Guide to the Lisa Finlay Papers, 1987-1996?

Collection Number MC 366

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Collection Information
Abstract:

The Lisa Finlay Papers contains materials documenting Finlay's interest and participation in both the animal rights and ecofeminist movements. Some items are related to general animal rights or philosophical issues, but the majority focus on ecofeminism or the intersection between feminism and animal rights. Included are a variety of published and unpublished written materials, as well as materials from various animal rights and ecofeminist groups and events and audiovisual materials. The bulk of these audiovisual materials are the only known video copies of the 1993 ANGFAR (A New Generation for Animal Rights) Conference.

Lisa Finlay is an animal rights advocate with a specific interest in feminism. When she was a graduate student at North Carolina State University, animal rights activist Tom Regan served as a thesis advisor for her self-designed degree: "Forms of Oppression: Sexism, Racism, and Speciesism." As the coordinator and contact for the 1993 ANGFAR conference, Finlay was instrumental in the organization of this event. A long-time member of Feminists for Animal Rights (FAR), Finlay was hired as the organization's first director in 1994 and went on to serve the organization in a number of different capacities.

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Descriptive Summary

Repository

North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center

Creator

Finlay, Lisa

Title

Lisa Finlay Papers, 1987-1996?

Call Number

MC 366

Extent

2 linear feet, 4 archival boxes

Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Special Collections Research Center Reference Staff.

Language of Material

English

Information for Users

Restrictions to Access

This collection is open for research; access requires at least 24 hours advance notice.
Acquisitions Information

Transferred by Tom Regan.
Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Lisa Finlay Papers, MC 366, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
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Processed by Jennifer E. McElroy, 2005 October

Encoded by Jennifer E.McElroy, 2005 November

Biographical Note


Lisa Finlay received bachelor's degrees from Warren Wilson College in Asheville, North Carolina and North Carolina Central University, before attending graduate school at North Carolina State University. During her time at North Carolina State University she combined her interests in feminism and animal rights, completing a self-designed Master of Arts in Liberal Studies in 1993 entitled "Forms of Oppression: Sexism, Racism, and Speciesism." Animal rights activist and, at that time, North Carolina State University professor Tom Regan served as her thesis advisor. Also in 1993, Finlay helped organize the A New Generation for Animal Rights (ANGFAR) conference at the New Brunswick Campus of Rutgers University. She was both the coordinator and main contact person for the conference.

A long-time member of Feminists for Animal Rights (FAR), Finlay served as the organization's volunteer regional coordinator in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. When the organization opened its national office in Chapel Hill in January 1994, Finlay was hired as FAR's first director. Finlay also served on the editorial committee and the production staff of the organization's biannual publication.

Scope and Content Note


The Lisa Finlay Papers contains papers and artifacts documenting Finlay's interest and participation in the animal rights movement. Some of the materials are related to general animal rights or philosophical issues, but the majority focus on ecofeminism or the intersection between feminism and animal rights. The Unpublished Materials series includes a variety of written materials, including article and/or book chapter drafts and academic papers, as well as a colloquium paper, a fellowship proposal, and a lecture transcript. Articles, periodicals and book materials collected by Finlay are contained in the Published Materials series. The Organizations and Events series includes materials produced for specific events or by various animal rights or ecofeminist organizations. The largest concentration of materials in this series were produced by Feminists for Animal Rights. The final series, Audio-Visual Materials, consists of VHS-format videocassettes and a slide show with audiocassette narration. The majority of the VHS tapes are recordings from the 1993 ANGFAR conference.

The collection includes materials dating from 1987 through 1996, with the bulk of the collection dating from 1992 to 1994.

Organization of the Collection


The collection is arranged in four series: Unpublished Materials, Published Materials, Organizations and Events, and Audio-Visual Materials.

