Lesbian Herstory Archives AudioVisual Collections

Debra, February 20, 1980 (Tape 1)

Item

SPW497_Debra.jpg

Title

Debra, February 20, 1980 (Tape 1)

Subject

Lesbians
Lesbians Conduct of Life
Lesbians--Employment
Lesbians--Family Relationships
Lesbians--Social Life and Customs
Lesbians--United States--Interviews
Lesbians--United States--Identity
Lesbians--United States--Social conditions
Lesbians--New York (State)--Buffalo--History--20th Century
Lesbians--New York (State)--Buffalo--Social Conditions
Lesbianism--United States
Lesbianism--Social Aspects
Lesbianism--United States-- History
Roles--Butch and Femme
Lesbian and Gay Experience
Gay Bars
Discrimination
Religion
Lesbians--Romantic Relationships
Interracial Couples
Lesbians of Color
Gay Men
Hair
Fashion

Description

Debra discusses her experiences as a lesbian. She talks about her first lesbian relationship when she was 12, how she was married for one day, how her mother knew something was different about her, and how her sister figured out she was a lesbian because she was only married for one day.
She talks about her relationships with women, how she never openly acknowledged that she was gay but if she was asked she wouldn’t deny it.
They discuss monogamy, she was mostly faithful, but she also talks about jealous partners and how when one is accused of things, one might as well and go ahead and do it.
She doesn’t believe that a lesbian relationship is any different than a straight relationship.
They discuss bars and areas in Buffalo that she would frequent: Moon Glow bar, Pearls bar, Ralph Martins, Ryan’s Hotel, Little Harlem. They also discuss dating rituals, fashion, and relationship/ courting roles.

Creator

Debra (Interviewee)
Madeline Davis (Interviewer)

Date Created

1980, February 20

Format

Original = Cassette Tape
MP3
WAV

Extent

Side A = 29:46 minutes
Side B = 29:38 minutes

Language

English

Type

Sound
PhysicalObject
Oral History Interview

Identifier

SPW497

Rights Holder

Lesbian Herstory Archives, Contact Designation: Maxine Wolfe, Contact Address: 484 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, Phone Number: 718-768-3953

Citation

Debra (Interviewee) Madeline Davis (Interviewer), “Debra, February 20, 1980 (Tape 1),” Lesbian Herstory Archives AudioVisual Collections, accessed October 16, 2024, http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/show/178.