Ada María Isasi-Díaz papers, circa 1960 -- 2010

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Series 1: Women's Ordination Conference, Rochester Regional Task Force, circa 1975 -- 1999

This series is open for research.

3 linear feet; 3 linear feet; 6 boxes

This series contains notes, correspondence, committee minutes, resource articles, proposals, and reports relating to Isasi-Díaz's work as a member of the Women's Ordination Conference and the Rochester Regional Task Force. It also contains some reports prepared for the organization Las Hermanas.

This series is arranged alphabetically by organization (Hermanas, RRTF, WOC) and type (contracts, correspondence, minutes, newsletter, programs, proposals, reports), and then chronologically.



Box 1: 1 Folder 1 Las Hermanas Reports, 1986 -- 1989


Box 1: 1 Folder 2-3 Rochester Regional Task Force (RRTF) Correspondence, 1975 -- 1981


Box 1: 1 Folder 4-6 RRTF Minutes, 1975 -- 1982


Box 1: 1 Folder 7 RRTF Newsletter and News Releases, 1980 -- 1982


Box 1: 1 Folder 8 RRTF Programs, 1977 -- 1982


Box 1: 1 Folder 9-10 RRTF Proposals and Reports, 1975 -- 1981



Box 1: 2 Folder 1 Women's Ordination Conference (WOC) Contracts, circa 1976 -- 1978


Box 1: 2 Folder 2-12 WOC Correspondence, 1976 -- 1978



Box 1: 3 Folder 1-7 WOC Correspondence, 1979 -- 1982


Box 1: 3 Folder 8-12 WOC Minutes, 1975 -- 1977



Box 1: 4 Folder 1-9 WOC Minutes, 1978 -- 1982


Box 1: 4 Folder 10-11 WOC Meeting Notes, 1975 -- 1981



Box 1: 5 Folder 1 WOC Newsletter, 1986 -- 1978


Box 1: 5 Folder 2-4 Newspaper Clippings, 1975 -- 1992


Box 1: 5 Folder 5 "New Woman New Church, 1978 -- 1982


Box 1: 5 Folder 6 Pamphlets, circa 1977 -- 1999


Box 1: 5 Folder 7 Press Releases, 1976 -- 1979


Box 1: 5 Folder 8 Programs, 1975 -- 1983


Box 1: 5 Folder 9-10 WOC Proposals, circa 1975 -- 1999



Box 1: 6 Folder 1 Reports on Dialogue with Bishops, 1981


Box 1: 6 Folder 2-6 Resource Articles, circa 1976 -- 1999


Box 1: 6 Folder 7 Rosters of Participants, Contacts, circa 1976 -- 1999


Box 1: 6 Folder 8 2 nd Conference on Ordination of Roman Catholic Women: Newspaper Roster of Participants, 1978


Box 1: 6 Folder 9 Correspondence, 1978 -- 1982

Series 2: Lectures and Conferences, circa 1970 -- 2010

This series is open for research.

3 linear feet; 3 linear feet; 6 boxes

This series contains correspondence, drafts, outlines, programs, and newspaper and magazine clippings pertaining to lectures and presentations by Isasi-Díaz, as well as homilies and sermons and chapel or church bulletins.

This series is arranged chronologically.



Box 2: 1 Folder 1-2 "Call to Action" U.S. Bishops Conference, 1976


Box 2: 1 Folder 3 Homilies, Sermons, 1977 -- 1983


Box 2: 1 Folder 4 Conferences and Lectures, 1978 -- 1980


Box 2: 1 Folder 5 Women in Dialogue Inter-American Meeting, 1979


Box 2: 1 Folder 6 Programs, 1980 -- 1992


Box 2: 1 Folder 7-10 Conferences and Lectures, 1980 -- 1985



Box 2: 2 Folder 1 Homilies, Sermons, 1985 -- 1990


Box 2: 2 Folder 2-3 Conferences and Lectures, 1986 -- 1987


Box 2: 2 Folder 4 IV Encuentro Feminista Latinoamericano y del Caribe, 1987


Box 2: 2 Folder 5-6 Conferences and Lectures, 1988 -- 1990


Box 2: 2 Folder 7 Newspaper Clippings, 1990 -- 1995


Box 2: 2 Folder 8 Dialogue among Theologically Trained Women, 1990


Box 2: 2 Folder 9 Conferences and Lectures, 1991


Box 2: 2 Folder 10 WCC 7th Assembly: "Come Holy Spirit" by Hyun-Kyung Chung, 1991


