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Black Heights

 Collection
Identifier: BC12-11
Abstract

This collection consists of Black Heights, a magazine for and by African American students at Barnard and Columbia. It featured articles about art as well as original poetry and prose.

Dates: 1979 - 1988
Found in: Barnard Archives and Special Collections

Campus Labor Unions and Labor Union Campaigns

 Collection
Identifier: BC05-23
Abstract

Collection highlights Barnard campus labor unions and labor campaigns from 1972-2016. The collection consists of contracts and agreements between organizations and their employees, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, fliers, and memoranda from United Auto Workers (UAW) Union Local 2110 (formarly District 65). In 1996 UAW Local 2110 stiked against the college due to increasing healthcare costs. The 1996 strike is a highlight of the collection.

Dates: 1972 - 2016
Found in: Barnard Archives and Special Collections

Helene Gans Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SC09
Abstract

This collection consists of the personal papers of labor activist, Helene Gans.

Dates: 1917-1984
Found in: Barnard Archives and Special Collections

Idris Rossell Collection

 Collection
Identifier: BC20-34
Abstract

This collection consists of Barnard alumna Idris Rossell's papers, correspondance, and research material from the government positions she held, which directly advocated for women’s equality in the work force.

Dates: 1943-2013; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1977
Found in: Barnard Archives and Special Collections