Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title Ellen Berliner Papers Collection Number AIS.2022.12 Extent
7.04 Linear Feet
(12 archival document boxes, 2 oversized flat boxes)
Date 1960-2014 Abstract The papers of Ellen Berliner (1920-2011) document her involvement with racial justice, feminist, workers' rights, anti-war, anti-domestic violence, and patient advocacy activism and organizations. The papers include materials relating to state and national level activist organizations and causes, though most of the papers are focused on Pittsburgh-area activism. These records are largely administrative, documenting the development of the Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh; the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pittsburgh; local activist groups like the South Hills Association for Racial Equality; the Manchester Meeting Place community center on Pittsburgh's North Side; and activist support for feminist, pro-labor, and anti-war causes. Language The material in this collection is in English. Author Eva Philips Publisher ULS Archives & Special Collections Address University of Pittsburgh Library Systemhttp://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections Processing Information
This collection was processed by Eva Philips from September 2023 to February 2024.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Christine Berliner in 2022.
Biography
Ellen Wade Berliner was born on June 10, 1920, in Bellflower, CA. Following her graduation from Long Beach Polytechnic High School in 1938, she attended the University of California at Berkeley. There, she met Arthur "Art" Berliner (1917-1992), whom she married. The couple had four children together: Wade, Kenneth, Christine, and Lauren. The family moved to Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, where she began her work as an organizer and activist. Throughout her career, she founded or co-founded several local organizations, including community center The Manchester Place, the South Hills Association for Racial Equality, the Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, and a local chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. She was also a member of the Thomas Merton Center of Mount Lebanon and the Sunnyhill Unitarian Universalist Church. Following her husband Art's diagnosis with Alzheimer's Disease, she supported Alzheimer's research at the University of Pittsburgh and advocated for support for patients and caregivers alike. In 1991, the American Institute for Public Service recognized her work as a social justice advocate by awarding her a Jefferson Award for Public Service. That same year, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette named her an Outstanding Citizen of the Year. She maintained her involvement with the Greater Pittsburgh chapter of the Alzheimer's Association after the death of her husband in 1992. Ellen Berliner died on March 4, 2011, in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania. She was 90 years old.
Arrangement
The Ellen Berliner Papers have been arranged into the following series. Extensive scope notes on each topic are available in the container list.
Series I: Community and Local Activism, 1963-1999
Series II: Civil Rights and Racial Justice Activism, 1964-2001
Series III: Labor Activism, 1968-1989
Series IV: Peace Activism, 1969-1995
Series V: Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh and Anti-Domestic Violence Advocacy, 1970-2014
Series VI: Women's Rights and Feminist Advocacy, 1970-2003
Series VII: Alzheimer's Association, Greater Pittsburgh Chapter, and Alzheimer's Research and Advocacy, 1977-2007
Series VIII: Local Interest and Social Justice Concerns (Assorted), 1960-2002
Series IX: Professional Activities, Awards, and Recognition, 1975-2011
Series X: Photographs, 1975-2004
Series XI: Realia and Oversized Items, 1965-2011
Scope and Contents The Ellen Berliner Papers largely date from the mid-1960s through the late 1990s and document Ellen Berliner's involvement in Pittsburgh-area community and activist organizations, including her role as co-founder of the Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh and her affiliation with the Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. The Berliner papers are primarily comprised of administrative records and correspondence of the local organizations in which she participated, with a significant quantity of ephemeral print materials relating to various local and national activist causes. The collection includes meeting minutes, correspondence, pamphlets, mailings, news clippings, and organizational newsletters.
