Assorted Audio Materials, c. 1970s

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  Ti-Grace Atkinson, Theories of Logic (Tape 1)

  Part 1 of the recording of Ti-Grace Atkinson, a writer and philosopher who was part of the Women’s Movement in the 1970s, discusses elements of logic and different academic theories around logical thinking. She connects these elements of logic to oppression and the Women’s Movement. Part 1 mainly covers abstract theories of logical thinking.

  Tags logic, philosophy, second wave feminism, Ti-Grace Atkinson, Women's Liberation Movement
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  Ti-Grace Atkinson, Theories of Logic (Tape 2)

  In Part 2 of the recording of Ti-Grace Atkinson, she further discusses elements of logic. She connects these elements of logic to oppression and the Women’s Movement. She starts to connect the abstract elements of logic to social issues and includes a discussion of the class system based on the writings of Karl Marx.

  Tags logic, philosophy, second wave feminism, Ti-Grace Atkinson, Women's Liberation Movement
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  Ti-Grace Atkinson, Theories of Logic (Tape 3)

  In part 3 of the recording of Ti-Grace Atkinson, she continues her discussion on the elements of logic. In Part 3, she further discusses different social movements and their analysis of their own oppression.

  Tags logic, philosophy, second wave feminism, Ti-Grace Atkinson, Women's Liberation Movement
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  Lee Brown: Streetology

  Lee Brown is a black woman and an ex-offender, but says “none of the three overlap with each other”. Brown's conversation with Colivia Carter is an discourse touching on themes of intersectionality before the framework had its name. Brown reads poetry she calls “streetology” about her experiences with prostitution, incarceration, and black families.

  Tags Black women, Families, Prison, Sex Work & Sex Workers
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  Channel 26 Show, November 30, 1971

  Two radio excerpts from the Channel 26 Show.
  Notes: The "right track" is muffled and indistinct, but appears to contain music and a comedy program. The "left track" contains a discussion on the topic of gay liberation.

  Tags Discrimination, Gay Liberation Movement, Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights, Political Movements
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  Megan Christian and Holly Near Concert (Side A)

  Live recording of Meg Christian and Holly Near performing at 1976 LFF concert. Note: playback speed changes so there is a brief cut in audio around the 12 min mark; poor sound quality.

  Tags Holly Near, Meg Christian, Music, Women's Liberation Movement
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  Meg Christian and Holly Near Concert (Side B)

  Live recording of Meg Christian and Holly Near performing at 1976 LFF concert. Note: Poor sound quality

  Tags Holly Near, Meg Christian, Music, Women's Liberation Movement
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  Casse Culver and Others Music and Poetry Performances

  Women perform poems and songs, including “Ode to a Gym Teacher” by Meg Parker.

  Tags Casse Culver, Music, Poetry, second wave feminism
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  Feminist Workshop: Gender Issues

  Discussion of domestic relations, and how a woman agrees to certain terms when she gets married. Women do not know what they are agreeing to. They know what it is, but they do not want the details. There is a discussion of how women are programmed to inherently undermine their own thoughts, and to label them as “feelings” as opposed to facts. Further discussion on how gender issues are defined.

  Tags Gender Roles, heterosexual marriage, Marriage, second wave feminism
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  Feminist Workshop, February 18, 1971

  Recorded discussion regarding what constitutes a lesbian and lesbian identity writ large.

  Tags Feminism, Identity, Lesbian Community, lesbian identity, second wave feminism
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  Feminist Workshop, March 14, 1971

  Recorded discussion regarding the defining features of lesbianism and the lesbian identity.

  Tags Feminism, Identity, Lesbian Community, lesbian identity, second wave feminism
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  Folk Songs of the Industrial Workers of the World

  This recording consists of a collection of songs associated with the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), an international union founded in 1905 in Chicago, IL. IWW members, commonly referred to as Wobblies, were prominent participants in the radical labor movement in the early 20th Century in the US. They also had ties to the socialist and anarchist movements of the time. While this recording does not include any information on the singers, writers, or dates recorded, most of these songs were written by Joe Hill and likely are sung by Joe Glazer and Bill Friedland. Joe Hill was a famous labor activist and folk singer in the early 1900s, and Joe Glazer and Bill Friedland kept Joe Hill’s music alive throughout the 20th century. Songs 1-13 are likely sung by Joe Glazer and Bill Friedland, song 14 by Holly Near, and song 15 by Charlie Poole. Songs 1-13 were likely recorded in the 1950s.

  Tags Music, Unions
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  From an Old House in Char[?]

  Live performance of a variety of songs, including covers of "Imagine my Surprise" by Holly Near and "Take it Easy" by the Eagles

  Tags Music
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  Goddess, Mythology, and Ancient Matriarchy

  In this program there is a discussion on the earliest myths on the creation of the universe, and goddess creation myths. There is a discussion of ancient matriarchal culture, and its survival as wicca/witchcraft. It pays homage to women who were hanged under accusations of witchcraft. The goddess is synonymous with gynocracy, and women participate in the divine.

  Tags History, Matriarchy
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  Judy Grahn

  This is a poetry reading by Judy Grahn.

  Tags Judy Grahn, Poetry
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  Lesbians in the 1970s Civil Rights Movement

  Marcia Danub and Linda Daniels speak with Eleanor Cooper, spokeswoman for Lesbian Feminist Liberation, and Jean O'Leary, Legislative Coordinator, Board for the (then) National Gay Taskforce. LGBTQ+ and women’s rights activists were looking to repeal laws criminalizing homosexuality. Sodomy bills in the 1970s were explicitly written to target gay people, causing fear in the LGBTQ+ in their professional and personal lives. Intro 554 was one of many forms of the NYC Gay Rights Bill, which was passed in 1986, banning discrimination because of sexual orientation. Cooper and O'Leary provide information about the way these laws affect the lives of lesbians and how to participate in the repeal of sodomy laws and support the passing of Intro 554.

