Lesbian Herstory Archives AudioVisual Collections

LHA Daughters of Bilitis Video Project: Rose Jordan, 1993

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Rose Jordan was born in 1935. She was a member of the New York City chapter of the Daughters of Bilitis and was also involved with many LGBT and feminist organizations, including the National Organization for Women and the New York Radical Feminists (NYRF) in the 1970s. As a member of NYRF, she helped create the first rape conference and participated in numerous demonstrations, including a sit in at The Daily News after the newspaper insulted lesbians and gays in an editorial. She continues to be involved with the LGBT Center in New York City, where she runs meetings for women.

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Rose Jordan, May 23, 1993

Rose Jordan discusses her involvement with women’s political organizations and feminist groups and the schism that existed between 2 generations of lesbian women.

Tags Demonstrations, Rose Jordan, Social Life, Women, Women's Political Organizations
Rose Jordan Selected Quotes

Rose Jordan discusses her involvement with the New York chapter of the Daughters of Bilitis, as well as her involvement with other women’s political organizations and feminist groups.

Tags Demonstrations, Rose Jordan, Social Life, Women, Women's Political Organizations