Lesbian Nation, September 1, 1972
Item
Title
Lesbian Nation, September 1, 1972
Subject
Gay Liberation Movement, Lesbian-Great Britan, Lesbian Community
Description
Introduction of Mary Flowerpot followed by an interview where Martha Shelley and Mary Flowerpot compare and contrast the beginning of the GLF in the United Kingdom and discuss class distiniction, women in the workforce and the drag scene in Europe. Martha Shelley and Mary Flowerpot also read a letter a homophobic letter directed at Joe Johnston that was sent to the Village Voice. At end the episode, Martha Shelley answers phone calls from two lesbians about the firing of a lesbian speaker from WBAI.
Date
1972-09-01
Extent
00:26:52
Language
English
Identifier
LHA_Audio_019
Provenance
Gift of Martha Shelley
Rights Holder
Lesbian Herstory Archives
Interviewee
Flowerpot, Mary
Interviewer
Shelley, Martha
Host
Shelley, Martha
Physical Format
Open reel audiotape (71/2)
Digital Format
audio/wav
Collection
Citation
“Lesbian Nation, September 1, 1972,” Lesbian Herstory Archives AudioVisual Collections, accessed October 13, 2024, http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/show/906.