Box 2: 2 Folder 11 Conferences and Lectures, 1992 -- 1997


Box 2: 2 Folder 12 Christopher Columbus Quincentennial: Program, Homily, Liturgy, 1992



Box 2: 3 Folder 1 Conferences and Lectures, 1993 -- 1996


Box 2: 3 Folder 2 Conference Programs, 1993 -- 2006


Box 2: 3 Folder 3-5 NGO Forum on Women 1-2 and Final Report, 1995


Box 2: 3 Folder 6-8 UN 4th World Conference on Women, 1995 -- 1996



Box 2: 4 Folder 1 Newspaper Clippings, circa 1996 -- 2010


Box 2: 4 Folder 2 Cuba Conferences and Lectures, 1997 -- 2002


Box 2: 4 Folder 3 Conferences and Lectures, 1997 -- 2002


Box 2: 4 Folder 4 WCC: The Decade Festival, 1998


Box 2: 4 Folder 5 2nd International Meeting of Social Religious Studies, La Habana, Cuba, 1998


Box 2: 4 Folder 6-7 Conferences and Lectures, 1998 -- 2003


Box 2: 4 Folder 8-9 AAR, SBL, Transcript of Women Scholars Conversation, 2002 -- 2004


Box 2: 4 Folder 10-11 Conferences and Lectures, circa 2004 -- 2010



Box 2: 5 Folder 1 Women's Worlds, EWHA, Korea, 2005


Box 2: 5 Folder 2 Conferences and Lectures, 2005 -- 2006


Box 2: 5 Folder 3 Association of Theological Schools (ATS), 2005 -- 2007


Box 2: 5 Folder 4 Ecumenical Association of Third World Theologians (EATWOT), 2006


Box 2: 5 Folder 5 EATWOT: Itinerary, Papers Presented, Panel Presentations, 2006


Box 2: 5 Folder 6 Faith Communities and Public Policy Lecture, 2006


Box 2: 5 Folder 7 13 th Annual Helen Barrett Montgomery Conference, 2007


Box 2: 5 Folder 8 Conferences and Lectures, 2007 -- 2008



Box 1: 5 Folder 9 Drew: Transdisciplinary Theological Colloquium, 2007 -- 2008



Box 2: 5 Folder 10 Wellesley: "Justice in the 21st Century", 2007 -- 2008


Box 2: 5 Folder 11 Fontbonne University: Convocation Address, 2008


Box 2: 5 Folder 12 Bay Area Poverty Truth Commission – GTU, 2008



Box 2: 6 Folder 1 Conferences and Lectures, 2008


Box 2: 6 Folder 2 AAR Annual Meeting, 2008


Box 2: 6 Folder 3 Drew Commencements, 2008 -- 2009


Box 2: 6 Folder 4 Conferences and Lectures, 2009


Box 2: 6 Folder 5 Union: Daisy Machado Inauguration, 2009


Box 2: 6 Folder 6 Drew: Being a Christian in 21st Century/Oscar Romero Chapel, 2009


Box 2: 6 Folder 7 Yale: "Reconciliation: The Face of Justice in the 21st Century", 2009


Box 2: 6 Folder 8-9 Conferences and Lectures, circa 1970 -- 2010


Box 2: 6 Folder 11 Homilies, Sermons, circa 1970 -- 2010

Series 3: Publications, 1966 -- 2010

This series is open for research.

2 linear feet; 2 linear feet; 4 boxes

This series contains consent forms and correspondence pertaining to Isasi-Díaz's publications, article reprints and journals, and reviews of her books. There are also unpublished articles and Bible studies in this series. Some materials are in Spanish, Dutch, and German.

This series is arranged by type (articles and publications, Bible studies, book reviews) and then chronologically. Following these broader categories, titled publications are filed alphabetically.



