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Title A name given to the resource Mabel Hampton Oral History Collection, 1976-1989 Description An account of the resource Mabel Hampton (1902-1989) was an African-American lesbian, an activist, a domestic worker, and a dancer. Born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, she lost her mother when she was only two years old. For the next five years, Mabel was raised by her maternal grandmother, but she too passed away. In 1909, she moved to Greenwich Village in New York City at age seven. Less than a year after moving in with her aunt, Mabel was raped by her uncle, a minister. She ran away to New Jersey, buying a bus ticket purchased with a nickel given to her by a woman on the street. Luckily, Mabel was taken in by a family that cared for her for the next several years. As a young woman, Mabel gravitated toward the lively scene in Harlem. In 1920, when she was seventeen, Mabel was wrongfully arrested during a prostitution sting and sentenced to time in Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women. Upon her release, she danced at clubs like "The Garden of Joy", sang as a member of the Lafayette Theater Chorus, and performed with Harlem Renaissance stars such as Gladys Bentley. Mabel engaged in several relationships with women and lived openly as a lesbian. In 1932, Mabel met Lillian Foster, who would be her partner until Lillian's death in 1978. With the Harlem Renaissance waning, Mabel sought out employment in other areas, primarily working as a domestic worker and hospital attendant. As a domestic, she worked for the family of Joan Nestle. Mabel and Joan developed a friendship that lasted for decades. When Joan started the Lesbian Herstory Archives in 1974, Mabel joined her as a founding member. Mabel donated her huge collection of lesbian pulp fiction novels and worked tirelessly with Joan and other volunteers to amass lesbian-related materials--literature, biographical information, academic publications, and ephemera--as a resource for the lesbian and gay community. Mabel was also a vital, enduring element in the gay rights movement-she participated in every gay pride march that occurred during her lifespan, including the first, historic march and demonstration for gay rights in Washington, D.C., which took place in 1979. In 1985, Mabel was named the grand marshal of the New York City Gay Pride March. That same year, Mabel was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays. After the Lesbian Herstory Archives were founded, Mabel carried the LHA banner in many marches. She also worked tirelessly for SAGE, an organization devoted to promoting advocacy and developing services for elderly members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Interviews with Mabel are featured in "Before Stonewall" and "Silent Pioneers"; both movies document the struggle for gay rights and the efforts made to obtain equality. Joan Nestle started recording Mabel's oral histories in the late seventies, realizing the importance of documenting Mabel's life story as an example of racial and sexual freedom. In these histories--many of which are featured on this website--Mabel discusses her relationships with women, her struggles with racism, and her identity as an African-American lesbian in the twentieth century. Mabel died of pneumonia in 1989 at the age of eighty-seven. Her life as an advocate, activist, performer, and storyteller lives on in the images and oral histories collected by the Lesbian Herstory Archives. Many of the resources below, as well as additional subject files, biographical information, images, and media about Mabel, lesbian history, and gay pride are available by visiting the LHA in person. Resources City University of New York. (2003). Queer ideas: The David R. Kessler lectures in lesbian and gay studies. New York: Feminist Press at the City University of New York. DuPlessis, R. B., & Snitow, A. B. (1998). The feminist memoir project: Voices from women's liberation. New York: Three Rivers Press. Hampton, M. (1979) "I didn't go back there anymore: Mabel Hampton talks about the south." In Feminary 10, 7-16. Hogan, S., & Hudson, L. (1998). Completely queer: The Gay and Lesbian encyclopedia. New York: Henry Holt. Lesbian Herstory Archives. Mabel Hampton special collection, including transcripts of oral history. Lesbian Herstory Archives, Brooklyn, NY. Nestle, J. (1993). Excerpts from the Oral History of Mabel Hampton. Signs, 18, 4, 925-935. Nestle, J. (1998). "I Lift My Eyes to the Hill: the Life of Mabel Hampton as told by a White Woman." In A fragile union: New & selected writings. San Francisco: Cleis Press. Nestle, J. (1991). "Surviving and More: Interview with Mabel Hampton". In Sinister Wisdom 43/44, Summer. Berkeley, CA. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPWC1 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 Joan Nestle / Mabel Hampton [undated] Subject The topic of the resource African Americans, Childhood and youth, Feminism, African American lesbians, Civil rights Description An account of the resource Oral history recording of Joan Nestle. Side A: Joan Nestle speaks about lesbian self-expression and the importance of language to identity. She goes on to talk about her early life and how she was motivated to take a stand against the oppression she saw around her in society, specifically oppression against women and lesbians. Side B: Mabel Hampton takes over as the main speaker and recounts her life story, beginning when she was only one month old. Mabel discusses her early years, including the crucial transition from living with her grandmother to living with her aunt, and how she eventually decided to run away to Jersey City. 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She ran away to New Jersey, buying a bus ticket purchased with a nickel given to her by a woman on the street. Luckily, Mabel was taken in by a family that cared for her for the next several years. As a young woman, Mabel gravitated toward the lively scene in Harlem. In 1920, when she was seventeen, Mabel was wrongfully arrested during a prostitution sting and sentenced to time in Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women. Upon her release, she danced at clubs like "The Garden of Joy", sang as a member of the Lafayette Theater Chorus, and performed with Harlem Renaissance stars such as Gladys Bentley. Mabel engaged in several relationships with women and lived openly as a lesbian. In 1932, Mabel met Lillian Foster, who would be her partner until Lillian's death in 1978. With the Harlem Renaissance waning, Mabel sought out employment in other areas, primarily working as a domestic worker and hospital attendant. As a domestic, she worked for the family of Joan Nestle. Mabel and Joan developed a friendship that lasted for decades. When Joan started the Lesbian Herstory Archives in 1974, Mabel joined her as a founding member. Mabel donated her huge collection of lesbian pulp fiction novels and worked tirelessly with Joan and other volunteers to amass lesbian-related materials--literature, biographical information, academic publications, and ephemera--as a resource for the lesbian and gay community. Mabel was also a vital, enduring element in the gay rights movement-she participated in every gay pride march that occurred during her lifespan, including the first, historic march and demonstration for gay rights in Washington, D.C., which took place in 1979. In 1985, Mabel was named the grand marshal of the New York City Gay Pride March. That same year, Mabel was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays. After the Lesbian Herstory Archives were founded, Mabel carried the LHA banner in many marches. She also worked tirelessly for SAGE, an organization devoted to promoting advocacy and developing services for elderly members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Interviews with Mabel are featured in "Before Stonewall" and "Silent Pioneers"; both movies document the struggle for gay rights and the efforts made to obtain equality. Joan Nestle started recording Mabel's oral histories in the late seventies, realizing the importance of documenting Mabel's life story as an example of racial and sexual freedom. In these histories--many of which are featured on this website--Mabel discusses her relationships with women, her struggles with racism, and her identity as an African-American lesbian in the twentieth century. Mabel died of pneumonia in 1989 at the age of eighty-seven. Her life as an advocate, activist, performer, and storyteller lives on in the images and oral histories collected by the Lesbian Herstory Archives. Many of the resources below, as well as additional subject files, biographical information, images, and media about Mabel, lesbian history, and gay pride are available by visiting the LHA in person. Resources City University of New York. (2003). Queer ideas: The David R. Kessler lectures in lesbian and gay studies. New York: Feminist Press at the City University of New York. DuPlessis, R. B., & Snitow, A. B. (1998). The feminist memoir project: Voices from women's liberation. New York: Three Rivers Press. Hampton, M. (1979) "I didn't go back there anymore: Mabel Hampton talks about the south." In Feminary 10, 7-16. Hogan, S., & Hudson, L. (1998). Completely queer: The Gay and Lesbian encyclopedia. New York: Henry Holt. Lesbian Herstory Archives. Mabel Hampton special collection, including transcripts of oral history. Lesbian Herstory Archives, Brooklyn, NY. Nestle, J. (1993). Excerpts from the Oral History of Mabel Hampton. Signs, 18, 4, 925-935. Nestle, J. (1998). "I Lift My Eyes to the Hill: the Life of Mabel Hampton as told by a White Woman." In A fragile union: New & selected writings. San Francisco: Cleis Press. Nestle, J. (1991). "Surviving and More: Interview with Mabel Hampton". In Sinister Wisdom 43/44, Summer. Berkeley, CA. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPWC1 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 Mabel Hampton, 1981 (Tape 1) Subject The topic of the resource African American lesbians, Adultery, Lesbians--Sexual behavior Description An account of the resource Oral history interview of Mabel Hampton. 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With the Harlem Renaissance waning, Mabel sought out employment in other areas, primarily working as a domestic worker and hospital attendant. As a domestic, she worked for the family of Joan Nestle. Mabel and Joan developed a friendship that lasted for decades. When Joan started the Lesbian Herstory Archives in 1974, Mabel joined her as a founding member. Mabel donated her huge collection of lesbian pulp fiction novels and worked tirelessly with Joan and other volunteers to amass lesbian-related materials--literature, biographical information, academic publications, and ephemera--as a resource for the lesbian and gay community. Mabel was also a vital, enduring element in the gay rights movement-she participated in every gay pride march that occurred during her lifespan, including the first, historic march and demonstration for gay rights in Washington, D.C., which took place in 1979. In 1985, Mabel was named the grand marshal of the New York City Gay Pride March. That same year, Mabel was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays. After the Lesbian Herstory Archives were founded, Mabel carried the LHA banner in many marches. She also worked tirelessly for SAGE, an organization devoted to promoting advocacy and developing services for elderly members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Interviews with Mabel are featured in "Before Stonewall" and "Silent Pioneers"; both movies document the struggle for gay rights and the efforts made to obtain equality. Joan Nestle started recording Mabel's oral histories in the late seventies, realizing the importance of documenting Mabel's life story as an example of racial and sexual freedom. In these histories--many of which are featured on this website--Mabel discusses her relationships with women, her struggles with racism, and her identity as an African-American lesbian in the twentieth century. Mabel died of pneumonia in 1989 at the age of eighty-seven. Her life as an advocate, activist, performer, and storyteller lives on in the images and oral histories collected by the Lesbian Herstory Archives. Many of the resources below, as well as additional subject files, biographical information, images, and media about Mabel, lesbian history, and gay pride are available by visiting the LHA in person. Resources City University of New York. (2003). Queer ideas: The David R. Kessler lectures in lesbian and gay studies. New York: Feminist Press at the City University of New York. DuPlessis, R. B., & Snitow, A. B. (1998). The feminist memoir project: Voices from women's liberation. New York: Three Rivers Press. Hampton, M. (1979) "I didn't go back there anymore: Mabel Hampton talks about the south." In Feminary 10, 7-16. Hogan, S., & Hudson, L. (1998). Completely queer: The Gay and Lesbian encyclopedia. New York: Henry Holt. Lesbian Herstory Archives. Mabel Hampton special collection, including transcripts of oral history. Lesbian Herstory Archives, Brooklyn, NY. Nestle, J. (1993). Excerpts from the Oral History of Mabel Hampton. Signs, 18, 4, 925-935. Nestle, J. (1998). "I Lift My Eyes to the Hill: the Life of Mabel Hampton as told by a White Woman." In A fragile union: New & selected writings. San Francisco: Cleis Press. Nestle, J. (1991). "Surviving and More: Interview with Mabel Hampton". In Sinister Wisdom 43/44, Summer. Berkeley, CA. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPWC1 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 Mabel Hampton Interview [New Jersey / Singing] Subject The topic of the resource African American lesbians, Popular music, Rape, Childhood and youth, Adultery Description An account of the resource Oral history interview of Mabel Hampton. Side A: Mabel tells the story of her arrival in New Jersey, and how she found the people who first took her there. Side B: Mabel sings the American popular song, "My Buddy", and also explains how she left her uncle in New York and went to New Jersey. She talks in detail about the first couple days that she spent in a home in Jersey City, and her reticence to discuss details about her origins with the people that took her in. Additional discussion includes a description of the first time she was kissed by a woman, and why she didn't pursue relationships with married women. 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She ran away to New Jersey, buying a bus ticket purchased with a nickel given to her by a woman on the street. Luckily, Mabel was taken in by a family that cared for her for the next several years. As a young woman, Mabel gravitated toward the lively scene in Harlem. In 1920, when she was seventeen, Mabel was wrongfully arrested during a prostitution sting and sentenced to time in Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women. Upon her release, she danced at clubs like "The Garden of Joy", sang as a member of the Lafayette Theater Chorus, and performed with Harlem Renaissance stars such as Gladys Bentley. Mabel engaged in several relationships with women and lived openly as a lesbian. In 1932, Mabel met Lillian Foster, who would be her partner until Lillian's death in 1978. With the Harlem Renaissance waning, Mabel sought out employment in other areas, primarily working as a domestic worker and hospital attendant. As a domestic, she worked for the family of Joan Nestle. Mabel and Joan developed a friendship that lasted for decades. When Joan started the Lesbian Herstory Archives in 1974, Mabel joined her as a founding member. Mabel donated her huge collection of lesbian pulp fiction novels and worked tirelessly with Joan and other volunteers to amass lesbian-related materials--literature, biographical information, academic publications, and ephemera--as a resource for the lesbian and gay community. Mabel was also a vital, enduring element in the gay rights movement-she participated in every gay pride march that occurred during her lifespan, including the first, historic march and demonstration for gay rights in Washington, D.C., which took place in 1979. In 1985, Mabel was named the grand marshal of the New York City Gay Pride March. That same year, Mabel was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays. After the Lesbian Herstory Archives were founded, Mabel carried the LHA banner in many marches. She also worked tirelessly for SAGE, an organization devoted to promoting advocacy and developing services for elderly members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Interviews with Mabel are featured in "Before Stonewall" and "Silent Pioneers"; both movies document the struggle for gay rights and the efforts made to obtain equality. Joan Nestle started recording Mabel's oral histories in the late seventies, realizing the importance of documenting Mabel's life story as an example of racial and sexual freedom. In these histories--many of which are featured on this website--Mabel discusses her relationships with women, her struggles with racism, and her identity as an African-American lesbian in the twentieth century. Mabel died of pneumonia in 1989 at the age of eighty-seven. Her life as an advocate, activist, performer, and storyteller lives on in the images and oral histories collected by the Lesbian Herstory Archives. 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She ran away to New Jersey, buying a bus ticket purchased with a nickel given to her by a woman on the street. Luckily, Mabel was taken in by a family that cared for her for the next several years. As a young woman, Mabel gravitated toward the lively scene in Harlem. In 1920, when she was seventeen, Mabel was wrongfully arrested during a prostitution sting and sentenced to time in Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women. Upon her release, she danced at clubs like "The Garden of Joy", sang as a member of the Lafayette Theater Chorus, and performed with Harlem Renaissance stars such as Gladys Bentley. Mabel engaged in several relationships with women and lived openly as a lesbian. In 1932, Mabel met Lillian Foster, who would be her partner until Lillian's death in 1978. With the Harlem Renaissance waning, Mabel sought out employment in other areas, primarily working as a domestic worker and hospital attendant. As a domestic, she worked for the family of Joan Nestle. Mabel and Joan developed a friendship that lasted for decades. When Joan started the Lesbian Herstory Archives in 1974, Mabel joined her as a founding member. Mabel donated her huge collection of lesbian pulp fiction novels and worked tirelessly with Joan and other volunteers to amass lesbian-related materials--literature, biographical information, academic publications, and ephemera--as a resource for the lesbian and gay community. Mabel was also a vital, enduring element in the gay rights movement-she participated in every gay pride march that occurred during her lifespan, including the first, historic march and demonstration for gay rights in Washington, D.C., which took place in 1979. In 1985, Mabel was named the grand marshal of the New York City Gay Pride March. That same year, Mabel was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays. After the Lesbian Herstory Archives were founded, Mabel carried the LHA banner in many marches. She also worked tirelessly for SAGE, an organization devoted to promoting advocacy and developing services for elderly members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Interviews with Mabel are featured in "Before Stonewall" and "Silent Pioneers"; both movies document the struggle for gay rights and the efforts made to obtain equality. Joan Nestle started recording Mabel's oral histories in the late seventies, realizing the importance of documenting Mabel's life story as an example of racial and sexual freedom. In these histories--many of which are featured on this website--Mabel discusses her relationships with women, her struggles with racism, and her identity as an African-American lesbian in the twentieth century. Mabel died of pneumonia in 1989 at the age of eighty-seven. Her life as an advocate, activist, performer, and storyteller lives on in the images and oral histories collected by the Lesbian Herstory Archives. Many of the resources below, as well as additional subject files, biographical information, images, and media about Mabel, lesbian history, and gay pride are available by visiting the LHA in person. Resources City University of New York. (2003). Queer ideas: The David R. Kessler lectures in lesbian and gay studies. New York: Feminist Press at the City University of New York. DuPlessis, R. B., & Snitow, A. B. (1998). The feminist memoir project: Voices from women's liberation. New York: Three Rivers Press. Hampton, M. (1979) "I didn't go back there anymore: Mabel Hampton talks about the south." In Feminary 10, 7-16. Hogan, S., & Hudson, L. (1998). Completely queer: The Gay and Lesbian encyclopedia. New York: Henry Holt. Lesbian Herstory Archives. Mabel Hampton special collection, including transcripts of oral history. Lesbian Herstory Archives, Brooklyn, NY. Nestle, J. (1993). Excerpts from the Oral History of Mabel Hampton. Signs, 18, 4, 925-935. Nestle, J. (1998). "I Lift My Eyes to the Hill: the Life of Mabel Hampton as told by a White Woman." In A fragile union: New & selected writings. San Francisco: Cleis Press. Nestle, J. (1991). "Surviving and More: Interview with Mabel Hampton". In Sinister Wisdom 43/44, Summer. Berkeley, CA. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPWC1 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 Mabel Hampton Interview [Stories of Performing / Singing] Subject The topic of the resource African American lesbians--Identity, Popular music, Lesbian couples Description An account of the resource Oral history interview of Mabel Hampton. 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With the Harlem Renaissance waning, Mabel sought out employment in other areas, primarily working as a domestic worker and hospital attendant. As a domestic, she worked for the family of Joan Nestle. Mabel and Joan developed a friendship that lasted for decades. When Joan started the Lesbian Herstory Archives in 1974, Mabel joined her as a founding member. Mabel donated her huge collection of lesbian pulp fiction novels and worked tirelessly with Joan and other volunteers to amass lesbian-related materials--literature, biographical information, academic publications, and ephemera--as a resource for the lesbian and gay community. Mabel was also a vital, enduring element in the gay rights movement-she participated in every gay pride march that occurred during her lifespan, including the first, historic march and demonstration for gay rights in Washington, D.C., which took place in 1979. In 1985, Mabel was named the grand marshal of the New York City Gay Pride March. That same year, Mabel was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays. After the Lesbian Herstory Archives were founded, Mabel carried the LHA banner in many marches. She also worked tirelessly for SAGE, an organization devoted to promoting advocacy and developing services for elderly members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Interviews with Mabel are featured in "Before Stonewall" and "Silent Pioneers"; both movies document the struggle for gay rights and the efforts made to obtain equality. Joan Nestle started recording Mabel's oral histories in the late seventies, realizing the importance of documenting Mabel's life story as an example of racial and sexual freedom. In these histories--many of which are featured on this website--Mabel discusses her relationships with women, her struggles with racism, and her identity as an African-American lesbian in the twentieth century. Mabel died of pneumonia in 1989 at the age of eighty-seven. Her life as an advocate, activist, performer, and storyteller lives on in the images and oral histories collected by the Lesbian Herstory Archives. Many of the resources below, as well as additional subject files, biographical information, images, and media about Mabel, lesbian history, and gay pride are available by visiting the LHA in person. Resources City University of New York. (2003). Queer ideas: The David R. Kessler lectures in lesbian and gay studies. New York: Feminist Press at the City University of New York. DuPlessis, R. B., & Snitow, A. B. (1998). The feminist memoir project: Voices from women's liberation. New York: Three Rivers Press. Hampton, M. (1979) "I didn't go back there anymore: Mabel Hampton talks about the south." In Feminary 10, 7-16. Hogan, S., & Hudson, L. (1998). Completely queer: The Gay and Lesbian encyclopedia. New York: Henry Holt. Lesbian Herstory Archives. Mabel Hampton special collection, including transcripts of oral history. Lesbian Herstory Archives, Brooklyn, NY. Nestle, J. (1993). Excerpts from the Oral History of Mabel Hampton. Signs, 18, 4, 925-935. Nestle, J. (1998). "I Lift My Eyes to the Hill: the Life of Mabel Hampton as told by a White Woman." In A fragile union: New & selected writings. San Francisco: Cleis Press. Nestle, J. (1991). "Surviving and More: Interview with Mabel Hampton". In Sinister Wisdom 43/44, Summer. Berkeley, CA. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPWC1 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 Mabel Hampton's Journey to New York Subject The topic of the resource Rural youth, Gay rights, Race, African American lesbians Description An account of the resource Oral history interview of Mabel Hampton. Mabel describes her early childhood and rural upbringing in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She details her journey from Winston-Salem to New York City to live with her aunt. Mabel continues her story with her development into a young lesbian woman and the issues concerning lesbianism in the North versus the South. She speaks about her lifestyle and her no-regrets stance on her life. Her connection with her childhood is vivid and candid and is described in detail. 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With the Harlem Renaissance waning, Mabel sought out employment in other areas, primarily working as a domestic worker and hospital attendant. As a domestic, she worked for the family of Joan Nestle. Mabel and Joan developed a friendship that lasted for decades. When Joan started the Lesbian Herstory Archives in 1974, Mabel joined her as a founding member. Mabel donated her huge collection of lesbian pulp fiction novels and worked tirelessly with Joan and other volunteers to amass lesbian-related materials--literature, biographical information, academic publications, and ephemera--as a resource for the lesbian and gay community. Mabel was also a vital, enduring element in the gay rights movement-she participated in every gay pride march that occurred during her lifespan, including the first, historic march and demonstration for gay rights in Washington, D.C., which took place in 1979. In 1985, Mabel was named the grand marshal of the New York City Gay Pride March. That same year, Mabel was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays. After the Lesbian Herstory Archives were founded, Mabel carried the LHA banner in many marches. She also worked tirelessly for SAGE, an organization devoted to promoting advocacy and developing services for elderly members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Interviews with Mabel are featured in "Before Stonewall" and "Silent Pioneers"; both movies document the struggle for gay rights and the efforts made to obtain equality. Joan Nestle started recording Mabel's oral histories in the late seventies, realizing the importance of documenting Mabel's life story as an example of racial and sexual freedom. In these histories--many of which are featured on this website--Mabel discusses her relationships with women, her struggles with racism, and her identity as an African-American lesbian in the twentieth century. Mabel died of pneumonia in 1989 at the age of eighty-seven. Her life as an advocate, activist, performer, and storyteller lives on in the images and oral histories collected by the Lesbian Herstory Archives. Many of the resources below, as well as additional subject files, biographical information, images, and media about Mabel, lesbian history, and gay pride are available by visiting the LHA in person. Resources City University of New York. (2003). Queer ideas: The David R. Kessler lectures in lesbian and gay studies. New York: Feminist Press at the City University of New York. DuPlessis, R. B., & Snitow, A. B. (1998). The feminist memoir project: Voices from women's liberation. New York: Three Rivers Press. Hampton, M. (1979) "I didn't go back there anymore: Mabel Hampton talks about the south." In Feminary 10, 7-16. Hogan, S., & Hudson, L. (1998). Completely queer: The Gay and Lesbian encyclopedia. New York: Henry Holt. Lesbian Herstory Archives. Mabel Hampton special collection, including transcripts of oral history. Lesbian Herstory Archives, Brooklyn, NY. Nestle, J. (1993). Excerpts from the Oral History of Mabel Hampton. Signs, 18, 4, 925-935. Nestle, J. (1998). "I Lift My Eyes to the Hill: the Life of Mabel Hampton as told by a White Woman." In A fragile union: New & selected writings. San Francisco: Cleis Press. Nestle, J. (1991). "Surviving and More: Interview with Mabel Hampton". In Sinister Wisdom 43/44, Summer. Berkeley, CA. