Lesbian Herstory Archives AudioVisual Collections

Lois Johnson and Sheri Barden Interview, April 1, 1989

Item

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Title

Lois Johnson and Sheri Barden Interview, April 1, 1989

Subject

Journalists, Music, bars, Relationships, Anger, Humor, Housing, Animals

Description

The interview begins with Lois Johnson, who discusses when she realized that she was a lesbian, which caused her to move out to California and take a job in journalism. It was there that she met a woman who eventually became her lover, and they used to play music together. Sheri Barden talks about her social life after she met Lois Johnson, though she did like to party with her landlord, who was also a lesbian, though these social affairs pretty much came to an end when her relationship began with Lois.

On tape 2, Lois Johnson discusses expressing herself emotionally, and how she repressed her anger initially, unlike Sheri, who would often explode, leading to a lot of crying in the early part of their relationship. However, she continues to believe in love and commitment, and credits Sheri for having a great sense of humor. Sheri Barden also talks about her businesses, including a bed and breakfast that houses many lesbians. The two then reminisce on what they have in common, including their love of cats.

Creator

Manuela Soares

Publisher

Lesbian Herstory Archives

Date Created

October 9, 2013

Contributor

edited by Morgan Gwenwald, Manuela Soares, Sara Yaeger

Format

Original: VHS tape
Digital:
Preservation: .avi
Access: .mp4

Medium

Digital reproduction of video cassette

Language

English

Type

Video; Oral history

Coverage

Boston, Massachusetts

Rights Holder

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

Citation

Manuela Soares, “Lois Johnson and Sheri Barden Interview, April 1, 1989,” Lesbian Herstory Archives AudioVisual Collections, accessed January 9, 2025, http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/show/218.