Lou and Jane, November 8, 1981 (Tape 4)
Item
Title
Lou and Jane, November 8, 1981 (Tape 4)
Subject
Lesbians
Interracial dating
Lesbians--New York (State)--Buffalo--History--20th century
Lesbians--United States--Social conditions
Lesbians--United States--Interviews
Lesbianism--Social aspects
Lesbians--Family relationships
Lesbians--Social life and customs
Description
Lou and Jane discuss what life is like as an interracial lesbian couple. They discuss how white "studs" feel threatened by black "studs", feeling they will steal their women. Alcoholism is briefly discussed. They also discuss having to tell lies to their family to prevent them from knowing about their sexuality.
On Side B- Jane begins with her experience as Fem lesbian, and her difficulty with what that means to her. She talks about her difficulty with coming "out", and then is interrupted by one of their children.
Lou discusses her relationship with her Fem partner (Jane), as someone who self-identifies as a Butch. She discusses her choices in life, and her commitment to her relationship, her partner, and her family. She also talks about her disillusionment with the future, and her lack of hope for change. Lou references Jane's feelings, and her hope for Jane to recognize what it means to be a Fem.
On Side B- Jane begins with her experience as Fem lesbian, and her difficulty with what that means to her. She talks about her difficulty with coming "out", and then is interrupted by one of their children.
Lou discusses her relationship with her Fem partner (Jane), as someone who self-identifies as a Butch. She discusses her choices in life, and her commitment to her relationship, her partner, and her family. She also talks about her disillusionment with the future, and her lack of hope for change. Lou references Jane's feelings, and her hope for Jane to recognize what it means to be a Fem.
Creator
Lou+Jane (Interviewees)
Madeline Davis (Interviewer)
Madeline Davis (Interviewer)
Date
1981-11-08
Contributor
Pratt Institute, School of Information and Library Science, LIS 665 Projects in Digital Archives students
Is Format Of
tape cassette "SPW519 Lou+Jane"
Extent
29:53
Medium
mpeg
wav
wav
Language
eng
Type
Sound
PhysicalObject
Oral History Interview
PhysicalObject
Oral History Interview
Identifier
SPW519
Rights Holder
Lesbian Herstory Archives, Contact Designation: Maxine Wolfe, Contact Address: 484 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, Phone Number: 718-768-3953
Citation
Lou+Jane (Interviewees)
Madeline Davis (Interviewer), “Lou and Jane, November 8, 1981 (Tape 4),” Lesbian Herstory Archives AudioVisual Collections, accessed October 22, 2024, http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/show/183.