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TitleCOYOTE Rhode Island records, 1990-2023
Creator
Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women.
Creation Date1990 – 2023
DescriptionThis collection contains the organizational records of COYOTE Rhode Island, a group of sex workers, former sex workers, trafficking victims, and allies, who advocate for policies that promote the health and safety of people involved in the sex industry. Materials include administrative records; special project files such as the COYOTE–RI Impact Survey and Sex Workers Outreach Project pen pal letters; subject files regarding other advocacy organizations; public records of court cases, arrests, and legislation relating to prostitution; and informational zines and booklets. The collections dates from 1990 to 2021.Series 1, ADMINISTRATIVE, 2013-2022, includes articles, correspondence, and informational materials related to the mission and advocacy work of COYOTE–RI. Particularly interesting materials include an article on Bella Robinson’s advocacy work and a letter to the editor by Robinson regarding myths about the sex industry. Series 2, SPECIAL PROJECTS, 2012-2022, contains planning and outreach files related to special projects conducted by COYOTE–RI and collaborations between COYOTE–RI and outside entities, specifically Brown University and the Sex Workers Outreach Project. Series 3, EVENTS, 2013-2022, includes pamphlets, flyers, and schedules related to events hosted by COYOT-RI or attended by Robinson. Events include The Sex Worker Rights Movement: Addressing Justice Conference, International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, and the Women’s March in Providence, Rhode Island. Series 4, OTHER ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS, 2010-2021, includes booklets, calendars, flyers, and news articles related to organizations that also advocate for sex worker rights and safety. Organizations include Butterfly: Asian and Migrant Sex Workers Support Network, International Sex Worker Foundation for Art, Culture, and Education, and United States Prostitutes Collective. Series 5, PUBLIC RECORDS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 2009-2022, includes legislative House Bills, Acts, and Resolutions; arrest reports, and news articles concerning decriminalization of prostitution in Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Of particular note are the written testimonies in support of Rhode Island House Bill 5354 to create a special legislative commission to study the health and safety impact of revising commercial sexual activity laws. Series 6, PRINT MATERIAL, 1990-2022, contains magazine, newsletters, note cards and post cards, and zines. Titles include “Assata’s Testimony, 1973,” “Ladies of the Evening: The Improv 10/27/98,” “Prostitutes of New York Press: a newsletter published by and for the New York City sex workers’ community.” Series 7, subseries 1, BELLA ROBINSON’S PERSONAL PAPERS, 2002-2023, includes awards, clippings, and photos. Additional materials will be added to this subseries. This subseries is restricted for 25 years until January 1, 2044, after which date it will open without restriction. SERIES 7, subseries 2, GENERAL RESTRICTED FILES, 2017-2022, contains the original un-redacted copies of correspondence to and from Bella Robinson through the Sex Workers Outreach Project Behind Bars as well as one file containing event permit applications. This subseries is closed for 50 years, until January 1, 2069, after which date it will open without restriction
Subject
Prostitution — Economic aspects — United States
Prostitution — Government policy — United States
Services correctionnels — <U+fffd>Etats-Unis
Prostitution — Government policy
Prostitution — Economic aspects
Prostitution — Law and legislation
Feminist Activism in Rhode Island
GenreStatistics
Format8.25 linear feet
SourceLibrary Catalog
General NoteThis collection was part of the Pembroke Center’s Christine Dunlap Farnham Archive until 2024 when collections were recataloged. All collections previously grouped under that title are now searchable under the subject headings “Women and Gender at Brown University” or “Feminist Activism in Rhode Island.”
LanguageEnglish
IdentifierOCLC : (OCoLC)1134623509OCLC : (OCoLC)on1134623509
Restrictions on AccessThere are no restrictions on access, except SERIES 2, COYOTE–RI Impact Survey born-digital survey data, SERIES 7, Bella Robinson’s personal papers, is restricted for 25 years until January 1, 2044, and SERIES 8, Restricted, is closed for 50 years, until January 1, 2069. The collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested. Advance notice is required to view any audiovisual media or born-digital records that may exist in this collection. Audiovisual media and born-digital records in this collection may not have been reformatted yet. Researchers may request access to copies by contacting the John Hay Library with the collection name, collection number, and a description of the item(s) requested. Access to original physical audiovisual or born-digital media is restricted.