Minnie Bruce Pratt papers, 1870s-2005 bulk 1975-2005 | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:Collection focuses on women's studies, sexual identity, sexuality, and focuses on women's studies, sexual and gender identity, sexuality, and Pratt's fight against racism, sexism, imperialism and other forms of intolerance. A writing series comprises drafts, proofs, and galleys related to Pratt's major works through 2003, as well as materials related to shorter pieces by Pratt, reviews, print interviews, materials related to Pratt's editorial work, and personal journals. The series also contains materials pertaining to the outside funding from grants and speaking appearances that Pratt obtained to support herself as a writer. Major works represented are Pratt's poetry and essay collections THE SOUND OF ONE FORK, WE SAY WE LOVE EACH OTHER, CRIME AGAINST NATURE, REBELLION, S/HE, WALKING BACK UP DEPOT STREET, and THE DIRT SHE ATE. Among the other series in the collection are: family, consisting of early correspondence, mementos, photographs, and genealogical information; and activism, including files of newspaper clippings, fliers, and correspondence related to Pratt's grass roots organizing. Notable correspondents include Mumia Abu-Jamal, Dorothy Allison, Judith Arcana, Elly Bulkin, Chrystos, Holly Hughes, Audre Lorde, Adrienne Rich, and Mab Segrest