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  Lesbian Nation (1973-01-02)

  In this episode of Lesbian Nation Martha Shelley speaks with poet Susan Caver. In between Caver reading her poetry, Shelley and her discuss the “disturbing” themes in Caver’s poetry which include incest and religion, as well as Carver’s past relationships.

  Tags Christianity, Fathers, Incest, Interviews, Martha Shelley, Poetry, Religion, Sexual Assault, Susan Caver
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  Lesbian Nation (197?-03-21)

  A recording of Judy Grahn who briefly discusses publishing and two independent presses run by women, the Women’s Press Collective & Mama’s Press in the California bay area. The majority of airtime is dedicated to Grahn’s reading of works from the aforementioned presses. She reads chapter 17 from Sharon Isabel’s autobiographical novel “Yesterday’s Lessons” as well as poetry from “Lesbians Speak Out” & poems of Susan Griffin.

  Tags Butch and Femme, California, Families, Fathers, Feminism, Lesbian Writer, Mental Health, Motorcycles, Poetry, Publications, Suicide, Women's Liberation Movement
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  Shane, undated (Tape 1)

  Shane talks about getting into trouble during her teenage years and how her father kept sending her to all-girls schools thinking it would straighten her out. She speaks about gay bars in Buffalo and Pittsburgh. She tells a story about running away from home to pursue a relationship, ending up involved with hustlers and begging her father to help her stay out of jail. She talks about moving back to Buffalo, getting a job, and how things have changed.

  Tags Atheism, Bars, Families, Fathers, Friendship, Lesbians, Mothers, Oral History, Parents, Prostitution, Relationships, Religion, Schools, Work