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"A History of Womb Envy" Proposal Narrative for Guggenheim Fellowship essay, circa 1989-1990
"A History of Womb Envy" was written by Gloria Kaufman as a proposal for the Guggenheim Fellowship. The Fellowship provides a grant to all winners in order to further pursue their project. However, Kaufman did not win the Guggenheim Fellowship…
"B250 Offers Variety for Students" Preface article, 1979 December 5
This is an article published in the Preface about the upcoming Spring 1980 B250 Interdisciplinary Analysis of Women's Role class coordinated by Gloria Kaufman. The article names numerous guest speakers that were planning on speaking in the class, as…
"Feminism: A Dazzle of Definitions," circa 1980s
"Feminism: A Dazzle of Definitions" is a lecture by Gloria Kaufman about the many definitions of feminism.
Kaufman describes feminism as a system of thought, a political stance, and a philosophy committed to work for the betterment of women.
Kaufman describes feminism as a system of thought, a political stance, and a philosophy committed to work for the betterment of women.
"Feminist Humor" article, 1976
The article discusses the history of humor and irony in feminist movements. Kaufman uses numerous examples of humorous feminist writing to argue that "humor is surely one of the best feminist weapons."
This article was published in Women: A…
This article was published in Women: A…
"Foolishness and Chaos" Lundquist Address essay, 1993 April 30
"Foolishness and Chaos" was Gloria Kaufman's Lundquist Address speech that she delivered in 1993 after she was named the Lundquist Faculty Fellow the previous year.
Kaufman's essay argues that careful, linear analysis is not the only right way to…
Kaufman's essay argues that careful, linear analysis is not the only right way to…
"For Gloria Kaufman, social action is a way of life" newspaper article, 1992 November 10
This Preface article written by Ruth Dilley describes Gloria Kaufman's dedication to social activism. Kaufman was not only a professor, but the pioneer of Women's Studies at IUSB, an Affirmative Action Officer at IUSB, the 1992-93 Eldon F. Lundquist…
"Gloria Kaufman: Gone, but not forgotten" newspaper article, 2004 October 6
This is an article published in the Preface several months after Gloria Kaufman's death as a tribute to her life and accomplishments.
"Gloria Kaufman: Gone, but not forgotten" describes her successful yet controversial B250 course that featured…
"Gloria Kaufman: Gone, but not forgotten" describes her successful yet controversial B250 course that featured…
"Happy Birthday, Susan B." event program, 1979 Feburary 18
Program for the "Happy Birthday, Susan B." celebration on February 18, 1979.
The event included not only cake, cider, and tea, but also a Feminist Fair and a Ceremony of Celebration.
This event was organized and sponsored by the Women's Studies…
The event included not only cake, cider, and tea, but also a Feminist Fair and a Ceremony of Celebration.
This event was organized and sponsored by the Women's Studies…
"How to Dress" photograph, circa 1980-1991
Photograph taken by Gloria Kaufman, published in her book of feminist humor and satire, "In Stitches."
The photo is of a nearly naked woman reading Kaufman's first book, "Pulling Our Own Strings," with a sign that says "How To Dress for the Annual…
The photo is of a nearly naked woman reading Kaufman's first book, "Pulling Our Own Strings," with a sign that says "How To Dress for the Annual…
"In Stitches" book edited by Gloria Kaufman, 1991
Cover of the 1991 book "In Stitches," an anthology of feminist humor and satire edited by Gloria Kaufman, who was a professor of English and Women's Studies at Indiana University South Bend from 1967 to 1992.
This was the second anthology of…
This was the second anthology of…