Jean Bethke Elshtain papers, 1969-2011

The Jean Bethke Elsthain papers consist of manuscripts, research materials, course notes, and correspondence dating from 1969-2011. The subjects of the papers range from ethical philosophy, political philosophy, feminism, and theology. The bulk of this collection dates prior to 1995; her later papers are held at the University of Chicago. Series 1 contains research materials, drafts, clippings, and publications from 1969-2005. It contains drafts of several book reviews and a significant amount of material and correspondence with historian and social critic Christopher Lasch. Series 2 is comprised of teaching notes, course syllabi, and faculty evaluation materials from 1969-1983. Series 3 contains correspondence related to speaking engagements, conferences, and fellowships dating 1980-1994. Several folders contain transcripts of Elshtain's talks, but the majority contain only correspondence.

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Contact(s): pembroke_archives@brown.edu (Primary Contact)

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Online Catalog (BruKnow):
General description of the collection available on BruKnow
Jean Bethke Elshtain papers

Other Online Access:
RIAMCO: Guide to the Jean Bethke Elshtain papers

Related Collections:
Feminist Theory Archive

Notes:
The Jean Bethke Elstain papers are part of the Feminist Theory Archive, established and curated by the Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women.