A Guide to the Records of the American Society of Criminology
Division on Women and Crime
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Collection Number: M06-1
Title: Records of the American Society of Criminology Division on Women and Crime
Dates: (Inclusive) 1975-2006 (Bulk) 1991-1999
Size: 6 linear feet (11 boxes)
Repository: Special Collections, Thomas G. Carpenter Library, University of North Florida
Abstract: Correspondence, administrative and fiscal records relating to the activities, evolution, and development of the Division.
Language: English.
Acquisition. The Archives were donated to the Carpenter
Library in 2004-2006 by members of the Division.
Access to the Collection. Collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation. Records of the American
Society of Criminology Division on Women and Crime, Special Collections,
Thomas G. Carpenter Library, University of North Florida, Jacksonville,
Florida.
Related Materials. ASC Division on Women and Crime web site.
BIOGRAPHICAL / HISTORICAL NOTE
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:
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
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).
Arrangement. The records are arranged by series and chronologically within folders.
Index Terms and Access Points. The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the Library's online catalog:
- Feminist Criminology.
- Women--Crimes Against.
- Criminal Justice, Administration of--United States.
- Female Offenders.
- Sex Discrimination in Criminal Justice Administration.
An extensive contents list has been compiled and is available for viewing at the Carpenter Library web site.
Hours and Access: Due to the unique nature of our non-circulating
materials, access is by appointment. Please contact: (904) 620-1533;
email: ebrady@unf.edu
