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Phyllis Rosser Papers, 1976-1983 (ongoing)Finding Aid2008
Administrative InformationThe papers were donated to the Sophia Smith Collection by Phyllis Rosser in 1984. Processed in 1995. Preferred CitationPlease use the following format when citing materials from this collection: Phyllis Rosser Papers, Sophia Smith Collection, Smith College, Northampton, Mass. The papers are open to research according to the regulations of the Sophia Smith Collection. This collection has not been fully processed and therefore may be difficult to use. The material in this collection may be protected by copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights for permission to publish reproductions or quotations beyond "fair use." Permission must also be obtained from the Sophia Smith Collection as owners of the physical property. Periodic additions to collection are expected and may not be reflected in this record. Return to the Table of Contents Biographical NotePhyllis Fewster Rosser was born 30 Dec 1934. Graduated from Smith College in 1956. Attended the New York School of Interior Design, 1957, and worked as an interior designer for five years. After third child was born in 1972, became an apprentice at Ms. magazine with Smith College classmate Gloria Steinem. Worked as freelance writer and contributing editor to Ms. (1973-1988). Director of the Equality in Testing Project (1987- ), which researches sex bias in standardized tests. Co-chair of the Sex-Bias Committee for the National Center for Fair and Open Testing (1986-1987). Return to the Table of Contents Scope and Contents of the CollectionPapers include writings, notes, and printed material on education, sex-bias in testing, feminist women and a variety of topics, mostly from the early 1980s. Also included are several Smith College class of 1956 25th Reunion (1981) photographs. [NOTE: There is no contents list for this finding aid. Contact the Sophia Smith Collection for more information about this collection.] Return to the Table of Contents Return to the Table of Contents |
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