Preferred Citation
Ellen Berliner Papers, 1960-2014, AIS 2022.12, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Copyright
The University of Pittsburgh holds the property rights to the material in this collection, but the copyright may still be held by the original creator/author. Researchers are therefore advised to follow the regulations set forth in the U.S. Copyright Code when publishing, quoting, or reproducing material from this collection without the consent of the creator/author or that go beyond what is allowed by fair use.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Separations
The following books have been removed from the collection to be catalogued through PittCat:
The Dictionary of the Biological Sciences by Peter Gray,
The Perspectives Gained: Findings of a Five Day Black University ,
Our Bodies Our Selves ,
We Sing Our Struggle: A Tribute to Us All, for Meridel LeSueur edited by Mary McAnally, and
Always Gramma by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson.
Container List Series I. Community and Local Activism , 1963-1999 Scope and Contents This series contains textual materials pertaining to Ellen Berliner's involvement and interest in community activism, including her work with the Thomas Merton Center, Project Friendship, the Anti-Poverty Program, the Citizen Clergy Coordinating Committee, the Pittsburgh Presbytery, the South Hills Interfaith Ministry, the Manchester Meeting Place, and the No-Church Church. This series contains records and correspondence related to community organizations and churches in which Ellen Berliner was involved; an assortment of The Manchester News newspaper issues; and various brochures, print materials, and news clippings evidencing Ellen Berliner's interest in community activism.
Anti-Poverty Program Records , 1965-1969 Containers box 1 , folder 1 Citizen-Clergy Coordinating Committee Records , 1965-1967 Containers box 1 , folder 2 Friendship Community Church Reports and Correspondence , 1964-1966 Containers box 1 , folder 3 Housing Activism Print Materials , 1966-1969 Containers box 1 , folder 4 Manchester Community Partners Corporation Shareholder Reports , 1967-1971 Containers box 1 , folder 5 Manchester Meeting Place and Community Activism Records , 1965-1970 Containers box 1 , folder 6 "Manchester News" Newspaper , February 1965-March 1966 Containers box 13 , folder 1 "Manchester News" Newspaper , May 1966-August 1966 Containers box 13 , folder 2 "Manchester News" Newspaper , October 1966-March 1967 Containers box 13 , folder 3 Manchester School "Poetry: Second Grade" Booklet , 1971 Containers box 1 , folder 7 No-Church Church Records and Correspondence , 1969-1973 Containers box 1 , folder 8 Pittsburgh ACLU Address List , undated Containers box 1 , folder 9 Pittsburgh Presbytery Membership Exchange Plan Records , 1964-1967 Containers box 1 , folder 10 Pittsburgh Society of Friends Directory , 1973 Containers box 1 , folder 11 Project Friendship Records , 1963-1964 Containers box 1 , folder 12 SHIM Print Materials , 1970-1986 Containers box 1 , folder 13 Thomas Merton Center News Clippings , 1981-1995 Containers box 1 , folder 14 Thomas Merton Center Print Materials , 1965-1999 Containers box 1 , folder 15 Thomas Merton Center Publications , 1972-1988 Containers box 1 , folder 16 United Presbyterian Church Print Materials , ca. 1960s Containers box 1 , folder 17 Urban-Suburban Church Camp Planning Documents , 1965 Containers box 1 , folder 18 Urban-Suburban Church Camp "The Sand Pile" Newsletter , 1965 Containers box 1 , folder 19 Series II. Civil Rights and Racial Justice Activism , 1964-2001 Scope and Content Notes This series contains textual materials pertaining to Ellen Berliner's involvement and interest in civil rights and racial justice activism, including her work with the South Hills Association for Racial Equality and her support for Dwelling House Savings and Loan, located in Pittsburgh's Hill District. Additionally, it contains various brochures, print materials, and news clippings evidencing Ellen Berliner's interest in racial justice. Some of these materials bear her annotations.
