Bloomington, [page number(s) or tape
number and side if no transcript; if digital audio and no transcript, cite time when quote occurs].
Interview List
Interviewee
Brand, Nancy
January 19,
1977
Call Number
77-002
Physical Description
93 pages; 2 reels,1 7/8 ips, 3 hours 45 minutes; no
index
Interviewer
Anderson, Terry H.
Access Status
Open
Scope and Content Note
Nancy Brand, born October 11, 1943, discusses her childhood in
New York and life as a young married woman trying to continue her education.
Brand became active in the Bloomington women's movement in 1969. She was
instrumental in establishing daycare cooperatives, support groups for women,
the Midwest Alliance, and a Women's House. Brand also worked to gain abortion
availability for women in Bloomington. She speaks of her passion for equal
rights and her belief that for generations to come women will still be fighting
for equality.
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Keywords
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Corporation Names
- Bloomington Planned Parenthood Association
- Indiana University
- National Organization for Women
- Women's House of Bloomington
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Personal Names
- Allen, Pam
- Allen, Priscilla
- Allen, Robert
- Bales, Jerry F.
- Dixon, Marlene
- Rankin, Jeanette
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Place Names
- Bloomington, Indiana
- New York, New York
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Subjects
- abortion
- daycare centers
- divorce
- Equal Rights Amendment
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Frontpage
- homosexual-heterosexual split
- Jeanette Rankin Brigade
- racism
- Vietnam War
- women's movement
- women's support groups
Interviewee
Gottfried, Marion
March 12,
1980
Call Number
80-020
Physical Description
Not transcribed; 1 reel, 1 7/8 ips, 2 hours; no
index
Interviewer
Sallquist, Sylvia
Access Status
Open
Scope and Content Note
Marion H. Gottfried, born October 13, 1913, discusses
Bloomington, Indiana civic affairs and politics. Topics include the Bloomington
League of Women Voters, United Nations Committee, Bloomington Civil Liberties
Union, Local Council of Women, health services and the Monroe County Council.
The years covered in the interview are 1945-1974.
Interviewee
Koch, Bennie D.
February 8,
1977
Call Number
77-005
Physical Description
38 pages; 1 reel, 1 hour 30 minutes; index; appendix;
newspaper articles
Interviewer
Anderson, Terry H.
Access Status
Open
Scope and Content Note
Bennie Koch was born June 30, 1885. The child of two activists
and philanthropists, she and her siblings followed their lead. She discusses
her education at Park College and her interest in public speaking. Koch
explains her reaction to the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment and the
chances for the Equal Rights Amendment. She is a member of the League of Women
Voters and the American Association of University Women. She is also a founder
of the Hospitality and Shelter Houses.
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Keywords
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Corporation Names
- American Association of University Women
- Hospitality House
- League of Women Voters
- Lincoln College
- Park College
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Occupation Names
- educator
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Personal Names
- Wilson, Woodrow
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Place Names
- Lincoln, Illinois
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Subjects
- children's shelters
- early twentieth century education
- Equal Rights Amendment
- Nineteenth Amendment
- nursing home standards
- women's rights
- women's suffrage
Interviewee
Mahlberg, Marilyn
January 11,
1980
Call Number
80-001
Physical Description
Not transcribed; 1 reel, 4.7 cps, 1 hour 30 minutes; no
index
Interviewer
Sallquist, Sylvia Lea
Access Status
Open
Scope and Content Note
Marilyn Mahlberg, born November 15, 1928, discusses her
involvement in and presidency of the Bloomington League of Women Voters. She
also describes the establishment of a Utilities Service Board and the
acceptance of food stamps in Monroe County.
Interviewee
Means, Jacqueline A.
August 31,
1977
Call Number
77-022
Physical Description
44 pages; 1 reel, 1 7/8 ips, 1 hour 45 minutes; no index;
newspaper articles' ordination transcript; pamphlet
Interviewer
Anderson, Terry H.
Access Status
Open
Scope and Content Note
Jacqueline Means, born August 26, 1936, is the first woman to be
ordained as an Episcopal priest in the United States. She discusses becoming a
licensed practical nurse, her seminary education and becoming a priest. Means
is very active ministering at the Indiana Women's Prison and works to establish
halfway houses for women in trouble.
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Keywords
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Corporation Names
- All Saints Episcopalian Church
- Episcopal Community Services
- Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis
- Indiana Department of Corrections
- Indiana Women's Prison
- National Organization for Women
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Occupation Names
- Episcopal priest
- licensed practical nurse
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Personal Names
- Booth, Joyce
- Crane, John
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Place Names
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Zionsville, Indiana
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Subjects
- halfway houses
- juvenile offenders
- ordained women
- vocational training
- women's liberation
- women's prison ministry
Interviewee
Vicinus, Martha
March 23,
1977
Call Number
77-008
Physical Description
41 pages; 1 reel, 1 7/8 ips, 1 hour 35 minutes; no index;
newsletter; essay on women's rights
Interviewer
Martin, Katherine R.
Access Status
Open
Scope and Content Note
Martha Vicinus, born November 20, 1939, was the editor of
Victorian Studies, a member of Indiana University faculty, and an
active leader in the campus women's movement. Vicinus was instrumental in
establishing the Women's Studies Program for the university. She discusses her
struggle with university politics concerning women faculty and equal pay for
all faculty members.
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Keywords
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Corporation Names
- Conference on Labor Union Women
- Indiana University
- Indiana University Concerned University Women
- New University Conference
- Women's House of Bloomington
- Young Socialist Alliance
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Occupation Names
- women's studies professor
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Personal Names
- Allen, Priscilla
- Dixon, Marlene
- Kagan-Kans, Eva
- Weisstein, Naomi
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Place Names
- Bloomington, Indiana
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Subjects
- abortion
- childcare facilities
- community activism
- equal pay
- Equal Rights Amendment
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Victorian
Studies
- women faculty
- women's liberation
- women's studies
