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Records of the American Society of Criminology, Division on Women and Crime

 Collection — Container: M06-1
Identifier: M06-1

Scope and Contents

The records contain the official archives of the organization, consisting of organizational documents, general and subject correspondence, annual reports and financial statements, minutes and agendas of general and Executive Board meetings, and membership lists. The bulk of the materials is correspondence between the Chair and Executive Board members relating to Division activities, such as elections of officers, award nominations, etc. The majority of the Division's work is undertaken by committees, hence the large volume of committee correspondence. The Archives were collected by four former DWC Chairs: Carole Garrison (1991-1992), Lynne Goodstein (Acting 1992/Chair 1993-1995), Chris Rasche (1995-97), and Nicole Rafter (1997-1999).

Dates

  • Created: 1975-2006
  • Other: Majority of material found in Bulk 1991-1999
  • Other: Date acquired: 01/01/2004

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research. For additional information and to make an appointment to view the collection, contact 904-620-1533 or e-mail lib-special@unf.edu

Biographical or Historical Information

The Division on Women and Crime (DWC) is a constitutent unit of the American Society of Criminology (ASC). Established in 1984 as the first division created within the ASC, the DWC replaced a Women's Caucus dating from 1977. Its primary purpose was "to bring together members of both sexes interested in discussing issues related to women of all ages who are professionals, victims and/or offenders in the criminal justice system." Prospective members signed petitions in September-October 1981 to form the Division. A final draft of the DWC Constitution was approved by the ASC Executive Board on November 6, 1982, and ratified in 1983. Formal DWC elections were held in 1984 and Dr. Phyllis Jo Baunach became the new Division's first Chairperson. Extensive historical information on the DWC is available at the Division on Women and Crime web site. Adler, Freda. "The ASC and Women: One Generation Without, One Generation With." The Criminologist, May/June 1997: 1, 3-5.

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Extent

6.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The records contain the official archives of the organization, consisting of organizational documents, general and subject correspondence, annual reports and financial statements, minutes and agendas of general and Executive Board meetings, and membership lists. The bulk of the materials is correspondence between the Chair and Executive Board members relating to Division activities, such as elections of officers, award nominations, etc. The majority of the Division's work is undertaken by committees, hence the large volume of committee correspondence.

Arrangement Note

The records are arranged by series and chronologically within folders.

Source of Acquisition

The Archives were donated to the Carpenter Library in 2004-2006 by members of the Division

Method of Acquisition

The materials were acquired by UNF Library Special Collections and University Archives on 01/00/2004.

Related Materials

An extensive contents list is available for viewing at the Carpenter Library web site. Information about related materials is available at https://www.unf.edu/library/specialcollections/manuscripts/containers/American_Society_of_Criminology_Container.aspx

Processing Information

Revised 5/29/2007

Title
Records of the American Society of Criminology, Division on Women and Crime
Author
Collection Description/Finding Aid prepared by Eileen D. Brady.
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the UNF Library Special Collections and University Archives Repository

Contact:
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Jacksonville FL 32224 US
904-620-1533