Mabel Hampton's Story, July, 1986
Item
Title
Mabel Hampton's Story, July, 1986
Subject
Child abuse, Rape, Marriage, Prostitution
Description
Oral history interview of Mabel Hampton. Mabel describes running away from home and the New Jersey family who cared for her, while they sought Mabel's family. Mabel falsified her personal information in order to avoid reuniting with her abusive uncle in New York. Mabel speaks of her early 20s, her interaction within the underground gay and lesbian community. She begins explaining her 1923 arrest at Bedford Hills Prison and how she was setup by her friend's husband for prostitution. Side A = 9:38 minutes
Creator
Mabel Hampton (Interviewee)
Joan Nestle [interviewer]
Date Created
1986
Format
Original = Cassette Tape
WAV
MP3
Extent
Side A [9:38 minutes]
Medium
Digital reproduction of audio cassette.
Language
English
Type
Sound
Sounds Oral Histories
Rights Holder
Lesbian Herstory Archives, Contact Designation: Maxine Wolfe, Contact Address: 484 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, Phone Number: 718-768-3953
Citation
Mabel Hampton (Interviewee) and Joan Nestle [interviewer], “Mabel Hampton's Story, July, 1986,” Lesbian Herstory Archives AudioVisual Collections, accessed December 22, 2024, http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/show/76.