Box 3: 1 Articles and Publications, 1966 -- 2007



Box 3: 2 Folder 1 Theological Publications, 2002 -- 2009


Box 3: 2 Folder 2 Articles, circa 2002 -- 2009


Box 3: 2 Folder 3 Bible Studies, 1985


Box 3: 2 Folder 4 Book Reviews, 2002 -- 2005


Box 3: 2 Folder 5 Fortress Press Book Releases and Book Reviews, 2003 -- 2007


Box 3: 2 Folder 6 Books Reviews of En La Lucha/In the Struggle, 1994 -- 2004


Box 3: 2 Folder 7 Book Reviews of Hispanic Women: Prophetic Voice in the Church, 1988 -- 1993


Box 3: 2 Folder 8 Hispanic Women: Consent Forms, circa 1982 -- 1985


Box 3: 2 Folder 9 Hispanic Women: Correspondence, 1982 -- 1984


Box 3: 2 Folder 10-13 Hispanic Women: Prophetic Voice in the Church, 1984 -- 1985


Box 3: 2 Folder 14 Hispanic Women: Book Jacket, 2006



Box 3: 3 Folder 1 Book Reviews of Mujerista Theology, 1997


Box 3: 3 Folder 2 Mujerista Theology Wall Plaque, circa 1997


Box 3: 3 Folder 3-5 Papers, circa 1970 -- 2010


Box 3: 3 Folder 6 Brussels Lacemaking by Ana Isasi Blanco, 1985


Box 3: 3 Folder 7 "Contemporary Issues in Liberation Ethics", SHUR, Volume XIII, Nos.1-2, 1992 -- 1993


Box 3: 3 Folder 8 Churchwoman, 1989 -- 1992


Box 3: 3 Folder 9 "Defining Our Proyecto Historico", JFSR, Vol. 9, Nos.1-2, 1993


Box 3: 3 Folder 10 Denktraditionen im Dialog, Band 7 and 26, 2000 -- 2006



Box 3: 4 Folder 1 "Feministische Theologie", Concordia, Band 26, 1999


Box 3: 4 Folder 2 "Kin-dom of God and Politics;" Theo Spirit, W., 2006


Box 3: 4 Folder 3 "Lo cotidiano: Elemento intrinseco de la Realidad', ARA, No. 6, 1999


Box 3: 4 Folder 4 Master of Divinity Thesis, 1985


Box 3: 4 Folder 5 "Mujerista Liturgy…" Article reprints, 1995


Box 3: 4 Folder 6 PhD: Field Examination and Dissertation Materials, 1987 -- 1990


Box 3: 4 Folder 7 Violence in the Home: A Latino Concern, circa 1999 -- 2000


Box 3: 4 Folder 8 Drafts of "The Violence of Fear", circa 1980 -- 2010


Box 3: 4 Folder 9 Wellspring, Volumes IX, X, 1986 -- 2001


Box 3: 4 Folder 10 Questions of Faith, 1990

Series 4: Videotapes and Transparencies, 1979 -- 2008

This series is open for research.

0.75 linear feet; 0.75 linear feet; 2 boxes

This series contains videotape and Betamax recordings of Isasi-Díaz interviews, lectures, and presentations, as well as fourteen color transparencies relating to research on her first book.

This series is arranged chronologically.



Box 4: 1 Most of "Good Morning America" Interview, circa 1979


Box 4: 1 New York, 1984-12-08


Box 4: 1 Tuite, Hussey, Farraro, Vaughn, 1985


Box 4: 1 Faces on Faith, 1989


Box 4: 1 Seminar and Homilies in English and Spanish, 2001


Box 4: 1 Reconceptualizing Differences Day, 2003


Box 4: 1 Fontbonne University Convocation, 2008-08-27


Box 4: 1 "Good Morning America" Interview, circa 1979 -- 2008


Box 4: 1 "Kin-dom of God and Politics, circa 1979 -- 2008


Box 4: 1 Margie Tuite, circa 1979 -- 2008


Box 4: 1 Marjorie Tuite: Presente!" Videotape and Study Guide, circa 1979 -- 2008


Box 4: 1 Untitled videotape, circa 1979 -- 2008



Box 4: 2 Hispanic Week, circa 1979 -- 2008


Box 4: 2 Isasi-Diaz's Graduation, circa 1979 -- 2008


Box 4: 2 Lynchburg College Honorary Degree, circa 1979 -- 2008


Box 4: 2 Mesa Comun S002 LA Vocacion Cristiana, circa 1979 -- 2008


Box 4: 2 Research for First Book - 14 Color Transparencies, circa 1979 -- 2008

Series 5: Audiotapes, 1976 -- 2007

This series is open for research.