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPWC1 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 Mabel Hampton Interview [Marriage / Jealousy] Subject The topic of the resource Same-sex marriage, Lesbian couples, African American lesbians Description An account of the resource Oral history interview of Mabel Hampton. Mabel discusses lesbian marriage in the 1930s and 1940s, including stories of women getting married and where the ceremonies were. She tells stories about women she knew who had husbands and families, jealousy among women, and passion. She talks about her own experiences with passion and jealousy, including her crushes and relationships. She discusses her first relationship with a white woman, women she had crushes on, women she felt threatened by, her relationship with Lillian, and an experience at a "party house" in Bedford Hills. At the end of the tape there is a discussion about Lillian's tombstone and what to put on it. 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Less than a year after moving in with her aunt, Mabel was raped by her uncle, a minister. She ran away to New Jersey, buying a bus ticket purchased with a nickel given to her by a woman on the street. Luckily, Mabel was taken in by a family that cared for her for the next several years. As a young woman, Mabel gravitated toward the lively scene in Harlem. In 1920, when she was seventeen, Mabel was wrongfully arrested during a prostitution sting and sentenced to time in Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women. Upon her release, she danced at clubs like "The Garden of Joy", sang as a member of the Lafayette Theater Chorus, and performed with Harlem Renaissance stars such as Gladys Bentley. Mabel engaged in several relationships with women and lived openly as a lesbian. In 1932, Mabel met Lillian Foster, who would be her partner until Lillian's death in 1978. With the Harlem Renaissance waning, Mabel sought out employment in other areas, primarily working as a domestic worker and hospital attendant. As a domestic, she worked for the family of Joan Nestle. Mabel and Joan developed a friendship that lasted for decades. When Joan started the Lesbian Herstory Archives in 1974, Mabel joined her as a founding member. Mabel donated her huge collection of lesbian pulp fiction novels and worked tirelessly with Joan and other volunteers to amass lesbian-related materials--literature, biographical information, academic publications, and ephemera--as a resource for the lesbian and gay community. Mabel was also a vital, enduring element in the gay rights movement-she participated in every gay pride march that occurred during her lifespan, including the first, historic march and demonstration for gay rights in Washington, D.C., which took place in 1979. In 1985, Mabel was named the grand marshal of the New York City Gay Pride March. That same year, Mabel was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays. After the Lesbian Herstory Archives were founded, Mabel carried the LHA banner in many marches. She also worked tirelessly for SAGE, an organization devoted to promoting advocacy and developing services for elderly members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Interviews with Mabel are featured in "Before Stonewall" and "Silent Pioneers"; both movies document the struggle for gay rights and the efforts made to obtain equality. Joan Nestle started recording Mabel's oral histories in the late seventies, realizing the importance of documenting Mabel's life story as an example of racial and sexual freedom. In these histories--many of which are featured on this website--Mabel discusses her relationships with women, her struggles with racism, and her identity as an African-American lesbian in the twentieth century. Mabel died of pneumonia in 1989 at the age of eighty-seven. Her life as an advocate, activist, performer, and storyteller lives on in the images and oral histories collected by the Lesbian Herstory Archives. Many of the resources below, as well as additional subject files, biographical information, images, and media about Mabel, lesbian history, and gay pride are available by visiting the LHA in person. Resources City University of New York. (2003). Queer ideas: The David R. Kessler lectures in lesbian and gay studies. New York: Feminist Press at the City University of New York. DuPlessis, R. B., & Snitow, A. B. (1998). The feminist memoir project: Voices from women's liberation. New York: Three Rivers Press. Hampton, M. (1979) "I didn't go back there anymore: Mabel Hampton talks about the south." In Feminary 10, 7-16. Hogan, S., & Hudson, L. (1998). Completely queer: The Gay and Lesbian encyclopedia. New York: Henry Holt. Lesbian Herstory Archives. Mabel Hampton special collection, including transcripts of oral history. Lesbian Herstory Archives, Brooklyn, NY. Nestle, J. (1993). Excerpts from the Oral History of Mabel Hampton. Signs, 18, 4, 925-935. Nestle, J. (1998). "I Lift My Eyes to the Hill: the Life of Mabel Hampton as told by a White Woman." In A fragile union: New & selected writings. San Francisco: Cleis Press. Nestle, J. (1991). "Surviving and More: Interview with Mabel Hampton". In Sinister Wisdom 43/44, Summer. Berkeley, CA. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPWC1 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 Mabel Hampton Interview [Gay Language and Culture] Subject The topic of the resource African American lesbians Description An account of the resource Oral History interview of Mabel Hampton. Mabel discusses the language and culture of being gay in her time. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mabel Hampton (Interviewee) Joan Nestle [interviewer] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Side A (mp3) http://herstory.prattsils.org/mp3_files/spw1139_A.mp3 Side A (wav) http://herstory.prattsils.org/wav_files/spw1139_A.wav Side B (mp3) http://herstory.prattsils.org/mp3_files/spw1139_B.mp3 Side B (wav) http://herstory.prattsils.org/wav_files/spw1139_B.wav Date Modified Date on which the resource was changed. Digitized 2010, November Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Original = Cassette Tape WAV MP3 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 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Less than a year after moving in with her aunt, Mabel was raped by her uncle, a minister. She ran away to New Jersey, buying a bus ticket purchased with a nickel given to her by a woman on the street. Luckily, Mabel was taken in by a family that cared for her for the next several years. As a young woman, Mabel gravitated toward the lively scene in Harlem. In 1920, when she was seventeen, Mabel was wrongfully arrested during a prostitution sting and sentenced to time in Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women. Upon her release, she danced at clubs like "The Garden of Joy", sang as a member of the Lafayette Theater Chorus, and performed with Harlem Renaissance stars such as Gladys Bentley. Mabel engaged in several relationships with women and lived openly as a lesbian. In 1932, Mabel met Lillian Foster, who would be her partner until Lillian's death in 1978. With the Harlem Renaissance waning, Mabel sought out employment in other areas, primarily working as a domestic worker and hospital attendant. As a domestic, she worked for the family of Joan Nestle. Mabel and Joan developed a friendship that lasted for decades. When Joan started the Lesbian Herstory Archives in 1974, Mabel joined her as a founding member. Mabel donated her huge collection of lesbian pulp fiction novels and worked tirelessly with Joan and other volunteers to amass lesbian-related materials--literature, biographical information, academic publications, and ephemera--as a resource for the lesbian and gay community. Mabel was also a vital, enduring element in the gay rights movement-she participated in every gay pride march that occurred during her lifespan, including the first, historic march and demonstration for gay rights in Washington, D.C., which took place in 1979. In 1985, Mabel was named the grand marshal of the New York City Gay Pride March. That same year, Mabel was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays. After the Lesbian Herstory Archives were founded, Mabel carried the LHA banner in many marches. She also worked tirelessly for SAGE, an organization devoted to promoting advocacy and developing services for elderly members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Interviews with Mabel are featured in "Before Stonewall" and "Silent Pioneers"; both movies document the struggle for gay rights and the efforts made to obtain equality. Joan Nestle started recording Mabel's oral histories in the late seventies, realizing the importance of documenting Mabel's life story as an example of racial and sexual freedom. In these histories--many of which are featured on this website--Mabel discusses her relationships with women, her struggles with racism, and her identity as an African-American lesbian in the twentieth century. Mabel died of pneumonia in 1989 at the age of eighty-seven. Her life as an advocate, activist, performer, and storyteller lives on in the images and oral histories collected by the Lesbian Herstory Archives. Many of the resources below, as well as additional subject files, biographical information, images, and media about Mabel, lesbian history, and gay pride are available by visiting the LHA in person. Resources City University of New York. (2003). Queer ideas: The David R. Kessler lectures in lesbian and gay studies. New York: Feminist Press at the City University of New York. DuPlessis, R. B., & Snitow, A. B. (1998). The feminist memoir project: Voices from women's liberation. New York: Three Rivers Press. Hampton, M. (1979) "I didn't go back there anymore: Mabel Hampton talks about the south." In Feminary 10, 7-16. Hogan, S., & Hudson, L. (1998). Completely queer: The Gay and Lesbian encyclopedia. New York: Henry Holt. Lesbian Herstory Archives. Mabel Hampton special collection, including transcripts of oral history. Lesbian Herstory Archives, Brooklyn, NY. Nestle, J. (1993). Excerpts from the Oral History of Mabel Hampton. Signs, 18, 4, 925-935. Nestle, J. (1998). "I Lift My Eyes to the Hill: the Life of Mabel Hampton as told by a White Woman." In A fragile union: New & selected writings. San Francisco: Cleis Press. Nestle, J. (1991). "Surviving and More: Interview with Mabel Hampton". In Sinister Wisdom 43/44, Summer. Berkeley, CA. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPWC1 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 Mabel Hampton July, 1986 Description An account of the resource Oral History interview of Mabel Hampton. 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With the Harlem Renaissance waning, Mabel sought out employment in other areas, primarily working as a domestic worker and hospital attendant. As a domestic, she worked for the family of Joan Nestle. Mabel and Joan developed a friendship that lasted for decades. When Joan started the Lesbian Herstory Archives in 1974, Mabel joined her as a founding member. Mabel donated her huge collection of lesbian pulp fiction novels and worked tirelessly with Joan and other volunteers to amass lesbian-related materials--literature, biographical information, academic publications, and ephemera--as a resource for the lesbian and gay community. Mabel was also a vital, enduring element in the gay rights movement-she participated in every gay pride march that occurred during her lifespan, including the first, historic march and demonstration for gay rights in Washington, D.C., which took place in 1979. In 1985, Mabel was named the grand marshal of the New York City Gay Pride March. That same year, Mabel was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays. After the Lesbian Herstory Archives were founded, Mabel carried the LHA banner in many marches. She also worked tirelessly for SAGE, an organization devoted to promoting advocacy and developing services for elderly members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Interviews with Mabel are featured in "Before Stonewall" and "Silent Pioneers"; both movies document the struggle for gay rights and the efforts made to obtain equality. Joan Nestle started recording Mabel's oral histories in the late seventies, realizing the importance of documenting Mabel's life story as an example of racial and sexual freedom. In these histories--many of which are featured on this website--Mabel discusses her relationships with women, her struggles with racism, and her identity as an African-American lesbian in the twentieth century. Mabel died of pneumonia in 1989 at the age of eighty-seven. Her life as an advocate, activist, performer, and storyteller lives on in the images and oral histories collected by the Lesbian Herstory Archives. Many of the resources below, as well as additional subject files, biographical information, images, and media about Mabel, lesbian history, and gay pride are available by visiting the LHA in person. Resources City University of New York. (2003). Queer ideas: The David R. Kessler lectures in lesbian and gay studies. New York: Feminist Press at the City University of New York. DuPlessis, R. B., & Snitow, A. B. (1998). The feminist memoir project: Voices from women's liberation. New York: Three Rivers Press. Hampton, M. (1979) "I didn't go back there anymore: Mabel Hampton talks about the south." In Feminary 10, 7-16. Hogan, S., & Hudson, L. (1998). Completely queer: The Gay and Lesbian encyclopedia. New York: Henry Holt. Lesbian Herstory Archives. Mabel Hampton special collection, including transcripts of oral history. Lesbian Herstory Archives, Brooklyn, NY. Nestle, J. (1993). Excerpts from the Oral History of Mabel Hampton. Signs, 18, 4, 925-935. Nestle, J. (1998). "I Lift My Eyes to the Hill: the Life of Mabel Hampton as told by a White Woman." In A fragile union: New & selected writings. San Francisco: Cleis Press. Nestle, J. (1991). "Surviving and More: Interview with Mabel Hampton". In Sinister Wisdom 43/44, Summer. Berkeley, CA. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPWC1 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 Mabel Hampton's Story, July, 1986 Subject The topic of the resource Child abuse, Rape, Marriage, Prostitution Description An account of the resource Oral history interview of Mabel Hampton. Mabel describes running away from home and the New Jersey family who cared for her, while they sought Mabel's family. Mabel falsified her personal information in order to avoid reuniting with her abusive uncle in New York. Mabel speaks of her early 20s, her interaction within the underground gay and lesbian community. She begins explaining her 1923 arrest at Bedford Hills Prison and how she was setup by her friend's husband for prostitution. 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With the Harlem Renaissance waning, Mabel sought out employment in other areas, primarily working as a domestic worker and hospital attendant. As a domestic, she worked for the family of Joan Nestle. Mabel and Joan developed a friendship that lasted for decades. When Joan started the Lesbian Herstory Archives in 1974, Mabel joined her as a founding member. Mabel donated her huge collection of lesbian pulp fiction novels and worked tirelessly with Joan and other volunteers to amass lesbian-related materials--literature, biographical information, academic publications, and ephemera--as a resource for the lesbian and gay community. Mabel was also a vital, enduring element in the gay rights movement-she participated in every gay pride march that occurred during her lifespan, including the first, historic march and demonstration for gay rights in Washington, D.C., which took place in 1979. In 1985, Mabel was named the grand marshal of the New York City Gay Pride March. That same year, Mabel was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays. After the Lesbian Herstory Archives were founded, Mabel carried the LHA banner in many marches. She also worked tirelessly for SAGE, an organization devoted to promoting advocacy and developing services for elderly members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Interviews with Mabel are featured in "Before Stonewall" and "Silent Pioneers"; both movies document the struggle for gay rights and the efforts made to obtain equality. Joan Nestle started recording Mabel's oral histories in the late seventies, realizing the importance of documenting Mabel's life story as an example of racial and sexual freedom. In these histories--many of which are featured on this website--Mabel discusses her relationships with women, her struggles with racism, and her identity as an African-American lesbian in the twentieth century. Mabel died of pneumonia in 1989 at the age of eighty-seven. Her life as an advocate, activist, performer, and storyteller lives on in the images and oral histories collected by the Lesbian Herstory Archives. Many of the resources below, as well as additional subject files, biographical information, images, and media about Mabel, lesbian history, and gay pride are available by visiting the LHA in person. Resources City University of New York. (2003). Queer ideas: The David R. Kessler lectures in lesbian and gay studies. New York: Feminist Press at the City University of New York. DuPlessis, R. B., & Snitow, A. B. (1998). The feminist memoir project: Voices from women's liberation. New York: Three Rivers Press. Hampton, M. (1979) "I didn't go back there anymore: Mabel Hampton talks about the south." In Feminary 10, 7-16. Hogan, S., & Hudson, L. (1998). Completely queer: The Gay and Lesbian encyclopedia. New York: Henry Holt. Lesbian Herstory Archives. Mabel Hampton special collection, including transcripts of oral history. Lesbian Herstory Archives, Brooklyn, NY. Nestle, J. (1993). Excerpts from the Oral History of Mabel Hampton. Signs, 18, 4, 925-935. Nestle, J. (1998). "I Lift My Eyes to the Hill: the Life of Mabel Hampton as told by a White Woman." In A fragile union: New & selected writings. San Francisco: Cleis Press. Nestle, J. (1991). "Surviving and More: Interview with Mabel Hampton". In Sinister Wisdom 43/44, Summer. Berkeley, CA. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPWC1 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 Mabel Hampton Interview [The Twenties and Life With Lillian] Subject The topic of the resource African American lesbians, Lesbian couples, Lesbian community Description An account of the resource Oral history interview of Mabel Hampton. Mabel Hampton reminisces about her life in the early 1920s. Mabel talks about going to Coney Island, cabarets, and various parties around New York City where women could meet other women. She discusses her friends and relationships with particular emphasis on Lillian Foster. 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Less than a year after moving in with her aunt, Mabel was raped by her uncle, a minister. She ran away to New Jersey, buying a bus ticket purchased with a nickel given to her by a woman on the street. Luckily, Mabel was taken in by a family that cared for her for the next several years. As a young woman, Mabel gravitated toward the lively scene in Harlem. In 1920, when she was seventeen, Mabel was wrongfully arrested during a prostitution sting and sentenced to time in Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women. Upon her release, she danced at clubs like "The Garden of Joy", sang as a member of the Lafayette Theater Chorus, and performed with Harlem Renaissance stars such as Gladys Bentley. Mabel engaged in several relationships with women and lived openly as a lesbian. In 1932, Mabel met Lillian Foster, who would be her partner until Lillian's death in 1978. With the Harlem Renaissance waning, Mabel sought out employment in other areas, primarily working as a domestic worker and hospital attendant. As a domestic, she worked for the family of Joan Nestle. Mabel and Joan developed a friendship that lasted for decades. When Joan started the Lesbian Herstory Archives in 1974, Mabel joined her as a founding member. Mabel donated her huge collection of lesbian pulp fiction novels and worked tirelessly with Joan and other volunteers to amass lesbian-related materials--literature, biographical information, academic publications, and ephemera--as a resource for the lesbian and gay community. Mabel was also a vital, enduring element in the gay rights movement-she participated in every gay pride march that occurred during her lifespan, including the first, historic march and demonstration for gay rights in Washington, D.C., which took place in 1979. In 1985, Mabel was named the grand marshal of the New York City Gay Pride March. That same year, Mabel was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays. After the Lesbian Herstory Archives were founded, Mabel carried the LHA banner in many marches. She also worked tirelessly for SAGE, an organization devoted to promoting advocacy and developing services for elderly members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Interviews with Mabel are featured in "Before Stonewall" and "Silent Pioneers"; both movies document the struggle for gay rights and the efforts made to obtain equality. Joan Nestle started recording Mabel's oral histories in the late seventies, realizing the importance of documenting Mabel's life story as an example of racial and sexual freedom. In these histories--many of which are featured on this website--Mabel discusses her relationships with women, her struggles with racism, and her identity as an African-American lesbian in the twentieth century. Mabel died of pneumonia in 1989 at the age of eighty-seven. Her life as an advocate, activist, performer, and storyteller lives on in the images and oral histories collected by the Lesbian Herstory Archives. Many of the resources below, as well as additional subject files, biographical information, images, and media about Mabel, lesbian history, and gay pride are available by visiting the LHA in person. Resources City University of New York. (2003). Queer ideas: The David R. Kessler lectures in lesbian and gay studies. New York: Feminist Press at the City University of New York. DuPlessis, R. B., & Snitow, A. B. (1998). The feminist memoir project: Voices from women's liberation. New York: Three Rivers Press. Hampton, M. (1979) "I didn't go back there anymore: Mabel Hampton talks about the south." In Feminary 10, 7-16. Hogan, S., & Hudson, L. (1998). Completely queer: The Gay and Lesbian encyclopedia. New York: Henry Holt. Lesbian Herstory Archives. Mabel Hampton special collection, including transcripts of oral history. Lesbian Herstory Archives, Brooklyn, NY. Nestle, J. (1993). Excerpts from the Oral History of Mabel Hampton. Signs, 18, 4, 925-935. Nestle, J. (1998). "I Lift My Eyes to the Hill: the Life of Mabel Hampton as told by a White Woman." In A fragile union: New & selected writings. San Francisco: Cleis Press. Nestle, J. (1991). "Surviving and More: Interview with Mabel Hampton". In Sinister Wisdom 43/44, Summer. Berkeley, CA. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPWC1 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/. 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With the Harlem Renaissance waning, Mabel sought out employment in other areas, primarily working as a domestic worker and hospital attendant. As a domestic, she worked for the family of Joan Nestle. Mabel and Joan developed a friendship that lasted for decades. When Joan started the Lesbian Herstory Archives in 1974, Mabel joined her as a founding member. Mabel donated her huge collection of lesbian pulp fiction novels and worked tirelessly with Joan and other volunteers to amass lesbian-related materials--literature, biographical information, academic publications, and ephemera--as a resource for the lesbian and gay community. Mabel was also a vital, enduring element in the gay rights movement-she participated in every gay pride march that occurred during her lifespan, including the first, historic march and demonstration for gay rights in Washington, D.C., which took place in 1979. In 1985, Mabel was named the grand marshal of the New York City Gay Pride March. That same year, Mabel was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays. After the Lesbian Herstory Archives were founded, Mabel carried the LHA banner in many marches. She also worked tirelessly for SAGE, an organization devoted to promoting advocacy and developing services for elderly members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Interviews with Mabel are featured in "Before Stonewall" and "Silent Pioneers"; both movies document the struggle for gay rights and the efforts made to obtain equality. Joan Nestle started recording Mabel's oral histories in the late seventies, realizing the importance of documenting Mabel's life story as an example of racial and sexual freedom. In these histories--many of which are featured on this website--Mabel discusses her relationships with women, her struggles with racism, and her identity as an African-American lesbian in the twentieth century. Mabel died of pneumonia in 1989 at the age of eighty-seven. Her life as an advocate, activist, performer, and storyteller lives on in the images and oral histories collected by the Lesbian Herstory Archives. Many of the resources below, as well as additional subject files, biographical information, images, and media about Mabel, lesbian history, and gay pride are available by visiting the LHA in person. Resources City University of New York. (2003). Queer ideas: The David R. Kessler lectures in lesbian and gay studies. New York: Feminist Press at the City University of New York. DuPlessis, R. B., & Snitow, A. B. (1998). The feminist memoir project: Voices from women's liberation. New York: Three Rivers Press. Hampton, M. (1979) "I didn't go back there anymore: Mabel Hampton talks about the south." In Feminary 10, 7-16. Hogan, S., & Hudson, L. (1998). Completely queer: The Gay and Lesbian encyclopedia. New York: Henry Holt. Lesbian Herstory Archives. 