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ODU University Archives
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Steven Bookman, University Archivist
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Use
Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, and the holder of the copyright, if not Old Dominion University Libraries.
Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restrictions.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Folder [insert number and title], Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
Source of Acquisition
Anita Fellman, Gift
Method of Acquisition
Acc. 2019.006 was received by Special Collections and University Archives from the donor via Women's Studies Department on 3/21/19.
Processing Information
The collection has been accessioned and minimally described by Steven Bookman, University Archivist, in April 2019.
Biographical or Historical Information
Dr. Anita Fellman was the first director of the Women's Studies program at Old Dominion University in 1977.
Note written by Steven Bookman
Scope and Contents
This collection contains t-shirts collected by Dr. Anita Fellman, professor of Women's Studies at Old Dominion University, related to women's history, LGBTQ history, and African American history. Also included in the collection are political buttons concerning elections and women's rights.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Buttons
- Old Dominion University. Department of Women's Studies
- T-shirts
- Women's rights
Container List
- Realia Oversize Box: 1 Item 1
ODU Women's Studies T-Shirt - Ten Years and Growing1987Scope and Contents
One purple cotton t-shirt with "Ten Year and Growing, Women's Studies, Old Dominion University, 1977-1987" in white. The shirt is a size large.
Preferred CitationODU Women's Studies T-Shirt - Ten Years and Growing, 1987, Oversize Box 1, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 1 Item 2
Old Dominion University Women's Center T-ShirtundatedScope and Contents
One light blue t-shirt with "Old Dominion University" in white with a logo of the Women's Center in the middle of the shirt. The Women's Center url is on the shirt as well. The t-shirt is a size medium.
Preferred CitationOld Dominion University Women's Center T-Shirt, undated, Oversize Box 1, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 1 Item 3
Vagina Monologues ODU T-Shirt2005Scope and Contents
One red t-shirt with a capital "V" inside a white triangle on the front of the shirt. The back of the shirt reads "Saving the World...One Vagina at a Time. The Vagina Monologues ODU 2005" in white. The t-shirt is a size medium.
Preferred CitationVagina Monologues ODU T-Shirt, 2005, Oversize Box 1, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 2 Item 1
Women's Worlds 2002 T-Shirt2002Scope and Contents
One yellow t-shirt with "Women's Worlds 2002: The 8th International Interdisciplinary Congress on Women, Makerere University Kampala, Uganda, July 21-26, 2002" in black on the front. The front also features the Venus symbol in different colors. "Gender Worlds Gains and Challenges" is written in black on the back. The t-shirt is a size large.
Preferred CitationWomen's Worlds 2002 T-Shirt, 2002, Oversize Box 2, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 2 Item 2
Musee de la Femme Henriette Bathily T-Shirt2014Scope and Contents
One white t-shirt with "Musee de la Femme Henriette Bathily, 20 ans, 1994-2014" on the front. The t-shirt is a size large.
Preferred CitationMusee de la Femme Henriette Bathily T-Shirt, 2014, Oversize Box 2, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 2 Item 3
Eaton's Account Card ButtonundatedScope and Contents
One button shaped like an account card with "Easton's account card" at the top and "On no account!" written below it.
Preferred CitationEaton's Account Card Button, undated, Oversize Box 2, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 2 Item 4
March for Women's Lives Button1992Scope and Contents
One button worn at the March for Women's Lives in Washington, DC on April 5, 1992. The button also has "Abortion Rights and Reproductive Freedom, We Won't Go Back!" written on the front.
Preferred CitationMarch for Women's Lives Button, 1992, Oversize Box 2, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 2 Item 5
If a Man Talks ButtonundatedScope and Contents
One button featuring a nature scene and "If a man talks in the forest and no woman is there to hear him, is he still wrong?" written on it.
Preferred CitationIf a Man Talks Button, undated, Oversize Box 2, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 2 Item 6
Roosters Crow Hens Deliver ButtonundatedScope and Contents
One button with the words "Roosters Crow...Hens Deliver!!!" on it.
Preferred CitationRoosters Crow Hens Deliver Button, undated, Oversize Box 2, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 2 Item 7
We Will Decide NARAL Button1992Scope and Contents
One button advocating Pro-Choice protest in Washington, DC on April 5, 1992. The button features Lady Liberty with "We Will Decide November 3rd NARAL" written on it.
Preferred CitationWe Will Decide NARAL Button, 1992, Oversize Box 2, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 2 Item 8
Social Justice Warrior Proud ButtonundatedScope and Contents
One button featuring the words "Social Justice Warrior PROUD" on the front.
Preferred CitationSocial Justice Warrior Proud Button, undated, Oversize Box 2, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 2 Item 9
Menopause: A Midlife Passage ButtonundatedScope and Contents
One button produced by Indiana University Press promoting menopause. Written on the button is the phrase "They are not hot flashes, they are power surges."
Preferred CitationMenopause: A Midlife Passage Button, undated, Oversize Box 2, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 2 Item 10
Feminist: Stories from Women's Liberation Film ButtonundatedScope and Contents
One blue button given out during a film from Jennifer Lee with "Proud to be a Feminist" written on it.
Preferred CitationFeminist: Stories from Women's Liberation Film Button, undated, Oversize Box 2, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 2 Item 11
I Heart Women and Gender Studies ButtonundatedScope and Contents
One white button with I, a red heart, Women and Gender Studies.
Preferred CitationI Heart Women and Gender Studies Button, undated, Oversize Box 2, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 2 Item 12
Write Women back into History ButtonundatedScope and Contents
One blue and aqua button with Write Women back into History on it with several translations of the word woman from around the world.
Preferred CitationWrite Women back into History Button, undated, Oversize Box 2, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 2 Item 13
I'll Be a Post-Feminist ButtonundatedScope and Contents
One red button with the phrase "Ill be a Post-Feminist in the Post-Patriarchy."