0.5 linear feet; 0.5 linear feet; 1 box

This series contains audio recordings of conferences, event lectures or presentations by Isasi-Díaz. In some cases, there are co-participants and in two instances: "Installation of Dr. James Forbes, Jr." and "Imagination and Inner Self", recordings are not primarily of Isasi-Diaz. There are also computer diskettes relating to her dissertation, a DVD and a recording tape reel. Some material may be in Spanish.

This series is arranged in rough chronological order.



Box 5: 1 Programa de Radio en Rochester, 1976 -- 1977


Box 5: 1 Ecumenical Team report from Bishop Romero Funeral, 1980


Box 5: 1 NARW Conference: Dialogue within Cultural Diversity, 1984


Box 5: 1 Women: Prophetic Voices, 1985


Box 5: 1 Feminist Theology in 3rd World Perspective (Side 1); Inheriting our Mother's Gardens (Side 2), 1987


Box 5: 1 Installation of Dr. James Forbes, Jr. at Riverside Church, 1989


Box 5: 1 5-13-90, 1990


Box 5: 1 AAR-SBL Annual Meeting, 1991


Box 5: 1 "Mirrors of the Spirit" Bible Study, 1991


Box 5: 1 "Love: The Christian Labor Par Excellence" Sermon, 1993


Box 5: 1 "Theological Implications of Ethnic Prejudice", 1993


Box 5: 1 Call to Action, 1996


Box 5: 1 Prejudice", 1993 5 1 Call to Action, 1996 5 1 Local Talk at Kwanzaa "Mujerista Theology", 1997


Box 5: 1 "Lo cotidiano: the Everyday as Key Element of Justice", 1999


Box 5: 1 Untitled, Puerto Rico, 2000


Box 5: 1 Audio Tape Cassettes and Transcripts of Isasi- Díaz Presentations, 2001 -- 2004


Box 5: 1 "Spirituality and Justice", 2001


Box 5: 1 "Ada for Jeannette" Tape and Transcription, circa 2001 -- 2004


Box 5: 1 El Paso, circa 2001 -- 2004


Box 5: 1 "Imagination and Inner Self", Jean Houston, circa 2001 -- 2004


Box 5: 1 Prayer service, circa 2001 -- 2004


Box 5: 1 "Woman Church Speaks", circa 2001 -- 2004


Box 5: 1 Computer Diskettes: Dissertation, 1994 -- 2006


Box 5: 1 DVD: "Latina's Faith: A Matter of Life and Death," Isasi- Díaz, 2007


Box 5: 1 Audio tape reel, circa 1976 -- 1990

Series 6: Sister Fund: Theological Renaissance Project, 1999 -- 2007

This series contains some restricted material. Restrictions related to specific material are listed in the detailed contents list.

0.25 linear feet; 0.25 linear feet; 1 box

This series contains reports, writings and correspondence related to the Sister Fund:Theological Renaissance Project, including some papers regarding a Women Centered Theology group, which overlapped in membership with the Theological Renaissance Project.

This series is arranged in rough chronological order.



Box 6: 1 Folder 1 TRP: Poems, Expense Report, 2000 -- 2003

This file is restricted until January 1, 2032.


Box 6: 1 Folder 2 TRP: Reports, Pictures, 2000 -- 2003

This file is restricted until January 1, 2032.


Box 6: 1 Folder 3-4 TRP Sister Fund, 1999 -- 2007

This file is restricted until January 1, 2032.


Box 6: 1 Folder 5 Correspondence: Women Centered Theology Writing Group, 2006

This file is restricted until January 1, 2032.


Box 6: 1 Folder 6 Correspondence: TRP, Exuma Meeting, 2006

This file is restricted until January 1, 2032.


Box 6: 1 Folder 7 Correspondence: Sister Fund Group, 2006

This file is restricted until January 1, 2032.


Box 6: 1 Folder 8 Correspondence: Women Centered Theology, 2001 -- 2007

This file is restricted until January 1, 2032.