Online Catalog Terms

Individuals

  • Finlay, Lisa
  • Kheel, Marti
  • Regan, Tom

Corporate Entities

  • ANGFAR (A New Generation for Animal Rights)
  • Feminists for Animal Rights (FAR)

Topics

  • Animal rights
  • Animal rights activists
  • Animal rights movement
  • Ecofeminism
  • Feminism--Moral and ethical aspects
  • Feminism--Philosophy

Related Material

  • Animal Rights Network Records, circa 1979 - circa 2002, MC 351 [HTML]
  • Animal Welfare Institute Records, 1945 - 1994, MC 344 [HTML]
  • Argus Archives Records, MC 338 [HTML]
  • Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights Records, 1985 - 2002, MC 330 [HTML]
  • Coe (Sue) Prints Documenting Factory Farming, MC 365 [HTML]
  • Culture and Animals Foundation Collection, 1985 - 2001, MC 320 [HTML]
  • Giduz (Betsy and Tom) Collection, 1977 - 1990, MC 289 [HTML]
  • Mechler (Esther) Papers, 1974 - 2004, MC 322 [HTML]
  • Necker (Claire) Papers, MC 364 [HTML]
  • PETA Subject Files on Animal Rights Movements, 1980 - 2004, MC 353 [HTML]
  • Regan (Tom) Papers, 1951 - 2001, MC 236 [HTML]
  • The Tom Regan Animal Rights Virtual Archive
  • Roberts (Catherine) Papers, 1952 - 1992, MC 323 [HTML]
  • Sapontzis (Steve F.) Papers, 1978 - 2001, MC 318 [HTML]

Detailed Description of the Collection


  • MC 366 Series 1:Unpublished Materials, 1990?-1995?


    0.63 linear feet, 1.25 boxes

    This series contains a variety of unpublished materials. Included are drafts of articles and/or book chapters, as well as academic and colloquium papers, a fellowship proposal, and a lecture transcript. Authors include Tom Regan, Lisa Finlay's master's thesis advisor and prominent animal rights activist, and Marti Kheel, the co-founder of Feminists for Animal Rights (FAR). The majority of the materials focus on ecofeminism or the intersection between feminism and animal rights, but some are related to more general animal rights or philosophical issues. Some of these materials may have been submissions or proposals for the 1993 ANGFAR conference and several of the papers have accompanying correspondence. This series is organized alphabetically by the author's last name.

    • Adams, Carol J. "Bringing Peace Home: A Feminist Philosophical Perspective on the Abuse of Women, Children, and Pet Animals,"1994 [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 1]
    • Birk, Gayle Harris. "The Correlation Between Captive Food Animals and Women In Our Society," 1995 [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 2]
    • Bracke, Marc. "Killing Animals," 1990 [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 3]
    • Daly, Lois K. "Our Relationships with Animals: An Ecofeminist Perspective" [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 4]
    • Fike, Michelle Summer. "A Politic of Synthesis: Linking Ecofeminism and Bioregionalism" [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 5]
    • Gaard, Greta. "An Ecofeminist Invitation for Democracy,"1994 [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 6]
    • Galvin, Shelley and Harold A. Herzog. "Ethical Judgements of Animal Research,"1992 [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 7]
    • Heezen, Joan. "Consumable Bodies: Feminism, Vegetarianism and Animal Rights An Independent Study" [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 8]
    • Herzog, Harold. "'The Movement is My Life': Conversations with Animal Rights Activists,"1990 [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 9]
    • Herzog, Harold A., Jr. "'The Movement is My Life': The Psychology of Animal Rights Activism,"1992 [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 10]
    • Herzog, Harold A. and Galvin, Shelley. "Common Sense and the Mental Lives of Animals: An Empirical Approach" [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 11]
    • Jennings, Don F., Jr. "The Case for the Use of 'Marginal Cases' in Biomedical Research?" [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 12]
    • Kalockofsky, Roberta. "Descartes' Niece,"1990 [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 13]
    • Kheel, Marti. "Ecofeminism and Deep Ecology: Reflections on Identity and Difference,"1987 [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 14]
    • Kheel, Marti. "Environmental Ethics or License to Kill: An Ecofeminist Critique of Hunters' Moral Discourse" [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 15]
    • King, Ynestra. "Healing the Wounds: Feminism, Ecology, and Nature/Culture Dualism" [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 16]
    • Luke, Brian. "The Erotics of Predation" [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 17]
    • Luke, Brian. "Violent Love: A Study of the Sexual Politics of Nature,"1994 [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 18]
    • Moss, Eric P. "A United Framework for Publicizing Our Cause,"1993 [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 19]
    • Plumwood, Val. "Ethics and Instrumentalism : A Response to Janna Thompson" [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 20]
    • Plumwood, Val "Nature, Self, and Gender: feminism, environmental philosophy, and the critique of rationalism" [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 21]
    • Rakusin, Sudie - Interview [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 22]
    • Regan, Tom. "Are Individual Rights Patriarchal?" [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 23]
    • Regan, Tom. "Coping in Cuba" (3 parts of a 3 part series) [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 24]
    • Regan, Tom. "Patterns of Resistance: The Struggle for Freedom and Equality in America,"1995 [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 25]
    • Regan, Tom. "Vegetarianism and Friendship" [MC 0366 Box 1, Folder 26]
    • Shapiro, Kenneth. "The Caring Sleuth: Portrait of an Animal Rights Activist,"1994 [MC 0366 Box 2, Folder 1]
    • Transken, Si. "Themes and Connections: Male Violence Against Companion Animals, Women, and Children,"1992 [MC 0366 Box 2, Folder 2]
    • Vance, Linda. "Ecofeminism and Wilderness,"1995 [MC 0366 Box 2, Folder 3]
    • Weston, Anthony. "Recognition, Relationship, and the Foundations of Ethics" (an NEH Fellowship Proposal)," 1990 [MC 0366 Box 2, Folder 4]