Black Construction Coalition , ca. 1960s Containers box 1 , folder 20 News Clippings , 1964-2001 Containers box 1 , folder 21 Civil Rights Activism in Pittsburgh Print Materials , 1964-1987 Containers box 1 , folder 22 Dwelling House Savings and Loan , 1977-1979 Containers box 1 , folder 23 Print Materials (Assorted) , 1964-1983 Containers box 1 , folder 24 South Hills Association for Racial Equality Meeting Minutes and Newsletters , 1963-1971 Containers box 1 , folder 25 Series III. Labor Activism , 1968-1989 Scope and Contents This series contains textual materials pertaining to Ellen Berliner's involvement and interest in labor activism, including her work with the South Hills Farm Workers Support Committee and her support for the United Farmworkers' Pittsburgh branch. These materials are primarily related to the lettuce and grape boycotts of the late 1960s and early 1970s, with some additional materials pertaining to the J.P. Stevens textile workers' strike and boycott of the 1970s. This series includes mailings from the UFW Pittsburgh Branch and planning materials and correspondence relating to the work of the South Hills Farm Workers Support Committee. Additionally, it contains various brochures, print materials, and news clippings evidencing Ellen Berliner's interest in labor activism. Some of these materials bear her annotations.
Consumer Rights Committee Anti-Boycott Pamphlets and Correspondence , 1969 Containers box 2 , folder 1 JP Stevens Boycott Print Materials , 1977-1980 Containers box 2 , folder 2 Print Materials (Assorted) , ca. 1970s-1980s Containers box 2 , folder 3 South Hills Farm Workers Support Committee Correspondence , 1972-1973 Containers box 2 , folder 4 UFW Boycott Print Materials , 1968-1973 Containers box 2 , folder 5 UFW Boycott News Clippings , 1972 Containers box 2 , folder 6 UFW Boycott News Clippings , 1973 Containers box 2 , folder 7 UFW Boycott Notes and Contacts , 1972-1973 Containers box 2 , folder 8 UFW Boycott Organizational Newsletters , 1972-1973 Containers box 2 , folder 9 UFW Pittsburgh Branch Publications and Mailings , 1969-1974 Containers box 2 , folder 10 Series IV. Peace Activism , 1969-1995 Scope and Contents This series contains textual materials pertaining to Ellen Berliner's involvement and interest in peace activism, including her support of the 1982 Survive and Continue Caravan and demonstrations protesting nuclear weapons. These materials reflect various peace activism activities, including materials expressing opposition to the draft, nuclear proliferation, and American military interventions. This series includes publications of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF), print materials relating to the SAC anti-nuclear caravan, and assorted publications of the Greenham Women Against Cruise Missiles and Pittsburgh Peace Institute. Additionally, it contains various brochures, print materials, and news clippings evidencing Ellen Berliner's interest in peace activism. Some of these materials bear her annotations.
Greenham Women Against Cruise Missiles Print Materials , ca. 1980s Containers box 2 , folder 11 Local Event Advertisements , 1982-1988 Containers box 2 , folder 12 Mass Mailings , 1969-1987 Containers box 2 , folder 13 News Clippings , 1972-1988 Containers box 2 , folder 14 Newsletters , 1984 Containers box 2 , folder 15 Pamphlets , ca. 1970s-1980s Containers box 2 , folder 16 Print Materials (Assorted) , 1975-1987 Containers box 2 , folder 17 Pittsburgh Peace Institute Print Materials , 1984-1993 Containers box 2 , folder 18 SAC Caravan and Demonstrations, Print Materials and Correspondence , 1982-1989 Containers box 2 , folder 19 SAC Open House Register , 1974 Containers box 2 , folder 20 WILPF Print Materials , 1980-1995 Containers box 2 , folder 21 Series V. Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh and Anti-Domestic Violence Advocacy , 1970-2014 Scope and Contents This series comprises organizational records, correspondence, newsletters, print materials, and ephemera relating to Ellen Berliner's work in anti-domestic violence activism.