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With the Harlem Renaissance waning, Mabel sought out employment in other areas, primarily working as a domestic worker and hospital attendant. As a domestic, she worked for the family of Joan Nestle. Mabel and Joan developed a friendship that lasted for decades. When Joan started the Lesbian Herstory Archives in 1974, Mabel joined her as a founding member. Mabel donated her huge collection of lesbian pulp fiction novels and worked tirelessly with Joan and other volunteers to amass lesbian-related materials--literature, biographical information, academic publications, and ephemera--as a resource for the lesbian and gay community. Mabel was also a vital, enduring element in the gay rights movement-she participated in every gay pride march that occurred during her lifespan, including the first, historic march and demonstration for gay rights in Washington, D.C., which took place in 1979. In 1985, Mabel was named the grand marshal of the New York City Gay Pride March. That same year, Mabel was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays. After the Lesbian Herstory Archives were founded, Mabel carried the LHA banner in many marches. She also worked tirelessly for SAGE, an organization devoted to promoting advocacy and developing services for elderly members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Interviews with Mabel are featured in "Before Stonewall" and "Silent Pioneers"; both movies document the struggle for gay rights and the efforts made to obtain equality. Joan Nestle started recording Mabel's oral histories in the late seventies, realizing the importance of documenting Mabel's life story as an example of racial and sexual freedom. In these histories--many of which are featured on this website--Mabel discusses her relationships with women, her struggles with racism, and her identity as an African-American lesbian in the twentieth century. Mabel died of pneumonia in 1989 at the age of eighty-seven. Her life as an advocate, activist, performer, and storyteller lives on in the images and oral histories collected by the Lesbian Herstory Archives. Many of the resources below, as well as additional subject files, biographical information, images, and media about Mabel, lesbian history, and gay pride are available by visiting the LHA in person. Resources City University of New York. (2003). Queer ideas: The David R. Kessler lectures in lesbian and gay studies. New York: Feminist Press at the City University of New York. DuPlessis, R. B., & Snitow, A. B. (1998). The feminist memoir project: Voices from women's liberation. New York: Three Rivers Press. Hampton, M. (1979) "I didn't go back there anymore: Mabel Hampton talks about the south." In Feminary 10, 7-16. Hogan, S., & Hudson, L. (1998). Completely queer: The Gay and Lesbian encyclopedia. New York: Henry Holt. Lesbian Herstory Archives. Mabel Hampton special collection, including transcripts of oral history. Lesbian Herstory Archives, Brooklyn, NY. Nestle, J. (1993). Excerpts from the Oral History of Mabel Hampton. Signs, 18, 4, 925-935. Nestle, J. (1998). "I Lift My Eyes to the Hill: the Life of Mabel Hampton as told by a White Woman." In A fragile union: New & selected writings. San Francisco: Cleis Press. Nestle, J. (1991). "Surviving and More: Interview with Mabel Hampton". In Sinister Wisdom 43/44, Summer. Berkeley, CA. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPWC1 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 Mabel Hampton's Story, July, 1986 (Tape 4) Subject The topic of the resource African American lesbians, Prisons, Race discrimination, Rape, Families, Work Description An account of the resource Mabel describes her life after being released from Bedford Hills, relationships with women in the early 20th century, economic and working situation, and more details about her family history (including the murder of her mother, the death of her father, Mabel's rape by her uncle). 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With the Harlem Renaissance waning, Mabel sought out employment in other areas, primarily working as a domestic worker and hospital attendant. As a domestic, she worked for the family of Joan Nestle. Mabel and Joan developed a friendship that lasted for decades. When Joan started the Lesbian Herstory Archives in 1974, Mabel joined her as a founding member. Mabel donated her huge collection of lesbian pulp fiction novels and worked tirelessly with Joan and other volunteers to amass lesbian-related materials--literature, biographical information, academic publications, and ephemera--as a resource for the lesbian and gay community. Mabel was also a vital, enduring element in the gay rights movement-she participated in every gay pride march that occurred during her lifespan, including the first, historic march and demonstration for gay rights in Washington, D.C., which took place in 1979. In 1985, Mabel was named the grand marshal of the New York City Gay Pride March. That same year, Mabel was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays. After the Lesbian Herstory Archives were founded, Mabel carried the LHA banner in many marches. She also worked tirelessly for SAGE, an organization devoted to promoting advocacy and developing services for elderly members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Interviews with Mabel are featured in "Before Stonewall" and "Silent Pioneers"; both movies document the struggle for gay rights and the efforts made to obtain equality. Joan Nestle started recording Mabel's oral histories in the late seventies, realizing the importance of documenting Mabel's life story as an example of racial and sexual freedom. In these histories--many of which are featured on this website--Mabel discusses her relationships with women, her struggles with racism, and her identity as an African-American lesbian in the twentieth century. Mabel died of pneumonia in 1989 at the age of eighty-seven. Her life as an advocate, activist, performer, and storyteller lives on in the images and oral histories collected by the Lesbian Herstory Archives. Many of the resources below, as well as additional subject files, biographical information, images, and media about Mabel, lesbian history, and gay pride are available by visiting the LHA in person. Resources City University of New York. (2003). Queer ideas: The David R. Kessler lectures in lesbian and gay studies. New York: Feminist Press at the City University of New York. DuPlessis, R. B., & Snitow, A. B. (1998). The feminist memoir project: Voices from women's liberation. New York: Three Rivers Press. Hampton, M. (1979) "I didn't go back there anymore: Mabel Hampton talks about the south." In Feminary 10, 7-16. Hogan, S., & Hudson, L. (1998). Completely queer: The Gay and Lesbian encyclopedia. New York: Henry Holt. Lesbian Herstory Archives. Mabel Hampton special collection, including transcripts of oral history. Lesbian Herstory Archives, Brooklyn, NY. Nestle, J. (1993). Excerpts from the Oral History of Mabel Hampton. Signs, 18, 4, 925-935. Nestle, J. (1998). "I Lift My Eyes to the Hill: the Life of Mabel Hampton as told by a White Woman." In A fragile union: New & selected writings. San Francisco: Cleis Press. Nestle, J. (1991). "Surviving and More: Interview with Mabel Hampton". In Sinister Wisdom 43/44, Summer. Berkeley, CA. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPWC1 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 Mabel Hampton, 1988 (Tape 1) Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian culture [sh2004003370] Greenwich Village (New York, N.Y.)--Maps [sh2009125702] Same-sex marriage [sh92003901] Lesbians--Identity [sh94004083] Race [sh85110232] African American lesbians [sh85001859] Description An account of the resource Mabel discusses her early life as a lesbian in the Village between the two world wars, including the rooming house where she lived and the parties she attended. She describes how women dressed, what they ate at the parties, what they did at the parties, including dancing, the records they listened to, and the general social life of these parties. She describes the interracial relations between white and black lesbians. She also discusses the language lesbians used to describe themselves at the time, including "bulldaggers", "lady lovers", and "butches". She also tells the story of a large lesbian marriage ceremony in Central Park West, officated by a gay minister named Rev. Monroe and how the couple managed to get an offical marriage certificate. She also discusses gay life in Harlem and the New York City drag balls. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mabel Hampton (Interviewee) Joan Nestle (interviewer) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Side A (mp3) http://herstory.prattsils.org/mp3_files/spw1145_A.mp3 Side A (wav) http://herstory.prattsils.org/wav_files/spw1145_A.wav Side B (mp3) http://herstory.prattsils.org/mp3_files/spw1145_B.mp3 Side B (wav) http://herstory.prattsils.org/wav_files/spw1145_B.wav Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1988 Date Modified Date on which the resource was changed. 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Less than a year after moving in with her aunt, Mabel was raped by her uncle, a minister. She ran away to New Jersey, buying a bus ticket purchased with a nickel given to her by a woman on the street. Luckily, Mabel was taken in by a family that cared for her for the next several years. As a young woman, Mabel gravitated toward the lively scene in Harlem. In 1920, when she was seventeen, Mabel was wrongfully arrested during a prostitution sting and sentenced to time in Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women. Upon her release, she danced at clubs like "The Garden of Joy", sang as a member of the Lafayette Theater Chorus, and performed with Harlem Renaissance stars such as Gladys Bentley. Mabel engaged in several relationships with women and lived openly as a lesbian. In 1932, Mabel met Lillian Foster, who would be her partner until Lillian's death in 1978. With the Harlem Renaissance waning, Mabel sought out employment in other areas, primarily working as a domestic worker and hospital attendant. As a domestic, she worked for the family of Joan Nestle. Mabel and Joan developed a friendship that lasted for decades. When Joan started the Lesbian Herstory Archives in 1974, Mabel joined her as a founding member. Mabel donated her huge collection of lesbian pulp fiction novels and worked tirelessly with Joan and other volunteers to amass lesbian-related materials--literature, biographical information, academic publications, and ephemera--as a resource for the lesbian and gay community. Mabel was also a vital, enduring element in the gay rights movement-she participated in every gay pride march that occurred during her lifespan, including the first, historic march and demonstration for gay rights in Washington, D.C., which took place in 1979. In 1985, Mabel was named the grand marshal of the New York City Gay Pride March. That same year, Mabel was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays. After the Lesbian Herstory Archives were founded, Mabel carried the LHA banner in many marches. She also worked tirelessly for SAGE, an organization devoted to promoting advocacy and developing services for elderly members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Interviews with Mabel are featured in "Before Stonewall" and "Silent Pioneers"; both movies document the struggle for gay rights and the efforts made to obtain equality. Joan Nestle started recording Mabel's oral histories in the late seventies, realizing the importance of documenting Mabel's life story as an example of racial and sexual freedom. In these histories--many of which are featured on this website--Mabel discusses her relationships with women, her struggles with racism, and her identity as an African-American lesbian in the twentieth century. Mabel died of pneumonia in 1989 at the age of eighty-seven. Her life as an advocate, activist, performer, and storyteller lives on in the images and oral histories collected by the Lesbian Herstory Archives. Many of the resources below, as well as additional subject files, biographical information, images, and media about Mabel, lesbian history, and gay pride are available by visiting the LHA in person. Resources City University of New York. (2003). Queer ideas: The David R. Kessler lectures in lesbian and gay studies. New York: Feminist Press at the City University of New York. DuPlessis, R. B., & Snitow, A. B. (1998). The feminist memoir project: Voices from women's liberation. New York: Three Rivers Press. Hampton, M. (1979) "I didn't go back there anymore: Mabel Hampton talks about the south." In Feminary 10, 7-16. Hogan, S., & Hudson, L. (1998). Completely queer: The Gay and Lesbian encyclopedia. New York: Henry Holt. Lesbian Herstory Archives. Mabel Hampton special collection, including transcripts of oral history. Lesbian Herstory Archives, Brooklyn, NY. Nestle, J. (1993). Excerpts from the Oral History of Mabel Hampton. Signs, 18, 4, 925-935. Nestle, J. (1998). "I Lift My Eyes to the Hill: the Life of Mabel Hampton as told by a White Woman." In A fragile union: New & selected writings. San Francisco: Cleis Press. Nestle, J. (1991). "Surviving and More: Interview with Mabel Hampton". In Sinister Wisdom 43/44, Summer. Berkeley, CA. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPWC1 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/. 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In terms of primary sources, this historical analysis relied on the Buffalo Women’s Oral History Project. This extensive oral history project began in 1978 and extended through the next 13 years. Interview subjects were working-class lesbian women from Buffalo, New York who described their experiences during the period from the mid-1930s to the early 1960s. These recordings of interviews with working-class lesbians are rich with wisdom, insight and emotion. Interviews discuss a wide range of topics including butch/femme roles, gendered sexuality, relationships, family dynamics, the bar scene, religion, realization of homosexuality, coming out, lesbian mothers, oppression, police brutality, race, gay rights movements, women in the military, youth, and identity. They offer dynamic first-person perspectives of the place and time before the emergence of the gay and lesbian liberation movements. 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Pat mentions that the Carousel was very elite, something she did not like. This leads her into a discussion on â€œrole playâ€ and how important it was to distinguish oneself as either a butch or a femme. She classified herself as butch, but stated that she was very uncomfortable with the label and now prefers to be less overt. Side B: In this interview Pat talks about how she does not like or feel comfortable in the gay community. She has never identified with it, or been made to feel welcome. This is one of the reasons that she does not maintain friendships with other lesbians, unless she is having a sexual relationship with them. She mentions being victimized and physically assaulted because she was a butch lesbian. Interviewer Madeline enters the discussion, speaking about her own sexual experiences with women. Madeline classifies Pat as â€œuntouchable,â€ something that Pat denies, stating that she is simply very private. 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They offer dynamic first-person perspectives of the place and time before the emergence of the gay and lesbian liberation movements. From these stories surface the personal struggles and triumphs of the lesbian community during an intensely oppressive time. For recordings related to the publication of Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold, see <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/collections/show/54">Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: Related Audio Recordings, 1977-1990</a>. The recordings were donated to the archives by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy and were subsequently digitized by students from the Pratt Institute, Projects in Digital Archives class, LIS-665. 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 Buff, September 23, 1979 Subject The topic of the resource Prostitution, Identity, Lesbian community--New York (State)--New York, Lesbian bars, Lesbians--United States--Identity, Lesbians--United States--Interviews,Oral history interview Description An account of the resource Talks about dating a prostitute, lesbian prostitutes, lesbians and butches having sex with men, lesbian pregnancy, clothing styles, Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Buff (Interviewee) Madeline Davis (Interviewer) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived SPW488_BUFF_A SPW488_BUFF_B Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1979, September 23 Date Modified Date on which the resource was changed. Digitized 2012, September Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="/omeka/rights-statement" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a>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> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. Kennedy, E. L. & Davis, M. D. (1993). Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: The History of a Lesbian Community. New York: Routledge Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Original= Cassette Tape WAV MP3 Extent The size or duration of the resource. Side A=46:16 minutes Side B= 28:27 minutes Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Digital reproduction of audio cassette. 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Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 533 IPTC Array a:1:{s:12:"date_created";s:10:"05.12.2012";} IPTC String date_created:05.12.2012 Width 800 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/22/116/SPW494_PORTIA_A.wav.mp3 755d5f3b96bd239f668269e9478a8c37 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/22/116/SPW494_PORTIA_B.wav.mp3 9e7c0ce9fac3230fbcc22d0cf03bad15 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 Buffalo Women's Oral History Project, 1978-1990 Description An account of the resource Part-ethnography and part-history, Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy is an intimate history of a lesbian community in Buffalo, New York. It combines the ethnographic method of a rigorous study of a single community’s culture and identity, along with the historian’s urge to analyze the specific forces that shape these communities over time. In terms of primary sources, this historical analysis relied on the Buffalo Women’s Oral History Project. This extensive oral history project began in 1978 and extended through the next 13 years. Interview subjects were working-class lesbian women from Buffalo, New York who described their experiences during the period from the mid-1930s to the early 1960s. These recordings of interviews with working-class lesbians are rich with wisdom, insight and emotion. Interviews discuss a wide range of topics including butch/femme roles, gendered sexuality, relationships, family dynamics, the bar scene, religion, realization of homosexuality, coming out, lesbian mothers, oppression, police brutality, race, gay rights movements, women in the military, youth, and identity. They offer dynamic first-person perspectives of the place and time before the emergence of the gay and lesbian liberation movements. From these stories surface the personal struggles and triumphs of the lesbian community during an intensely oppressive time. For recordings related to the publication of Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold, see <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/collections/show/54">Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: Related Audio Recordings, 1977-1990</a>. The recordings were donated to the archives by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy and were subsequently digitized by students from the Pratt Institute, Projects in Digital Archives class, LIS-665. 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 Portia, September 24, 1978 (Tape 1) Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian Bars, Lesbian and Gay Experience, Lesbian Community--New York (State)--New York, Lesbian Herstory Archives, Lesbianism, Lesbians Abuse of, Lesbians--United States--History, Lesbians--United States--Identity, Lesbians--United States--Interviews, Oral history interview, Lesbian couples, Lesbian physical education teachers, Lesbian teenagers Description An account of the resource The gay movement has taken the lesbian community out of the bars or the "gay underworld," as compared to when she came out in the late 1960s, about 10 years prior to the interview. Portia, age 26, is not out at her job, but is known as a feminist and civil rights activist; her sister is openly homosexual. She talks about her early sexual experiences with girls and how she never felt guilty or different, but felt guilty with boys because of her Catholic upbringing. Her father beat Portia after she went out with her lover, and then she moved out of home at 18. She attended university and discusses her relationships and friendships in college, as well as her relationship with her first lover, who is still her partner, and their infidelities. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Portia (Interviewee) Madeline Davis (Interviewer) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived SPW494_PORTIA_A SPW494_PORTIA_B Date Modified Date on which the resource was changed. Digitized 2012, September 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> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. Kennedy, E. L. & Davis, M. D. (1993). Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: The History of a Lesbian Community. New York: Routledge Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Original= Cassette Tape WAV MP3 Extent The size or duration of the resource. Side A = 45:55 minutes Side B = 45:50 minutes Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Digital reproduction of audio cassette. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound Oral History Interview Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPW494 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Buffalo, NY 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 Bars Colleges and Universities Coming Out Madeline Davis Violence https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/41/210/Rush_Stella_Sandoz_Hellen_final.jpg 35d50ffa2903b8b2a699e3b097b837d5 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. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 266 Width 338 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/41/210/Rush_Sandoz_tape1of3_1987may15_access.mp4 3014a3894c79db384c5cef34752fea7b 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 Stella Rush & Helen Sandoz Interview, 1987 Description An account of the resource Stella Rush Stella Rush was born on April 30, 1925 in Los Angeles, CA. She briefly worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber and was a member of the ACLU. Stella Rush and Helen Sandoz met and fell for each other at a ONE Inc. meeting in Los Angeles in 1957. Del and Phyllis encouraged Sandoz to keep an eye on Rush and make sure she got to the Daughters of Bilitis meetings. Rush started with The Ladder in 1957. She wrote “reports of conferences, seminars and research” for both ONE Magazine and The Ladder. She eventually wrote poetry for The Ladder as well. Stella Rush and Helen Sandoz moved in with each other in 1958. Rush was the Los Angeles Daughters of Bilitis co-founder. When the Los Angeles chapter began, Rush was the first treasurer, a position she held for 6 years. She helped the Daughters of Bilitis connect with organizations ONE and Mattachine. Her final meeting was the convention in Denver in 1968. Rush became very angry when Grier continued sending Sandoz articles and assignments to Sandoz when Sandoz had already quit The Ladder. In 1969, “we had huge fights about that,” she says. “After Denver, we had promised each other that it was our time for ourselves.” That summer they retired from activism. Stella Rush survived Helen Sandoz and lives in Southern California. Helen Sandoz Helen Sandoz, Stella Rush’s partner, was born on November 2, 1920 in Oregon. After receiving her Bachelor's Degree, she had a supervisory position in department stores in Washington and Oregon. She later became a sign painter because of an accident that would not let her sit for a long time. She discovered the Daughters of Bilitis when she moved to San Francisco. “Sandy” joined the Daughters of Bilitis in 1956, when she also became “Assistant to the Editor” of The Ladder.” When the Daughters of Bilitis received its charter in 1957, Sandy was one of those who signed. She worked for The Ladder and the Daughters of Bilitis for fifteen years, designing covers and reporting on conventions. She became president of the Daughters of Biltis in February 1957. She was also the first president of the Los Angeles Daughters of Bilitis Chapter. She was briefly editor of The Ladder in 1966. She helped Jaffy publicize a study of ‘Attitudes of Mental Health Professionals Toward Homosexuality and Its Treatment’. She wanted nothing to do with NOW, whose goals she applauded, but not their rhetoric. She concentrated on getting rights for both gay men and lesbians. At the end of 1968, she spoke up about supporting “civil rights for all people,” not just homosexuals. “Despite her years of experience in the homophile movement, Sandoz articulated a belief in individual and human rights that crossed generational, racial and sexual lines.” Sandoz died of lung cancer on June 7, 1987 in Anaheim. **Gallo, M.M. (2006). Different Daughters—A History of the Daughters of Bilitis and the Rise of the Lesbian Movement. New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers An Imprint of Avalon Publishing Group, Inc. Saunders, J.M. Stella Rush a.k.a. Sten Russell (1925- ) online. Rush, S. Helen Sandoz a.k.a. Helen Sanders a.k.a. Ben Cat (1920-1987) online Relation A related resource LHA Spoken Word Audio Cassette Collection, SPW183 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. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Manuela Soares Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Stella Rush and Helen Sandoz (aka Sten Russel and Helen Sanders) Location The location of the interview. San Francisco, California Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data VHS Tape Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:59:34 Bit Rate/Frequency Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio) 16 bit/32 kHz Digital Format State the type of digital format. avi file with DV Codec [digital master] mp4 file with H264 Codec [access file] Digital Master File name of master Rush_Stella_Sandoz_Helen_Lyon_1of3_1987_may15.avi 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 Stella Rush and Helen Sandoz (aka Sten Russell and Helen Sanders) Interview, May 15, 1987 (Tape 1 of 3) Subject The topic of the resource Military, Name changing, Relationships Description An account of the resource Stella Rush and Helen Sandoz discuss personal experiences about living as a lesbian in the late 1930's and early 1940's, Sandoz choosing to remain off camera for the interview. Featuring anecdotes of when they realized they were lesbians, career choices, and the story of their relationship. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Manuela Soares Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived http://devherstories.prattsils.org/omeka/archive/files/4c37a9abccf029b38d8f30e2bba709c9.mp4 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lesbian Herstory Archives Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1987-05-15 [digitized 2013-10-16] Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. (May 15, 1987) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edited by Morgan Gwenwald, Manuela Soares, Sara Yaeger Pratt Institute, School of Information and Library Science, LIS 668 Moving Image and Sound Archiving students. Edited by Lauren Allshouse, Kim Loconto, Rachel Smiley, and Sara White. 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 Photograph by Morgan Gwenwald Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource VHS tape [Original Format] Preservation: .avi; Access: .mp4 [Digital Format] Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Digital reproduction of video cassette Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Video Recording; Oral History Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant San Francisco, California 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 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Rush_Sandoz_tape1of3_1987may15 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 Transcription The textual transcription of the media item. Transcript available upon request. Content of the transcript may differ from the content of the video. Daughters of Bilitis Helen Sandoz Interviews Manuela Soares Military Pseudonyms Relationships Stella Rush https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/37/215/delphyllis2of4final.jpg e014ce6b93e6b4937d01debcaa0b6471 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. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 265 Width 355 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/37/215/Del_Martin_Phyllis_Lyon_Tape2of4_1987may9-1_access.mp4 377c07ac34d0eaa821fe97970c2fa91e 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 Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon Interview, 1987 Description An account of the resource Del Martin Del Martin (Dorothy Erma Corn) was born on May 5, 1921 in San Francisco. After studying journalism, Martin met Phyllis Lyon on a reporting job in Seattle in 1950 and moved in together in San Francisco in February of 1953. In September 1955, a woman named Rose Bamberger approached Del and Phyllis to inquire about starting a club for lesbians—it would be the first of its kind in the U.S.