Series 7: Professional Activities: Teaching, Travel, Research and Awards, circa 1960 -- 2010

This series is open for research.

1.5 linear feet; 1.5 linear feet; 3 boxes

This series contains material regarding professional activities such as syllabi and course evaluations, teaching notes and resource files, overseas student trips, and academic awards. The bulk of the material relates to Isasi-Diaz's Drew University tenure, with additional material from engagements at other universities or academic programs. This series also contains photographs used for marketing and publicity purposes and faculty identification cards.

This series is arranged roughly chronologically.



Box 7: 1 Folder 1 Early Schema of Theology of Liberation by Gustavo Gutierrez, 1968


Box 7: 1 Folder 2 Academic Awards, 1981 -- 2007


Box 7: 1 Folder 3 Explanation of Monica Faith Stewart's ERA vote, 1982


Box 7: 1 Folder 4 Iliff School of Theology: Feminist Liberation Theology, 1983


Box 7: 1 Folder 5 Sexualidade, Libertacao e Fe: Notes, 1985


Box 7: 1 Folder 6 Syllabi (Spanish), 1986 -- 1996


Box 7: 1 Folder 7 Union Theological Seminary Delegation to Cuba, 1987


Box 7: 1 Folder 8 Drew: Ethics Intro Lecture Notes, circa 1990 -- 1999


Box 7: 1 Folder 9 Drew: USA Women's Ethics Course, circa 1990 -- 1999


Box 7: 1 Folder 10 Professional Activities, incl. Faculty IDs and photos, circa 1960 -- 2010


Box 7: 1 Folder 11 Drew: 1993 El Salvador Theology Trip, Course, 1992 -- 1994


Box 7: 1 Folder 12 Hispanic Institute of Theology, 1992 -- 2003


Box 7: 1 Folder 13 Drew: Syllabi, Exams, Materials, 1992 -- 2005


Box 7: 1 Folder 14 Drew: Roger Shinn Letter re Proposed Ethics Course, 1993


Box 7: 1 Folder 15 Drew: El Salvador Grassroots Theologians' Visit, 1993



Box 7: 2 Folder 1 Drew: Religion and the Social Process, 1993


Box 7: 2 Folder 2 Drew: Ethical and Religious Themes in Women's Literature,, 1993 -- 2005


Box 7: 2 Folder 3 Drew: Theories of Justice and Social Ethics, 1993 -- 1996


Box 7: 2 Folder 4 Drew: Ethics of Power, 1993 -- 1996


Box 7: 2 Folder 5 Drew: Hispanic Theology, 1993 -- 1996


Box 7: 2 Folder 6 Drew: Doing Ethics – Methods and Beyond, 1993 -- 2000


Box 7: 2 Folder 7 Seminario Ecumenico de Teologia, Cuba: Intro to Ethics, 1994 -- 1998


Box 7: 2 Folder 8 Drew: Liturgy and Ethics, 1994 -- 2000


Box 7: 2 Folder 9 Drew: Theories of Justice and Social Ethics, 1996 -- 2003


Box 7: 2 Folder 10 Drew: Doctor of Ministry Program, 1997 -- 2005


Box 7: 2 Folder 11 Philippines Course: Feminist Ethics, 1998


Box 7: 2 Folder 12 Drew: Cuba Trip, 1998 -- 1999


Box 7: 2 Folder 13 Drew: (Intro to) Christian Ethics, 1998 -- 2006



Box 7: 3 Folder 1 Drew: Ethical Choices in the 21st Century, 1999


Box 7: 3 Folder 2 Drew: Ethics Courses, 1999 -- 2008


Box 7: 3 Folder 3 Resource Materials and Misc., 2002 -- 2003


Box 7: 3 Folder 4 Drew: Student Cuba Trip, 2003


Box 7: 3 Folder 5 Theories of Justice and Social Ethics, 2004


Box 7: 3 Folder 6 Evaluations: Hispanic Summer Program, Boston College, 2004 -- 2005


Box 7: 3 Folder 7 AAR: Reflections on Work of Isasi-Diaz, 2004 -- 2009


Box 7: 3 Folder 8 Cuba Reconciliation Project, 2004 -- 2009


Box 7: 3 Folder 9 Drew: Curriculum Reflections, 2004 -- 2009


Box 7: 3 Folder 10 Drew: Theories of Justice and Social Ethics, 2005 -- 2008


Box 7: 3 Folder 11 Colgate University: Honorary Degree and Commencement Address, 2006


Box 7: 3 Folder 12 Gustavo Aguilera Article: Anatellei se levanta, Ano. IX, No. 17, 2007


Box 7: 3 Folder 13 Drew: (Intro to) Christian Ethics, 2008

Series 7A: Student Papers, circa 1965 -- 2010

This series contains some restricted material. Restrictions related to specific material are listed in the detailed contents list.

