1 100 11 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/e89f09dd777328f36841ac3bca4a4716.JPG 1740fca57825bce8d241d5acb239fe5a https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/af18d0f85384082df752769d6a89f996.JPG 917453e86b117c172311d8ef5961322a https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/34287a35136690269c561abea0ff3f54.png 6952272187f6e10973bf1831d1cffb3e 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 A Lesbian Portrait (Lesbian Music For Lesbians Only) - Reel 1 Subject The topic of the resource Women's Music, Lesbian Separatism Description An account of the resource A Lesbian Portrait consists of songs written by Linda Shear from 1972-1975. Shear, who requested that audiences for her performances be exclusively lesbian beginning in 1976, aimed to distribute A Lesbian Portrait through Lesbian-only networks. To support this goal, Shear and her then-partner Tryna Hope formed the distribution company Old Lady Blue Jeans. The album was released in 1977. <a href="https://queermusicheritage.com/oct2001b.html">Read the liner notes.</a> 1-1: Mama / Womanchild 1-2: Goddesses And Other Truths 1-3: Woman Let Go Now 1-4: For Tryna 1-5: Ninety 1-6: Remember Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Linda Shear Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Old Lady Blue Jeans Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1976-1977 (date created) 03/2024 (date digitized) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"See the LHA Copyright Statement"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":1049345,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0,"23":1}" data-sheets-hyperlink="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/rights-statement"><a class="in-cell-link" href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/rights-statement" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the LHA Copyright Statement</a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Digitized masters are available for listening on-site at the Lesbian Herstory Archives only. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Linda_Shear_A_Lesbian_Portrait_side1 PBCore PBCore is a metadata standard for audiovisual media developed by the public broadcasting community. See http://www.pbcore.org/documentation/ 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 Duration Provides a timestamp for the overall length or duration of the audio. Represents the playback time. Format: HH:MM:SS 00:21:03 Lesbian Separatism Music Women's Music Network https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/f5274bca22e7630689fb3e00485b0f8b.JPG 13999122c09d677e7324a9b09e03f9c4 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/bff74aadf4189a99a9771addb83d3bb0.JPG 7a0bb08b8806fc891ff96111bcd78916 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 A Lesbian Portrait (Lesbian Music For Lesbians Only) - Reel 2 Subject The topic of the resource Women's Music, Lesbian Separatism Description An account of the resource A Lesbian Portrait consists of songs written by Linda Shear from 1972-1975. Shear, who requested that audiences for her performances be exclusively lesbian beginning in 1976, aimed to distribute A Lesbian Portrait through Lesbian-only networks. To support this goal, Shear and her then-partner Tryna Hope formed the distribution company Old Lady Blue Jeans. The album was released in 1977. <a href="https://queermusicheritage.com/oct2001b.html">Read the liner notes.</a> 2-1: Well Story – Spoken and Written by Tryna 2-2: Well Song 2-3: Old Woman 2-4: Song to Myself/Portrait 2-5: Family of Women 2-6: Lesbian Wombmoon-Chant Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Linda Shear Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1976-1977 (date created) 03/2024 (date digitized) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a class="in-cell-link" href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/rights-statement" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the LHA Copyright Statement</a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Digitized masters are available for listening on-site at the Lesbian Herstory Archives only. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Linda_Shear_A_Lesbian_Portrait_side2 PBCore PBCore is a metadata standard for audiovisual media developed by the public broadcasting community. See http://www.pbcore.org/documentation/ 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 Duration Provides a timestamp for the overall length or duration of the audio. Represents the playback time. Format: HH:MM:SS 00:20:19 Lesbian Separatism Music Women's Music Network https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/88/713/roughcut_thumb.png ccd9c2577e601bbe7419ee1eaf1818f5 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/88/713/GWA_RoughCutAndCrawlTitles.mp4 939fd25243c6252af9d33bd4bf8c6158 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 Unreleased Documentary, 1988 Description An account of the resource The Daughters of Bilitis is a previously unreleased documentary created in 1988 by Manuela Soares, Sara Yager and Morgan Gwenwald, with support from the Lesbian Herstory Archives. This film provides a visual and oral history of the Daughters of Bilitis, as told by original members of the group. