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Elizabeth H. Giese papers, 1971-1992, 1997 (majority within 1979-1984)
3.5 linear feet
The papers of Elizabeth Giese have been divided into six series: Biographical File, PEER Files, Subject Files, Legal Cases on Sex Discrimination, Women's Rights Organizations, Math and Science, and Vocational Education. The bulk of the material in this collection relates to the activities of Michigan PEER. However, it is sometimes difficult to distinguish materials related to Giese's role as a citizen, activist and consultant from materials collected in her official capacity as an employee of Michigan PEER. The organization of the collection occasionally reflects this fact. Some of the series, and some individual files, are organized around particular subjects, rather than Giese's professional or personal activities.
Michigan PEER Files
The Michigan PEER Files, 1979-1983, consists partly of communications between the central office, the local PEER committees, and the PEER Advisory board. Other files include copies of the organizing manuals (some written by the state PEER office) used to educate local activists. The "Site Progress Reports" contain several short reports from the local PEER committee documenting their various activities. The comprehensive survey undertaken by each local committee in 1981 and 1982 has been documented with a sampling of reports. The synthesis of these local efforts, often referred to as You See the Cat Walking, can be found in the University of Michigan's Hatcher Graduate Library (in the ERIC microfilm sets). Two files concern the workshops designed to train and educate local activists. Also included are publicity materials, such as press releases, brochures and informational handouts. Especially useful in documenting the group's concerns and activities, the series contains a complete run of the newsletter, Michigan PEER Perspective, for the years 1979 to 1983. A few articles on the subject of Michigan PEER, written for conferences or publication, are also included in this series.