Rosser, Phyllis

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Journalist; Sculptor; Futurist

From the description of Phyllis Rosser papers, 1976-1983 (ongoing) (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 489216045

Phyllis Fewster Rosser was born 30 Dec 1934. Graduated from Smith College in 1956. Attended the New York School of Interior Design, 1957, and worked as an interior designer for five years. After third child was born in 1972, became an apprentice at Ms. magazine with Smith College classmate Gloria Steinem. Worked as freelance writer and contributing editor to Ms. (1973-1988). Director of the Equality in Testing Project (1987- ), which researches sex bias in standardized tests. Co-chair of the Sex-Bias Committee for the National Center for Fair and Open Testing (1986-1987).

From the guide to the Phyllis Rosser Papers MS 297., 1976-2009 (ongoing), (Sophia Smith Collection)

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creatorOf Rosser, Phyllis. Phyllis Rosser papers, 1976-1983 (ongoing) Smith College, Neilson Library
creatorOf Phyllis Rosser Papers MS 297., 1976-2009 (ongoing) Sophia Smith Collection
creatorOf ROSSER, PHYLLIS. Artist file : miscellaneous uncataloged material. Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)
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associatedWith Steinem, Gloria. person
associatedWith Steinem, Gloria. person
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United States
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Feminism
Feminism
Feminists
Feminists
Journalists
Journalists
Sex discrimination in education
Sex discrimination in education
Sexism in educational tests
Sexism in educational tests
Test bias
Test bias
Women journalists
Women journalists
Women sculptors
Women sculptors
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Active 1976

Active 1983

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