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource COPYRIGHT: 1988 L.H.E.F., Inc. License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. CC BY-NC-ND (Creative Commons License) Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:03:20 Bit Rate/Frequency Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio) 16 bit/32 kHz Frame Rate 29.97 Resolution .AVI: 720 x 480 .MP4: 320 x 240 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 GWA Rough Cut and Crawl Titles Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GWA Rough Cut and Crawl Titles Subject The topic of the resource Dances, organizing, Lesbians of Color, Witches, Education, Social Life, Prostitution, Gay Civil RIghts, Stonewall Description An account of the resource Del Martin, Phyllis Lyon, Billye Talmadge, Nikki Nichols, and Barbara Gittings speak about their experiences with the Daughters of Bilitis organization. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Manuela Soares [interviewer]; Del Martin, Phyllis Lyon, Billye Talmadge, Nikki Nichols, and Barbara Gittings [interviewees] Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lesbian Herstory Archive Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Morgan Greenwald [Still Photographer], Sara Yager [videographer] Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="/omeka/rights-statement" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> See the LHA Copyright Statement </a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Lesbian Herstory Archive Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ‎February ‎23, ‎2015 [digitized] 2018 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 13.1 GB 16 bit/32 kHz PBCore PBCore is a metadata standard for audiovisual media developed by the public broadcasting community. See http://www.pbcore.org/documentation/ Digital Format Preservation Copy: AVI with DV codec Access Copy: MP4 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. VHS Notes Any other notes or information about the media item, including bibliography/research information, contact information, and legacy metadata. Aspect Ratio: 4 : 3 Activism Barbara Gittings Billye Talmadge Dance Daughters of Bilitis Del Martin Law Lesbian Separatism Nikki Nichols Phyllis Lyon Prostitution Witches https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/68/383/pamela_oline.jpg a5867d3ff0c9c9eb7a07e09810998d66 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Width 307 Height 236 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/68/383/oline_tape1of1.mp4 c9f92046a3ac7b829c45e18e57475e91 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/68/718/Oline_pulledquotes_nd.mp4 3f1c091ea26b3b7ed65fe62ad0ceccf7 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 Daughters of Bilitis Video Project, 1987-1993 Description An account of the resource This collection includes videos created as part of the Daughters of Bilitis Video Project collection. The Daughters of Bilitis (DOB) was a social and activist group founded in 1955. The video project began in 1987 with the purpose of conducting interviews with the DOB founders and former members documenting their critical role in the gay and lesbian liberation and Civil Rights movement. The interviews focus on the formation and impact of the many DOB chapters around the country. Some of the issues discussed are whether the DOB was primarily a social or activist group, attitudes regarding assimilation, and the "theft" of the DOB publication The Ladder. Individual interviewees discuss their childhoods, sexual awakenings, personal relationships as well as their first encounters with the DOB and their perspectives on the organization.  Morgan Gwenwald suggested the project, founding DOB member Sara Yager videotaped all the interviews, and founding DOB member Manuela Soares researched and conducted all of the interviews. The videos gathered here have been digitized from VHS tapes by students at the Pratt Institute’s Library and Information Science Program. This is a comprehensive collection of the interviews gathered for the Daughters of Bilitis Video Project. The original materials are held in off-site storage by the Lesbian Herstory Archives. Transcriptions of many of the videotaped interviews are available, thanks to Ruth Helmich, Kelly Anderson, Trista Sordillo, Manuela Soares, and others. Links to the the individual interviews are at the bottom of the page. Some longer interviews will be collated in subgroups of the collection tree. For more on the DOB, see: Gallo, M. (2007). Different daughters: A history of the Daughters of Bilitis and the rise of the lesbian civil rights movement. Berkeley, CA: Seal Press. The Journal of Homosexuality, “The Purloined Ladder,” Volume 34, Numbers 3/4, 1998. Technical Video Recording Metadata elements specific to Video Recordings, taken from PBCore and LC-AV (interoperable with METSRights) to supplement Dublin Core. Date Digitized 2014-04-14 Duration* 01:53:54 00:32:15 File Size .AVI: 25.45 GB, .MP4: 267 MB 6.71 GB Data Rate 16 bit/32 kHz Aspect Ratio 4:3 Frame Rate* 29.97 Resolution .AVI: 720 x 480, .MP4: 320 x 240 Digital Format* Preservation: .AVI with DV Codec, Access: .MP4 Physical Format VHS 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 Pamela Oline Interview, [date unknown] Description An account of the resource Pamela Oline is interviewed. She is heterosexual and talks about her path to and experience of being a member of DOB and campaigning for gay and lesbian rights. She describes her childhood growing up in England, moving to America when she was 14 and changing career from a mathematician and to a psychotherapist. Recognizing the psychological issues of the time, she decided to understand the lesbian community from the inside. She talks about DOB meetings, lesbian and feminism issues, radical and conventional activism, marriage, and GAU (Gay Academic Union) meetings, panel discussions, etc. Accompanied by an edited collection of clips, featuring Oline talking about being a Lesbian, the DOB and its eventual fractioning, and the debate of whether the lesbian's movement should be separate from the women's movement. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Manuela Soares [interviewer]; Pamela Oline [interviewee] Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lesbian Herstory Archives Date Created Date of creation of the resource. Unknown Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Pratt Institute, School of Information and Library Science, LIS 668 Moving Image and Sound Archiving students. Edited by Morgan Gwenwald [still photographer], Manuela Soares, Sara Yaeger [videographer]. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="/omeka/rights-statement" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> See the LHA Copyright Statement </a> Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND Language A language of the resource en Type The nature or genre of the resource Video Recording, Oral History Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Physical: MV-39, Digital: oline_tape1of1 MV39_Pamela Oline_pulledquotes Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Unknown Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Lesbian Herstory Archives, Contact Designation: Maxine Wolfe, Contact Address: 484 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, Phone Number: 718-768-3953 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1987-1993 March ‎23, ‎2015 [digitized] Subject The topic of the resource Women's Political Organizations, Women's Liberation Movement PBCore PBCore is a metadata standard for audiovisual media developed by the public broadcasting community. See http://www.pbcore.org/documentation/ 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. VHS Digital Format Preservation Copy: AVI with DV codec Access Copy: MP4 Activism Feminism Gay Academic Union Heterosexuality Lesbian Separatism Manuela Soares Marriage New York City Lesbians & Gays Pamela Oline Psychology Therapy https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/08ab3adab6de10856d0d5bd619ce113b.jpeg 161e3dad9641d748beac800912a1d38f https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/783aae0f1750de863937baba19268cf6.wav dcb0d41df67b862a0735032427afe796 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 Radio Free Women, 1972-1974 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Mary+Bailey">Mary Bailey</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Mary+Helen+Blum">Mary Helen Bloom</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Mary+Garrison">Mary Garrison</a> Description An account of the resource Radio Free Women (RFW) was a feminist radio collective in the early 1970s Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1972-1974 Language A language of the resource English 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 The Furies Description An account of the resource The Furies was a group of twelve lesbian separatists in Washington, D.C. who saw heterosexual women as an obstacle in their feminism. Heterosexuality was as cyclical, and women in heterosexual relationships reinforced their oppression by absorbing the name and values of their male partners and moving them forward. The Furies published a newspaper, The Furies, that ran from 1972-1973. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context LC036 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 19, 1972 Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Feminist Radio Network <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/">Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND</a> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Radio Free Women Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. PBCore PBCore is a metadata standard for audiovisual media developed by the public broadcasting community. See http://www.pbcore.org/documentation/ 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 Duration Provides a timestamp for the overall length or duration of the audio. Represents the playback time. Format: HH:MM:SS 00:35:09 History Lesbian Separatism https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/b36a6c03731ba786a9d11fd50da2bd5d.jpeg 17566c9ec8db7ccb1df8e1127fd5137a https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/e1a7701d9e7329228e83e910e91e60ec.wav bb8d3c7907ea955f060886af8e760b31 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 Feminist Radio Network, circa 1974-1978 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Sally+Gearheart">Sally Gearhart</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=kayla+taylor">Kayla Taylor</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Susan+Moore">Susan Moore</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Alice+Walker">Alice Walker</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Grace+Paley">Grace Paley</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Rita+Mae+Brown">Rita Mae Brown</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Karen+Kollias">Karen