  Tags criminalisation, Discrimination, Marcia Danub, New York City Lesbians & Gays, Organizing
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  Lesbian Pride Week '77

  Discussion at Lesbian Pride Week '77 that covers topics such as political activism.
  
  Note: This recording suffers from poor sound quality.

  Tags Activism, Gay Pride, Lesbian Pride Rallies, Queer Activism
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  Lesbian Singer and Political Prisoners

  This untitled interview features a guest who discusses her time in prison, the songs she wrote about another incarcerated woman, songs she wrote for political prisoners including Lolita Lebron and Susan Saxe, and conditions of the women’s prison which she was subjected to. She talks about how the state justified the horrible conditions at the prison, and the lack of access to any kind of rehabilitation programs, despite rehabilitation being the supposed purpose of prison.

  Tags Lesbian Musician, LGBTQ+ imprisonment, Prison
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  Robin Morgan

  Robin Morgan talks about the creation of the New York Radical Women group in 1967 (20-25 women), the male Left, working on the Atlantic city pageant demonstration 1968, and publishing the "Sisterhood Is Powerful: An Anthology of Writings from the Women's Liberation Movement" in 1970. She then reads a poem and uses poetry as a political tool, as well as asserts that the Women's Movement is fostering relations between different strata of US society. Morgan advocates for women to take control legally, health-wise, and become an international force. She states that rape and pornography affect all women and she depicts women as the largest and longest subjugated people. The Women's Movement will continue to prosper.

  Tags Activism, New York Radical Women, Poetry, Pornography, Racism, Rape, Robin Morgan, Sexism, Violence, Women's Liberation Movement
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  A New You: The Laura Grey Way

  A New You: The Laura Grey Way, hosted by John Cox and Laura Grey, is a weekly radio show that talks about beauty, skincare, and health. In this two-part recoding, the hosts are interviewing Betty Morales, the president of the Cancer Control Society. These episodes specifically focus on the idea of cancer as a nutritional deficiency condition, with Morales promoting the use of Laetrile, also know amygdalin, as a way to 'control' cancer in patients. However, the FDA has never given approval for laetrile to be used in the United States.

  Tags Radio
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  Olivia Records interview with Marcia Danab

  In this interview, Marcia Danab, the host, talks to two members of Olivia Records: Ginny Berson, and Meg Christian. Berson and Christian talk about how they created their record label, as well as the challenges that they faced as a company made by women for women. They both talk about the struggles that they have faced in the music industry as women in regard to gaining ownership, being paid, being taken seriously as artists, and making music that is specific to the female experience and understanding. Olivia Records was founded in 1973 and played an important role within the gay rights and counterculture movements of the time. Notable artists they represented were Tret Fure, Kay Gardner, Leslie Ann Jones, BeBe K'Roche, Pat Parker, and Cris Williamson. Due to declining sales, Olivia Records became Olivia Cruises and Resorts, a lesbian vacation company, in 1990.

  Tags Marcia Danub, Music, women's music
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  Seneca Falls Radiodrama

  The Seneca Falls radiodrama is a brief overview of what led to the first Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York, 1848. The convention, now called the Seneca Falls Convention, was held in order to converse about the liberties that women do and do not have, be they civil, social, political, or religious. The recording introduces listeners to Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, two prominent members of the women’s rights movement at the time. A reading of the Declaration of Sentiments, which outlines the civil, social, political, and religious rights of women, as well as various quotes, are included in this recording.

  Tags History, Seneca Falls Convention, Women's Liberation Movement
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  St. Paul's Church Lesbian Pride Week Concert, June 26, 1976

  Concert held at St Paul's Church on the occasion of Lesbian Pride Week. Also includes the announcement of the site, details and regulations for a later rally.

  Tags Christianity, Lesbian Community, Lesbian Musician, Lesbian Pride Rallies, Performing Arts
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  Timeless Teachings of Tarot

  John Cox introduces a radio show on KCRW in which psychic Tamara Hearsay [sp?] gives an astrological forecast for Aries and answers letters from the audience.

  Tags Radio, Spirituality, Tarot
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  Union of Democratic Filipinos

  Interview with Representatives of the Union of Democratic Filipinos at protest against Miss Universe pageant being held in the Philippines as well the Marcos regime and increasing US involvement in Filipino affairs

  Tags Activism, Politics, Union of Democratic Filipinos
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  Women's Action Organization Rape Crisis Center Presentation, Washington D.C., November 1973

  This is a panel introduced by the president of the Women's Action Organization, with the Vice President of the Department of State in attendance. The speakers (from the DC Rape Crisis Center) discuss sexual violence. They also discuss how the crisis center came to be and the services it offers, issues with legal definitions, how to protect women, medical support, and self-defense, among other topics. The first speaker is Karen Kollias (RCC co-founder). The end of this audio includes live instruction and demonstration of self-defense tactics.

  Tags law, Rape, Self Defense, Sexual Assault, Women's Action Organization
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  Womansphere Hour, October 18, 1974

  Taped radio program for the lesbian community.

  Tags Identity, Lesbian Community, lesbian identity, public radio programming, second wave feminism
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  Irene Young Demo Tape

  Irene Young music demo tape. Vocals by Stefanie Saldana and Judith Skolnik. Track Listing: 1. The Lie / 2. Sad Song / 3. It's Good to Meet You / 4. Pleasin' Man

  Tags Music

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