The series also contains materials pertaining to the outside funding from grants and speaking appearances that Pratt obtained to support herself as a writer. A Writing Series comprises drafts, proofs, and galleys related to Pratt's major works through 2003, as well as materials related to shorter pieces by Pratt, reviews, print interviews, materials related to Pratt's editorial work, and personal journals. The collection dates primarily between 19 and focuses on women's studies, sexual and gender identity, sexuality, and Pratt's fight against racism, sexism, imperialism and other forms of intolerance. As of 2008, Pratt resides with longtime partner, transgender activist and author Leslie Feinberg. Pratt has two sons, Ransom Weaver and Ben Weaver, from her marriage (1966-1975). Pratt frequently makes speaking appearances at conferences and universities across the United States. Pratt began teaching and grass roots organizing in North Carolina in the 1970s, and has continued her work as a professor and activist through 2008, the time of this writing.
An award-winning poet, Pratt has published collections of both poetry and essays. She received a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and a doctorate in English Literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Minnie Bruce Pratt was born in Selma, Alabama in 1946 and raised in nearby Centreville.
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