1 100 3 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/01b11fbcaaf4cf77279d3a9ad8803871.jpg 2a79161df42ce4c32fef3aca05a6f78f https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/9ce096e3d83c1cc695683bc36d4a0d92.mp3 97b48579c2675715a4f7be6ad50a7cdf https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/0250c92d5720dd1a484f361a0d84d933.mp3 5321792afa9f8afc52c2e54c4907d9e8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource WBAI Radio Programs, circa 1970s Description An account of the resource These radio programs were recorded onto compact audio cassettes by an unknown individual (or individuals) who documented over a hundred different broadcasts from WBAI public radio. The tapes may have been dubbed from the open reel tape masters before the masters were moved to the Pacifica Radio Archives. The audio cassettes were eventually donated to the Lesbian Herstory Archives. The cassettes were digitized by students at the Pratt Institute’s Library and Information Science Program in 2024-2025. The tapes contain programs that are specific to feminism and lesbian communities, including panels, workshops and interviews featuring feminist writers, artists, poets and other cultural producers that were broadcasted via the radio. Radio programs include Amazon Country, Everywomanspace, The Lesbian Show, and Women's Consciousness Raising Hour, among others. Find out more about the context of the collection here: <a href="https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/exhibits/show/feminist-programming/wbai-about">WBAI Women's Department and Feminist Programming</a> Sound A resource whose content is primarily intended to be rendered as audio. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPW1948 Title A name given to the resource Amazon Country - Victoria Brownworth Speaks with Bertha Harris Description An account of the resource Victoria Brownworth interviews author Bertha Harris in an episode of Amazon Country. Bertha discusses how writing has been a means of freedom and escape for her, and how she would like fiction to help define what it means to be a lesbian. They also explore whether and how the patriarchy has an impact on what women write. They ruminate on the overlap between politics and art. Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian radio Women's music Lesbian authors Lesbian fiction Patriarchy Lesbian identity Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available WXPN radio Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Contact LHA at <a href="mailto:dyv.lha@gmail.com">dyv.lha@gmail.com</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/">Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. WXPN Type The nature or genre of the resource Audio Recording; Radio talk shows PBCore PBCore is a metadata standard for audiovisual media developed by the public broadcasting community. See http://www.pbcore.org/documentation/ Series Title If applicable, the larger series to which the episode or piece contributed. Amazon Country Interviewer The person(s) conducting the interview. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Victoria Brownworth Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Bertha Harris Physical Format The format of a particular version or rendition of a media item as it exists in an actual physical form that occupies physical space (e.g., a tape on a shelf), rather than as a digital file residing on a server or hard drive. Audio cassette Digital Format Access Copy: MP3 Duration Provides a timestamp for the overall length or duration of the audio. Represents the playback time. Format: HH:MM:SS 0:58:41 Music/Sound Used Details on music or other sound clips that contributed to the piece. May include title, artist, album, timestamp, producer and record label information. "Your Mama Won't Like Me" by Suzi Quatro "It's Gonna Take A Miracle" by Jade and Sarsaparilla Bertha Harris Discrimination Feminism Lesbian Authors Lesbian Identity Lesbian Literature Lesbian Musician Lesbian Separatism Lesbian Writer Media Music Writing https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/92/902/LHA_image_015.JPG 1be8a68836886583516803ffd73d9746 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/92/902/LHA_Audio_015_access.mp3 ae631bcf98aa931aa815efc59a55bbad Sound A resource whose content is primarily intended to be rendered as audio. File Size 309 MB Date Digitized 2020-09-29 Annotation Notes from the physical carrier of the item (as written on box, casing, etc.) Mono Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lesbian Nation, October 20, 1972 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context LHA_Audio_015 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 00:25:30 Description An account of the resource Bertha Harris from Richmond College on writing and her life as a lesbian author. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1972-10-20 Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian Community, Author, Writing Language A language of the resource English Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Lesbian Herstory Archives Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Gift of Martha Shelley Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lesbian Herstory Archives PBCore PBCore is a metadata standard for audiovisual media developed by the public broadcasting community. See http://www.pbcore.org/documentation/ Host If applicable, the person hosting the broadcast piece. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Shelley, Martha Interviewer The person(s) conducting the interview. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Shelley, Martha Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Harris, Bertha Physical Format The format of a particular version or rendition of a media item as it exists in an actual physical form that occupies physical space (e.g., a tape on a shelf), rather than as a digital file residing on a server or hard drive. 1/4 inch audio tape Digital Format WAV Bertha Harris Books Identity Martha Shelley Writing https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/92/929/T81_1_48.jpg 0f281d32e6fc4a0ca9dc63ab01742d5f https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/92/929/T81_1_48.1.mp3 2c8ff301fe2f76dfba2b9f6830416e8a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lesbian Nation radio program, 1972-1974 Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Lesbian Nation, wbai-fm 99.5 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shelley, Martha Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available wbai-fm, 99.5 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1972-1974 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Shelley, Martha Description An account of the resource Lesbian Nation was a groundbreaking radio show produced and hosted by Martha Shelley that specifically focused and revolved around the LGBTQ community during the rise of gay and lesbian liberation movements of the 1970s. Martha Shelley (b. 1943) is best known for her involvement in lesbian feminist activism. After college, Shelley joined the Daughters of Bilitis, a lesbian civil and political rights organization, eventually becoming president of the New York chapter. Shelley was one of the early members of the Gay Liberation Front (GLF), established immediately after the Stonewall Riots and which advocated for LGBT and minority rights. Additionally, Shelley wrote for several publications and was an avid advocate for civil rights and the pro-choice movement. <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/collections/show/93">Other audio recordings</a> donated to the LHA and associated with Martha Shelley can also be found among this website's collections. Sound A resource whose content is primarily intended to be rendered as audio. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lesbian Nation, October 20, 1972 Subject The topic of the resource Literature, Poetry, Intellectualism Description An account of the resource This episode of Lesbian Nation opens with Mary Flowerpot’s comedy segement followed by Martha Shelly interviewing Bertha Harris. Harris is the author of “Catching Saradove” (1969), “Confessions of Cherubino.” (1972), and “Lover” (1976). Shelley and Harris have a conversation about the writing process and intellectualism. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/20/1972 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 0:33:09 Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context T81_1_48 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Gift of Martha Shelley Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Lesbian Herstory Archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Contact LHA at <a href="mailto:dyv.lha@gmail.com">dyv.lha@gmail.com</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/">Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND</a> PBCore PBCore is a metadata standard for audiovisual media developed by the public broadcasting community. See http://www.pbcore.org/documentation/ Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Harris, Bertha Interviewer The person(s) conducting the interview. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Shelley, Martha Host If applicable, the person hosting the broadcast piece. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Shelley, Martha Physical Format The format of a particular version or rendition of a media item as it exists in an actual physical form that occupies physical space (e.g., a tape on a shelf), rather than as a digital file residing on a server or hard drive. 1/4 inch audio tape Digital Format WAV Bertha Harris Interviews Lesbian Writer Martha Shelley Mary Flowerpot Poetry