Subseries 1. Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh , 1970-2014 Scope and Contents This subseries includes the administrative and organizational records, correspondence, and publications of the Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh (previously known as the Women's Center South and the Women's Center and Shelter). These records document the creation of the WCS by Ellen Berliner and Anne Steytler in 1974, its growth and expansion, and the activities of various WCS committees. Additionally, this subseries contains records from the North Hills and South Hills branches of the WCS and from Womansplace McKeesport, which merged with the Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh in 2012. Materials are textual in nature, comprising correspondence, memoranda, meeting minutes and agendas, financial documents, reports, brochures, and print materials.
Administrative Documents and Correspondence , 1974-1978 Containers box 2 , folder 22 Administrative Documents and Correspondence , 1979 Containers box 2 , folder 23 Administrative Documents and Correspondence , 1980-2010 Containers box 2 , folder 24 Board Meeting Minutes , 1977-1978 Containers box 2 , folder 25 Board Meeting Minutes , 1979-1981 Containers box 3 , folder 1 Board and Staff Training with Barbara Hollander , 1978 Containers box 3 , folder 2 Brochures and Print Materials , 1970-2000 Containers box 3 , folder 3 Call Logs , ca. 1970s Containers box 3 , folder 4 Center Services Committee Records and Correspondence , 1980 Containers box 3 , folder 5 Fact-Gathering Task Force and Director Evaluation , 1981 Containers box 3 , folder 6 Fair Shake Festival Planning Notes , 1977 Containers box 3 , folder 7 Financial Reports and Budgets , 1978-1981 Containers box 3 , folder 8 Funding and Planning Committee Records , 1981 Containers box 3 , folder 9 Group Home Proposal and Search – Records and Correspondence , 1976-1981 Containers box 3 , folder 10 Housing Committee Records , 1980-1981 Containers box 3 , folder 11 Mailing List , undated Containers box 3 , folder 12 Nominating Committee Records , 1979-1980 Containers box 3 , folder 13 North Hills Branch Records and Correspondence , 1979-1989 Containers box 3 , folder 14 Peaceable Parenting Program , 1978-1979 Containers box 3 , folder 15 Personnel Committee Records , 1977-1979 Containers box 3 , folder 16 Point Breeze Group Home Canvassing Records , 1979 Containers box 3 , folder 17 Point Breeze Group Home News Clippings , 1979-1981 Containers box 3 , folder 18 Program Committee Records , 1978 Containers box 3 , folder 19 Public Relations Committee Records , 1978 Containers box 3 , folder 20 Reports and Statistics , 1976-1981 Containers box 4 , folder 1 "Rosewood" Newsletter , 1975-2014 Containers box 4 , folder 2 Speakers' Bureau Records , 1977-1981 Containers box 4 , folder 3 Steering Committee Records , 1981 Containers box 4 , folder 4 Three-Year Plan Taskforce , undated Containers box 4 , folder 5 Pittsburgh Task Force on Men and Violence , 1978-1982 Containers box 4 , folder 6 Womansplace McKeesport Records and Correspondence , 1979-1987 Containers box 4 , folder 7 Womansplace News , 1979-1994 Containers box 4 , folder 8 Women's Center South Hills Records and Correspondence , 1980-1984 Containers box 4 , folder 9 Subseries 2. Anti-Domestic Violence Advocacy , 1970-1999 Scope and Contents This subseries contains documents related to Ellen Berliner's involvement and interest in other anti-domestic violence organizations, including the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence and National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and pertaining to the topic of anti-domestic violence activism more broadly. Additionally, it contains correspondence, notes, and supporting documents relating to Ellen Berliner's speaking engagements at other organizations. This series also contains assorted print materials relating to anti-domestic violence advocacy locally and nationally, including mass mailings, pamphlets, print informational materials, event advertisements, and newsletters published by numerous organizations, as well as newspaper clippings and photocopies. These materials were collected by Ellen Berliner throughout her lifetime; some materials bear her annotations.
