To see collections related to each topic, click an option below. This is a basic list designed as a starting point for gathering sources, and Special Collections’ holdings can be explored more fully using the online finding aid.
For descriptions and lists of suggested materials within collections, see the Special Collections Religious Feminism Libguide portion of this project.
General Collections
Religion Collection (SSC-MS-00448)
The collection is comprised of bibliographies, articles, pamphlets, biographies, newspaper clippings, and tracts all pertaining to women’s roles within religion and the church. Dating from 1734 to 1979, the bulk of the materials are dated after 1800. Materials include extensive records of activism related to feminist spirituality, clergy and clergy’s spouses, and organizations.
Periodicals Collection (SSC-MS-00537)
Includes over 1,500 titles of current and historical, U.S. and international women’s magazines, newsletters, and other serials dating from the 18th century to the present. Several periodicals relate to religious feminism, LGBTQ rights, reproductive healthcare, and women’s faith leadership. Titles of of interest include: Journal of Feminist Studies and Religion, Goddess Rising, Beltane Papers, Daughters of Sarah, New Women/New Church, The Church Woman, Bridges: A Journal for Jewish Feminists and our Friends, and Lilith.
Religious Perspectives on Reproductive Rights
Florence Rose Papers (SSC-MS-00134)
Margaret Sanger Papers (SSC-MS-00138).
Katharine Asher Engel Papers (SSC-MS-00055)
Catholics for Choice Records (SSC-MS-00742)
Ms. Foundation for Women Records (SSC-MS-00583)
Saralee Hamilton Papers (SSC-MS-00629)
Loretta J. Ross Papers (SSC-MS-00504)
Gloria Steinem Papers (SSC-MS-00237)
Voices of Feminism Oral History Project oral histories (SSC-MS-00535)
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts records (SSC-MS-00359)
Planned Parenthood Federation of America records II + III (SSC-MS-00371a and SSC-MS-00371b)
National Network of Abortion Funds records (SSC-MS-00542)
Reproductive Rights National Network (SSC-MS-00576)
Miscellaneous Organizations collection (SSC-MS-00482)
Richard P. Unsworth Papers (CA-MS-00365)
Student Religious Organizations records (CA-MS-00307)
Center for Religious and Spiritual Life records (CA-MS-01057).
Sophia Smith Collection Topical Files (SSC-MS-00846)
Religious Perspectives on LGBTQ Equality
Virginia Apuzzo Papers (SSC-MS-00711)
Lesléa Newman Papers (SSC-MS-00588)
Jane Garrett Papers (SSC-MS-00497)
Kathleen O’Shea and Sarah Alida Conde O’Shea papers (SSC-MS-00578)
Judith Plaskow Papers (SSC-MS-00565)
Lorraine Hutchins Papers (SSC-MS-00701)
Batya Bauman Papers (SSC-MS-00541)
Rev. Dr. Chris Davies queer clergy trading cards and related material (SSC-MS-00848)
Documenting Lesbian Lives Oral History Project oral histories (SSC-MS-00661)
Alumnae Oral History Project Oral Histories (SSC-MS-00661)
Helen Hills Hills Chapel Collection (CA-MS-01111)
Lesbian Nuns: Breaking Silence edited by Rosemary Curb and Nancy Manahan (BX4225.L47 1985)
Religious Perspectives on Ecofeminism
Charlene Spretnak papers (SSC-MS-00828)
Batya Bauman papers (SSC-MS-00541)
Mary Daly papers (SSC-MS-00637)
Feminist Theologians
Elizabeth Dodson Gray papers (SSC-MS-00648)
Charlene Spretnak papers (SSC-MS-00828)
Judith Plaskow papers (SSC-MS-00565)
Diane L. Neu papers (SSC-MS-00532)
Mary E. Hunt papers (SSC-MS-00531)
Mary Daly papers (SSC-MS-00637)
Mary J. Oates papers (SSC-MS-00706)
Virginia Corwin papers (CA-MS-00148)
Theological Networks & Publications
Women’s Alliance for Theology, Ethics, and Rituals records (SSC-MS-00530)
Women’s Interfaith Institute records (SSC-MS-00734)
B’not Esh records (SSC-MS-00626)
Theological Opportunities Program records (SSC-MS-00567)
Journal of Feminist Studies in Religion records (SSC-MS-00726)
Moon Journal Press records (SSC-MS-00764)
Individual Feminist Congregational Leaders and Advocates
Carolyn McDade papers (SSC-MS-00724)
Diana Lee Beach papers (SSC-MS-00619)
Heather Huyck papers (SSC-MS-00505)
Katharine Asher Engel papers (SSC-MS-00055)
Batya Bauman papers (SSC-MS-00541)
Madeleine L’Engle papers (SSC-MS-00801)
Guida West Papers (SSC-MS-00555)
Ruth Tiffany Barnhouse papers (SSC-MS-00202)
Kay Gardner papers (SSC-MS-00523)
Andrea Ayvazian papers (SSC-MS-00760)
Teresina R. Havens papers (SSC-MS-00211)
Margaret Brackenbury Crook papers (CA-MS-00051)
Rhoda Elizabeth McCulloch papers (SSC-MS-00098)
Rev. Dr. Chris Davies queer clergy trading cards and related material (SSC-MS-00848)
Edith M. Lerrigo papers (SSC-MS-00608)
Anna V. Rice papers (SSC-MS-00777)
Carole Markus papers (SSC-MS-00815)
Clara Taylor papers (SSC-MS-00503)
Doris Vivian Wilson papers (SSC-MS-00650)
Eleanor Copenhaver Anderson papers (SSC-MS-00622)
Eleanor Gwinnell Colt papers (SSC-MS-00035)
Elizabeth Norris papers (SSC-MS-00508)
Organizations Supporting Feminist Leadership
YWCA of the USA records (SSC-MS-00324)
B’not Esh records (SSC-MS-00626)
Miscellaneous Organizations records (SSC-MS-00482)
Women’s Interfaith Institute records (SSC-MS-00734)
Jewish Women Watching records (SSC-MS-00738)
Women’s Alliance for Theology, Ethics, and Rituals records (SSC-MS-00530)