Frances Hasso collection, 1983-2015

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Summary

Abstract:
Printed materials from Egypt, Palestine, Jordan, and Dubai collected by Frances Hasso regarding women's rights, political activism, and feminism in the Middle East during the 1980s and 1990s. Includes publications from the Palestinian Federation of Women's Action Committee, the Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance, and the National Council of Women (Egypt).
Extent:
3 Linear Feet
Language:
Materials in Arabic and English
Collection ID:
RL.11498

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of printed materials collected by Hasso in the Middle East relating to gender, feminism, marriage, and women's rights in Egypt, Dubai, Palestine, and Jordan. Most of these items are printed materials from organizations such as the Palestinian Federation of Women's Action Committes, the National Council for Women (Egypt), and the Center for Egyptian Legal Assistance (CELWA). There are also reference materials relating to these topics, produced by NGOs and other academic institutions. The collection also contains a marriage box, acquired by Hasso in 2003, from the Courts Department of Dubai. This box was intended for distribution to marrying couples and includes brochures, pamphlets, and other information about relevant laws and social programs impacting women and children.

Biographical / historical:

Frances S. Hasso is Associate Professor in Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies at Duke. She holds secondary appointments in the Department of Sociology and the Department of History. She is affiliated with the Duke Islamic Studies Center and the Duke University Middle East Studies Center. Professor Hasso is an Editor of the Journal of Middle East Women’s Studies.

Acquisition information:
The [collection title] were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a [gift/purchase/transfer] in [year].
Processing information:

Processed by Meghan Lyon, July 2017

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2017-0077

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[Identification of item], Frances Hasso collection, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.