1 100 2 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/84e2b7eb9ee9c2c072144df8e22cf1d9.jpg 0302e56eae58cd417af9a5cfcbff0a6e https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/7461fd80b0f9fa1898d8cad369857acf.mp3 03e5805d1d02003ea2901d941fc2706a https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/697f7615fbe1df57d9a82465ede826db.mp3 873c5a7a27a56f95691616876fddacdb 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 This collection consists of over a hundred recorded broadcasts from WBAI public radio, captured on compact audio cassettes by an unknown individual (or individuals). The tapes were likely dubbed from open reel masters before being moved to the Pacifica Radio Archives.  The tapes contain programs that are specific to feminism and lesbian communities, capturing the cultural and political conversations of the time. The collection includes panels, interviews, and listener Q&A with influential feminist writers, artists, poets, activists, and other cultural figures. Notable interviewees include Audre Lorde, Rita Mae Brown, Margaret Walker, and many others, along with medical professionals, journalists, and legal scholars.  Themes commonly explored include women’s health and body autonomy, activism, and gender norms. The programs also highlight women in music, the arts, and the ongoing fight for inclusivity and legal reforms. They served as a crucial platform for spreading information about LGBTQ+ and women’s events, informing women of their rights, promoting feminist and lesbian activism, and encouraging community and “consciousness raising.”  These WBAI broadcasts reflect an awareness that women’s experiences are shaped not only by gender, but also by race, sexuality, class, and other identities. Programs frequently highlighted the distinct challenges faced by women of color, lesbian women, and working-class women, challenging a single, unified view of womanhood. In this way, the collection captures early, evolving conversations about overlapping systems of inequality and what would later be defined as intersectionality. Recurring radio programs featured in this collection include Everywomanspace, The Lesbian Show, Women’s Consciousness Raising Hour, Velvet Sledgehammer, Women’s Studies, More Than Half the World, and Seeing Red, among others.  These broadcasts provide background for understanding the intersection of feminism, LGBTQ+ rights, and the cultural movements of the 1970s. 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/. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Pacifica Radio Archives Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPW1953 Title A name given to the resource Everywomanspace - Marilyn Coffey Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Marilyn Coffey Subject The topic of the resource Masturbation Lesbian radio Women's movement Feminism Childhood Discrimination Job discrimination Literature Poetry Sexism Social movements Women's political movements Writing Description An account of the resource Irene Yarrow hosts writer and poet Marilyn Coffey on the show Everywomanspace. The program starts with Marilyn reading several of her poems: "Insight," "The Diet," "Wordlessly," and "Observation." Irene and Marilyn discuss Marilyn's brief career in journalism and development as a writer, and the writing of her novel, Marcella, a coming-of-age story. Marilyn then reads an excerpt from Marcella. After the excerpt, Marilyn Coffey explains the projects she has been working on more recently--her second novel, books of essays, and teaching English at Pratt Institute. Irene and Marilyn discuss the difficulties of switching between various forms of writing, like poetry vs. prose vs. non-fiction. Marilyn also reflects on how joining the Women's Movement and becoming a feminist has changed her writing and the reception of her writing. They discuss how deeply ingrained the patriarchy is in their lives and consciousnesses. Marilyn reads a final poem, "Cold," to end the program. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available WBAI radio Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This item is protected by copyright. You are free to use this item for personal and educational purposes, as outlined in <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/">CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0</a>. Requests for further uses and licensing questions should be forwarded to <a href="https://www.pacificaradioarchives.org/">Pacifica Radio</a>, owner of WBAI and other historical stations. See also <a href="https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/rights-statement">LHA Copyright Statement</a>. 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. Everywomanspace Host If applicable, the person hosting the broadcast piece. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Irene Yarrow Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Marilyn Coffey 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 1:01:40 Childhood Discrimination Feminism Job discrimination Lesbian radio Literature Masturbation Poetry Sexism Social movements Women's movement Women's political movements Writing https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/e3991d816d12643c7107c77b6ba81178.jpg 80a040c178f7ca20d5888825791dad8a https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/5beeb5e5b43d5d4265a23594819f9210.mp3 6a057704d79946efcb569ddc9671a391 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/b2ab6f214ff3ba6033ff0343016c8cf3.mp3 fe96925d49a7349b111a4d52b6f5324b 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 This collection consists of over a hundred recorded broadcasts from WBAI public radio, captured on compact audio cassettes by an unknown individual (or individuals). The tapes were likely dubbed from open reel masters before being moved to the Pacifica Radio Archives.  The tapes contain programs that are specific to feminism and lesbian communities, capturing the cultural and political conversations of the time. The collection includes panels, interviews, and listener Q&A with influential feminist writers, artists, poets, activists, and other cultural figures. Notable interviewees include Audre Lorde, Rita Mae Brown, Margaret Walker, and many others, along with medical professionals, journalists, and legal scholars.  Themes commonly explored include women’s health and body autonomy, activism, and gender norms. The programs also highlight women in music, the arts, and the ongoing fight for inclusivity and legal reforms. They served as a crucial platform for spreading information about LGBTQ+ and women’s events, informing women of their rights, promoting feminist and lesbian activism, and encouraging community and “consciousness raising.”  These WBAI broadcasts reflect an awareness that women’s experiences are shaped not only by gender, but also by race, sexuality, class, and other identities. Programs frequently highlighted the distinct challenges faced by women of color, lesbian women, and working-class women, challenging a single, unified view of womanhood. In this way, the collection captures early, evolving conversations about overlapping systems of inequality and what would later be defined as intersectionality. Recurring radio programs featured in this collection include Everywomanspace, The Lesbian Show, Women’s Consciousness Raising Hour, Velvet Sledgehammer, Women’s Studies, More Than Half the World, and Seeing Red, among others.  These broadcasts provide background for understanding the intersection of feminism, LGBTQ+ rights, and the cultural movements of the 1970s. 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/. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Pacifica Radio Archives Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPW1942 Title A name given to the resource It's a Jungle Out There: Jan Alpert Speaks with Rita Mae Brown + Reads from Her Books Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian radio Gay movement Women's movement Feminism Lesbian authors Lesbian autobiographies Activism Civil rights Discrimination Lesbian activists LGBTQ+ civil rights Lesbian writers Organizing Rita Mae Brown Social movements Violence Women's political movements Writing Description An account of the resource Jan Alpert and Rita Mae Brown discuss Rita Mae's career path and motivations outside of being a writer, as well as her involvement as a street organizer in the women's and gay rights movements. Occasionally throughout the interview, Jan will read excerpts from Rubyfruit Jungle, Rita Mae's first novel, and In Her Day, Rita Mae's second novel. While discussing In Her Day, they cover the lessons Rita Mae learned from writing it. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available WBAI radio Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-10-08 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This item is protected by copyright. You are free to use this item for personal and educational purposes, as outlined in <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/">CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0</a>. Requests for further uses and licensing questions should be forwarded to <a href="https://www.pacificaradioarchives.org/">Pacifica Radio</a>, owner of WBAI and other historical stations. See also <a href="https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/rights-statement">LHA Copyright Statement</a>. 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"). Jan Alpert Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Rita Mae Brown 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 1:33:58 Activism Civil rights Discrimination Feminism Gay movement Lesbian activists Lesbian authors Lesbian autobiographies Lesbian radio Lesbian writers LGBTQ+ civil rights Organizing Rita Mae Brown Social movements Violence Women's movement Women's political movements Writing