Kollias</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Dolores+Bargowski">Dolores Bargowski</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Beverly+Fisher">Beverly Fisher</a> Description An account of the resource The Feminist Radio Network (FRN) arose out of the WGTB collective <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/collections/show/112">Radio Free Women</a> in 1974 amidst alienating conditions at the Georgetown University radio station. As an independent radio network, FRN sought a wider audience and distributed feminist audiotapes nationally. This collection contains a compilation of episodes from the Feminist Radio Network digitized by students at Pratt Institute’s Library and Information Science Program. The original materials are held in off-site storage by the Lesbian Herstory Archives. Source: Alexa Freeman et. al. (1976). <a href="https://jstor.org/stable/community.28042846">Quest: A Feminist Quarterly, 3(2)</a>. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lisa Cowan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1974-1978 Relation A related resource <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/collections/show/105">Lisa Cowan Audio Collection</a> Language A language of the resource English 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 Women and Religion Description An account of the resource In this recording, Sally Gearhart discusses how the Church enforces ideas of masculinity and feminity. The host argues that feminism is incompatible with Christianity and lesbianism allows a woman to love herself and let go of the self-hatred that society and the Church impose. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Feminist Radio Network Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sally Gearhart Subject The topic of the resource Lesbians in the Church Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Not to be used for publication without the express written consent of Liza Cowan. Contact the Lesbian Herstory Archive for Liza Cowan’s contact information. <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/">Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND</a> Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context LC045 PBCore PBCore is a metadata standard for audiovisual media developed by the public broadcasting community. See http://www.pbcore.org/documentation/ Episode Title If applicable, the episode or piece to which a media item contributed. Women and Religion Series Title If applicable, the larger series to which the episode or piece contributed. Feminist Radio Network Host If applicable, the person hosting the broadcast piece. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Sally Gearheart 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 Physical Location An address for a physical media item. For an organization or producer acting as caretaker of a media resource, this field may contain information about a specific shelf location for an item, including an organization's name, departmental name, shelf ID and contact information. Lesbian Herstory Archive Duration Provides a timestamp for the overall length or duration of the audio. Represents the playback time. Format: HH:MM:SS 43:42 Communities Feminism Lesbian Authors Lesbian Feminism Lesbian Separatism Passing (Sexuality) Radical Feminism Radical Lesbians Religion Toxic Masculinity https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/90f3b39c12560545d8d823ea095e9c3b.png 75d20f5511f403bca970e52f1c6bfad4 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/6d3055115be4da294d6e484260466445.mp4 8ec740a2459dd67a75075c100ef30d51 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/6b72d8ec443d68f7cffeee697a73291b.png 413f78b121d05c60aad1a9a96f407ed5 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 Sidney Abbott video recordings, 1995 Description An account of the resource Sidney Abbott was a lesbian, feminist author and activist. She was a member of the Gay Liberation Front (GLF) and the National Organization for Women (NOW), and was a former member–as many of the GLF and NOW membership were–of the lesbian radical feminist group Lavender Menace. Abbott co-authored the groundbreaking Sappho Was A Right-On Woman: A Liberated View of Lesbianism (1971) with her partner, Barbara Love. In 2007, she created the non-profit organization Women’s Rights Are Human Rights and in 2008 launched the In Our Shoes newsletter which examined issues of class, poverty, and politics. Abbott tragically passed away in a house fire in Southold, New York on April 15, 2015. Audio recordings of Abbott can be found in the <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/exhibits/show/lesbian-nation/lesbian-nation-interviewees" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lesbian Nation digital exhibition. </a> Technical Video Recording Metadata elements specific to Video Recordings, taken from PBCore and LC-AV (interoperable with METSRights) to supplement Dublin Core. Physical Format Sony Video 8 cassett Duration* 00:46:46 File Size 3GB 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 Sidney Abbott at Lesbian Herstory Archives "The Good Old/Bad Old Days: Lesbian-Feminism, Its Origins—What's Helpful to Us Now?" Part 1 of 2 Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian feminism, LGBTQ rights organizations, Lesbian separatism Description An account of the resource Sidney Abbott reflects on earlier years of the gay and lesbian movements; audience participation turns the presentation into a discussion on turning tides in the movements. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sidney Abbott Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 19, 1995 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Lesbian Herstory Archives <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/">Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SidneyAbbott95_1 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. 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Format: HH:MM:SS 00:46:46 Digital Format MOV Activism Lesbian Activists Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights Lesbian Community Lesbian Herstory Archives Lesbian Separatism Sidney Abbott https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/442272e0f03f2ba08d5f6196209b31c1.png 10b47a53a975562674eab59ed8232862 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/34ae063977d1d0317c28c005e99502e7.mp4 d949f11a674bc2f5508d3b7d31e8f99e https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/ba38f1a03860b4b8184bda127e72aaff.png 413f78b121d05c60aad1a9a96f407ed5 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 Sidney Abbott video recordings, 1995 Description An account of the resource Sidney Abbott was a lesbian, feminist author and activist. She was a member of the Gay Liberation Front (GLF) and the National Organization for Women (NOW), and was a former member–as many of the GLF and NOW membership were–of the lesbian radical feminist group Lavender Menace. Abbott co-authored the groundbreaking Sappho Was A Right-On Woman: A Liberated View of Lesbianism (1971) with her partner, Barbara Love. In 2007, she created the non-profit organization Women’s Rights Are Human Rights and in 2008 launched the In Our Shoes newsletter which examined issues of class, poverty, and politics. Abbott tragically passed away in a house fire in Southold, New York on April 15, 2015. Audio recordings of Abbott can be found in the <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/exhibits/show/lesbian-nation/lesbian-nation-interviewees" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lesbian Nation digital exhibition. </a> Technical Video Recording Metadata elements specific to Video Recordings, taken from PBCore and LC-AV (interoperable with METSRights) to supplement Dublin Core. Physical Format Sony Video 8 cassette Duration* 01:03:30 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 Sidney Abbott at Lesbian Herstory Archives "The Good Old/Bad Old Days: Lesbian-Feminism, Its Origins—What's Helpful to Us Now?" Part 2 of 2 Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian feminism, LGBTQ rights organizations, Lesbian separatism Description An account of the resource Sidney Abbott reflects on earlier years of the gay and lesbian movements; audience participation turns the presentation into a discussion on turning tides in the movements. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sidney Abbott Date Available Date (often a range) that the resource became or will become available. May 19, 1995 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Lesbian Herstory Archives <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/">Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND</a> Language A language of the resource English Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Lesbian Herstory Archives Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SidneyAbbott95_2 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 5 GB Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Contact LHA at dyv.lha@gmail.com PBCore PBCore is a metadata standard for audiovisual media developed by the public broadcasting community. See http://www.pbcore.org/documentation/ Digital Format MP4 Lesbian Activists Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights Lesbian Community Lesbian Herstory Archives Lesbian Separatism Sidney Abbott https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/72/394/mgKarenAndersonRyer_copy.jpg 63d9147afd11caab004d67d590038c04 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/72/394/AndersonRyer_KarenCOMPRESSED.mp4 e713d2ce7ec5a131fcd5edaf00c41358 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 Daughters of Bilitis Video Project, 1987-1993 Description An account of the resource This collection includes videos created as part of the Daughters of Bilitis Video Project collection. The Daughters of Bilitis (DOB) was a social and activist group founded in 1955. The video project began in 1987 with the purpose of conducting interviews with the DOB founders and former members documenting their critical role in the gay and lesbian liberation and Civil Rights movement. The interviews focus on the formation and impact of the many DOB chapters around the country. Some of the issues discussed are whether the DOB was primarily a social or activist group, attitudes regarding assimilation, and the "theft" of the DOB publication The Ladder. Individual interviewees discuss their childhoods, sexual awakenings, personal relationships as well as their first encounters with the DOB and their perspectives on the organization.  