First Women project

Collection

Identifier: D.467

Staff Only

Biographical/Historical note

The staff at the University of Rochester's The Susan B. Anthony Center for Leadership developed the First Women Project, beginning in 2009, to document the first women who served in various political offices throughout New York State.

Scope and Contents note

The First Women Project is principally organized alphabetically by county. The folder for each county consists of information about the first women to serve in various political positions, including the legislature.

Creator

Susan B. Anthony Center (Organization)

Dates

Creation: 2009-2010

Language of Materials

English

Extent

.5 cubic feet (1 container)

Restrictions on Access

The First Women Project is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Restrictions on Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

The papers were the gift of The Susan B. Anthony Center for Leadership, on November 26, 2012.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], First Women Project, D.467, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester