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MC27. Brainchild Collective Records,  1973-1985

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MC-27

Scope and Contents

The Brainchild collective was a women's writing group founded in 1972 to provide a supportive environment for female writers in Springfield. Initially affiliated with Sangamon State University. Members have included Patin Hilton, Peg Knoepfle, Sandra Martin and Rosie Richmond. Also included are documents from Rosemary F. Richmond's memorial service and business "Richmond Staff Development." Publications, flyers, news clippings, calendars, postcards, photographs and poetry documenting the collective's activities are included.

Dates

  • Created: 1973 - 1985
  • Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1982

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

None

Extent

0.16 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

Alphabetical

Source of Acquisition

Brainchild Collective and  SSU Women's Studies Committee

Accruals and Additions

I added publications and documents from Rosemary F. Richmond's business: Richmond Staff Development. They were culled from disposed SSU Continuing Education files. Chris Schnell 8/18/17.

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Repository Details

Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520