"Battered Women: Issues of Public Policy" Event Participants , 1978 Containers box 4 , folder 10 Conference and Workshop Materials , 1974-1985 Containers box 4 , folder 11 Day of Unity Against Domestic Violence Planning and Advertising Materials , 1982 Containers box 4 , folder 12 Department of Labor Resources for Battered Women , 1975 Containers box 4 , folder 13 Event Advertisements , 1976-1985 Containers box 4 , folder 14 Group Development Training Resources , undated Containers box 4 , folder 15 Hope Center Volunteer Workshop Materials , 1983 Containers box 4 , folder 16 Mailings , 1975-1977 Containers box 4 , folder 17 NCADV Records and Correspondence , 1978-1986 Containers box 4 , folder 18 News Clippings , 1974-1999 Containers box 5 , folder 1 Notes (Assorted) , ca. 1970s Containers box 5 , folder 2 Notes (Assorted) , ca. 1970s-1980s Containers box 5 , folder 3 Organizational Newsletters , 1977-1983 Containers box 5 , folder 4 Pamphlets , ca. 1970s-1990s Containers box 5 , folder 5 Parenting Workshop by Sharon Bernstein Materials and Notes , 1979 Containers box 5 , folder 6 PCADV Newsletters , 1981-1987 Containers box 5 , folder 7 PCADV Records and Correspondence , 1978-1983 Containers box 5 , folder 8 PCADV Records and Correspondence , 1984-1992 Containers box 5 , folder 9 PCADV Reports , 1977-1979 Containers box 5 , folder 10 Print Materials (Assorted) , 1977-1984 Containers box 6 , folder 1 Print Materials (Assorted) , undated Containers box 6 , folder 2 "Pulling Together: Being with Children in Shelters" Conference , 1981 Containers box 6 , folder 3 Speaking Engagements – Correspondence , 1976-1987 Containers box 6 , folder 4 Speaking Engagements – Notes and Supporting Print Materials , 1974-1986 Containers box 6 , folder 5 Speaking Engagements – "The Squares" Game Materials , ca. 1970s Containers box 6 , folder 6 Series VI. Women's Rights and Feminist Advocacy , 1970-2003 Scope and Contents This series contains textual materials evidencing Ellen Berliner's interest and involvement in local feminist activity from the 1970s through the 1990s. It includes organizational records, publications, mailings, and correspondence from Women's Health Services, Inc.; Pittsburgh-area NOW chapters; the Job Advisory Service; and the National Congress of Neighborhood Women. Additionally, numerous issues of "Synthesis," a publication by the University of Pittsburgh's Women's Center, are present in the series. This series also contains assorted print materials relating to feminist activism locally and nationally, including mass mailings, pamphlets, informational print materials, event advertisements, and newsletters published by numerous organizations, as well as newspaper clippings and photocopies. These materials were collected by Ellen Berliner throughout her lifetime; some materials bear her annotations. They cover a range of subtopics relating to feminism and women's rights, including the campaign for the Equal Rights Amendment and abortion rights activism.