—a social and political club for lesbians. The founders agreed to name it after “Song of Bilitis,” the collective title for Pierre Louys’s poems about lesbian sexuality. Martin was its first president in 1955, national president from 1957-1960, and editor of DOB’s publication, The Ladder, from 1960-1962. She and Lyon started the first DOB national convention in 1960. As Martin stated, the Daughters of Bilitis were "fighting the church, the couch, and the courts.” She and Lyon pushed for legislation reform at a time when homosexuals were criminalized. In 1964, they created the Council on Religion and the Homosexual (CRH). One of Martin’s most famous writings in The Ladder was “If That’s All There Is,” a 1970 piece against sexism in the gay rights movement. Members of the National Organization for Women since 1967, Martin and Lyon worked to combat homophobia within NOW in 1971 and 1973. Martin was elected to NOW’s board of directors as the first out lesbian. DOB folded in 1970, but two years later, Lyon and Martin published their famous Lesbian/Woman. They also started the Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club in 1972, “the first gay political club in the United States.” Martin’s hard work over the years resulted in the American Psychiatric Association’s 1973 decision that homosexuality was not an illness. She attacked domestic violence in Battered Wives in 1976 and catalyzed a movement and the creation of several organizations combatting domestic violence. She was also chair of the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women from 1976-1979. She and Lyon were lifelong members of the American Civil Liberties Union. They were members of numerous other organizations including in 1989 Old Lesbians Organizing for Change. In 1987, Del received a Doctorate from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. A documentary about Martin and Lyon was released in 2003. After their 2004 marriage was declared null, they married again in May 2008. Del Martin died on August 27, 2008 in San Francisco. Phyllis Lyon Phyllis Lyon was born on November 10, 1924 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She earned a B.A. in journalism at the University of California at Berkeley. She was the secretary in the newly formed Daughters of Bilitis in 1955, and she edited The Ladder from 1956 to 1960. In 1957, Lyon famously did away with her pen name, Ann Ferguson, editing the magazine under her real name. Lyon worked at the Glide Foundation and the National Sex and Drug Forum (1968), where she did workshops and wrote and distributed lesbian-positive sex education materials. She helped found the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in 1976. She fought against the banning of gay and lesbian teachers in 1978. She engaged in numerous other activities with her partner, Del Martin. Citations: Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Del_Martin_and_Phyllis_Lyon. Gallo, M.M. (2006). Different Daughters—A History of the Daughters of Bilitis and the Rise of the Lesbian Movement. New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers An Imprint of Avalon Publishing Group, Inc. Gordon, R. (2008, June 17). Couple of 55 years tie the knot—again. SFGate. Retrieved from http://www.sfgate.com. Gordon, R. (2008, August 28). Lesbian rights pioneer Del Martin dies at 87. SFGate. Retrieved from http://www.sfgate.com. Graff, E.J. (2012, April 25). The Queer List, Part 1: Del Martin and Phyllis Lyons. The Queer List. Retrieved from http://prospect.org/article/queer-list-part-1-del-martin-and-phyllis-lyons. Health Services Lyon Martin. Remembering Del Martin. Retrieved from http://lyon-martin.org/about-us/the-lyon-martin-story/remembering-del-martin/. Lgbt history month. Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon. Retrieved from http://lgbthistorymonth.com/del-martin-phyllis-lyon?tab=biography. Lyon, P. (2009, May 26). Same-Sex Marriage: An Oral History: ‘It never was much of an issue for us.’ Los Angeles Times. Retrieved from http://articles.latimes.com. May, M. (2010, February 11). Same-sex-marriage trailblazer Phyllis Lyon. SFGate. Retrieved from http://www.sfgate.com. National Organization for Women. Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin Make History Again. Retrieved from http://www.now.org/issues/lgbi/021304lyon-martin.html. Religious Archives Network. Profile: Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon. Retrieved from http://www.lgbtran.org/Profile.aspx?ID=124. License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. CC BY-NC-ND (Creative Commons License) Relation A related resource LHA Spoken Word Cassette Collection, SPW187 - SPW190 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Manuela Soares Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data VHS Tape Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 02:03:00 Bit Rate/Frequency Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio) 16 bit/32 kHz Digital Format State the type of digital format. avi file with DV Codec [digital master]; mp4 file with H264 Codec [access file] Digital Master File name of master Del Martin Phyllis Lyon Tape2of4 1987may9-1.avi Frame Rate 29.97 fps 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 LHA Daughters of Bilitis Video Project: Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, May 9, 1987 (Tape 2) Description An account of the resource Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon discuss changing attitudes of mental health care professionals towards lesbianism, contemporary support networks for lesbians. They are interviewed by Manuela Soares. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Manuela Soares Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived http://devherstories.prattsils.org/omeka/archive/files/047ff02de8730e141bb7b9055959f4f0.mp4 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lesbian Herstory Archives Date Created Date of creation of the resource. October 16, 2013 Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 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Lesbian Herstory Archives, Contact Designation: Maxine Wolfe, Contact Address: 484 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, Phone Number: 718-768-3953 PBCore PBCore is a metadata standard for audiovisual media developed by the public broadcasting community. See http://www.pbcore.org/documentation/ Transcription The textual transcription of the media item. Transcript available upon request. Content of the transcript may differ from the content of the video. Del Martin Doctors Manuela Soares Mental Health Phyllis Lyon Psychology https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/40/209/JohnsonBarden.jpg e6d7f4cfe06444d644f2ad07733b5896 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. 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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. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Manuela Soares Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Lois Johnson and Sheri Barden Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data VHS Tape Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 02:03:29 00:57:53 Bit Rate/Frequency Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio) 16 bit/32 kHz Digital Format State the type of digital format. avi file with DV Codec [digital master] mp4 file with H264 Codec [access file] Frame Rate 29.97 fps Resolution avi: 720 x 480 mp4: 320 x 240 Digital Master File name of master Johnson _Barden_Tape1of2_1apr1989.avi Johnson _Barden_Tape2of2_1apr1989.avi 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 Lois Johnson and Sheri Barden Interview, April 1, 1989 Subject The topic of the resource Journalists, Music, bars, Relationships, Anger, Humor, Housing, Animals Description An account of the resource The interview begins with Lois Johnson, who discusses when she realized that she was a lesbian, which caused her to move out to California and take a job in journalism. It was there that she met a woman who eventually became her lover, and they used to play music together. Sheri Barden talks about her social life after she met Lois Johnson, though she did like to party with her landlord, who was also a lesbian, though these social affairs pretty much came to an end when her relationship began with Lois. On tape 2, Lois Johnson discusses expressing herself emotionally, and how she repressed her anger initially, unlike Sheri, who would often explode, leading to a lot of crying in the early part of their relationship. However, she continues to believe in love and commitment, and credits Sheri for having a great sense of humor. Sheri Barden also talks about her businesses, including a bed and breakfast that houses many lesbians. The two then reminisce on what they have in common, including their love of cats. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Manuela Soares Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived http://devherstories.prattsils.org/omeka/archive/files/1595ba97e6c61496d8670978fc58608a.mp4 http://devherstories.prattsils.org/omeka/archive/files/6b9a84e91b7f039e5dfb5446fcad47be.mp4 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lesbian Herstory Archives Date Created Date of creation of the resource. October 9, 2013 Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 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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. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Manuela Soares Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Edith Eyde Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data VHS Tape Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:06:51 Bit Rate/Frequency Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio) 16 bit/32 kHz Digital Format State the type of digital format. avi file with DV Codec [digital master] mp4 file with H264 Codec [access file] Digital Master File name of master Edith Eyde (10-25-88) tape 2 of 2.avi Frame Rate 29.97 fps 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 Edythe D. Eyde aka Lisa Ben Interview, October 25, 1988 Subject The topic of the resource Lesbians, Coming Out, Music, Bars, Lesbian Publishing, Literature Description An account of the resource Edith Eyde talks about her life growing up in rural southern California, moving to Los Angelos and discovering the lesbian culture there. She discusses publishing Vice Versa, one of the first lesbian magazines, and her music career. On the second tape, she continues to discuss her experiences in California, interacting with others who were vested in the same interests surrounding lesbian culture, and being proactive in literature and the arts. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Manuela Soares Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived http://devherstories.prattsils.org/omeka/archive/files/e048cc3f783344484ece25c5d20ed8c7.mp4 http://devherstories.prattsils.org/omeka/archive/files/cfb744947a1c8fce1a096d30720f2ba5.mp4 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lesbian Herstory Archives Date Created Date of creation of the resource. October 25, 1988 Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. September 8, 2013 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource edited by Morgan Gwenwald, Manuela Soares, Sara Yaeger 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 All Rights Reserved by the Lesbian Herstory Archives and the DOB Video Project creators Morgan Gwenwald & Manuela Soares Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. 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Some use restrictions. Daughters of Bilitis Edith Eyde Interviews Literature Manuela Soares Music Pseudonyms Publications Small Towns https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/46/235/BarbaraGrier2AFinal.jpg f50e56edd10742e5cfadb0677cc8bdae 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. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 274 Width 354 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/46/235/Grier_Tape2of7_1987nov27_access.mp4 384c66cb1fb568c5eb624ca548d1ae31 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 Barbara Grier Interview, 1987 Description An account of the resource Barbara Grier was born on November 4, 1933 in Cincinnati, OH. Her affiliation with the Daughters of Bilitis began in 1957, when she started to subscribe to The Ladder. Shortly thereafter she began writing book reviews for the publication, then served as poetry and fiction editor from 1966-1968, when she became the editor-in-chief. In this role, Grier included news stories, essays, prose and poetry that focused on the burgeoning women’s movement. When the DOB folded in 1970, she and DOB President Rita Lapore continued to publish The Ladder until this ceased in 1972, for financial reasons. Grier met Donna McBride, the reference librarian at the Kansas City, MO public library and Grier's eventual partner, in 1971. McBride first knew Grier as a library patron who made frequent and numerous recommendations of books of lesbian interest that she wanted the library to buy. In January 1973, Grier and McBride, started Naiad Press, the “world’s largest [and foremost and longest-lived] publisher of lesbian books” -- by lesbians, about lesbians and for lesbians. It included romance novels, histories, erotica, volumes of poetry, science fiction and self-help guides, as well as mysteries, non-fiction and classics. Prior to Naiad, “lesbian literature was primarily written by men whose protagonists generally ended up in one of two ways: they married a man or killed themselves.” Grier and McBride kept their day jobs until 1982, when Naiad became their full-time work. In 1995 Grier donated her “Lesbiana" collection to the James C. Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center of the San Francisco Public Library.” Bella Books took over when Grier closed Naiad Press in 2005. Grier died of cancer on November 10, 2011 in Tallahassee, FL. Barbara Grier (n.d.) In Wikipedia. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Grier. Barbara Grier Obituary (2011, November 13). Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved from http://www.legacy.com. Brownsworth, V. (2011, November 11). In Remembrance: Barbara Grier. Lambda Literary. Retrieved from http://www.lambdaliterary.org. Gallo, M.M. (2006). Different Daughters—A History of the Daughters of Bilitis and the Rise of the Lesbian Movement. New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers An Imprint of Avalon Publishing Group, Inc. Grier, B. (1987, November 27). [DOB transcript of tape]. DOB Oral History Project, Daughters of Bilitis. Herstory Archives, Brooklyn, New York. Grier, Barbara (1933-2011). (n.d.). In glbtq’s online encyclopedia. Retrieved from http://www.glbtq.com/literature/grier_b.html. Kallmaker, K. (2011). Barbara Grier, Reflections (blog). Retrieved from http://blog.kallmaker.com/2011/11/barbara-grier-reflections.html. San Francisco Public Library. Barbara Grier. Retrieved from http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=2000134701. Vitello, P. (2011, November 13). Barbara Grier, Publisher of Lesbian Books, Dies at 78. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com. Woo, E. (2011, November 13). Barbara Grier dies at 78; co-founder of lesbian publishing house. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved from http://articles.latimes.com. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Manuela Soares Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. 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In this role, Grier included news stories, essays, prose and poetry that focused on the burgeoning women’s movement. When the DOB folded in 1970, she and DOB President Rita Lapore continued to publish The Ladder until this ceased in 1972, for financial reasons. Grier met Donna McBride, the reference librarian at the Kansas City, MO public library and Grier's eventual partner, in 1971. McBride first knew Grier as a library patron who made frequent and numerous recommendations of books of lesbian interest that she wanted the library to buy. In January 1973, Grier and McBride, started Naiad Press, the “world’s largest [and foremost and longest-lived] publisher of lesbian books” -- by lesbians, about lesbians and for lesbians. It included romance novels, histories, erotica, volumes of poetry, science fiction and self-help guides, as well as mysteries, non-fiction and classics. Prior to Naiad, “lesbian literature was primarily written by men whose protagonists generally ended up in one of two ways: they married a man or killed themselves.” Grier and McBride kept their day jobs until 1982, when Naiad became their full-time work. In 1995 Grier donated her “Lesbiana" collection to the James C. Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center of the San Francisco Public Library.” Bella Books took over when Grier closed Naiad Press in 2005. Grier died of cancer on November 10, 2011 in Tallahassee, FL. Barbara Grier (n.d.) In Wikipedia. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Grier. Barbara Grier Obituary (2011, November 13). Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved from http://www.legacy.com. Brownsworth, V. (2011, November 11). In Remembrance: Barbara Grier. Lambda Literary. Retrieved from http://www.lambdaliterary.org. Gallo, M.M. (2006). Different Daughters—A History of the Daughters of Bilitis and the Rise of the Lesbian Movement. New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers An Imprint of Avalon Publishing Group, Inc. Grier, B. (1987, November 27). [DOB transcript of tape]. DOB Oral History Project, Daughters of Bilitis. Herstory Archives, Brooklyn, New York. Grier, Barbara (1933-2011). (n.d.). In glbtq’s online encyclopedia. Retrieved from http://www.glbtq.com/literature/grier_b.html. Kallmaker, K. (2011). Barbara Grier, Reflections (blog). Retrieved from http://blog.kallmaker.com/2011/11/barbara-grier-reflections.html. San Francisco Public Library. Barbara Grier. Retrieved from http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=2000134701. Vitello, P. (2011, November 13). Barbara Grier, Publisher of Lesbian Books, Dies at 78. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com. Woo, E. (2011, November 13). Barbara Grier dies at 78; co-founder of lesbian publishing house. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved from http://articles.latimes.com. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Manuela Soares Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Barbara Grier Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data VHS Tape Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 02:03:08 Bit Rate/Frequency Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio) 16 bit/32 kHz Digital Format State the type of digital format. avi file with DV Codec [digital master] mp4 file with H264 Codec [access file] 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 LHA Daughters of Bilitis Video Project: Barbara Grier, November 27, 1987 (Tape 3) Description An account of the resource Barbara Grier discusses her time involved with the Daughters of Bilitis as a contributor, poetry and fiction editor, and eventual editor-in-chief of The Ladder. She is interviewed by Manuela Soares. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Manuela Soares Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived http://devherstories.prattsils.org/omeka/archive/files/15c8f2043475552d2208b126bca3d801.mp4 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lesbian Herstory Archives Date Submitted Date of submission of the resource. Examples of resources to which a Date Submitted may be relevant are a thesis (submitted to a university department) or an article (submitted to a journal). (October 23, 2013) Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 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When the DOB folded in 1970, she and DOB President Rita Lapore continued to publish The Ladder until this ceased in 1972, for financial reasons. Grier met Donna McBride, the reference librarian at the Kansas City, MO public library and Grier's eventual partner, in 1971. McBride first knew Grier as a library patron who made frequent and numerous recommendations of books of lesbian interest that she wanted the library to buy. In January 1973, Grier and McBride, started Naiad Press, the “world’s largest [and foremost and longest-lived] publisher of lesbian books” -- by lesbians, about lesbians and for lesbians. It included romance novels, histories, erotica, volumes of poetry, science fiction and self-help guides, as well as mysteries, non-fiction and classics. Prior to Naiad, “lesbian literature was primarily written by men whose protagonists generally ended up in one of two ways: they married a man or killed themselves.” Grier and McBride kept their day jobs until 1982, when Naiad became their full-time work. In 1995 Grier donated her “Lesbiana" collection to the James C. Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center of the San Francisco Public Library.” Bella Books took over when Grier closed Naiad Press in 2005. Grier died of cancer on November 10, 2011 in Tallahassee, FL. Barbara Grier (n.d.) In Wikipedia. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Grier. Barbara Grier Obituary (2011, November 13). Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved from http://www.legacy.com. Brownsworth, V. (2011, November 11). In Remembrance: Barbara Grier. Lambda Literary. Retrieved from http://www.lambdaliterary.org. Gallo, M.M. (2006). Different Daughters—A History of the Daughters of Bilitis and the Rise of the Lesbian Movement. New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers An Imprint of Avalon Publishing Group, Inc. Grier, B. (1987, November 27). [DOB transcript of tape]. DOB Oral History Project, Daughters of Bilitis. Herstory Archives, Brooklyn, New York. Grier, Barbara (1933-2011). (n.d.). In glbtq’s online encyclopedia. Retrieved from http://www.glbtq.com/literature/grier_b.html. Kallmaker, K. (2011). Barbara Grier, Reflections (blog). Retrieved from http://blog.kallmaker.com/2011/11/barbara-grier-reflections.html. San Francisco Public Library. Barbara Grier. Retrieved from http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=2000134701. Vitello, P. (2011, November 13). Barbara Grier, Publisher of Lesbian Books, Dies at 78. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com. Woo, E. (2011, November 13). Barbara Grier dies at 78; co-founder of lesbian publishing house. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved from http://articles.latimes.com. 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November 13, 2013 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource edited by Morgan Gwenwald, Manuela Soares, Sara Yaeger 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 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Original: VHS tape Preservation: .avi Access: .mp4 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. 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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. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Manuela Soares Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. 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Title A name given to the resource Pat Helin and Barbara Deming Interview, May 10, 1987 Subject The topic of the resource AIDS, Bars, Coming out, Consciousness Raising, Consciousness Raising Groups, Homophile Movement, Gay Men, Rural Lesbians, Small Towns, Unions, Politics: Republican, Marriage, Feminism, Mothers Description An account of the resource Pat Helin and Barbara Deming discuss their childhood in Iowa, relationships with their familes, their involvement with the Daughters of Bilitis in San Francisco and their friendship with Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon. On tape 2, they elaborate on their early days in San Francisco, Pat’s previous marriage, political affiliations, jobs, dancing in gay bars, and why they ultimately left the DOB. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Manuela Soares Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived http://devherstories.prattsils.org/omeka/archive/files/7501dc11b0f4a2ca49b7b8900fdd9250.mp4 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lesbian Herstory Archives Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1987-05-10 [Digitized] November 6, 2013 Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. May 10, 1987 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource edited by Morgan Gwenwald, Manuela Soares, Sara Yaeger Pratt Institute, School of Information and Library Science, LIS 668 Moving Image and Sound Archiving students. Edited by Lauren Allshouse, Kim Loconto, Rachel Smiley, and Sara White. 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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. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Manuela Soares Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Carole Morton Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data VHS Tape Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) length of file (02:03:05) Bit Rate/Frequency Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio) 16 bit/32 kHz Digital Format State the type of digital format. avi file with DV Codec [digital master] mp4 file with H264 Codec [access file] Digital Master File name of master Morton_tape1of1_1988oct21.avi Frame Rate 29.97 fps 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 Carole Morton Interview, October 21, 1988 Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian Mothers Marriage Homophile Movement Description An account of the resource Carole Morton discusses her discovery of Daughters of Bilitis and her activism on behalf of lesbian mothers. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Manuela Soares Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived http://devherstories.prattsils.org/omeka/archive/files/6aaa55d570e582e49e0cf09a13bbe555.mp4 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lesbian Herstory Archives Date Created Date of creation of the resource. October 30, 2013 Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 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Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 270 Width 356 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/37/248/Martin_Lyon_Kaiser_tape4of4_1987may12_access.mp4 29d5bf5bceb0faa4478e383b8f465a44 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 Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon Interview, 1987 Description An account of the resource Del Martin Del Martin (Dorothy Erma Corn) was born on May 5, 1921 in San Francisco. After studying journalism, Martin met Phyllis Lyon on a reporting job in Seattle in 1950 and moved in together in San Francisco in February of 1953. In September 1955, a woman named Rose Bamberger approached Del and Phyllis to inquire about starting a club for lesbians—it would be the first of its kind in the U.S.