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William Orick Research Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-172

Scope and Contents

The collection contains his research papers, primarily includes his manuscripts, notes, and correspondence relating to Orick's study on women in the Catholic Church.

Dates

  • 1945-1990 [bulk 1960-1990]

Creator

Limitations on Accessing the Collection

Collection is open for research

Copyright and Rights Information

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Biographical / Historical

William Orick (1888-1990), who came to this country as a German refugee, was a Quaker and member of Schenectady Monthly Meeting in New York. He conducted extensive research on how women were regarded in history.

Extent

2.5 Linear Feet (5 boxes)

Language

English

Overview

William Orick (1888-1990), who came to this country as a German refugee, was a Quaker and member of Schenectady Monthly Meeting in New York. He conducted extensive research on how women were regarded in history. The collection contains his research papers primarily include his manuscripts, notes, and correspondence relating to Orick's study on women in the Catholic Church.

Arrangement

The collection is divided into four series:

  1. Correspondence, 1945-1990;
  2. General research materials and writings
  3. Research and writings for book, Satan at the Crossroads
  4. Photographs

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Accession information:

Donor: Rosemary Przybycien, 1995

The collection was given.

Processing Information

Papers organizedand placed in RG 5.

Title
William Orick Research Papers, 1945-1990 [bulk 1960-1990]
Author
FHL staff
Date
1995
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

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