Abortion Rights Campaign Materials , 1976-1988 Containers box 6 , folder 7 Allegheny Women's Center Mailings , ca. 1980s Containers box 6 , folder 8 Conference on the Feminization of Poverty Schedule and Print Materials , 1987 Containers box 6 , folder 9 Equal Rights Amendment Campaign Materials , 1979-1983 Containers box 6 , folder 10 Event Advertisements , 1970-1996 Containers box 6 , folder 11 Job Advisory Service "Womanspace" Newsletter , 1978-1980 Containers box 6 , folder 12 Judy Chicago's "The Dinner Party" Promotional Materials , 1979-1982 Containers box 6 , folder 13 Mailings , 1975-2003 Containers box 6 , folder 14 National Congress of Neighborhood Women, National and Local Correspondence and Publications , 1976-1982 Containers box 7 , folder 1 News Clippings , 1972-1997 Containers box 7 , folder 2 Organizational Newsletters (Assorted) , 1976-1998 Containers box 7 , folder 3 PA NOW Times Magazine , 1979-1982 Containers box 7 , folder 4 Pamphlets , 1970-1985 Containers box 7 , folder 5 Pittsburgh Area NOW Chapters Records and Publications , 1973-1980 Containers box 7 , folder 6 Pittsburgh Feminist Network Publications , 1981-1984 Containers box 7 , folder 7 Print Materials (Assorted) , 1973-1982 Containers box 7 , folder 8 Save Our Selves Organization Publications , 1977-1980 Containers box 7 , folder 9 "Synthesis" Vol. 5 , 1978 Containers box 7 , folder 10 "Synthesis" Vol. 7-13 , 1980-1985 Containers box 7 , folder 11 Women for Racial and Economic Equality Publications and Mailings , 1982-1993 Containers box 7 , folder 12 Women's Health Services, Inc. Newsletter , 1978-1986 Containers box 7 , folder 13 Women's Health Services, Inc. Records and Correspondence , 1973-1979 Containers box 8 , folder 1 Women's Health Services, Inc. Records and Correspondence , 1980-1990 Containers box 8 , folder 2 Series VII. Alzheimer's Association Greater Pittsburgh Chapter and Alzheimer's Research and Advocacy , 1977-2007 Scope and Contents This series contains textual materials pertaining to Ellen Berliner's involvement and interest in Alzheimer's Disease-related advocacy, with a focus on research, patient advocacy, and caretaker support. Ellen Berliner's involvement in this cause began after her husband, Arthur, was diagnosed with the disease.
Subseries 1. Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pittsburgh , 1980-2007 Scope and Contents In 1988, Ellen Berliner assisted in founding a Pittsburgh-area chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. This series contains records and correspondence related to the founding of the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pittsburgh chapter, as well as publications and mailings of the national Alzheimer's Association and its other chapters.
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Bylaws , ca. 1980s Containers box 8 , folder 3 Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pittsburgh Board Development Manual , 1992 Containers box 8 , folder 4 Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pittsburgh Newsletters , 1989-1992 Containers box 8 , folder 5 Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pittsburgh Newsletters , 1993-1996 Containers box 8 , folder 6 Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pittsburgh Newsletters , 1996-1999 Containers box 8 , folder 7 Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pittsburgh Newsletters , 2000-2001 Containers box 8 , folder 8 Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pittsburgh Records and Correspondence , 1986-1992 Containers box 8 , folder 9 Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pittsburgh Records and Correspondence , 1993-2000 Containers box 9 , folder 1 Alzheimer's Association, "Advances" Newsletter , 1995-1998 Containers box 9 , folder 2 Alzheimer's Association National and Local Chapters, Assorted Publications and Mailings , 1987-2007 Containers box 9 , folder 3 Alzheimer's Association National Newsletter , 1988-1997 Containers box 9 , folder 4 Alzheimer's Association Policy Reports , 1994-1997 Containers box 9 , folder 5 Subseries 2. Alzheimer's Research and Advocacy , 1977-2005 Scope and Contents This subseries contains correspondence and publications related to Alzheimer's Disease research at the University of Pittsburgh and records from other local organizations involved in Alzheimer's Disease advocacy. Notably present are drafts and published versions of an editorial Ellen Berliner wrote for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about her experience as her husband's caretaker. Additionally, this subseries contains various brochures, print materials, news clippings, and other ephemera evidencing Ellen Berliner's interest in Alzheimer's Disease care.
