Ellen N. Lawson received the B.A. in 1966 from Swarthmore College and the Ph. D. in American History in 1977 from Case Western Reserve University. She moved to Oberlin in 1970, and taught Women's history (part-time) at Oberlin College, 1973-75. She was instrumental in the development of the Women's Studies Program, becoming an assistant dean, 1978-79, and a research associate, 1980-83. During the mid-1980s Lawson explored an alternative career as a writer/editor, publishing in Cleveland area and national publications. From 1988 to 1991 she served as consultant to National City Bank, Cleveland, on oral history and the creation of a bank archives. Following this position she returned to teaching at the college level.
From the description of Papers, 1968-1992. (Oberlin College Library). WorldCat record id: 29173412
