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Backes, Ruth, 1918-: Consultant; Professor; Psychologist; Papers: 2.5 linear ft., 1964-2002 (bulk dates 1976-2002); (Collection is closed - contact the Sophia Smith Collection for more information.)

Bacon, Josephine Dodge Daskam, 1876-1961: Author; Papers: 1 linear ft., 1904-1934; View finding aid

Bailie, Helen Tufts, 1874-1962: Social reformer; Radical; Papers: 2 linear ft., 1886-1959; View finding aid

Baldwin, Sidney, 1885-1978: Journalist; Author; Radio broadcaster; Theater critic; Columnist; Papers: .25 linear ft., 1912-1954; View finding aid

Bandler, Louise Silbert, 1909-: Psychiatric social worker; Professor, social work; Papers: 21 linear ft., 1929-1991; (Collection is closed - contact the Sophia Smith Collection for more information.)

Bannon, Charlotte, 1874-1961: Red Cross relief worker, World War I; Papers: .25 linear ft., 1895-1961 (bulk dates 1918-1921); View finding aid

Barnes, Mary Sheldon, 1850-1898: Professor; Historian; Papers: 8 linear ft., 1857-1948 (bulk dates 1880-1898); View finding aid

Barnhouse, Ruth Tiffany, 1923-1999: Psychiatrist; Clergymember, Episcopal; Author; Papers: 40.75 linear ft., 1915-1999 (bulk dates 1950-1996); (Collection is closed - contact the Sophia Smith Collection for more information.)

Barton, Clara, 1821-1912: Founder & President, American National Red Cross; Nurse; Papers: 4 linear ft., 1822-1982 (bulk dates 1860-1912); View finding aid

Bascom, Florence, 1862-1945: Geologist; Professor; Papers: 7 linear ft., 1868-1982; View finding aid

Bastien, Alison Parra, 1959-: Midwife; Papers: .25 linear ft., 1984-1989 (bulk dates 1984-89); (Collection is closed - contact the Sophia Smith Collection for more information.)

Bauman, Batya: Ecofeminist animal advocate and activist; Lesbian feminist activist; Jewish feminist activist; Writer; Editor.; Papers: 4 linear ft., 1963-2005; (Partially restricted access - contact the Sophia Smith Collection for more information. This collection has not been fully processed and therefore may be difficult to use.); View finding aid

Baxter, Annette Kar, 1926-1983: Professor, American Studies and Women's Studies; Papers: 30 linear ft., 1905-1984; (Partially restricted access - contact the Sophia Smith Collection for more information.); Read more about Annette Baxter in our newsletter.; View finding aid

Beach, Diana Lee, 1946-: Minister, Episcopalian; Psychologist; Records: 3.5 linear ft., 1972-1985; (Note: this collection has not been fully processed and therefore may be difficult to use. Collection is stored offsite; researchers must give 48 hours advance notice.)

Beard, Mary Ritter, 1876-1958: Historian; Archivist; Women's rights activist; Papers: 2.25 linear ft., 1915-1958; View finding aid

Beck, Patricia, 1924-1978: Author; Poet; Papers: 9.75 linear ft., 1936-1986 (bulk dates 1940-78); View finding aid

Beggs, Vera Wadsworth, ?-1968: Pacifist; Suffragist; Civic leader; International relations specialist; Papers: 1 linear ft., 1932-1969; View finding aid

Bell, Elizabeth Heard, 1908-1998: Antinuclear activist; Environmentalist; Librarian; Papers: 10 linear ft., 1955-1998; (Collection is closed - contact the Sophia Smith Collection for more information.)

Bell, Kathleen, 1922-2007: Foreign relations specialist; Trustee; Papers: 8 linear ft., 1938-1991; (Collection is closed - contact the Sophia Smith Collection for more information.)

Bemis, Frances, 1898-1974: Public relations specialist; Radio producer; Fashion Director; Papers: 7 linear ft., 1921-1974; View finding aid

Bender, Marylin, 1924-: Journalist; Editor; Papers: 8.5 linear ft., 1942-1992; (Note: this collection has not been fully processed and therefore may be difficult to use.)