Morgan Gwenwald suggested the project, founding DOB member Sara Yager videotaped all the interviews, and founding DOB member Manuela Soares researched and conducted all of the interviews. The videos gathered here have been digitized from VHS tapes by students at the Pratt Institute’s Library and Information Science Program. This is a comprehensive collection of the interviews gathered for the Daughters of Bilitis Video Project. The original materials are held in off-site storage by the Lesbian Herstory Archives. Transcriptions of many of the videotaped interviews are available, thanks to Ruth Helmich, Kelly Anderson, Trista Sordillo, Manuela Soares, and others. Links to the the individual interviews are at the bottom of the page. Some longer interviews will be collated in subgroups of the collection tree. For more on the DOB, see: Gallo, M. (2007). Different daughters: A history of the Daughters of Bilitis and the rise of the lesbian civil rights movement. Berkeley, CA: Seal Press. The Journal of Homosexuality, “The Purloined Ladder,” Volume 34, Numbers 3/4, 1998. Technical Video Recording Metadata elements specific to Video Recordings, taken from PBCore and LC-AV (interoperable with METSRights) to supplement Dublin Core. Data Rate 16 bit/32 kHz Aspect Ratio 4:3 Frame Rate* 29:97 Resolution .AVI: 720 x 480, .MP4: 320 x 240 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 Karen Anderson Ryer Interview, 1987 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lesbian Herstory Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="/omeka/rights-statement" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> See the LHA Copyright Statement </a> Photograph by Morgan Gwenwald Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND Type The nature or genre of the resource Video Recording, Oral History Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Lesbian Herstory Archives, Contact Designation: Maxine Wolfe, Contact Address: 484 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, Phone Number: 718-768-3953 Description An account of the resource Karen Anderson Ryer discusses her coming out process, and the acceptance of her parents. She talks about butch vs. fem, and changing generational attitudes. Discusses importance of feminism to lesbianism specifically, and differences from gay men’s movement. She details the split of “The Ladder” from the San Francisco chapter from DOB, and how she left to start a new magazine. Also mentions the integration of different lesbian communities – Oakland vs. San Francisco, and the impact of AIDS on the lesbian community. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1987 PBCore PBCore is a metadata standard for audiovisual media developed by the public broadcasting community. See http://www.pbcore.org/documentation/ 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. VHS Digital Format Preservation Copy: AVI with DV codec Access Copy: MP4 Activism AIDS Butch and Femme Coming Out Communities Dating Daughters of Bilitis Feminism Film Gay Men Intergenerational Relationships Interviews Karen Anderson Ryer Lesbian Separatism Lesbian Writer Mailing Lists The Ladder https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/e45ff5d68abb811fb2ebca26f69ccd21.JPG 0af8c7cb0a11318664cc711ced965f9b https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/05ffe6958271dc169d3e7febb2442e63.mp3 a317c58681fba3e5883e436537d58942 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/a224ba44f7c1c7bd4fee223daba9cf2e.mp3 f826a0e36166892124184aa1f2fe653c 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 SPW1922 Title A name given to the resource Gay Community Center Description An account of the resource (Side A) Victoria Brownworth this episode of Amazon Country with announcements regarding lesbian and feminist groups and organizations. Roberta Hacker interviews Arleen Olshan of the Gay Community Center. Arleen notes that lesbians are underrepresented in decision-making, policy development and program coordination, and the GCC would benefit from more lesbian involvement. They discuss lesbian separatism (especially relating to how few women are involved with the GCC). Arleen announces upcoming events at the GCC including various lectures by authors and activists, as well as consciousness-raising groups and educational classes. (Continues onto side B) Arleen encourages lesbians to check out the center because they "might be surprised" by the level of feminism that exists within the gay male community. Includes an ad for the Bicentennial Women's Center. Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian radio Women's music Lesbian separatism Lesbian feminists Lesian liberation Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available WXPN radio 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 Roberta Hacker Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Arleen Olshan 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 0:57:28 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. "Free" by Melba Moore "Cherchez la Femme" by Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band "Scotch and Soda" by The Manhattan Transfer "Cry Me A River" by Julie London "Falling In Love Again" by Marlene Dietrich "Song to My Mama" by Meg Christian "Love Is Blind" by Janis Ian "I'm Not In Love" by Dee Dee Sharp "Lean On Me" by Melba Moore "Changing" by Kay Gardner "She Loves Me" by Isis Activism Communities Feminism Lesbian Activists Lesbian Feminism Lesbian Musician Lesbian Separatism Media Music Ti Grace Atkinson 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