Bodies on the march : a history of PUMA, the Prostitutes' Union of Massachusetts, 1975-1984, 2010

Item — item: 0113503010648

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Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

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

2010

Creator

Fischer, Anne Gray (Author, Person)

Conditions Governing Use

The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.

Extent

191 pages ; 29 cm

Language of Materials

From the record group: English

From the record group: Chinese

From the record group: Spanish; Castilian

Additional Description

Overview

The Prostitutes Union of Massachusetts (PUMA) was part of a national movement for prostitutes' rights that rapidly grew in fervor and intensity, and, just as quickly, faded from American consciousness. Centered in Boston and active throughout New England