—a social and political club for lesbians. The founders agreed to name it after “Song of Bilitis,” the collective title for Pierre Louys’s poems about lesbian sexuality. Martin was its first president in 1955, national president from 1957-1960, and editor of DOB’s publication, The Ladder, from 1960-1962. She and Lyon started the first DOB national convention in 1960. As Martin stated, the Daughters of Bilitis were "fighting the church, the couch, and the courts.” She and Lyon pushed for legislation reform at a time when homosexuals were criminalized. In 1964, they created the Council on Religion and the Homosexual (CRH). One of Martin’s most famous writings in The Ladder was “If That’s All There Is,” a 1970 piece against sexism in the gay rights movement. Members of the National Organization for Women since 1967, Martin and Lyon worked to combat homophobia within NOW in 1971 and 1973. Martin was elected to NOW’s board of directors as the first out lesbian. DOB folded in 1970, but two years later, Lyon and Martin published their famous Lesbian/Woman. They also started the Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club in 1972, “the first gay political club in the United States.” Martin’s hard work over the years resulted in the American Psychiatric Association’s 1973 decision that homosexuality was not an illness. She attacked domestic violence in Battered Wives in 1976 and catalyzed a movement and the creation of several organizations combatting domestic violence. She was also chair of the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women from 1976-1979. She and Lyon were lifelong members of the American Civil Liberties Union. They were members of numerous other organizations including in 1989 Old Lesbians Organizing for Change. In 1987, Del received a Doctorate from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. A documentary about Martin and Lyon was released in 2003. After their 2004 marriage was declared null, they married again in May 2008. Del Martin died on August 27, 2008 in San Francisco. Phyllis Lyon Phyllis Lyon was born on November 10, 1924 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She earned a B.A. in journalism at the University of California at Berkeley. She was the secretary in the newly formed Daughters of Bilitis in 1955, and she edited The Ladder from 1956 to 1960. In 1957, Lyon famously did away with her pen name, Ann Ferguson, editing the magazine under her real name. Lyon worked at the Glide Foundation and the National Sex and Drug Forum (1968), where she did workshops and wrote and distributed lesbian-positive sex education materials. She helped found the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in 1976. She fought against the banning of gay and lesbian teachers in 1978. She engaged in numerous other activities with her partner, Del Martin. Citations: Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Del_Martin_and_Phyllis_Lyon. Gallo, M.M. (2006). Different Daughters—A History of the Daughters of Bilitis and the Rise of the Lesbian Movement. New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers An Imprint of Avalon Publishing Group, Inc. Gordon, R. (2008, June 17). Couple of 55 years tie the knot—again. SFGate. Retrieved from http://www.sfgate.com. Gordon, R. (2008, August 28). Lesbian rights pioneer Del Martin dies at 87. SFGate. Retrieved from http://www.sfgate.com. Graff, E.J. (2012, April 25). The Queer List, Part 1: Del Martin and Phyllis Lyons. The Queer List. Retrieved from http://prospect.org/article/queer-list-part-1-del-martin-and-phyllis-lyons. Health Services Lyon Martin. Remembering Del Martin. Retrieved from http://lyon-martin.org/about-us/the-lyon-martin-story/remembering-del-martin/. Lgbt history month. Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon. Retrieved from http://lgbthistorymonth.com/del-martin-phyllis-lyon?tab=biography. Lyon, P. (2009, May 26). Same-Sex Marriage: An Oral History: ‘It never was much of an issue for us.’ Los Angeles Times. Retrieved from http://articles.latimes.com. May, M. (2010, February 11). Same-sex-marriage trailblazer Phyllis Lyon. SFGate. Retrieved from http://www.sfgate.com. National Organization for Women. Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin Make History Again. Retrieved from http://www.now.org/issues/lgbi/021304lyon-martin.html. Religious Archives Network. Profile: Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon. Retrieved from http://www.lgbtran.org/Profile.aspx?ID=124. License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. CC BY-NC-ND (Creative Commons License) Relation A related resource LHA Spoken Word Cassette Collection, SPW187 - SPW190 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Sara Yager Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Del Martin, Phyllis Lyon and Nina Kaiser Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data VHS Tape Bit Rate/Frequency Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio) 16 bit/32 kHz Digital Format State the type of digital format. Preservation: .avi; Access: .mp4 avi file with DV Codec [digital master] mp4 file with H264 Codec [access file] Digital Master File name of master MV-7 Frame Rate 29.97 fps 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 LHA Daughters of Bilitis Video Project: Del Martin, Phyllis Lyon, and Nina Kaiser, May 12, 1987 (Tape 4) Subject The topic of the resource Lesbians, Lesbians-Identity Description An account of the resource Both Del Martin and Nina Kaiser discuss the end of DOB in 1970. Del also touches upon her name and Nina Kaiser touches upon her first lesbian relationship at 19, her involvement with the Navy and her involvement with the National Organization for Women. They are interviewed by Sara Yager. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Manuela Soares Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived http://devherstories.prattsils.org/omeka/archive/files/a569559896ea63f364efdbf96fa5231d.mp4 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lesbian Herstory Archives Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 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The founders agreed to name it after “Song of Bilitis,” the collective title for Pierre Louys’s poems about lesbian sexuality. Martin was its first president in 1955, national president from 1957-1960, and editor of DOB’s publication, The Ladder, from 1960-1962. She and Lyon started the first DOB national convention in 1960. As Martin stated, the Daughters of Bilitis were "fighting the church, the couch, and the courts.” She and Lyon pushed for legislation reform at a time when homosexuals were criminalized. In 1964, they created the Council on Religion and the Homosexual (CRH). One of Martin’s most famous writings in The Ladder was “If That’s All There Is,” a 1970 piece against sexism in the gay rights movement. Members of the National Organization for Women since 1967, Martin and Lyon worked to combat homophobia within NOW in 1971 and 1973. Martin was elected to NOW’s board of directors as the first out lesbian. DOB folded in 1970, but two years later, Lyon and Martin published their famous Lesbian/Woman. They also started the Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club in 1972, “the first gay political club in the United States.” Martin’s hard work over the years resulted in the American Psychiatric Association’s 1973 decision that homosexuality was not an illness. She attacked domestic violence in Battered Wives in 1976 and catalyzed a movement and the creation of several organizations combatting domestic violence. She was also chair of the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women from 1976-1979. She and Lyon were lifelong members of the American Civil Liberties Union. They were members of numerous other organizations including in 1989 Old Lesbians Organizing for Change. In 1987, Del received a Doctorate from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. A documentary about Martin and Lyon was released in 2003. After their 2004 marriage was declared null, they married again in May 2008. Del Martin died on August 27, 2008 in San Francisco. Phyllis Lyon Phyllis Lyon was born on November 10, 1924 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She earned a B.A. in journalism at the University of California at Berkeley. She was the secretary in the newly formed Daughters of Bilitis in 1955, and she edited The Ladder from 1956 to 1960. In 1957, Lyon famously did away with her pen name, Ann Ferguson, editing the magazine under her real name. Lyon worked at the Glide Foundation and the National Sex and Drug Forum (1968), where she did workshops and wrote and distributed lesbian-positive sex education materials. She helped found the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in 1976. She fought against the banning of gay and lesbian teachers in 1978. She engaged in numerous other activities with her partner, Del Martin. Citations: Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Del_Martin_and_Phyllis_Lyon. Gallo, M.M. (2006). Different Daughters—A History of the Daughters of Bilitis and the Rise of the Lesbian Movement. New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers An Imprint of Avalon Publishing Group, Inc. Gordon, R. (2008, June 17). Couple of 55 years tie the knot—again. SFGate. Retrieved from http://www.sfgate.com. Gordon, R. (2008, August 28). Lesbian rights pioneer Del Martin dies at 87. SFGate. Retrieved from http://www.sfgate.com. Graff, E.J. (2012, April 25). The Queer List, Part 1: Del Martin and Phyllis Lyons. The Queer List. Retrieved from http://prospect.org/article/queer-list-part-1-del-martin-and-phyllis-lyons. Health Services Lyon Martin. Remembering Del Martin. Retrieved from http://lyon-martin.org/about-us/the-lyon-martin-story/remembering-del-martin/. Lgbt history month. Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon. Retrieved from http://lgbthistorymonth.com/del-martin-phyllis-lyon?tab=biography. Lyon, P. (2009, May 26). Same-Sex Marriage: An Oral History: ‘It never was much of an issue for us.’ Los Angeles Times. Retrieved from http://articles.latimes.com. May, M. (2010, February 11). Same-sex-marriage trailblazer Phyllis Lyon. SFGate. Retrieved from http://www.sfgate.com. National Organization for Women. Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin Make History Again. Retrieved from http://www.now.org/issues/lgbi/021304lyon-martin.html. Religious Archives Network. Profile: Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon. Retrieved from http://www.lgbtran.org/Profile.aspx?ID=124. License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. CC BY-NC-ND (Creative Commons License) Relation A related resource LHA Spoken Word Cassette Collection, SPW187 - SPW190 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Manuela Soares Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data VHS tape Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 02:03:08 Bit Rate/Frequency Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio) 16 bit/32 kHz Digital Format State the type of digital format. avi file with DV Codec [digital master]; mp4 file with H264 Codec [access file] Digital Master File name of master Martin_Lyon_tape3of4_1987may12.avi Frame Rate 29.97 fps 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 LHA Daughters of Bilitis Video Project: Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, May 9, 1987 (Tape 3) Description An account of the resource Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon discuss DOB's National Conventions. They are interviewed by Manuela Soares. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Manuela Soares Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived http://devherstories.prattsils.org/omeka/archive/files/3d0ee806f0b4050699bd2af2cbfb9061.mp4 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lesbian Herstory Archives Date Created Date of creation of the resource. October 31, 2013 Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. May 9, 1987 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource edited by Morgan Gwenwald, Manuela Soares, Sara Yaeger 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 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Digital reproduction of video cassette Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Video; Oral history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MV-6 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant San Francisco, California 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 License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. CC BY-NC-ND (Creative Common License) Relation A related resource LHA Spoken Word Audio Cassette Collection, SPW187 - SPW190 PBCore PBCore is a metadata standard for audiovisual media developed by the public broadcasting community. See http://www.pbcore.org/documentation/ Transcription The textual transcription of the media item. Transcript available upon request. Content of the transcript may differ from the content of the video. Conferences Daughters of Bilitis Del Martin Interviews Manuela Soares Phyllis Lyon Police Harassment Social Customs https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/46/256/BarbaraGrierFinal.jpg 45c2f586a2e13d8575e0a3e0e2c9b73b 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. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 270 Width 353 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/46/256/Grier_tape1of7_1987nov27_access.mp4 26f0653b8bbbf2311db17a076c80272a 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 Barbara Grier Interview, 1987 Description An account of the resource Barbara Grier was born on November 4, 1933 in Cincinnati, OH. Her affiliation with the Daughters of Bilitis began in 1957, when she started to subscribe to The Ladder. Shortly thereafter she began writing book reviews for the publication, then served as poetry and fiction editor from 1966-1968, when she became the editor-in-chief. In this role, Grier included news stories, essays, prose and poetry that focused on the burgeoning women’s movement. When the DOB folded in 1970, she and DOB President Rita Lapore continued to publish The Ladder until this ceased in 1972, for financial reasons. Grier met Donna McBride, the reference librarian at the Kansas City, MO public library and Grier's eventual partner, in 1971. McBride first knew Grier as a library patron who made frequent and numerous recommendations of books of lesbian interest that she wanted the library to buy. In January 1973, Grier and McBride, started Naiad Press, the “world’s largest [and foremost and longest-lived] publisher of lesbian books” -- by lesbians, about lesbians and for lesbians. It included romance novels, histories, erotica, volumes of poetry, science fiction and self-help guides, as well as mysteries, non-fiction and classics. Prior to Naiad, “lesbian literature was primarily written by men whose protagonists generally ended up in one of two ways: they married a man or killed themselves.” Grier and McBride kept their day jobs until 1982, when Naiad became their full-time work. In 1995 Grier donated her “Lesbiana" collection to the James C. Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center of the San Francisco Public Library.” Bella Books took over when Grier closed Naiad Press in 2005. Grier died of cancer on November 10, 2011 in Tallahassee, FL. Barbara Grier (n.d.) In Wikipedia. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Grier. Barbara Grier Obituary (2011, November 13). Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved from http://www.legacy.com. Brownsworth, V. (2011, November 11). In Remembrance: Barbara Grier. Lambda Literary. Retrieved from http://www.lambdaliterary.org. Gallo, M.M. (2006). Different Daughters—A History of the Daughters of Bilitis and the Rise of the Lesbian Movement. New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers An Imprint of Avalon Publishing Group, Inc. Grier, B. (1987, November 27). [DOB transcript of tape]. DOB Oral History Project, Daughters of Bilitis. Herstory Archives, Brooklyn, New York. Grier, Barbara (1933-2011). (n.d.). In glbtq’s online encyclopedia. Retrieved from http://www.glbtq.com/literature/grier_b.html. Kallmaker, K. (2011). Barbara Grier, Reflections (blog). Retrieved from http://blog.kallmaker.com/2011/11/barbara-grier-reflections.html. San Francisco Public Library. Barbara Grier. Retrieved from http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=2000134701. Vitello, P. (2011, November 13). Barbara Grier, Publisher of Lesbian Books, Dies at 78. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com. Woo, E. (2011, November 13). Barbara Grier dies at 78; co-founder of lesbian publishing house. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved from http://articles.latimes.com. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Manuela Soares Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. 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Title A name given to the resource LHA Daughters of Bilitis Video Project: Barbara Grier, November 27, 1987 (Tape 1) Subject The topic of the resource Bars, Police, Sexuality Description An account of the resource Barbara Grier discusses her personal experiences with developing her identity. She describes lesbian nightlife and particular lesbians frequented in her youth. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Manuela Soares Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived http://devherstories.prattsils.org/omeka/archive/files/29f7909c6fdc5040ad20f5f6776ffaf3.mp4 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lesbian Herstory Archives Date Created Date of creation of the resource. (October 23, 2013) Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 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See http://www.pbcore.org/documentation/ Transcription The textual transcription of the media item. Transcript available upon request. Content of the transcript may differ from the content of the video. Barbara Grier Bars Communities Daughters of Bilitis Identity Lesbian Youth Manuela Soares Police Sexuality https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/52/293/cordova.jpg e6663eaf3fbbde48dbd4bd43c96d49e2 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. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 209 Width 282 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/52/293/Cordova_Tape1of1_1988oct27-1.mp4 7fdcfdb7af9578602461a6a0562d3b70 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. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Manuela Soares Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Jean Cordova Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data VHS Tape Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:04:59 Bit Rate/Frequency Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio) 16 bit/32 kHz Digital Format State the type of digital format. Cordova_Jean_tape1of1_1988oct27_access.mp4 [Access] Cordova_Jean_tape1of1_1988oct27_.avi [Preservation] Digital Master File name of master Cordova Tape1of1 1988oct27-1.mp4 Frame Rate 29.97 fps 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 Jeanne Cordova Interview, October 27, 1988 Subject The topic of the resource Activism, Chicanas, Social Work Description An account of the resource Jeanne Cordova discusses how the Daughters of Bilitis inspired her to change her career path and passions in life from aspirations of playing soft ball, to becoming highly involved in activism. 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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. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Manuela Soares Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Barbara Gittings Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data VHS Tape Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:58:13 2:02:57 1:16:18 Bit Rate/Frequency Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio) 16 bit/32 kHz Digital Format State the type of digital format. mp4 file with H264 Codec [access file] Digital Master File name of master Barbara Gittings and Kay Tobin (2-20-1998) tape 1 of 1.avi Frame Rate 29.97 fps 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 Barbara Gittings and Kay Tobin Interview, 1988 Subject The topic of the resource (Tape 1) Lesbians, Books, Bias Incidents, Activism, Butch and Femme, Police Harassment, Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights (Tape 2) Communities, Organizing, History, Homophile movement, FBI harassment, Conferences, The Ladder (Tape 3) Organizing, Conferences, Feminists, Homophobia, Gay Civil Rights, Publications, Exhibits Description An account of the resource Barbara Gittings talks about her life and her history with the Daughters of Bilitis. She served as the National Corresponding Secretary for DOB and helped run the NYC chapter when she was living in Philadelphia. Despite that, she frequently criticizes DOB positions and found herself to be more radical in her approach to activism. She speaks about concerns of being infiltrated by the FBI, and heists of the publication "The Ladder". The interview closes with Gittings speaking about organizing for conferences and workshops, including creating exhibits for the 1971 American Psychiatry Conference in San Francisco. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Manuela Soares [interviewer]; Barbara Gittings & Kay Tobin [interviewees] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived http://devherstories.prattsils.org/omeka/archive/files/65720cbedf113bf948981a56e3011c18.mp4 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lesbian Herstory Archives Date Created Date of creation of the resource. October 24, 2013 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource 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 Replaces A related resource that is supplanted, displaced, or superseded by the described resource. VHS Tape Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Preservation: .avi; Access: .mp4 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. 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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. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Manuela Soares Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Judith Schwarz and Joan Nestle Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data VHS Tape Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:35:12 2:05:31 Bit Rate/Frequency Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio) 16 bit/32 kHz Digital Format State the type of digital format. avi file with DV Codec [digital master] mp4 file with H264 Codec [access file] Digital Master File name of master Schwarz_Nestle_tape1of1_1992nov14.avi Frame Rate 29.97 fps 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 Judith Schwarz and Joan Nestle Interview, November 14, 1992 Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian Studies, Bars, Mailing Lists, Abortion Description An account of the resource The interview begins with Judith Schwarz and her recollections of the late 1950s and early 1960s, and how she knew of women who were hesitant to join Daughters of Bilitis, as they simply wanted to meet women at the bar, and feared their names appearing with labels publicly. She also discusses how women were hesitant to receive mail from Daughters of Bilitis for the same reason. She also talks about her first woman lover, and the circumstances that led to that. Accompanied by an edited version where Judith Schwarz talks about the significance of DOB, the secrecy of membership, new member experience, social events, and harassment. Joan Nestle talks about the perception of the DOB as a threat during the McCarthy Era, the complexity of the organization, and her own perceptions of DOB. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Manuela Soares [interviewer]; Judith Schwarz & Joan Nestle [interviewees] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived http://devherstories.prattsils.org/omeka/archive/files/b7d09b7902614bc9677bc51a37bd216a.mp4 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lesbian Herstory Archives Date Created Date of creation of the resource. November 6, 2013 [digitized] 1992 Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. November 14, 1992 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource 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 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Original: VHS tape Digital: Preservation: .avi; Access: .mp4 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Digital reproduction of video cassette Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Video; Oral history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DV-25 DV25_Joan Nestle & JudithSchwarz_tape1of2_pulledquotes_1992nov14 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 License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. CC BY-NC-ND (Creative Common License) Relation A related resource LHA Spoken Word Audio Cassette Collection, SPW182 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/14/1992 Extent The size or duration of the resource. Abridged: 26.1 GB 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 Notes Any other notes or information about the media item, including bibliography/research information, contact information, and legacy metadata. 4:3 Abortion Bars Communities Daughters of Bilitis Harassment Interviews Joan Nestle Judith Schwarz Labels Lesbian Studies Mailing Lists Manuela Soares Social Life 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. 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Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 538 IPTC Array a:1:{s:12:"date_created";s:10:"05.12.2012";} IPTC String date_created:05.12.2012 Width 800 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/22/115/SPW492_MARGE_A.wav.mp3 d649d35713be8746da2423162206633d https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/22/115/SPW492_MARGE_B.wav.mp3 98a1cc3a192817222736a04956f71eb1 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 Buffalo Women's Oral History Project, 1978-1990 Description An account of the resource Part-ethnography and part-history, Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy is an intimate history of a lesbian community in Buffalo, New York. It combines the ethnographic method of a rigorous study of a single community’s culture and identity, along with the historian’s urge to analyze the specific forces that shape these communities over time. In terms of primary sources, this historical analysis relied on the Buffalo Women’s Oral History Project. This extensive oral history project began in 1978 and extended through the next 13 years. Interview subjects were working-class lesbian women from Buffalo, New York who described their experiences during the period from the mid-1930s to the early 1960s. These recordings of interviews with working-class lesbians are rich with wisdom, insight and emotion. Interviews discuss a wide range of topics including butch/femme roles, gendered sexuality, relationships, family dynamics, the bar scene, religion, realization of homosexuality, coming out, lesbian mothers, oppression, police brutality, race, gay rights movements, women in the military, youth, and identity. They offer dynamic first-person perspectives of the place and time before the emergence of the gay and lesbian liberation movements. From these stories surface the personal struggles and triumphs of the lesbian community during an intensely oppressive time. For recordings related to the publication of Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold, see <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/collections/show/54">Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: Related Audio Recordings, 1977-1990</a>. The recordings were donated to the archives by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy and were subsequently digitized by students from the Pratt Institute, Projects in Digital Archives class, LIS-665. 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 Marge, June 4, 1980 Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian bars, Gay bars, Lesbian community--New York (State)--New York, Lesbian bars, Lesbians--United States--Identity, Lesbians--United States--Interviews, Lesbian community--United States--History, Oral history interview, Bartenders--New York (State)--New York--Biography, Lesbian Herstory Archives Description An account of the resource Marge speaks of the bars in Buffalo, NY in the 1950s, specifically Bingo's, Chesterfield, Dugan's, Mardi Gras, and Carousel, which had more of an established lesbian clientele. She tells how Carousel changed from a lesbian to gay crowd in the late 1950s and eventually closed because of allowing "careless" behavior. She felt patrons of gay bars in the 1950s were more respectful than at the time of the interview in 1980. Marge was arrested for serving a minor female, which she felt was an attempt to close the bar where she worked. The tape cuts off at the end of the second side. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marge (Interviewee) Aubra (Interviewer) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived SPW492_MARGE_A SPW492_MARGE_B Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1980, June 4 Date Modified Date on which the resource was changed. Digitized 2012, September 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> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/">Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND</a> <a href="/omeka/rights-statement" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. Kennedy, E. L. & Davis, M. D. (1993). Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: The History of a Lesbian Community. New York: Routledge Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Original= Cassette Tape WAV MP3 Extent The size or duration of the resource. Side A = 30:42 minutes Side B = 30:44 minutes Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Digital reproduction of audio cassette. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound Oral History Interview Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPW492 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Buffalo, NY Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1950-1980 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 Bars Buffalo Women Oral History Police Prison https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/eeaa0f2d722cc20c95de83d2d326bd8f.wav ba8fc24c993ad74c17f0fcf071a0201a 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 Assorted Audio Materials, circa 1970s Description An account of the resource Included in this collection are clips from radio shows including South Carolina Educational Radio Network, Radio Free People, KCRW-FM, and RCC. There are also clips of live music and poetry performances, as well as political discussions. These materials were likely donated by <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/collections/show/105">Liza Cowan</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/. Title A name given to the resource Womansphere Hour, October 18, 1974 Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian identity Radio Second wave feminism Description An account of the resource Taped radio program for the lesbian community. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Margie Adam, Meg Christian Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1984-10-18 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2023-10-17 (digitized) 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> Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1.48 GB Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1974-10-18_womansphere_hour_2 PBCore PBCore is a metadata standard for audiovisual media developed by the public broadcasting community. 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Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 1200 Width 1800 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/22/7/SPW452_MARYANN_A.wav.mp3 20c06dfacbfd6e62ffb9fef31aee82a5 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/22/7/SPW452_MARYANN_B.wav.mp3 0c5152aeab811d58ac3c545ac8b09348 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 Buffalo Women's Oral History Project, 1978-1990 Description An account of the resource Part-ethnography and part-history, Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy is an intimate history of a lesbian community in Buffalo, New York. It combines the ethnographic method of a rigorous study of a single community’s culture and identity, along with the historian’s urge to analyze the specific forces that shape these communities over time. In terms of primary sources, this historical analysis relied on the Buffalo Women’s Oral History Project. This extensive oral history project began in 1978 and extended through the next 13 years. Interview subjects were working-class lesbian women from Buffalo, New York who described their experiences during the period from the mid-1930s to the early 1960s. These recordings of interviews with working-class lesbians are rich with wisdom, insight and emotion. Interviews discuss a wide range of topics including butch/femme roles, gendered sexuality, relationships, family dynamics, the bar scene, religion, realization of homosexuality, coming out, lesbian mothers, oppression, police brutality, race, gay rights movements, women in the military, youth, and identity. They offer dynamic first-person perspectives of the place and time before the emergence of the gay and lesbian liberation movements. From these stories surface the personal struggles and triumphs of the lesbian community during an intensely oppressive time. For recordings related to the publication of Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold, see <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/collections/show/54">Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: Related Audio Recordings, 1977-1990</a>. The recordings were donated to the archives by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy and were subsequently digitized by students from the Pratt Institute, Projects in Digital Archives class, LIS-665. Sound A resource whose content is primarily intended to be rendered as audio. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data tape cassette Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) Side A: 46:32 Side B: 46:32 MP3 Files Links to Oral History mp3 files <h4><a href="/mp3_files/SPW452_MARYANN_A.wav.mp3" target="_blank">Download Side A</a></h4> <h4><a href="/mp3_files/SPW452_MARYANN_B.wav.mp3" target="_blank">Download Side B</a></h4> 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 Mary Ann, October 15, 1988 (Tape 1) Subject The topic of the resource Prostitution Lesbian parents Lesbians--Identity Lesbian Community--New York (State) Lesbian and Gay Experience Lesbian bars Clothing Discrimination Description An account of the resource Side A: Mary Ann discusses her experiences going out in public with her girlfriends, and the treatment they receive at restaurants, bars, and on the street. She mentions that their public treatment is very often instigated by the masculine way her partners are dressed; she herself has always been very femme. Mary Ann talks about her incarceration for robbery, and her time in a psychiatric hospital for depression and attempted suicide. Side B: Mary Ann continues to discuss her time in jail. She took on a butch look, and began to receive small gifts under her cell door from femme girls in other divisions. She developed relationships with different girls that she worked with while in jail, and talks about lookouts, or "chickies," standing watch for girls who were with their partners in the showers or elsewhere. She then talks about her sex life with a long-term partner of 22 years, with whom she raised foster children. Later, she touches on her job as a dancer at Buffalo clubs, and a two-year period when she worked as a prostitute. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Ann Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lesbian Herstory Archives Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1988-10-15 Date Modified Date on which the resource was changed. 2011-10 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Pratt Institute, School of Information and Library Science, 665 Projects in Digital Archives Students Relation A related resource This recording is 1 of 2 tapes recorded with Mary Ann on 1988-10-15. Is Format Of A related resource that is substantially the same as the described resource, but in another format. tape cassette "SPW452 Mary Ann" Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. Kennedy, E. L. & Davis, M. D. (1993). Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: The History of a Lesbian Community. New York: Routledge Extent The size or duration of the resource. Side A: 46:32 Side B: 46:32 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. mpeg wav Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound Oral History Interview Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPW# 452 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Buffalo, N.Y. 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 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> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/">Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND</a> Bars Fashion Identity Lesbian Mothers Sex Work Suicide https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/22/15/453.jpg e31625b2de47df71c4f80bd24e52f8cf 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. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 1200 Width 1800 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/22/15/SPW453_MARYANN_A.wav.mp3 4769dc237aaf4debfdfccd7cbb7f0cd0 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 Buffalo Women's Oral History Project, 1978-1990 Description An account of the resource Part-ethnography and part-history, Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy is an intimate history of a lesbian community in Buffalo, New York. It combines the ethnographic method of a rigorous study of a single community’s culture and identity, along with the historian’s urge to analyze the specific forces that shape these communities over time. In terms of primary sources, this historical analysis relied on the Buffalo Women’s Oral History Project. This extensive oral history project began in 1978 and extended through the next 13 years. Interview subjects were working-class lesbian women from Buffalo, New York who described their experiences during the period from the mid-1930s to the early 1960s. These recordings of interviews with working-class lesbians are rich with wisdom, insight and emotion. Interviews discuss a wide range of topics including butch/femme roles, gendered sexuality, relationships, family dynamics, the bar scene, religion, realization of homosexuality, coming out, lesbian mothers, oppression, police brutality, race, gay rights movements, women in the military, youth, and identity. They offer dynamic first-person perspectives of the place and time before the emergence of the gay and lesbian liberation movements. From these stories surface the personal struggles and triumphs of the lesbian community during an intensely oppressive time. For recordings related to the publication of Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold, see <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/collections/show/54">Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: Related Audio Recordings, 1977-1990</a>. The recordings were donated to the archives by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy and were subsequently digitized by students from the Pratt Institute, Projects in Digital Archives class, LIS-665. Sound A resource whose content is primarily intended to be rendered as audio. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data tape cassette Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 22:07 MP3 Files Links to Oral History mp3 files <h4><a href="/mp3_files/SPW453_MARYANN_A.wav.mp3" target="_blank">Download the Interview</a></h4> 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 Mary Ann, October 15, 1988 (Tape 2) Subject The topic of the resource Lesbianism Lesbian bars Prostitution Description An account of the resource Mary Ann talks about posing as a prostitute for men in a straight bar. She would arrange a meet-up location and then she and two girl friends would overpower and rob men. She describes several muggings she and her two friends carried out. One happened in a hotel; another took place in a man's house with his family there. She claims she and her friends never hurt anybody "more than they had to." Mary Ann also talks about the distinction between gay bars and bars where she would go to hustle. Gay bars were places to have fun with friends and not for prostitution. In one aside, the interviewer asks Mary Ann why she calls her girlfriend "my man," to which she replies that's the way her lover wanted to be addressed. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Ann Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lesbian Herstory Archives Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1988-10-15 Date Modified Date on which the resource was changed. 2011-10 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Pratt Institute, School of Information and Library Science, 665 Projects in Digital Archives Students Relation A related resource This recording is 2 of 2 tapes recorded with Mary Ann on 1988-10-15. Is Format Of A related resource that is substantially the same as the described resource, but in another format. tape cassette "SPW453 Mary Ann" Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. Kennedy, E. L. & Davis, M. D. (1993). Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: The History of a Lesbian Community. 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Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 1200 Width 1800 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/22/16/SPW456_MARYK_A.wav.mp3 a48a0867e5142d8838c107a1986674ee https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/22/16/SPW456_MARYK_B.wav.mp3 a54e34a87d4596d2da3b61512fa9046f 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 Buffalo Women's Oral History Project, 1978-1990 Description An account of the resource Part-ethnography and part-history, Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy is an intimate history of a lesbian community in Buffalo, New York. It combines the ethnographic method of a rigorous study of a single community’s culture and identity, along with the historian’s urge to analyze the specific forces that shape these communities over time. In terms of primary sources, this historical analysis relied on the Buffalo Women’s Oral History Project. This extensive oral history project began in 1978 and extended through the next 13 years. Interview subjects were working-class lesbian women from Buffalo, New York who described their experiences during the period from the mid-1930s to the early 1960s. These recordings of interviews with working-class lesbians are rich with wisdom, insight and emotion. Interviews discuss a wide range of topics including butch/femme roles, gendered sexuality, relationships, family dynamics, the bar scene, religion, realization of homosexuality, coming out, lesbian mothers, oppression, police brutality, race, gay rights movements, women in the military, youth, and identity. They offer dynamic first-person perspectives of the place and time before the emergence of the gay and lesbian liberation movements. From these stories surface the personal struggles and triumphs of the lesbian community during an intensely oppressive time. For recordings related to the publication of Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold, see <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/collections/show/54">Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: Related Audio Recordings, 1977-1990</a>. The recordings were donated to the archives by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy and were subsequently digitized by students from the Pratt Institute, Projects in Digital Archives class, LIS-665. Sound A resource whose content is primarily intended to be rendered as audio. MP3 Files Links to Oral History mp3 files <h4><a href="/mp3_files/SPW456_MARYK_A.wav.mp3" target="_blank">Download Side A</a></h4> <h4><a href="/mp3_files/SPW456_MARYK_B.wav.mp3" target="_blank">Download Side B</a></h4> Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data tape cassette Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) Side A: 45:46 Side B: 45:20 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 Mary K., December 12, 1981 Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian and gay experience Lesbian bars Prostitution Lesbian couples--United States Description An account of the resource Side A: Mary discusses her experiences in the gay community in Buffalo in the 1950s. She discusses in detail the gay bar scene and describes the clientele at the Carousel, Bingo's, and the Chesterfield. The interviewee also describes the dynamic of the relationships she experienced and observed in terms of both race and gender identity. Mary also discusses prostitution in the Buffalo community during the 1950s. She describes some of her own sexual and relationship experiences. Side B: Continuing the conversation from Side A, Mary discusses in more detail the types of people she observed in the various bars in Buffalo, as well as her family. She explains that she got along with her family, but never came out to them, in spite of which her father never questioned her about her relationships or pressured her to get married. She also discusses the socio-economic status of various gay communities throughout Buffalo. Both the interviewer and the interviewee discuss butch and femme identities within the larger context of the lesbian community in Buffalo. 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This is a tape of women from ACT UP LA (lesbian and heterosexual) and some gay men who worked with them, attending the AIDS Clinical Trials Groups Meetings in Washington, D.C. from November 3-November 5, 1992. It has footage of them in their hotel rooms , as well as footage of researcher meetings, the activists discussing what they have heard and the action they did at the Democratic Party Election Night Shindig, where they took over the stage with a banner that read "NO MATTER WHO IS PRESIDENT, AIDS IS STILL A CRISIS" as Jesse Jackson was finishing his speech after the results showed that Clinton was elected. There is also footage of them planning their strategy for getting on stage of of them waiting for the perfect moment and celebrating afterwards. There is footage of them on the mall in the evening just having fun. There is also footage of them watching Bush concede (in their hotel room watching TV), of them finding out that Mary's boss is one of 50 people invited to attend a meeting with Clinton's staff re: AIDS on the following Saturday and of them preparing material for her, along with Iris Long (ACT UP NY) and Vic Hernandez (ACT UP NY). Most of the footage was taken either by Mary Lucey (an HIV-infected lesbian who was in ACT UP LA, on the ACT UP National Women's Committee, and later co-founded Women Alive in LA), Nancy McNiel (Mary's lover also in ACT UP LA, the National Women's Committee and co-founder of Women Alive), and Seh Welsch (a Native-American Lesbian who founded Santa Barbara ACT UP, was on the National Women's Committee and is the E.D. of the Indian Health Center in Santa Barbara). Also in the video are Vic Hernandez (a Mexican-American from the S.F. area but a member of ACT UP NY at the time) and Kyioshi Kurimyia (an Asian-American who was a member of ACT UP Philadelphia, and founded Critical Path, a newsletter about AIDS treatments, especially alternative and wholistic treatments), both of whom are gay men. Iris Long, a heterosexual woman who was an early member of ACT UP NY, a founder of its Treatment and Data Committee, one of the first pseople to document the exclusion of women from clinical trials, is also shown in the video. She is a pharmaceutical chemist (Ph.D.) who taught the men in ACT UP everything they knew about pharmaceutical chemistry and clinical treatment research. 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Interviewee: Mary Patierno, co-founder and executive producer of Dyke TV Interviewer: Amanda Belantara, student at Pratt Institute Format: Recorded using AudioHijack. 48Khz, 24 bit, WAV. Duration: 1 hour, 23 minutes, 31 Seconds Abstract: In this interview Mary Patierno, co-founder and executive producer of Dyke TV discusses Dyke TV, a groundbreaking public access program produced by and for lesbians in New York City in the 1990s. Pateirno talks about the program’s history and its goals. She mentions some of Dyke TV’s important news stories and recollects some of the interviews the show conducted with women artists, activists and public figures. Patierno stresses the importance of preserving other Dyke TV footage that currently remains in storage. She also describes the production and post-production process, the ideas behind show segments and reflects on how she would like the show to be remembered. Background: This interview was recorded as part of Dr. Anthony Cocciolo’s Moving Image and Sound Archives fall 2016 class at Pratt Institute’s School of Information. The semester project involved digitizing and presenting Dyke TV footage from the Lesbian Herstory Archives (LHA). Students sought out to speak with Dyke TV producers in order to inform the introduction to the LHA’s Dyke TV collection that would be placed on the LHA’s audiovisual collection website 1 of 32 �Interview Start 00:00:00 AB: It's the 20th of November, and my name is Amanda Belantara a student at Pratt Institute speaking with Mary from Dyke TV via Skype from your home in Asheville…Massachusetts? MP: Ashfield. AB: Ashfield, Massachusetts. Thank you. 00:00:17 AB: And did I pronounce your name properly? MP: You did. Patierno. 00:00:21 AB: OK great. So I was just hoping you could start off by saying you name yourself stating you roll in Dyke TV MP: OK. My name is Mary Patierno. I was one of three founders and original executive producer, uh with Linda Chapman and Ana Maria Simo of Dyke TV. 00:00:45 MP: Dyke TV was a direct offshoot of the Lesbian Avengers. [coughs] Excuse me I'm getting over a bad cold, so pardon me when I cough and hack. AB: Oh, that's no problem. Would you mind saying that one more time? MP: Sure. Dyke TV was an offshoot of the Lesbian Avengers which was... The Avengers was founded in early 1992 and Anna Maria Simo was one of the founders of The Avengers and she approached me and said We'd like to have like a video wing of the Lesbian Avengers and this is similar to what ACT UP did. ACT UP had sort of a video brigade called DIVA- damn independent video activists. 00:01:36 2 of 32 �MP: And they made it their mission to like be videotaping as much as possible from every angle at all the ACT-UP demonstrations. And I think I saw TV as being sort of that. Like I always joke and say it was the propaganda wing of the Lesbian Avengers. So she met with me because.. I... Ana is a playwright. Linda Chapman is a play is a theater producer or she is actually an assistant artistic director at The New York Theater Workshop now. And you know the three of us basically organized... Well we met and we organized the first meetings around Dyke TV to kind of brainstorm about how we might put something together. There were a lot of documentary filmmakers slash activists who were interested in participating and we had it as one of our big missions to train women in video production. And so thats what we set about doing. The show started as a weekly show which is amazing if you think about a predominantly volunteer organization pulling off 30 minutes of broadcast, I say material every every week. And we also have a distribution component that distributed the show to where it needed to go over the week. Back then there wasn't the web so we were literally sending tapes to Madison, Wisconsin and Albuquerque, New Mexico. And you know even you know like West Orange, New Jersey or wherever the stations were that were carrying the show we we would send to tapes Weekly. 00:03:38 AB: That's a very very impressive to imagine just everybody pulling together to make that all happen. Like you said 30 minutes every week. That's a big project. MP: Yes. So...Yeah go ahead. AB: I was just going to say maybe for news readers he might be discovering this online for the first time and don't know what the Lesbian Avengers is. Could you just talk a little bit more about what you hoped the goals of the program would be and how you saw it coming together as a team in terms of what you want viewers to take from it and get out of it. 00:04:14 MP: Well our tagline was television to incite, provoke and organize. And I think that summed up the mission. I mean the only thing that wasn't included in that tagline was to educate too. So we wanted to get people educated about what was happening around the country and around the world about lesbians. You 3 of 32 �have to remember that this was an era not long ago where there wasn't one gay person on television, not one. And so there wasn't a lot of... And if there was visibility of gay people it was always a gay men so there was a real push to have lesbian visibility increase and organize around lesbian and feminist ideas. So we... You know like I said our, our well our motto was to incite provoke and organize. We hope to incite people, provoke them into action and actually do something and organize. To change to change you know, locally and federally and just systemically people's views of lesbians and of gay rights and of women's rights. AB: Yes, it's a very powerful message. I was doing a little bit of research on line and I really liked that it says the founders sought to document rising lesbian activism and to provide a viable platform for lesbian voices enter the realm of popular culture. And do you feel that things have changed since the time of time TV in terms of how lesbian culture is now presented in the popular culture? 00:06:06 MP: Oh my oh yeah of course. I mean first there was Ellen and that was a very you know a small step, but you know she was like this sitcom which started I believe just a couple of years after Dyke TV came came into being. And when I had a show where she was basically closeted and at one point maybe in the second season or third season she came out. Well the next season she was canceled. So even at that time was early 90s there wasn't room for a lesbian voice in mainstream culture. And now, I mean you look it's a totally different situation. There are lesbian characters in so many films and television shows and you know in in sort of mainstream fiction and poetry. And so I think that in terms culturally I think lesbians are really much much much more visible and accepted and more than accepted. You know, honored you know like... Ellen what her daytime TV show is beloved probably gets the best ratings in daytime TV I suspect. And there's so many out lesbians in popular culture now. It's a completely different landscape than when Dyke TV started. AB: Well I'm sure Dyke TV played a role in helping create that change. 4 of 32 �MP: I'd like to think so. 00:07:42 AB: So could you just maybe describe a typical episode in terms of what would have you see and hear from, like kind of if you could just walk us through a typical episode as you remember it. MP: Well we set it up from the very start to be what we call a magazine format so we wanted there to be topics on all different. We wanted there to be pieces on all different topics. We always started off with the new segment so that was maybe I would say five. One minute stories we had a news anchor and then we had a segment called eyewitness which was our more feature, non-fiction piece news piece which went into a news topic in more depth. And then from there it would rotate we always had an art section. I actually feel like some of our strongest material was our art segment and that was produced by Linda Chapman who was one of the executive directors. And like I said she's a she's at artistic director at New York theatre workshop. So she's got amazing contacts. So we we interviewed like incredible people. You know. Nicole Eisenman like when you know like Guggenheim genius you know Eileen Myles Lisa Kron- two Tony award winners. Well you know like there's there's a ton of people that we featured when they were early on in their careers. 00:09:18 MP: I think they were beautiful beautifully done pieces. There's a piece on Dolores Prida, a Cuban playwright who unfortunately a couple of years back passed away. But you know we have her life documented so I think actually the arts section was was always part of the mix. And like I said it was one of those sections that we were really committed to and proud of. We would rotate other sessions like we would do sports, we would do... There was a producer called that Beth Trimarco. She did kind of a funny almost mockumentary type piece called Fab Girls Fix-It. And she you know would start off as a narrative like I don't remember the exact story but say a woman is riding her bike to go meet her girlfriend and she gets a flat tire. Well, she would tell you how to fix the flat tire, which was always like a super fun segment. I think we had a dating section once... We had health, was a big section for us. Julie Clark, who's now a physician in California she did a lot of the curating of that, the health segment 5 of 32 �so it was just a real mix of material and so much of it wasn't being heard anywhere else. 00:10:42 AB: Yeah we were really... We really enjoyed the interview we saw I think it was from the arts segment with the filmmaker Sue Friedrich. MP: Sue Friedrich. Yeah. AB: Yeah, that was really beautiful, a well done interview. And I think one of my classmates actually contacted her personally to get her permission to use the clip of her film online and she remembered it fondly and was quite happy to participate in the program. 