Berman, Ruthie and Connie Kurtz: Lesbian activists; Teacher, Health and Physical Education; Professor; Counselors; Papers: 17.75 linear ft., 1956-2005; (Partially restricted access - contact the Sophia Smith Collection for more information. This collection has not been fully processed and therefore may be difficult to use.); See also Ruthie and Connie's Web site; View finding aid

Betsko-Koenig Women Playwrights Collection: Playwrights; Papers: 8 linear ft., 1955-1990; (Partially restricted access - contact the Sophia Smith Collection for more information.); View finding aid

Billings, Florence, 1879-1959: World War I Red Cross relief worker; Near East Relief worker, Turkey; Papers: 1 linear ft., 1919-1928; View finding aid

Biren, Joan E.: Filmmaker; Photographer; Lesbian activist; Papers,1944-; (Collection is currently being processed--contact the SSC for more information)

Women's fantasy environment drawing, circa 1976 (Noel Phyllis Birkby Papers)

Birkby, (Noel) Phyllis, 1932-1994: Architect; Film maker; Lesbian activist; Feminist; Founder, Women's School of Planning and Architecture; Professor; Papers: 50 linear ft., 1932-1994 (bulk dates 1960-94); (Partially restricted access - contact the Sophia Smith Collection for more information.); View finding aid

Blake family: Papers: .25 linear ft., 1872-1958; View finding aid

Bloor, Ella Reeve, 1862-1951: Labor organizer; Radical; Socialist; Communist; Papers: 5 linear ft., 1890-1979 (bulk dates 1910-1940); View finding aid

Bodman family: Papers: 24 linear ft., 1687-1980 (bulk dates 1840-1920); View finding aid; See also Across the Generations (an online exhibit featuring the Bodman Family Papers)

Boughton, Florence Ada Cross, 1885-1982: Pianist; Musician; Papers: 6.5 linear ft., 1883-1982 (bulk dates 1900-1920); (Note: this collection has not been fully processed and therefore may be difficult to use.); View finding aid

Boyd, Kate Hillis, 1885-1976: YWCA volunteer, World War I; Administrator; YWCA executive, official; YWCA overseas secretary; Papers: .25 linear ft., 1915-1934 (bulk dates 1918-22); View finding aid

Boynton, Carolyn Adelia, 1877-1960: YWCA worker; Papers: .25 linear ft., 1918-1936; View finding aid

Bradley, Gladys M., 1897-1983: United Nations representative; Teacher; Papers: .25 linear ft., 1957-1981; View finding aid

Bragdon, Helen C., 1911-1998: Actress; Playwright; Women's Army Corps, World War II; Papers: 1 linear ft., 1937-1993; (Note: this collection has not been fully processed and therefore may be difficult to use.); View finding aid

Brand, Katharine Edith, 1900-1988: Researcher; Editorial assistant; Archivist; Papers: 5.5 linear ft., 1881-1988 (bulk dates 1965-80); View finding aid

Brewer, Vivion Lenon, 1900-1991: Co-founder, Women's Emergency Committee to Open Our Schools; Volunteer; Banker; Lawyer; Papers: 3.5 linear ft., 1947-1991; View finding aid

Brewster family: Papers: 4.5 linear ft., 1882-1967; View finding aid

Brier, Dorothy (dates unknown): Social worker; Social work administrator; Papers: .5 linear ft., 1965-1991; (Note: this collection has not been fully processed and therefore may be difficult to use.)

Briggs, Lucy Barnard, circa 1903-2001: Volunteer, Korean War Widows Committee; Papers: .25 linear ft., 1955-1955; View finding aid

Brown Family: Papers: .25 linear ft., 1917-1992

Brown, Helen Gurley, 1922-: Editor; Advertising copywriter; Journalist; Author; Secretary; Papers: 26.5 linear ft., 1938-2004 (bulk dates 1961-1990); (Partially restricted access - contact the Sophia Smith Collection for more information.); View finding aid

Brush, Dorothy Hamilton, 1894-1968: Birth control advocate; Women's rights advocate; Author; Traveler; Papers: 5 linear ft., 1946-1968; View finding aid

Bryant, Louise Stevens, 1885-1956: Public health specialist; Editor; Publicist; Papers: 7 linear ft., 1885-1956; View finding aid

Bulkley-Shelland family: Papers: 1.75 linear ft., 1864-1940; (Collection is closed - contact the Sophia Smith Collection for more information.)

Bunce, Elizabeth Thompson, 1915-: Marine geophysicist; Papers: .5 linear ft., 1936-1986 (bulk dates 1962-1980); View finding aid

Burr, Jane, 1882-1958: Journalist; Poet; Playwright; Papers: .5 linear ft., 1910-1958; View finding aid

Bush-Brown family: Papers: 6.5 linear ft., 1835-1969; View finding aid

Butler, Jessie Haver, 1886-1985: Teacher, public speaking; Lobbyist; Suffragist; Papers: 1 linear ft., 1920-1978; (Note: this collection has not been fully processed and therefore may be difficult to use.); View finding aid

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