Embardo Collection of Lieberman v. Gant

Collection

Identifier: 1990-0045

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The small collection contains correspondence, deposition copies, meeting minutes, newsletters, newspaper clippings, and other materials collected by one of the eighteen plaintiffs in the class action suit.

Dates

undated, 1973-1984

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from the owner(s) of the copyright.

Biography

In 1973, Marcia Lieberman was denied tenure with the University of Connecticut English Department. The same year, she initiated a class action suit against the institution, charging sexual discrimination on behalf of all women who had served or sought employment on or after 1 October 1967. The six-year suit was found in favor of the University; Lieberman's appeal was denied in 1980.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

In 1973, Marcia R. Lieberman was denied tenure with the University of Connecticut English Department. The same year, she initiated a class action suit against the institution, charging sexual discrimination on behalf of all women who had served or sought employment on or after 1 October 1967. The six year suit was found in favor of the University; Lieberman's appeal was denied in 1980. Ellen Embardo was a library staff member and one of the plaintiffs in the class action suit.