00:11:07 MP: Yeah she is so she just said an opening at BAM on Thursday night. So she's still you know out there doing stuff. So yeah. Really. Yeah we did a lot with the arts. 00:11:21 AB: And so, one of the other things I wanted to ask you about was show's logo. Could you could you describe it if you could talk about it in a way so that somebody who hasn't seen it could picture in their mind and then discuss how you came up with the show's logo? 00:11:39 MP: Well we the first thing we had to come up with was the show's name and at the very beginning when we were first talking we had, we called it Dyke TV -the working title and we sort of put it out there. What to people... What should we call this show? And we just never came up with anything better. We wanted it to be provocative. We wanted it to be in your face. We wanted it to be unapologetic. And so we ended up sticking with the title Dyke TV. And I think the logo was also unapologetic in that it looked like a superman logo. And that's what we were going for, like lesbian superheroes. And proud and unapologetic and loud and in your face and just out there. So that's that you know.... and intelligent. We weren't just screamers you know, we did- I think our show was real well rounded and that had funny... we had hilarious stuff. I mean um, we also had that segment (This isn't to do with the logos to stop me if I'm going 6 of 32 �off topic) but we did that second segment weekly called I was a lesbian child people narrated their baby pictures and that wasn't always, but that often was really comical. So we tried to just keep it you know, a combination of like lesbian superhero and lesbian every woman and every girl - just you know just a well-rounded well-rounded dykes and well-rounded program. 00:13:22 AB: So did you get feedback from the community that you were involved in and working with on the show title in terms of Dyke TV. Did everybody feel like yeah right on that's that's the best name? 00:13:34 MP: Well some people hated it. 00:13:37 AB: And what was your response to that? MP: Some people don't like the word Dyke, you know. So we you know, respect that. But we were going for something we going for that provocation that the word dyke engendered. And so I understood that some people thought it was a little bit in their face or crude or crass but it definitely was memorable and I think it summed up what we were trying to do, you know, which was to be provocative and to be unapologetic and to be out there and to be memorable. AB: Yes. To tell your own stories. Right. Because they weren't being heard elsewhere. And so could you talk a little bit about how you wound up making connections to the public access TV stations? 00:14:37 MP: I think the initial contact was... oh you mean, across the US? AB: Well both locally here in New York and then just maybe briefly how it continued to get further distribution. MP: Okay. Well we initially before we even started the show we needed to have a venue. I mean we were at that point, like I said that it wasn't the web so we needed to have a venue to air the show. And I think it was Ana María Simo who had the initial contact with Manhattan neighborhood network who still is the 7 of 32 �local public access station in New York City and by the way they're still alive and from my understanding I think they're still thriving. So, they gave us a slot. And once we get a slot committed we had to get going. You know we had to start producing. We I think we asked for a slot like three months in advance because we knew doing a weekly show that we would need to get some stories like in the can and ready because you know once the show started airing it was like nonstop nonstop. So we worked really hard three months before the show started airing which I believe was something like June 1st 1993 it was early June 1993 when it was our first air date a Manhattan neighborhood Network. And then people heard about it I me first we went to Brooklyn. And people are like we want it in Brooklyn we want it in Staten Island we want it in Queens. And I think we started doing outreach through like marches whenever there was a gay and lesbian march. We would definitely bring flyers around and say this is where we're airing if you want to be aired Contact your local cable public access station and so that got us into other other locations. But I think also there started to just be a buzz about it that this was out there and people started contacting us and saying we want it we want Dyke TV in our area. So then you know we would leave it up to them to work out with their local public access stage and how they were going to make that happen. And you know it was local community members. They were the ones that you know had access to to the to the public access stations. So and then when it got after we got to like I mean like I said I don't remember the precise figure but I I'm pretty sure we topped 100 at one point. Once it got to be that many cities we had to have a distribution coordinator because we needed to literally make copies of the show and send them out. That's what we had to do. So it was like very time consuming and and pretty expensive. 00:17:42 AB: And I can imagine what were you sending the copies on, what format, because you were shooting in high eight so... MP: Sue Yeah well we did average the local stations wanted they had specs that we had to comply with but I'm pretty sure most of them were three quarter inch. 00:18:00 AB: And so just while we're on it, could you talk a little bit more about your working process? So say... Could you talk about how you would sort of set up 8 of 32 �the production and how they would how they would each be produced because you mentioned that different people were producing different segments so to speak so could you maybe talk us through maybe setting up a production schedule an actual shoot in action to the finished product? MP: Well we had what was called producers meetings where people would come to the meetings and we would get stories and basically if anybody wanted to do a story we let them do it. I mean there was very little that I mean I don't think we ever said no to anything. I mean I think we had to comply to some like nudity stuff and you know there were some small things that we had to work around but for the most part we were there to let people voice whatever they were wanted to whatever issues or topics was was of interest to them. So we'd have producers meetings meetings and and I was the coordinator of the schedule for the most part. So I would... I knew that the first five to six minutes was news. And I think at the beginning it was Harriet Hirschhorn and Janet Boss if I'm not mistaken who did the news and then later Sally Sasso were the news producers. So they would be the one sort of responsible for coming up with the three to five stories at the top that that we talked about. And then we the I-Witness piece was the longer piece so that was one of the things that we got feedback from from the producers it's like who's got a story that can run four to six minutes. When can you have it done? And then we go down the line it's like you know other people will be there don't necessarily have an interest in news per se but would have an interest in more health segments. So you know like Julie Clark, I would say Julie how many pieces can you do this month when can they be done. You know the art segment Linda committed to an art segment every week and she was excellent so we knew that towards the bottom of the show we had you know three to six minute piece. So it was about like filling in all that time and you know I mean you probably know... you don't have the masters. But we did repeat some episodes. Especially you know as time went on It was hard to do that complete 30 minutes fresh every week. But we did the best we could and we you know, primarily had new segments along the way and then you know I was a Lesbian Child was a weekly piece and what we would do is like every third or fourth Saturday- I actually produced that piece. So I would gather like four or five people would shoot it all in a day. And then I have five of those segments ready to go you know to put in any of the of the of the shows. So and it was just a matter of then I think I think for the most part I think it was Sally Sasso. At first I compiled the shows I'd like make a list, a running time someone would put it together and then I think I did that at first with music and 9 of 32 �not the inter-titles. And then after after a while I'm pretty sure Sally Sasso did that. 00:21:33 MP: So it was it was basically very we always said we didn't run as a collective like in the end the executive producers had the final say, but we were really democratic and inclusive. It's like whoever wanted to produce something basically produce something which is why there is such a range of different materials because we just felt like it was important to highlight lesbian experience and experiences in all the arenas that we exist. Not just demonstrations or not just sports but in the health fields. And you know, in every field imaginable. So that's what we did. 00:22:21 AB: And once you had all of the episodes... so where would you actually be editing all of this were you editing collectively together or which you each kind of go way in and come back and say this is what I have and then all of the different segments would be compiled? How did that work? 00:22:39 MP: We had we always had a studio. You know our office, it was small and basically a few desks with a partition and an edit, you know, a three quarter inch edit system behind the wall and there was a high 8 deck where we would make the transfers so that editing room was being used at all times. You know some to some of us had our own editing systems. Like I edited for a living already, some some of us already were working on video and filmmakers so we had our own systems in which case... Another producer of ours is Greta Olafsdottir and Susan Muska they're the ones that did the piece on Edie Windsor, Edie and Thea. They did the piece about Brandon Teena. So they had their own systems their own edit systems, and they would just bring in the pieces when they were done. But for the most part the work was caught onsite in the Dyke TV offices. And then when the pieces were done, you know they were just given to me and I you know figured out the timing. And we you know we put the shows together. He had bumpers. We tried to have bumpers. Like you know I don't know if you saw the the little the kind of funny ad we did that was "Lesbians What a beautiful Choice" did you see that? 00:24:07 10 of 32 �AB: You know I don't think we've come across that in the tapes that we have. If you could talk about it that’d be great. MP: Well that was we just knew that you know because we were working with volunteers and we didn't want to have to be so precise that sometimes the shows would be running a little long and sometimes they'd be running a little short. So we had bumpers like at one point we had we try to get people like we got Martina Navratilova to say you know put on a Dyke TV hat say you know, I can't even remember what she said you know... AB: I want my Dyke TV MP: I want my Dyke TV or something like that. Did you did you see that one? AB: No. MP: It's something like that. So we get other people to do that and then we had this really funny. I thought it was funny commercial that we actually shot in film that was beautiful. We had these women kind of hanging out in this idyllic farm. Our voiceover being you know don't quote me exactly but it was like Daddy used to be married to a man who's now balding and broke and then she kind of set saddle's up to her girlfriend, "Lesbianism. What a beautiful choice" And there were other things like that there was maybe three scenarios like that in a row. And so we had things like that that we could insert in between segments to break it up and to also stretch out the show if we needed you know time and time wise to be precise. AB: And so could you describe a little bit about what the atmosphere was like during the production and post production together because it seems like a really tight knit community project as a whole. And I just wonder if you could maybe describe what it was like to be producing the show in action on site and in the studio. 00:26:06 MP: Well I mean I remember it very fondly and it was excitement and exciting time. It was a time of ,really the first time lesbians had on our own demanded visibility apart from you know gay men and where you know we were just proud out there Dykes, you know demanding our place and this and we also one of the 11 of 32 �other cool things that we did is that every. I think it was every month. We had...we did workshops so we were training women all the way every step of the way on how to shoot and produce. In fact, Sally Sasso who ended up being one of the executive directors took what she started off in our class. So and there are people out there in the world making stuff who started out at Dyke TV, you know. So we it was just a really exciting time. I think that it was a way for Dykes to come together in a really productive, fun and political way and see tangible results. So you know of course...Was there was there tension? Of course it was a tense time. It was a tense thing to do to put on a show and get it done every week. But I think overall that was kind of you know we had very very little conflict. And I'm mostly just you know were all on same page about about getting the show done. It was you know very project oriented and the deadlines came fast and furious, So you know we had to we had to work together as a team and I think overall we did. 00:28:04 AB: And this was a full time endeavor for you and say, Linda Chapman and Sally Sasso. 00:28:10 MP: For me it wasn't full. I mean I worked full time but I wasn't paid. I I was one of the... My brother was one of the... My brother passed away from AIDS. He left some money to Dyke TV. And so I felt like I couldn't get paid to do any of the work. It just seemed like a conflict of interest so I never took money from Dyke TV but I certainly work there full time. I was teaching at the School of Visual Arts at the time and also freelancing but Linda Chapman, Linda Chapman It was a full time job I think for a little while Ana Maria Simo was paid full time or half time. I think Julie Clark she was our first distribution person. I think she got paid. We basically paid me to pay the couple of positions that we knew we couldn't get people to do for free. And so production, anybody working in production kinda didn't get paid because that was more like people were willing to do it for nothing. So you know we didn't have endless resources. We had very little resources so we needed somebody to coordinate it and we needed somebody to get it out. Out in the world so those are the people who get paid. But yeah we had we had many people working you know 40 hour plus weeks who weren't being paid. But it was you know our passion at the time. So that's what we did. 12 of 32 �00:29:35 AB: So that's what we did made it happen everybody coming together. So kind of touched touched on this a little bit. I was just wondering if he could talk a little bit more sort of specifically about how some of the segments evolved particularly the ones that we have found in the tapes that we have so for example example. OK for example 00:29:59 MP: Yeah...remind me AB: So one actually that we have the most of is the I was a Lesbian Child segment. Could you describe that just you know what this segment is and the origins of how the idea for that developed? MP: Hmmm... Well that was my segment. I think that honestly how the idea that came up was if I'm not mistaken I pretty sure that was a Lesbian Avenger T-shirt. I think you might want to check with Ana Maria or someone else, but I think one of the first actions that the Avengers did was they did it at a... Might have been a middle school and between you and me and the lamppost I don't remember exactly what the it was if there was a teacher who had been fired or if there had been some anti-gay thing happen there. So I think that they went to that demo with T-shirts that said "I was a lesbian child" I remember, in my mind I can see those T-shirts so based on that phrase, I decided to do a piece called "I was a Lesbian Child" where people narrate their baby pictures and I thought it was just a fun way.... Number one you know I mean it's you know think of throwback Thursday on Facebook right. People love looking at their old photographs and talking about it and in trying to remember, you know their younger days and more innocent times. And so I think it was also just to show that. I hate it I hate the idea and like we're like everyone else. But the fact is we're... you know like humans like everyone else. We started off as little babies and awkward adolescents and and strident college students and you know mellowed into adults I mean and. And I think that was part of what we were trying to achieve there is to just show it is to allow for form of nostalgia, but also just you know I don't know I don't want to seem normal but just like sort of just how average and funny people's lives are when told through pictures and 13 of 32 �they are also pictures that were curated by the women themselves so they told a story that was that that the participants are the people who were being being highlighted. Wanted to tell in their own voice. So we thought it was an opportunity to educate, to get to laugh, to have some nostalgia. And it was you know a very fun, easy piece to put together. And that's that's why we did that. 00:33:16 AB: Yeah and the other segments that we have. Well we think we're not sure because like I said we have a lot of footage from ACT-UP Dyke marches and there is another demonstration against Don't Ask Don't Tell and Clinton is visiting the city I think. And we were wondering whether that would be something that would fall under eyewitness or in the news. And if you can if you know that that would be great if you could tell us. And then also describe... You said I witnessed was a little bit longer than the news section if you could just maybe say again a little bit more about how those two segments were differentiated. 00:33:57 MP: Well the news was... I don't think our stories on the news really went over in a minute maybe a minute and a half. I think we tried to have three to six stories within the course of five minutes five years you know things were loose and are a little fluid. So five six minutes. And you know when you're telling a story in a minute and a half it doesn't allow you to include as much nuance or analysis as you can in just a you know more straight news story. So the eye witness was allowed us to go more in depth about about an issue or a topic or person. So for instance when Teena Brandon was murdered, I don't know if you know about that story in Nebraska. Boys Don't Cry- the film Boys Don't Cry was based on it. But the first people who went out and did a story on that was Susan Muska and Greta Olafsdottir. The first place for any information or news about Teena Brandon was was broadcast was on Dyke TV. And so I'm certain that we get a news story when they first got out here just a short piece. And then when they had time to cut something longer, we did an extensive piece that included interviews with like her ex and if I'm not mistaken, I think they even interviewed the guy in jail who killed who killed him or her I think she still said she was her. So at any rate that's sort of how it worked. I mean we do know it was shorter. I don't want to say factual but just more lean stories in the news segments and then 14 of 32 �fleshed it out in eyewitness where we could go more extensively with interviews of participants or people who were affected a little bit more analysis just are you know diving into the material more in depth. There was overlap. I mean sometimes the story would start off as a news story and then develop into an eyewitness. And by the way we also like I think I said this we got producers from all over the country to produce for us. So we we had a producer from Madison Wisconsin who would send us stuff and we tried to get them, you know first she started off sending new stories and then [‘scuse me ‘scuse me] started doing new stories with them would do some eyewitness pieces for us. We tried we really did try not to have it be so New York/Northeast centric as much as we could. You know given the constraints that we had financially and also technologically AB: It is just an amazing production just the reach that you had. You can tell that there was such a big need for Dyke TV because of the way that people were able and very willing to contribute from not only from New York but from around the country and you know it is just a really important groundbreaking program. And then we also have some segments that we think would be classified under the Arts. You mentioned that a little bit already but if you could maybe just give us a very brief description of the arts and the idea for that segment. 00:37:44 MP: Well women artists or even to this day such a small segment of artists that are exhibited in museums and galleries. You know if you look at like the top 100 best selling artists I mean there might be like three on the entire list that are women. Never mind lesbians. So we realize that lesbian artists were invisible to a good part of humanity and we wanted to bring out their their talents and their personalities and you know their abilities. And so we had people like Elizabeth Streb she's a genius you know and we did an extensive piece on Elizabeth Streb. Nancy Fried is a really influential sculptor. [Scuse me.] You know, there were you know Nicole Eisenman, as I mentioned before. Lisa Kron and the five lesbian brothers. So I think we did a piece on Peggy Shaw and Lois Weaver, Split Britches. So we really really knew that there was a wealth of talent out there that was not recognized or even known about. 00:39:06 15 of 32 �MP: And so it was it was really in our interests to get that material and those women out there. And I'm not even saying to mainstream culture. To lesbian cultures I mean lesbians didn't even know about these women these amazing women that were out there toiling away and creating amazing stuff. So yeah, the arts was really near and dear to us. I mean like I said, Ana Maria is a playwright. Lisa is the artistic director in the theater. You know I'm a documentary filmmaker at the time I was doing more experimental work. So we had a commitment not only personally not only in terms of the show but also personally we had a commitment to the arts. We were both. All three of us were very ensconced in the art community in downtown Manhattan at the time. And so we knew of dozens and dozens and dozens of women who were out there working doing amazing work that no one knew about. So that was that was really a big commitment of ours to make sure that those women were recognized and celebrated. And that became a very important component of the show. AB: I thank you very much succeeded in that. Like in the episodes that we saw with the one. Like I mentioned that contains an interview with Su Friederich and then another one is with a filmmaker named Maria Maggenti. I'm not sure how you pronounce your name. Yeah yeah. And they were both very well produced segments and really made us want to discover their artwork more. Mm hmm. And then another segment that's mentioned in one of the things that we have one of the tapes is called from the archives and you do remember what the idea was behind that particular segment. 00:41:02 MP: The idea behind that was you know we have a great resource in New York City. I hope young lesbians know about and that's called the Lesbian Herstory Archives. They have their own building in Brooklyn and they own the building if I'm not mistaken I think it's paid off. They have an amazing collection of archives of lesbian material from forever. And so what we wanted to do was take advantage of that collection. And each week, I actually I don't think it was a weekly segment it was only a monthly segment more. More likely a monthly segment- dive into the archives and show and explain some of the material that they that they had there, so that women knew that there was a history- that we weren't we weren't inventing the wheel that there were women who had come before us, brave women who had made a place for where we were and to look back on the struggles that they had and put our current struggles into 16 of 32 �perspective and to know that you know people -women have been fighting for a long time for their rights. And yeah and also to highlight the good work and the great collection of the archives. It was an opportunity for us to highlight that because it is an amazing institution with incredibly valuable material and an incredibly unique collection. AB: Oh that's so great. We hadn't realized that it was actually we thought it was maybe from Dyke TV cause we didn't know it was from LHA archives. 00:42:54 I'm pretty sure what was the segment you saw it just I don't think that we were. I don't think "from the archives" meant that we were showing old stuff of our own. I think we were showing stuff from the Lesbian Herstory archives. 00:43:08 AB: Yeah I'd have to double check our records from that because we've seen so many tapes. I'm not sure which one was exactly that from the archives one but I can look it up and let you know because we do have some descriptive metadata. And another one of our groups has been working on in terms of just describing it segments that people could find it online. So in terms of Dyke TV sounds like it was really successful and rewarding project for everybody involved. Did you ever receive any negative feedback on the show? And you know, how if you ever did, could you talk about how you dealt with it? MP: You know to be honest with you I'm not remembering a lot of negative. Like there wasn't like death threats or anything like that. I think if there were any threats they probably went to the public access stations and maybe they shielded us from it. I think there might have been one station and I'd have to double check with someone on the veracity of this but I believe that might have been one station that told us. I think we might have done a cervical exam as part of one of the health segments and we might have gotten pulled from a couple of stations after that. But other than that, I mean you know course sometimes you know people would approach us and say oh you should be doing more stories about whatever fill in the blank. And we always say well you know come and do it. It's like it's a volunteer organization. People do the subjects and a subject matter that they're interested in. And if that's subject interests you then you should come. Come on down and help us produce, because we were pretty much open to any stories being made. I mean one of the really the only 17 of 32 �restrictions we had was that we thought it was really important not to criticize any other gay and lesbian organization, because unfortunately I think that that happens way too much. I think that's part of the reason why the left, you know lost this last election and to be honest. I think that we spent a lot of time eating each other up and you know and I think that... I mean there are organizations that I don't respect terribly, but they're doing work on behalf of gay and lesbian people, not in the air arena that I would want there that I find near and dear to me. But I didn't want to spend an hour of our time criticizing those organizations. They are not the enemy. And so we really try to be very keep a very very positive outlook and point of view to anybody during trying to do anything to make change and I think that you know as though you know the left should do more of that because you know not everyone can be uber activist. Not everyone has the ability or the disposition to do that. But as long as people are trying to do something then I'm not.... I don't want to spend an ounce of my time criticizing and we made a point at Dyke TV not to do that. There's an organization called the Human Rights Campaign. I'll give you an example. 