Andrea Lurie Papers, 1913-1986, bulk 1967-1982
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Summary
- Creator:
- Lurie, Andrea
- Abstract:
- This collection contains materials related to the women's movement and lesbian rights in New York State, especially the Capital Region in the 1970s, as well as materials related to Lurie's professional efforts as an archeologist.
- Extent:
- 2.24 cubic ft.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Andrea Lurie Papers, 1913-1982. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Lurie Papers).
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection includes materials related to the women's movement and lesbian rights with an emphasis on the Capital Region of New York. Andrea Lurie collected photographs from Women's Day in Albany, posters, material related to projects in Albany, correspondence, drafts of manuscripts, and Lurie's own speeches. Records of particular interest are those of the group Capital District Women and the Women's Counseling Collective. Also included are pamphlets, newsletters, journals, and periodicals.
Having worked as an archeologist in her professional career, there are also materials related to archeology including academic journals, conference materials, and archeological societies. Though many of the materials only tangentially relate to the feminist movement, they help to show the extent of Lurie's personal and professional endeavors.
- Biographical / historical:
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Andrea Lurie was an active member of the womens movement in the New York Capital Region during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. This included founding and working with such organizations as Capital District Women (CDW), Women's Counseling Collective, and Tri-City Women's Center. She was involved in the planning of the Womens "Revolution", a utopian society that would promote equality, same-sex relationships, and polyamory while discouraging traditional family dynamics. Lurie was also responsible for executing the Women's Day March in Albany, N.Y.
Professionally, Andrea Lurie was an archeologist. She used her education to promote feminism and better understand the social dynamics responsible for misogyny. A majority of the published materials within the collection relate to her research.
- Acquisition information:
- All items in this manuscript group were donated to the University Libraries, M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections & Archives by Andrea Lurie in1994 June.
- Processing information:
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Processed in 2006 January by Amy C. Schindler.
Reprocessed in 2025 April by Meghan Slaff.
- Arrangement:
- The collection has no series and is arranged alphabetically.
- Physical location:
- The materials are located onsite in the department.
Using these materials
- Access:
- The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.
- Restrictions:
- Access to this record group is unrestricted.
- Rights and Permissions:
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- Preferred citation:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Andrea Lurie Papers, 1913-1982. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Lurie Papers).