Collection: Margaret Rossiter records | Eastern Michigan University Archives

Abstract

The Margaret Rossiter records contain materials from 1965 to 1987. The documents include course materials from Dr. Rossiter's history and women's studies classes, as well as personal files including recipes and newspaper clippings. This collection is useful for insight into women's studies education and course structures.

Dates

Creation: 1965 - 1987

Creator

Eastern Michigan University (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the University Archives.

Biographical / Historical

Margaret L. Rossiter began her career as a Modern European history professor at Eastern Michigan University in 1965. Dr. Rossiter was also the founder of the Women's Studies Program in 1973, where she served as the first chair of EMU's Women's Studies Committee until 1976. After retiring from EMU in 1980, she went on to author a number of journal articles and a book, Women in the Resistance.