Lesbian Herstory Archives AudioVisual Collections

Mabel Hampton, 1982 (Tape 1)

Item

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Title

Mabel Hampton, 1982 (Tape 1)

Subject

African American lesbians [sh85001859]

Description

Side A: Some discussion of when Mabel first heard the word lesbian, her experiences as a dancer. Side B: Mable describes her experiences caring for children, finding freedom as a child, running away from her aunt and uncle to New Jersey to live with the White family, and her spirituality.

Creator

Mabel Hampton (Interviewee)
Joan Nestle (interviewer)

Date Created

1982

Format

Original = Cassette Tape
WAV
MP3

Medium

Digital reproduction of audio cassette.

Language

English

Type

Sound
Oral Histories

Identifier

SPW60

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, 1982 (Tape 1),” Lesbian Herstory Archives AudioVisual Collections, accessed March 29, 2024, http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/show/88.