Shirley Willer, Tape 2 of 4, Side A, July 11, 1987
Item
Title
Shirley Willer, Tape 2 of 4, Side A, July 11, 1987
Subject
Autobiography, Homosexuality, Coming Out, Women, Men, Discrimination, Women's Political Organizations, Queer Activism
Description
This is a recording of Shirley Willer talking about her life. She talks about her experience with men, her experience as being labeled a lesbian, coming out to family and friends, how she discovered the existence of homosexual organizations through ONE Magazine, discrimination, the DOB, her initial expectations when first joining the organization, becoming chapter president, duties and achievements as president, conflicts surrounding the DOB, her decision to step down as chapter president, and the dissolution of DOB.
Marion Glass is recorded as well. She talks about her relationship with women, joining the Mattachine Society, and about DOB’s activist approach.
Marion Glass is recorded as well. She talks about her relationship with women, joining the Mattachine Society, and about DOB’s activist approach.
Creator
Shirley Willer, Marion Glass
Date
7/11/1987
4/4/2015
Extent
1.42 GB
Language
English
Type
Sound
Identifier
SPW1312_Shirley Willer Tape 2 of 4 Side A_1987july11
SPW1312
Rights Holder
Lesbian Herstory Archive
Physical Format
Audio cassette
Citation
Shirley Willer, Marion Glass, “Shirley Willer, Tape 2 of 4, Side A, July 11, 1987,” Lesbian Herstory Archives AudioVisual Collections, accessed November 21, 2024, http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/show/706.