############################Hello all – I believe the concerns expressed by Cynthia Paccacerqua are extremely valid ones. I assume that many of these issues could be addressed by the institution archiving the materials. Individual organizations can provide valuable support (both with respect to funding and awareness among working philosophers) for an archiving project and certainly can make decisions about donation of the organization’s materials. None, however, can claim to be full representative of the broader community and ultimately it would likely be for the archive to establish terms of reference and an acquisitions policy that is comprehensive and inclusive. In developing those terms of reference and policy an archive would, hopefully, consult widely. To move the project forward to the grant stage with credibility, I should think a specific potential archiving institution needs to be encouraged to step forward and set out preliminary terms of reference in full, making it clear what services they can offer and the terms and conditions, if any, they wish to impose, including an acquisitions and curatorial policy.Regards,Lucinda VandervortFrom: Feminist ethics and social theory [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Cynthia Paccacerqua
Sent: July-20-13 10:34 AM
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Subject: Re: FPAPDear All,This sounds like a fascinating project that will provide an invaluable resource to our research communities. As the discussion progresses, I am wondering whether or not the project should be qualified in some way. The feminist philosophy community in the United States is very diverse, extending beyond organizations such as SWIP and FEAST, and still affected by hierarchies and questions of legitimization, among other things. So, unless there is a very carefully designed strategy to reach out to feminists outside this immediate philosophical community - a very difficult task, I believe - it seems to me that some kind of qualification would be appropriate (e.g., FEAST/SWIP FPAP). This is something that, unless addressed, I imagine could have a significant impact not only on the perception of what is contained in the archive, but also in the distribution of resources as we seek funding in the name of the project. I hope this makes sense. I am fairly young scholar, so I could be mistaken as to whether for example an NEH grant that is granted for what sounds like a representative of diverse feminist philosophy in the United States would not then impact potentially excluded scholarship that would also seek such a place within feminist philosophy.I have been traveling a lot this summer and it is possible that despite my best efforts to do so, I have missed an e-mail here or there. So please let me know if this question has already been addressed.Thanks,CynthiaCynthia M. Paccacerqua, PhD
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Department of History and PhilosophyThe University of Texas - Pan AmericanMailing Address:Department of History and PhilosophyCOAS 342The University of Texas - Pan American1201 West University Dr.
Edinburg, TX 78539-2999From: Feminist ethics and social theory [[log in to unmask]] on behalf of Christina Rawls [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 1:58 PM
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Subject: Re: FPAPThis is incredible Christina. Thank you for these suggestions! We need funding, both immediately and in the long term. It is on our agenda to continue to move forward on this in each weekend meeting. We'll most certainly take you up on your offer, but will have to get back to you about how and in what capacity. Things are moving quickly, but it's really wonderful all around.
We will decide soon what all are the best ways to appeal to others for funding, including what you suggest here. Will include your suggestion on this weekend's meeting agenda! Thank you again!
What great ideas coming in! We will organize them accordingly and get back to everyone with updates.
FPAP CommitteeFrom: Bellon, Christina [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 2:49 PM
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Subject: RE: FPAPWonderful! Thank you, again!Also, regarding grants and funding, it might be worth taking a member-drive approach to it as well. For example, as treasurer of P-SWIP, I could include an item in the membership renewal page that allows for donations to this project. It is also something that P-SWIP could contribute some small seed funding to from our reserves. Perhaps the other SWIP divisions could undertake the same thing and we might have a tidy little pot of seed money – I’m thinking in the three to four digit range, unless someone were feeling exceedingly generous.Christina M. Bellon, PhDChair of PhilosophyCalifornia State University, Sacramento6000 J StreetSacramento, 95819-6033916.278.4759<image001.gif>From: Christina Rawls [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 11:40 AM
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Subject: RE: FPAPThank you Christina. We were just about to do that! Were catching up on the wonderful support coming in from all directions today. Will do ASAP!
FPAP CommitteeFrom: Bellon, Christina [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 2:38 PM
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Subject: RE: FPAPHello All,Let me include my thanks to all involved in this initiative!Along similar lines to Kate’s post where this list might not reach everyone:Since this is a FEAST initiative, but addresses creating a SWIP archive, it might be very appropriate to post a notice to SWIP-L. While many SWIP members are also FEAST members, we should not assume the membership is identical. It may well be that some SWIP members are not also FEAST members, and they might have some very important archive-worthy material.Cheers,Christina M. Bellon, PhDChair of PhilosophyCalifornia State University, Sacramento6000 J StreetSacramento, 95819-6033916.278.4759<image001.gif>From: Feminist ethics and social theory [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Christina Rawls
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 11:02 AM
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Subject: Re: FPAPHi Kate,
Thanks for your support and great question! After this weekend's meeting and some discussion with our senior advisers when we can all coordinate a time to do so, we will certainly let everyone know where to send materials. On one hand, we have not decided on a location yet and even if we do, we have to obtain funding. On the other hand, you are right to point out that a central email will be helpful for others to use should they have something to send immediately.