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  • MC 366 Series 2:Published Materials, 1987-1995


    0.25 linear feet, 0.50 archival box

    The Published Materials series consists of three subseries: Articles, Periodicals, and Books.

    • Articles

      The Articles subseries contains copies of articles and columns collected by Lisa Finlay. They are organized chronologically, by year of publication.
      • 1987 [MC 0366 Box 2, Folder 5]
      • 1988 [MC 0366 Box 2, Folder 6]
      • 1989 [MC 0366 Box 2, Folder 7]
      • 1990 [MC 0366 Box 2, Folder 8]
      • 1991 [MC 0366 Box 2, Folder 9]
      • 1992 [MC 0366 Box 2, Folder 10]
      • 1993 [MC 0366 Box 2, Folder 11]
      • 1994-1995 [MC 0366 Box 2, Folder 12]
      • Undated Articles [MC 0366 Box 2, Folder 13]
    • Periodicals

      The Periodicals subseries consists of various magazines, newsletters, and self-published serials related to animal rights and other social issues. These materials are organized alphabetically by the title of the publication.
      • Animal Life, Vol. 6 Issue 1 [MC 0366 Box 2, Folder 14]
      • Catchphraze, Issues #2 and#3 [MC 0366 Box 2, Folder 15]
      • Journal of Social Issues, Vol. 49 No. 1 [MC 0366 Box 2, Folder 16]
      • No Compromise, Issue #1 [MC 0366 Box 2, Folder 17]
      • Satya, Dec. 1995 [MC 0366 Box 2, Folder 18]
    • Book Materials

      This subseries contains one book and a copy of one book chapter, collected by Lisa Finlay.
      • Chapple, Christopher Key. Nonviolence to Animals, Earth, and Self in Asian Traditions. Albany, NY: State University of New York Press, 1993. [MC 0366 Box 2, Folder 19]
      • Regan, Tom. The Thee Generation. Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 1991. Chapter 7 "Irreconcilable Differences" [MC 0366 Box 2, Folder 20]

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  • MC 366 Series 3:Organizations and Events, 1987-1995?


    0.38 linear feet, 0.75 archival box

    The Organizations and Events series consists of two subseries: Feminists for Animal Rights (FAR)and Other Organizations and Events.