0.25 linear feet; 0.25 linear feet; 1 box

This series contains papers, master's thesis proposals, and completed theses written by students of Isasi-Diaz or of her colleagues. Some papers contain notations, comments or grading, and some are in Spanish. Each paper is individually filed, except for one folder containing multiple papers by students in the Drew Hispanic D.Min Program.

This series is arranged chronologically.



Box 7A: 1 Folder 1-12 Student papers, circa 1965 -- 2010

This file is restricted by FERPA Legislation for 75 years from the date of creation.

Sally MacNichol, Dialogue with Hispanic Women, 1988; Panel Notes for Ann Wetherilt, UTS Dissertation Defense, 1999; Lucy Martinez, Hispanic Summer Program, c. 1999; Susan Clark, Master's Thesis, 2000; Ananda Quijano, 2002; Marie Dietrich, 2005; Roger White, 2006; Partial query, Master's Thesis, c. 2007; Simeone Seol, 2007; Drew Hispanic D.Min Thesis Proposals, in Spanish, 2007 – 2008; Angel Vendrell, 2008 – 2009; Student Papers (Spanish) and General, c.1965 -2010.

Series 8: Correspondence: Professional and Personal, 1980 -- 2009

This series is open for research.

0.5 linear feet; 0.5 linear feet; 1 box

This series contains professional and personal correspondence in the form of letters, notes, greeting cards, email and fax communications. This series also contains a color photo.

This series is arranged chronologically.



Box 8: 1 Folder 1 Personal, Greeting Cards, 1980 -- 1993


Box 8: 1 Folder 2-4 Professional, incl. Drew University, 1985 -- 2009


Box 8: 1 Folder 5 : Professional and Personal, 1997 -- 2008


Box 8: 1 Folder 6 Personal, Greeting Cards, Group Photo, 1999 -- 2005


Box 8: 1 Folder 7 E-mail Correspondence: Professional and Personal, 2000 -- 2007


Box 8: 1 Folder 8 Professional, 2000 -- 2007


Box 8: 1 Folder 9-10 E-mail Printout: Professional and Personal, 2001 -- 2004


Box 8: 1 Folder 11-14 Professional and Personal, incl. Letty Russell Memorial Service and Drew retirement letter, 2007 -- 2009

Series 9: Oversized, 1978 -- 2008

This series is open for research.

2.5 linear feet; 2.5 linear feet; 1 OS box

This series contains oversize conference related posters, newspapers, and other materials, as well as a plaque of the Mujerista Theology book cover.

This series is arranged roughly chronologically.



Box OS1 Folder 1-4 New Woman, New Church Newspapers, 1978 -- 1982


Box OS1 Folder 5 2 nd Conference on Ordination of Roman Catholic Women: Newspaper Roster of Participants, 1978


Box OS1 Folder 6-8 Forum '95 Newspaper, 1995-08 -- 1995-09


Box OS1 Folder 9 World Women Newspaper, 1995


Box OS1 Folder 10 China Daily Newspaper, 1995


Box OS1 Folder 11 "Justice: The Gospel for Here and Now" Poster, 2002


Box OS1 Folder 12 Conference Posters, 2004


Box OS1 Folder 13 "Mi Dios" and "Catolica" Posters, 2006


Box OS1 Folder 14 Today's Catholic Newspapers, 2007


Box OS1 Folder 15 Today's Catholic Newspapers, 2008


Box OS1 Folder 16 Mujerista Theology Plaque, circa 2008


Box OS1 Folder 17 Florida Catholic and La Voz Catolica Newspapers, 2007


Box OS1 Folder 18 IV Encuentro Feminista Latinoamericano y del Caribe Poster, 1987