Plucked: A Memoir of Hiding, 2020
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2020
Creator
- Bannon, Katherine (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
107 pages (107 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"My thesis encompasses the beginning of a memoir exploring my journey with trichotillomania, a psychiatric disorder that causes me to compulsively pull out my hair. Though 1 in 25 people pull out their hair, the disorder remains shrouded in mystery; there is no cure and little treatment. I began plucking when I was eight years old, an event that splintered open my family's carefully controlled, privileged life. For years, I believed I was the only one. I hid under makeup, headscarves, and wigs, crippled by a fear of discovery. Ultimately, my self-hatred brought me to the brink of self-destruction, culminating in a near suicide attempt in college. My memoir charts my struggle to overcome my shame, and to embrace a loving relationship with my now-husband. The underlying questions are, What is the price of keeping secrets? And how can coming out of hiding allow us to heal?" -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01B Writing, Literature & Publishing
Physical Description
107 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
(617) 824-8301
archives@emerson.edu