Guide to the Women's Resource Center Records, 1980-
Some materials restricted, see specific series restrictions.
Women's Resource Center: Records, George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine
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The Women's Resource Center (WRC) opened at 24 College Street in the fall of 1980. Initially started by students as a gathering place for women, and a center for the study of women's issues, it was run by the Bowdoin Women's Association, a student organization. In 1983, at the urging of the Bowdoin Women's Association, a College staff person was hired to direct the center. The WRC has continued to grow, coordinating with the Women's Studies Program, and providing information and programming that addresses gender issues.
This collection contains announcements of activities, flyers, handbooks, lists of Women's Resource Center library materials, and posters. There is also a folder of material from the Center's Committee to Celebrate 20 Years of Coeducation.
1980-1986
1984, 1988, undated, Posters
1987-1988
1989-1992, undated
1991-1992, Celebrating 20 Years of Women at Bowdoin College
1997, Celebrating 25 Years of Women at Bowdoin College
Journal and log books of the WRC staff (mainly students).
Arranged chronologically.
Restricted for 75 years.
Monthly Calendars, 1980-1983, 1985
1980-1981
1982-1983
1985
1985-1986
1986
1987-1988
1988-1989
1989-1990
1990
1991
1991-1992