Inventory of the Foundation for a Compassionate Society collection, 1976-1997
Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator: | Foundation for a Compassionate Society | |
| Title: | Foundation for a Compassionate Society collection, | |
| Dates: | 1976-1997 | |
| Creator Abstract: | The Foundation for a Compassionate Society was founded by Genevieve Vaughan in 1988 in San Marcos, Texas. The Foundation operated as an umbrella organization for peace projects that Vaughan was involved with at the time. | |
| Content Abstract: | The collection consists of articles, brochures, pamphlets, clippings and other printed material. | |
| Identification: | MS 75 | |
| Extent: | .42 linear feet (1 Box) | |
| Language: | Materials are in English. | |
| Repository: | University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries Special Collections | |
Historical Note
The Foundation for a Compassionate Society was founded by Genevieve Vaughan in 1988 in San Marcos, Texas. The Foundation operated as an umbrella organization for peace projects that Vaughan was involved with at the time. Genevieve Vaughan is an independent researcher who has funded projects by women to further the work of social change. She has been working on the theory of a maternal gift economy as an alternative to Patriarchal Capitalism for many years. The Foundation for a Compassionate Society closed in 1998.
Scope and Content Note
The collection consists of articles, brochures, pamphlets, clippings and other printed material.
Organization of Collection | ||
| Original Deposit of March 1998 (Acc. 1998-024) | ||
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
This collection is housed at UTSA's Main Campus and must be accessed via the John Peace Library Special Collections reading room. To request access, please use the Collections Request Form.
Usage Restrictions
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Index Terms | ||
| Personal Names | ||
| Vaughan, Genevieve, 1939- | ||
| Organizations | ||
| Foundation for a Compassionate Society | ||
| Subjects | ||
| Feminist economics. | ||
| Gifts--economic aspects. | ||
| Feminist theory. | ||
| Genres/Formats | ||
| Articles. | ||
| Clippings. | ||
| Magazines. | ||
| Manuscripts for publication. | ||
| Local Subjects | ||
| Clubs and Organizations | ||
| Women's Groups | ||
Related Material
The Texas Legacy Project of the Conservation History Association of Texas has an interview with Genevieve Vaughan from 2002, including video and transcription: http://www.texaslegacy.org/bb/transcripts/vaughangenevievetxt.html |
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Foundation for a Compassionate Society collection, MS 75, University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries Special Collections.
Acquisition Information
Received from Ruthe Winegarton in March 1998 (Acc. 1998-024).
Processing Information
More detailed processing is not anticipated at this time.
Preliminary Inventory of the Foundation for a Compassionate Society collection