Preferred CitationI'll Be a Post-Feminist Button, undated, Oversize Box 2, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 2 Item 14
Women Opposing War ButtonundatedScope and Contents
One blue and red button with "Women Opposing War" written on it.
Preferred CitationWomen Opposing War Button, undated, Oversize Box 2, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 2 Item 15
Straight But Not Narrow ButtonundatedScope and Contents
One button featuring the rainbow flag with the phrase "Straight but not Narrow" written on it.
Preferred CitationStraight But Not Narrow Button, undated, Oversize Box 2, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 2 Item 16
Homophobia is a Social Disease ButtonundatedScope and Contents
One pink button with the phrase "Homophobia is a Socia Disease" on the front.
Preferred CitationHomophobia is a Social Disease Button, undated, Oversize Box 2, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 2 Item 17
Feminist Witch ButtonundatedScope and Contents
One orange button featuring a witch on a broom and the word "Feminist!" flying behind her.
Preferred CitationFeminist Witch Button, undated, Oversize Box 2, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 2 Item 18
Kicking Ass for the Working Class ButtonundatedScope and Contents
One black button produced by the AFL-CIO labor organization with the phrase "Kicking Ass for the Working Class."
Preferred CitationKicking Ass for the Working Class Button, undated, Oversize Box 2, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 2 Item 19
System Change Not Climate Change ButtonundatedPreferred Citation
System Change Not Climate Change Button, undated, Oversize Box 2, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
Scope and ContentsYellow button with a green tree featuring the words "System Change Not Climate Change" in red and the URL www.firethistime.net in green.
- Realia Oversize Box: 3 Item 1
Free Nelson Mandela T-Shirtcirca 1980-1989Scope and Contents
One white t-shirt with "Free Nelson Mandela" on the front. The shirt also features an image of Mandela along with images of anti-apartheid protests in the background. The t-shirt is a size large.
Preferred CitationFree Nelson Mandela T-Shirt, circa 1980-1989, Oversize Box 3, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 3 Item 2
McLenin's T-Shirtcirca 1989Scope and Contents
One white t-shirt with an homage to McDonald's with an image of Vladimir Lenin and "McLenin's" written under the golden arches. The back of the shirt features a red and black star, the hammer and sicle of the U.S.S.R., with "The Party is Over" in black. The t-shirt is a size extra extra large.
Preferred CitationMcLenin's T-Shirt, circa 1989, Oversize Box 3, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 4 Item 1
Saddam Hussein T-Shirtcirca 1989Scope and Contents
One white t-shirt with an image of Saddam Hussein, President of Iraq, in a green soldier's uniform and "I fear only God" written in black underneath.
Preferred CitationSaddam Hussein T-Shirt, circa 1989, Oversize Box 4, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 4 Item 2
Idi Amin T-Shirt1994Scope and Contents
One white t-shirt with an image of Idi Amin, former President of Uganda, to recognize his life after he passed away in 1994. The shirt features Amin with a flag of Uganda behind him, 1911 and 1994 beside his image, and "Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, 'Amini Wananchi'" around his image. The back of the shirt has "Radier Remo" written in red. The t-shirt is a size extra extra large.
Preferred CitationIdi Amin T-Shirt, 1994, Oversize Box 4, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 5 Item 1
Grandmothers Against Poverty and Aids T-ShirtundatedScope and Contents
One pink t-shirt supporting the Grandmothers Against Poverty and Aids (GAPA) initiative. The front of the t-shirt features the GAPA logo, the words "Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon Initiative," Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, "Secure the Future," and "Care and Support for Communities Affected by HIV/Aids in Africa." The back of the shirt features much of the same as well as the aids red ribbon. The t-shirt is a size medium.
Preferred CitationGrandmothers Against Poverty and Aids T-Shirt, undated, Oversize Box 5, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 5 Item 2
March for Women's Lives T-Shirt2004Scope and Contents
One pink t-shirt from the March for Women's Lives in Washington, D.C. on April 25, 2004. The front of the t-shirt reads "This is What a Feminist Looks Like" in white. The back of the shirt has "March for Women's Lives, Washington DC, April 25, 2004" inside a square and the words Choice, Justice, Access, Health, Abortion, Global, and Family Planning surrounding it. The website, www.feminist.org, is also featured on the shirt. The t-shirt is a size large.
Preferred CitationMarch for Women's Lives T-Shirt, 2004, Oversize Box 5, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 6 Item 1
Friends of Justice Tulia, Texas T-Shirtcirca 1990-1999Scope and Contents
One black t-shirt with "Friends of Justice Tulia, Texas" in gold on the front and "Do Justice Love Mercy Walk Humbly" in gold on the reverse. The shirt might have been used by the Texas State Employees Union.
Preferred CitationFriends of Justice Tulia, Texas T-Shirt, circa 1990-1999, Oversize Box 6, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 6 Item 2
Organizing for Justice! T-Shirtcirca 1990-1999Scope and Contents
Purple t-shirt with "Organizing for Justice!" written in gold alongside the logo for the Texas State Employees Association (CWA Local 6186). The reverse also features the logo along with "Texas State Employees Union Communications Workers of America, Local 6186" surrounding it in a circle.
Preferred CitationOrganizing for Justice T-Shirt, circa 1990-1999, Oversize Box 6, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Realia Oversize Box: 6 Item 3
Ho Chi Minh T-Shirtcirca 1990-1999Scope and Contents
Grey t-shirt with a photo of Vietnamese revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh with the Vietnamese flag in the background.
Preferred CitationHo Chi Minh T-Shirt, circa 1990-1999, Oversize Box 6, Anita Fellman Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.