Debra, February 20, 1980 (Tape 1)
Item
Title
Debra, February 20, 1980 (Tape 1)
Subject
Description
Debra discusses her experiences as a lesbian. She talks about her first lesbian relationship when she was 12, how she was married for one day, how her mother knew something was different about her, and how her sister figured out she was a lesbian because she was only married for one day.
She talks about her relationships with women, how she never openly acknowledged that she was gay but if she was asked she wouldn’t deny it.
They discuss monogamy, she was mostly faithful, but she also talks about jealous partners and how when one is accused of things, one might as well and go ahead and do it.
She doesn’t believe that a lesbian relationship is any different than a straight relationship.
They discuss bars and areas in Buffalo that she would frequent: Moon Glow bar, Pearls bar, Ralph Martins, Ryan’s Hotel, Little Harlem. They also discuss dating rituals, fashion, and relationship/ courting roles.
She talks about her relationships with women, how she never openly acknowledged that she was gay but if she was asked she wouldn’t deny it.
They discuss monogamy, she was mostly faithful, but she also talks about jealous partners and how when one is accused of things, one might as well and go ahead and do it.
She doesn’t believe that a lesbian relationship is any different than a straight relationship.
They discuss bars and areas in Buffalo that she would frequent: Moon Glow bar, Pearls bar, Ralph Martins, Ryan’s Hotel, Little Harlem. They also discuss dating rituals, fashion, and relationship/ courting roles.
Creator
Debra (Interviewee)
Madeline Davis (Interviewer)
Madeline Davis (Interviewer)
Publisher
Lesbian Herstory Archives
Date Created
1980, February 20
Format
Original = Cassette Tape
MP3
WAV
MP3
WAV
Extent
Side A = 29:46 minutes
Side B = 29:38 minutes
Side B = 29:38 minutes
Language
English
Type
Sound
PhysicalObject
Oral History Interview
PhysicalObject
Oral History Interview
Rights Holder
Lesbian Herstory Archives, Contact Designation: Maxine Wolfe, Contact Address: 484 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, Phone Number: 718-768-3953
Citation
Debra (Interviewee)
Madeline Davis (Interviewer), “Debra, February 20, 1980 (Tape 1),” Lesbian Herstory Archives AudioVisual Collections, accessed October 2, 2026, https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/show/178.