Addresses and Contacts , ca. 1980s-1990s Containers box 9 , folder 6 "Alzheimer's - A Personal Story" Film , ca. 1990s Containers box 9 , folder 7 Alzheimer's Disease Alliance of Western PA Newsletters , 1988-1989 Containers box 9 , folder 8 Art's Story – Post Gazette Article Drafts and Print , 1987 Containers box 9 , folder 9 Chronic Organic Brain Syndrome Society Meeting Agenda and Correspondence , 1980-1982 Containers box 9 , folder 10 Community Based Advisory Committee on Alzheimer's Disease Records and Correspondence , 1987 Containers box 9 , folder 11 Conferences and Workshops – Materials and Attendee Notes , 1980-1995 Containers box 9 , folder 12 Ellen Berliner Congressional Testimony and Government Advocacy – Records and Correspondence , 1990-1996 Containers box 9 , folder 13 Family to Family Co-Op Records , 1985 Containers box 9 , folder 14 Memory Walk, Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pittsburgh , 1991-1998 Containers box 9 , folder 15 News Clippings , 1977-2005 Containers box 9 , folder 16 Notes and Correspondence (Assorted) , ca. 1980s-1990s Containers box 9 , folder 17 Print Materials (Assorted) , ca. 1980s-1990s Containers box 10 , folder 1 Senior Companion Program Records , 1993-1994 Containers box 10 , folder 2 Senior Companion Program Records , 1995-1996 Containers box 10 , folder 3 Speaking Engagements - Correspondence , 1983-1996 Containers box 10 , folder 4 Speaking Engagements – Materials and Notes , ca. 1980s-1990s Containers box 10 , folder 5 University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer's Disease Research Center "Dear Friends" Newsletter , 1994-1998 Containers box 10 , folder 6 University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer's Disease Research Correspondence, Publications, and Notes , 1983-1992 Containers box 10 , folder 7 Series VIII. Local Interest and Social Justice Concerns (Assorted) , 1960-2002 Scope and Contents This series contains assorted print materials pertaining to Ellen Berliner's interest in local events and organizations, political activity, and general social justice causes. It contains various brochures, print materials, and news clippings, some of which bear her annotations. Additionally, it contains numerous issues of the Joint Strategic Action Committee's Grapevine newsletter and the Pittsburgh Point newspaper, as well as Ellen Berliner's correspondence with politicians and corporations expressing social concerns and correspondence she received from women expressing gratitude for services they received from the Women's Center and Shelter.
Chatham College Admissions Publications , 1978-1979 Containers box 10 , folder 8 Contact Lists (Assorted) , undated Containers box 10 , folder 9 Correspondence (Assorted) , 1966-1987 Containers box 10 , folder 10 Correspondence re: Gratitude for Women's Center Services , 1975-1978 Containers box 10 , folder 11 Correspondence with Corporations re: Social Concerns , 1983-1999 Containers box 10 , folder 12 Correspondence with Politicians re: Social Concerns , 1969-1995 Containers box 10 , folder 13 JSAC "Grapevine," Vol. 2-4 , 1971-1973 Containers box 10 , folder 14 JSAC "Grapevine," Vol. 5-7 , 1973-1976 Containers box 10 , folder 15 JSAC "Grapevine," Vol. 8-10 , 1976-1979 Containers box 11 , folder 1 KDKA Golden Jubilee Commemorative Materials , 1970 Containers box 11 , folder 2 Local Events, Promotional Materials , 1965-2001 Containers box 11 , folder 3 Local Interest, Assorted Print Materials , undated Containers box 11 , folder 4 Local Interest News Clippings , ca. 1970s Containers box 11 , folder 5 Local Organizations, Print Materials , 1969-1984 Containers box 11 , folder 6 News Clippings (Assorted) , 1979-1998 Containers box 11 , folder 7 Political Campaigns Print Materials , 1971-1998 Containers box 11 , folder 8 Print Materials (Assorted) , 1960-1979 Containers box 11 , folder 9 Print Materials (Assorted) , 1980-1984 Containers box 11 , folder 10 Print Materials (Assorted) , 1985-1998 Containers box 11 , folder 11 Second Recorder Duet Book , undated Containers box 11 , folder 12 "The Pittsburgh Point" Newspaper , 1968-1969 Containers box 13 , folder 4 University of Pittsburgh Biology Department Handbook , 1987 Containers box 11 , folder 13 University of Pittsburgh Honors College Publications , 1994-2002 Containers box 11 , folder 14 University of Pittsburgh Promotional and informational Print Materials , 1969-2001 Containers box 11 , folder 15 University of Pittsburgh University Challenge for Excellence Programs , ca. 1990s Containers box 11 , folder 16 Series IX. Professional Activities, Awards, and Recognition , 1975-2011 Scope and Contents This series contains materials reflecting the awards and recognition that Ellen Berliner received in her lifetime, such as certificates of achievement, messages of gratitude or congratulations, and correspondence related to awards ceremonies and recognition events. It also contains documentation of her professional history, including her resume, employment contracts, and three large calendars documenting her daily appointments in 1975 and 1982.