    • Feminists for Animal Rights (FAR)

      The FAR subseries contains various materials produced by the FAR organization, including copies of their bi-annual ecofeminist publication, pamphlets, and thematic distribution materials. Also included is information on the organization's Companion Animal Rescue Effort (CARE), a program to house the pets of women fleeing domestic violence. This subseries is organized alphabetically according to material type.
      • Companion Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) [MC 0366 Box 2, Folder 21]
      • Distribution Materials [MC 0366 Box 2, Folder 22]
      • FAR Biannual Publication, 1990 [MC 0366 Box 2, Folder 23]
      • FAR Biannual Publication, 1991-1992 [MC 0366 Box 3, Folder 1]
      • FAR Biannual Publication, 1993-1994 [MC 0366 Box 3, Folder 2]
      • Pamphlets and statement [MC 0366 Box 3, Folder 3]
    • Other Organizations and Events

      The Other Organizations and Events subseries contains pamphlets, packets, and other materials produced by animal rights organizations, as well as materials produced for several ecological feminist events. This subseries is organized alphabetically by the name of the organization or event. Please note that the VHS cassettes of the 1993 ANGFAR (A New Generation for Animal Rights) Conference are part of the Audiovisual Materials Series.
      • Earthsave Foundation; The Fund for Animals [MC 0366 Box 3, Folder 4]
      • The Human Society of the United States; The Interfaith Council for the Protection of Animals and Nature [MC 0366 Box 3, Folder 5]
      • Social Perspectives on Women and Ecology: A Colloquium, 1994 [MC 0366 Box 3, Folder 6]
      • Student Organization for Animal Rights (SOAR) - "Animal Liberation Front Press Cuttings Pack" [MC 0366 Box 3, Folder 7]
      • Utah State University Department of Sociology - "Animal Issues Study" [MC 0366 Box 3, Folder 8]
      • World Women's Congress for a Healthy Planet - "Women's Action Agenda 21,"1991 [MC 0366 Box 3, Folder 9]
      • World Women for Animal Rights [MC 0366 Box 3, Folder 10]

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  • MC 366 Series 4:Audio-Visual Materials, 1993?-1996?


    0.63 linear feet, 1.25 archival boxes

    The Audio-Visual Materials series consists of eight VHS-format videocassettes and a slide show with audiocassette narration. Seven of the videocassettes comprise the only collection of videos of the talks given at the 1993 ANGFAR (A New Generation for Animal Rights) conference. Lisa Finlay was the coordinator and contact person for the ANGFAR conference, which took place July 29 through August 1, 1993 at the New Brunswick Campus of Rutgers University. It featured workshops and a number of speakers, including Tom Regan. The final VHS tape is an independent production-"Ecofeminism Now!"-and the slide show is entitled "Culture of Violence: The Animal Connection."

    • "The Culture of Violence : The Animal Connection," slide presentation [MC 0366 Box 3, Folder 11]
    • "The Culture of Violence : The Animal Connection," audiocassette naration for slide presentation [MC 0366 Box 3, Folder 12]
    • ANGFAR Conference, Tape 1: Feminism & Animal Rights; 1st Part Hist. of Humane Mvmt., 1993 [MC 0366 Box 4, Videotape 1]
    • ANGFAR Conference, Tape 2: Final Part, History of Humane Movement; Racism and Animal Rights; and A.R. & Social Justice, 1993 [MC 0366 Box 4, Videotape 2]
    • ANGFAR Conference, Tape 3: - Animal Rights & Social Justice; Carol Adams, Priscilla Feral, 1993 [MC 0366 Box 4, Videotape 3]
    • ANGFAR Conference, Tape 4: Academic Concentration in Animal Rights; Individual Talks Sat. P.M to middle of Bernard, 1993 [MC 0366 Box 4, Videotape 4]
    • ANGFAR Conference, Tape 5: Neal Bernard; Debating Vivisection; Animal Rights and Curriculum, 1993 [MC 0366 Box 4, Videotape 5]
    • ANGFAR Conference, Tape 6: A.R. Issues & Activism on Campus; Working with the Media; 1/2 Open Mike, 1993 [MC 0366 Box 4, Videotape 6]
    • ANGFAR Conference, Tape 7: Open Mike (Cindy to End); Wrap-up Tom, Gary, Lisa, 1993 [MC 0366 Box 4, Videotape 7]
    • "Ecofeminism Now!", 1996 [MC 0366 Box 4, Videotape 8]

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