We have already collected all the names and materials offered onto one list that those on FEAST have mentioned in July. We will put out a call for more, but the FPAP committee needs to decide how to handle this best in the short term first.
Much appreciated,
Christina and SamanthaFrom: Kathryn Norlock [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 1:44 PM
To: Christina Rawls; Feast List
Subject: RE: FPAP Committee and Listserv AddressSamantha, Christina, and all: Thanks so, so much to the organizers, senior advisors, and to the volunteers who must have stepped forward as well! I have one burning question which I'm posting FEAST-wide since I might not be the only one who needs the following answer:I heard from someone who's not always on email and who already wants to know where to send archive-worthy materials, so in the interim, while you're setting all this up: Is there a postal address and/or email, just one, where materials can go *at this time*? Or must those with materials hold off until they hear?Kate
Kathryn Norlock ([log in to unmask])Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 16:35:14 +0000
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Subject: FPAP Committee and Listserv Address
To: [log in to unmask]Hello everyone,
Samantha Noll and I have a list of agenda items we wanted you to be aware of and a new Listserv address for the FPAP! Please pass it along to any and all others. We are thrilled about the project and being a part of it! I am speaking here on behalf of the current FPAP committee, but I am by no means the only spokesperson.
1. The FPAP is official, as stated in the last email to FEAST yesterday. Although there was concern at first about its need, it is clear FPAP can accomplish a lot and help guide the process of creating the SWIP archives in all aspects near and far. We thank Kelly H. Ball for her efforts this past week.
2. FPAP Co-Coordinators are Samantha Noll, Michigan State University, and myself, Duquesne University/John Carroll University. (We are willing to send others our CVs for familiarity or if desired. Samantha has several years experience in gender studies and eco-philosophy, as well as writing grant applications for funding. Recently she was a part of a team who was awarded a large NEH grant ($198,000) and another grant ($20,000) with the Kellogg Biological Station at Michigan State University. She is an incredible asset for the FPAP as we look to obtain funding.)
3. Senior Advisers: Alison Jaggar and Ann Garry (Very exciting and wonderful news, we are so very grateful for their willingness to advise us on this project!)
4. Currently, the FPAP meets every weekend. In addition, Samantha and I will also be able to meet in person once each month if needed.
5. Several others have come forward volunteering their services, both directly and from behind the scenes. One of these individuals is Richard Lynch, Depauw University, who both works in Feminism and Women/Gender Studies, but who also has experience with archives as well. We have several individuals who have offered to answer any and all questions we may have regarding this project who work in archives, including librarians across several universities.
6. We are seeking more volunteers to help coordinate the various details of this on-going project. Please email our new Listserv if interested. Several members of the coordinating committee for FEAST have also offered to sponsor FPAP officially. We welcome this suggestion with great enthusiasm!
7. Currently, we welcome Brown University's Feminist Theory Archive interest in the project. Joan Callahan has offered to stay in contact with the curator there and include Samantha and I in the discussions. We feel Brown is a great location, most certainly, and are grateful for all those on FEAST who have suggested it as a potential location of the SWIP archives. The reason we are not certain yet includes, among other things, that we have located a SWIP archive already in existence (in the Sophia Smith Collection) at Smith College in MA. This archive is said to hold SWIP early materials from 1972 to 1982. We are in the process of contacting them and seeking advice about either allowing them to stay there or moving everything into one place. We welcome all feedback on the FPAP Listserv of course. We are, of course, very appreciative of Brown University's present willingness to consider housing the archives...
8. Any and all questions, suggestions, archives you have located of your own or would want to donate, and all related can be sent to the new FPAP Listserv address. One of us will try to respond in a reasonable time frame. Currently, we have a running list of all who have emailed FEAST within the last month (when this project and committee was suggested upon the discovery of new materials from the beginning of SWIP) who are looking to donate the materials. We welcome all further materials that anyone would like to add to this list and will be in contact with everyone included there shortly. Although much correspondence will go through the new Listserv, we will certainly offer updates on the FEAST and SWIP lists as well along the way.
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With respect, care, and gratitude we move forward.
Samantha Noll
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