Awards and Recognition , 1976-2005 Containers box 12 , folder 1 Ellen Berliner Memorial Service Program , 2011 Containers box 12 , folder 2 Employment Documents , ca. 1960s-1980s Containers box 12 , folder 3 Jefferson Awards , 1992 Containers box 12 , folder 4 "Pittsburgh People's History" Calendars , 1975 Containers box 13 , folder 5 "The Dinner Party" Calendar , 1982 Containers box 13 , folder 6 Resume , ca. 1970s Containers box 12 , folder 5 Thomas Merton Center New Person Award , 1996 Containers box 12 , folder 6 Series X. Photographs , 1975-2004 Scope and Contents This series contains photographs dating from 1975 to 2004. They depict Ellen Berliner at various events and locations, such as the Day of Unity Against Domestic Violence demonstration in Pittsburgh in 1982, the City of Pittsburgh's Alzheimer's Disease Month commemoration in 1991, and the Thomas Merton Center Awards in 1996.
Ellen Berliner with Anne Steytler , 1975-2004 Containers box 12 , folder 7 Day of Unity Against Domestic Violence , 1982 Containers box 12 , folder 8 SAC Caravan and Ellen Berliner , 1982 Containers box 12 , folder 9 Greenham Women's Demonstration Postcard , 1984 Containers box 12 , folder 10 Social Security Act Signing Inscribed by Jim Roosevelt , 1985 Containers box 12 , folder 11 Ellen and Art Berliner by Lynn Johnson , ca. 1990s Containers box 12 , folder 12 City of Pittsburgh Alzheimer's Disease Month , 1991 Containers box 12 , folder 13 Senior Companion Advisory Committee , 1993 Containers box 12 , folder 14 Thomas Merton Center New Person Award , 1996 Containers box 12 , folder 15 Women's International League for Peace and Freedom and SAC Caravan , 1982 Containers box 12 , folder 16 Series XI. Realia , 1965-2011 Scope and Contents This series contains assorted physical objects reflecting Ellen Berliner's involvement in local activism and her interest in Pittsburgh-area events and institutions. Of particular interest are a signed poster and fabric banner from the SAC Caravan in 1982 and Ellen Berliner's 1992 Jefferson Awards finalist ribbon.
"Explore: Western Pennsylvania Points of Interest" Guidebook , 1967 Jefferson Awards Finalist Ribbon , 1992 Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence 10th Anniversary Pin , 1986 Pittsburgh Quarterly Magazine , 2011 Containers box 12 , folder 17 Scientific American Magazine , 1972 Containers box 12 , folder 18 Split Pea Soup Recipe Sachet , ca. 1970s Survive and Continue Caravan Peace Banner , 1982 Survive and Continue Caravan Poster with Signatures , 1982 Survive and Continue Cloth Pouch , 1982 University of Pittsburgh School of Law Dedication Paperweight , 1976 University of Pittsburgh University Club 75th Anniversary Commemorative Mug , 1965 Women for Racial and Economic Equality "Honoring Our Grandmothers" Commemorative Metal Bar , 1988 Containers box 14 , item 10 Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Pin , c. 1980s Containers box 14 , item 11 
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