We are proud to welcome these new collections to the Women & Leadership Archives!
Anne E. Patrick, SNJM
A pioneer in the academic discipline of Theology, Anne E. Patrick, SNJM recently began donating her papers to the WLA. Patrick earned her BA from Medaille College, first MA from the University of Maryland (English) and her second MA (Divinity) and PhD from University of Chicago (Religion and Literature). Her long career took her from University of Tulsa and St. John's University to Carleton College where she was recently granted emeritus status. A Professed Member of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary since 1960, Patrick has served on numerous boards and committees, written and presented her work in Theology prodigiously.
Carol Ronen Papers
Former Illinois House of Representative (1993-2000) and Illinois State Senate Representative (2000-2007) Carol Ronen donated .5 linear ft. her professional papers to the WLA in the spring of 2009. She won numerous awards for her advocacy of gay rights (culminating in the passage of the 2005 Illinois Human Rights Act), immigrants rights, children's rights and welfare, equal pay, healthcare professionals, and violence prevention. Following her retirement, Ronen continued to work in politics as the 48th Ward Democratic Committeewoman and super delegate in the 2008 presidential election.
Mary Ann Smith Papers
48th Ward Alderwoman Mary Ann Smith recently donated over 42 linear ft. of material to the Women & Leadership Archives. This extensive donation of her (primarily) professional records reflects her extensive work on behalf of Chicago's northside neighborhoods including Edgewater and Uptown. Alderwoman Smith's public office tenure started in 1989 and she was most recently re-elected to her 5th term in 2007. The papers reflect her dedication to the environment, affordable housing, walkable urban spaces, green spaces, human rights, national historic places, public safety, education, community partnerships, and animal welfare. Additional notable items include several artifacts from Uptown buildings, campaign materials, awards, and photographs.
Sheli Lulkin Papers
Longtime activist and feminist Sheli Lulkin recently added 5 linear ft of material to her existing collection. Lulkin's prior donation related primarily to her work for the Teacher's Union and Coalition of Labor Union Women. The newer material relates to her work at the East Edgewater Chamber of Commerce, Roger's Park and Uptown neighborhoods, the Rosehill Cemetery Committee, Friends of the Parks, and northside political elections especially for the 48th Ward. The collection also includes photographs with Chicago politicians and activists. Anticipated availability is spring 2009. See the finding aid here.
Lucy A. Kennedy Photograph Collection
Longtime professional photographer and Chicago resident Lucy Kennedy recently donated much of her photographic material pertaining to the Gannon Center for Women & Leadership, to the WLA. This collection consists of prints and negatives that topically covers the Gannon Center events from 1994 to 2008.
Anticipated availability is spring 2009. For more information about Lucy A. Kennedy Photograph, visit http://www.lucykennedyphotography.com/.
Phyllis Zagano Papers
Now Senior Research Associate-in-Residence at Hofstra University, Dr. Zagano earned a Bachelor's degree, three Master's degrees, and a PhD in her long career as a theologian. While Boston University holds a number of her publications, the Women & Leaderships Archives is receiving these plus original manuscripts and unpublished writings and research files. A former visiting professor of Catholic Studies at Yale Divinity School and Aquinas Chair of Catholic Studies at St. Thomas Aquinas College, Dr. Zagano is the author or editor of twelve books and several dozen articles. For five years she hosted a monthly talk show on the National Public Radio affiliate WBUR-FM and was a co-chair of the Roman Catholic Studies Group of the American Academy of Religion. She has been awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to lecture at the Mary Immaculate College of the University of Limerick in Spring 2009. Dr. Zagano's papers date primarily from the 1970s-1990s.
Anticipated availability is winter 2009.
Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz Papers
Although the majority of her professional papers are held at the Union Theological Seminary Archives, Dr. Isasi-Diaz has also seen fit to donate some of her second-wave women's liberation theology materials to the WLA. Dr. Isasi-Diaz was born in Cuba in 1943. She received her Masters of Divinity, Masters of Philosophy, and Doctorate in Theology (Social Ethics) from Union Theological Seminary in New York. She is the author or co-author of nine books, dozens of articles, and a world class lecturer, much of which thematically focuses on Mujerista Theology. Dr. Isasi-Diaz's Papers date from the 1960s-1980s. The Isasi-Diaz Papers are already processed and available for research. See the finding aid here.