00:46:51 MP: They really fought for gay marriage and for the rights of people to be in the military. Well early on in Dyke TV a lot of us were like really the two most conservative institutions on the planet. You're going to fight for that? And the other thing that they did was they they supported a Republican senator over. Was that the guy at the time the guy's name was Al D'Amato. They supported him over Charles Schumer who's now currently our senator in New York. And it pissed a lot of people off. But we weren't going to spend a second of our time on that as much as a lot of us were very unhappy with the direction of the organization. We didn't spend a second of our time. They were not the enemy. So I mean I think that it helped us. You know just keep a pretty positive place in the gay and lesbian community. Of course there were many people who were offended by the name, but you know, we we came to terms with that very very early on. We felt like the power that was inscribed in it in the end the number of people who actually appreciated the name far outweighed the kind of you know more conservative people who thought that that was a crass, unwise name for our show. I will say it did make it hard to fundraise. You know it's hard to raise money with name like Dyke TV back in the 90s. [Scuse me I'm going to cough again. I'm sorry] 00:48:39 18 of 32 �AB: Speaking of keeping things positive. Could you talk a bit about what you feel are the the main successes of the project? 00:48:51 MP: Well honestly I think the main successes is that we like really really very comprehensively documented a critical time period and gay and lesbian history. I mean I think there was so much happening in the 90s. It was the peak of the AIDS epidemic or you know the early 90s late 80s early 90s peak of the AIDS epidemic. It was at the very beginning of...I mean it was I mean gay activism of course had been happening since stonewall. [coughs] I'll say again it again. I'll start again. Gay activism had been happening since stonewall but it was really coming to a critical head, I think pushed a lot by what was had happened with ACT UP all the activism around AIDS. And so I I do think that that period of the late 80s, all of the 90s into the early oughts were just very very instrumental times for the gay and lesbian movement in the US and frankly around the world. So, I would say our biggest achievement is that we have for for you know, millennials I hope, and I don't mean that as a category, but like for into the future have documented and I'm hoping you know preserving this history for other people to see it was an amazingly dynamic exciting time period of activism and tangible change AB: For all of this success, is there anything still that you might have done differently. 00:50:42 MP: Well I just wished ITV had lasted like five more years because we just missed the Internet. And I actually think the Internet would have been better venue. It certainly would have been an easier venue. But I think Dyke TV would have been sort of tailor made for the Internet. Just the magazine format the way we dealt with different topics, so that you know people with different interests could tap in and not only as viewers but as producers. 00:51:17 MP: I think that that if we could have made it in and had an internet presence, that would have been great not only for the show but for for our fans and viewers. 19 of 32 �AB: Absolutely. Well speaking of the Internet we are going to be putting the materials that we do have online for people to access via the LHA web site. And I just wanted to run by you our idea for how we're going to be presenting it. Because since we don't have full episodes per se we have this kind of archival challenge or you know we have to kind of brainstorm to figure out the most suitable way to present what we do have. So the idea is to actually take the footage that we have and then break it into the various segments that will have an introduction to this show just explaining the background and naming key producers such as yourself. And then we're going to have for example, I was a lesbian Child section where we'll have three clips of that of three different. I was a lesbian child segments and they were going to have the Arts segment and we'll have Maria Maggenti's interview and Sue Friedrich's interview and then we're going to have an eyewitness section. So we're thinking of breaking it down into segments like that. How would your feelings be about that? 00:52:51 MP: Well this is my thing. I know that Sally is even more cautious than I am, and that is If I find I'm mistaken. I don't think we ever got a release form from anybody. So for instance Maria Maggenti, I don't know if she considers herself a lesbian anymore I would feel uncomfortable with you showing her piece. But Sue Friederich on the other hand, I think would be fine. I guess before...,I think that what we had said initially Sally and I...this is what we're doing with Smith initially is anything that's in public domain can be screened with no problem at all. It sounds like you got permission from Sue Friederich already. But I would feel terrible if you're going to do that and you get permission. There may other people like her who are no longer gay and you don't have a husband who has no idea that they were allegedly also there showing up on this lesbian website. Well I mean I just I just don't know how people are going to react. And legally we don't want any trouble. But, I mean I think if there are understanding is if things are shot on the street there's a presumption. There's no presumption of privacy. But, You know in an interview with Maria Maggenti. You might just want to get her permission. Plus you're also showing clips of her film which is owned by like Warner Brothers and I don't even know it's owned by. 00:54:24 AB: Yeah there's all sorts of rights implications there and it's a bit of a sticky issue. 20 of 32 �00:54:29 MP: Yeah I think that to be honest with you I doubt Maria owns the rights to her films. That's really what it is. So I would seriously, you know just be mindful of that and you can just put anything you want up. Yeah. Where you can get permission and start compiling that. Like if you could even like get a you get an excel sheet where we know, because Smith wants to do this too and we cautioned them. We're not sure that just anything can go up there you know. AB: So, Yes I know that. Another one of my classmates, Victoria. She's been emailing a few of the people that are in the I was a lesbian child segments and she's gotten permission from people the ones some the clips that we're going to show in specifically with people who have said that they are OK. MP: Yes. Good. AB: And then there's also a really powerful interview by a woman, I'm not sure if I'm saying her name correctly, but it's Jelica from Yugoslavia or former Yugoslavia now. 00:55:33 MP: Yes she was awesome. AB: Yes, it was very powerful interview and she apparently said it was all right as long as we didn't make her name searchable on the Internet. So she was OK with it being present she just didn't want you know a search for her name to bring that up necessarily. So we're not going to include her name in a way that that's going to show up in the metadata. MP: If you will if there's a way for you to just keep track of this so people don't have to do all this work twice. You could let Smith know that you got the OK for these specific things. I mean have a way of dealing with it because they didn't want to have to go segment by segment get permission and to be honest with you. I need to meet with them again but they had a strategy that basically we're not responsible... I mean you know. Nor have the producers given. You know. There were some.... Believe me they have a legal team so they have some way of dealing with it where it seem to make things hard to litigate. But 21 of 32 �I could get back with you. I mean the more you can get permission, obviously the less trouble there's gonna be. 00:56:50 AB: Well that's why we're just kind of really showing. I mean first of all that's mostly what we have is the rushes or the raw footage of the demonstrations so we're including those in their entirety. There's like an hour per tape or something like that. And then after that there's the the little segments there's another one I think we're going to include in the the eyewitness section which actually I'm not sure now if this would be considered eyewitness or not but there is something at Clark Corners where a woman is reporting on some discrimination she and her partner faced in a restaurant. Does that ring a bell? MP: It doesn't but I I you tell me did you get in touch with Sally Sasso. 00:57:33 AB: You know we've tried reaching out to a few different people without getting many responses. And then we did hear from Laura. 00:57:42 MP: Laura Perry AB: You know she got in touch and said that she'd be willing to speak with us but that she wanted us to to speak with you first and that if we weren't getting everything that she would talk as well but she wanted us to speak with you first I think. 00:57:56 MP: Yeah. Sally Sasso and so I think Sally and Laura ran it together it was mostly me. Me, Ana and Linda at first and then AnaI dropped out it was me and Linda for a while and I think it was Laura and Sally for a long period. Sally just entered law school. So that's the reason why she had been talking a lack of interest. It's just she's, you know she's got a kid and she's in law school and she's just you know barely keeping her head above water. 22 of 32 �AB: I understand that completely. I'm right there myself so I get it. So just one other thing I mean I'd love to get Maria Maggenti's contacts if you have it but maybe we could. MP: Let me look AB: But maybe we could get back on that via e-mail. But I was just wondering if you could say little bit about how you'd like Dyke TV to be remembered and described for future generations. 00:58:56 MP: Oh I think I'd like it to be considered ahead of its time. Dynamic. You know, important. A catalyst for change. An activist organization that used the arts to inform people to get them excited, in a venue where lesbians were revered and honored and... and given the attention that they deserved, in not only in the activist community but in the greater society at large. You know what I want to be remembered is fierce and uncompromising... but also funny and irreverent. You know in a show that was really well rounded and ahead of its time. And I think I think we were all that. 01:00:07 AB: I think so too from what we've seen so far. And if you would like I mean if you could just say how would you like it to actually be described. I mean you've mentioned how he'd like to be remembered. And so here it is being groundbreaking and fierce. And you know ahead of its time how would you like the program to be described by you know previous viewers who were watching it live as broadcast and then now for maybe youth now just maybe finding it in LHA archive. How would you like him to describe it? MP: I mean I think you said it. I would like it to be thought of as a groundbreaking fierce. Early television show that highlighted lesbian activism and visibility. In a time when lesbians weren't even on the map and that we came together as a community of artists and slash activists and produce something that was meaningful and I think still relevant today. 23 of 32 �AB: Absolutely. And would you ever maybe think about now that there is this new internet and web vehicle for showing shows would you ever start up Dyke TV again? 01:01:39 MP: I don't know that I would but I would certainly encourage someone else to. I talked to a woman it was about a year ago who was interested in doing something not quite like Dyke TV in maybe a little bit more I would say more like a blog, slash video site. And that was that was geared towards lesbians. I mean so much just like lesbian gay by transgendered. And so, but she really wanted to focus on lesbians which I think has been something that's been quite a controversial idea, that by focusing just on lesbians somehow it's excluding gay experience bi experience or trans experience. And I don't think that so I think that you know women and and lesbians need -we need visibility. We're not out there in the world enough still to this day. And so I think it's something that if somebody had the energy, that I think it could, I think it's not only necessary but could be successful. [coughs] Let me say it again it's not only it's not only necessary but could be successful. AB: Absolutely. Do you think at the moment that there is any programming that's on right now that resonates with what Dyke TV was doing at all? MP: You know I'm not it was you my friend who was going to do some saying she was a colleague of mine and she was going to actually do a collaboration with someone and she told me I'm just looking to see if I can find... what she had... because I thought she had a name. So I can't find it. I can't find it right now. But not that I know of. Like I said I think there's a lot of I think that in some ways people perhaps don't feel like there's a need you know which is is a bit depressing to me, because you know we made a lot of strides as gay people and and I don't think that gay people feel as marginalized or under siege. Maybe they do now with Trump. But, so I think that there hasn't been- there are still certainly arcane lesbian organizations but I'm not sure. I don't know. That's a really good question. That's a really I think there's a need and I think that that it's you know like just like women. Women are still, we've made progress sure but we still have so much that we have to overcome in terms of discrimination and the way we're treated in society at large. And so I think that to highlight women's experience and specifically lesbians experience is still a necessity. 24 of 32 �01:05:06 AB: Very much so. And so you mentioned before that you know you you've got really strong connection to the LHA archive And we were just curious if you could just briefly discuss how Dyke TV wound up at Smith. Because I think our professor at the start of it was really excited at the idea of it but he didn't understand that the masters were all somewhere else. MP: Yeah but you know what. I don't think that I don't think that the Archives has. I don't I don't think it's that college has an exclusive exclusive deal at all. So if you guys want it masters I think that you could get him AB: Right. OK. MP: My guess is is that if you want a masters you could get them from Smith and we and we make that really clear we didn't want an exclusive thing. I don't want an exclusive thing. That's not their deal. But that's not that's not how the Smith archives works it's really about getting women's material historical material about women throughout the ages. Out in the world. So I don't think they have. An exclusive way of dealing with their material. I think they are actually quite generous in sharing. It's my understanding of them. 01:06:38 AB: Oh yeah. You've been very friendly because we've contacted them in order to get a finding aid, you need to find out what they actually did have because when you first visit their web site it's not obvious about what is actually there. We are trying to piece together what it was LHA had and what Smith had to try and figure out what the content was on these tapes because these are just you know unlabelled U-Matic tapes and a lot of cases and we were just trying to get a sense of what you know complete episodes were like and how you they were produced and so on and so on. So yeah everybody's been very friendly we were just curious about how some of it you know got separated. MP: I think that what happened was the original high 8s. And maybe there weren't maybe the U-matic parts that you have, or individual segments that people edited probably ended up in our closet in our archive closet at Dyke TV while we were still functioning. 'Scuse me. [coughs] and then once our closet got full, we were like we got to get this somewhere. So we gave it to the Lesbian 25 of 32 �Herstory archives. But we still had the masters and when I moved up here, Sally Sasso who had also been one of... I stopped being involved with TV after a certain period. I think I worked until like 97 or something like that. And if I'm not mistaken maybe. Dyke TV.... you do you know the end date. No. You'd have to ask Sally Sasso about that, but I think it would only be to know that we were around for 9/11 so maybe it ended at like 2000. So when. When Dyke TV got rid of their office. They asked if they could put you know a bunch of their stuff in my basement. And to be honest it's still there. I just have a ton of stuff in my basement, which I think are mostly masters. AB: Oh wow. MP: You know I think. Smith got the other half I think there were two sets of masters. So I think that's how it works. But like I said by the end, I wasn't involved in the day to day any more. I'd say for the last three or four years I wasn't. So the person who would know how that came about would be Sally. And my guess is that you probably...I know well it's beyond the scope of your particular assignment due soon. But if somebody was following up the time to reach her is obviously school break when she's in between semesters at law school.I think when she's in law schools there's just no finding her or getting in touch with her. She's swamped. 01:09:41 AB: Like I said I'll definitely let my professor know I know he'll be really pleased to find out that there is you know more footage out there to kind of capture and add to the LHA collection because he's been working with them. Pratt has been working with the LHA. for you know I think at least a few years now and I think that this relationship is going to continue since it's a mutually beneficial situation where students are getting real firsthand experience of you know archiving materials. And then LHA is you know getting some really important work done on their behalf. So right I think I don't see that this relationship is going to not continue. MP: You know what I had heard was that the high 8's were given to the archive and then 26 of 32 �AB: You mean Smith or LHA. MP: LHA AB: OK. 01:10:34 MP: And then for a while I thought I heard they were being stored in the basement. And I think we said that's not a good idea and you need to get 'em somewhere. And if I'm not mistaken which I could be...I thought that they were brought somewhere that had like better climate control. But you know the same people are still there. Like Maxine Wolf. Did anyone talk to Maxine? AB: Oh yeah we met with her she's lovely. MP: Yes she's a doll. I'm just what I'm trying of who we gave that material too. But there were high eights like like boxes and boxes and boxes and boxes and boxes and you know some of it's going to be not so good it's like raw material, you know, but I mean some of it is going to there's going to be some gems in there. Just gems. AB: I can imagine I mean just thinking is this everything that you guys were out there to capture as it was happening you know live on the streets. And. There's some stuff in there that if it gets lost it's going to be a real loss to the community at large. 01:11:42 MP: You know just in unity at large interviews with people like Tammy Baldwin for instance she's a congressperson and was in Wisconsin she she's the first lesbian and gay Congress person I think we interviewed her when she was running for like state/.. in the statehouse in Wisconsin I mean we have interviews of people along the way who are now you know have moved on to bigger and better things. And it's you know to see them in their early iterations not only artists but politicians and you know musicians poets. I think we Eileen Myles from back in the 90s. So I you know I think that there's stuff in there and that's just really worth looking at. And you know we had cut pieces that were 27 of 32 �relatively short but like you know the piece we did on Nicole Eisenman I'm pretty sure I shot that. I mean I was there for an hour and a half two hours is probably two hours of material of her you know. So but you know we can only air a five minute segment. So it's you know so there's going to be a lot of really interesting stuff if somebody can track down those tapes. 01:13:01 MP: And the reality is there's no time to lose. High 8 does not it doesn't. Archive very well. AB: Yeah it's not stable at all. Yeah. Well I'll definitely bring that up and I'm sure that there's going to be a lot of interest in it and hopefully if Maxine has the same memory that you do we can get those tapes out into the eyes of new viewers. 01:13:27 MP: Yeah that'd be great. Yeah. AB: Oh one other thing I want to quickly ask you about was the music in the program. I noticed there was some credit that would say you know thanks to music donation from so and so. But I was just curious about how you did wind up sourcing the music and how you would go about picking it. For example, I was a lesbian child has a very distinct song that plays before the segment starts and I was just wondering if you could talk about that a little bit too. 01:13:57 MP: Well we...the opening that we used what is the credits say I can't remember who it was. It was a lesbian band and we got permission from them. But everything else we found three you know music music places like music DVDs, like sound effects to be honest like that we were just kind of scoured places and um I think in some instances we had some. People compose specific music for specific pieces but for the most part we were working with just free source material whenever we could because we knew that it was going to be broadcast and we didn't know what to run into any copyright issues. So the main people that we thought like we need get permission from. The group that gave us the music for the intro. And it was like it was like a feminist punk band. I can't remember their name right now. 28 of 32 �01:15:10 AB: Yeah I'll double check the credits I know I've seen it a couple of times and unfortunately I didn't note it down before speaking with you but there's some very. Of the time period music in there and it's pretty pretty funky. 01:15:27 MP: Definitely. AB: Well I think I basically covered everything I wanted to discuss right now. I mean unless there's anything else that you would like us to know in terms of you know what you would like people to take away from the program and how you how you'd like us to share it with wider audiences. MP: I mean I guess I would say I would encourage you to talk to other people. I mean I know you tried it you try Linda Chapman? 01:15:57 Yeah. Well we basically e-mailed any. Linda was definitely one of them. We've sent out e-mails to anybody whose e-mail we had basically And yeah we didn't really hear much back apart from you and Laura. MP: OK let me look up Linda because I can't imagine that Linda would want it when she's really busy. But I mean. AB: Well I love that she corresponded a little bit with Maxine before we got started just in terms of saying yeah it's OK for the stuff to get digitized but she didn't necessarily get back to us. The students who were hoping to incorporate your words into the site. 01:16:40 MP: So to speak Laura, if you could to Linda. Ana Maria. I think she's hard. I don't know if she talks about Dyke TV She's she's so she could be difficult to get permission from. I would think that Linda would talk and Sally I think would talk to if you know when she has time. So maybe you can leave that up to the next group to try to track down Sally and Linda I think they're there they're going to go with their memory. You know even Harriet Hirschhorn, she'll probably be here any minute. Oh she was you know she wasn't one of the 29 of 32 �founders, meaning she wasn't at that first meeting with me, Linda and Ana. But she wasn't about involved pretty much right away, Harriet. She did the news and she is very very active in the Lesbian Avengers and ACT UP. A video activist. You know always one of the main contributors to Dyke TV. She might she might be someone you want to talk to and I think she have time to talk to you. 01:17:54 AB: OK. Well that would be fantastic. Maybe when you see her if you see her today just mentioned to her that we're doing this project and if she's open to getting in touch I would obviously love to speak with her. MP: OK. Yeah I think that just because I think people are going to remember different things. It was such a communal effort. There were so many people involved that it wouldn't be great to get as many point of views as possible. Well I think that's it for me though. AB: Oh. Oh. So maybe this is something as well that you might want to think about and then let me know my e-mail. But one of my classmates wanted me to ask you about how you would like the materials that LHA has to be cited. So say for example, somebody watches what we put up online on the site and they want to give credit. Is there a particular way you would like that to be. I mean I guess it depends on which video they're actually talking about. But if you have any preferences or ideas about that we'd like to know so we can put that on the site as well. 01:19:02 MP: Let me talk to Sally about it, because she's very... I mean like I said she's going to law school, but even before her interest in personally getting into law She was always a little concerned about like liability and you know so I don't feel like we, I don't think either of us would want to be credited. I think we'd be like that Dyke TV was a collection of blah blah blah. You know after this video artists who came together to produce a week weekly which ended up turning into a monthly by the way it didn't work. I think the first year it was a week and it converted to monthly But I can I can. Let me check with Sally and a few other people about how that should be cited. OK. 30 of 32 �AB: Yeah. Because I mean we can we can kind of come up with something that what we most prefer. I mean it's very important to us that we would do as much as possible in your words coming from you rather than you know just trying to piece things together by looking things up from various web sites or any scholarly resources. It's better if it comes from you. MP: OK. Yeah. Oh I'll see if I can track down Sally. And you know I'll talk to Harriet, just ask around just indulge me if you don't hear for me. AB: OK. So just so we can kind of be on the same page here. We basically need to submit everything to LHA, I think. I think it's by the 8th of December. 01:20:43 So if you have any information leading up to say maybe the fifth. That would be better because we we've got to put everything online and have everything written and checked and basically ready to go. We're going to deliver a hard drive we're going to deliver this site with all of the materials and everything that we're doing at least for this time around needs to be completed by that date. MP: Do you mind sending me away to the site when you're done. AB: Yeah absolutely. I mean right now what we have is like a unpublished working site that we're doing because everything is just finally starting to come together now. How our class works is that there's different groups doing the details and other groups are doing the metadata for everything. And then now that we have all of that we're able to start putting things up. So it's still under construction. But once it's ready to go I'll be more happy of course to send you a link to the site. It's going to be part of the Lesbian Herstory Archive website so you can see what our classes have been doing for previous years like there's other projects that document that daughters of politeness and a bunch of other oral histories that LHA has. So I can send you a link for that now. But the segment on Dyke TV really isn't up yet but when it is I'll send you the direct link to that as well. 01:22:01 MP: Well OK. Awesome. 31 of 32 �AB: Yeah yeah. Thank you so much for taking a chance to speak with me I am really really pleased that we got this opportunity to work on the project as a whole. And now it's just even better getting the chance to talk with you in person because it's making everything kind of come to life so to speak. MP: Great. Happy to help you. AB: Yeah thank you so much. And if if at any point there's something else that you might want to say that maybe he forgot any other bits of information you think we should have in order to do Dyke TV justice on the site. Feel free to get in touch I'll be happy to chat again or if you just want to send something and email as well that's fine. 01:22:44 MP: OK. Great. Great. AB: Well thanks again so so very much. Y MP: Yeah thanks for your work, appreciate It. AB: Yeah absolutely. Oh and by the way Mary, would you like a copy of this interview for any reason or are you just happy to be in LHA hands. 01:23:02 MP: Sure. I think I'll take it if you have it. I'll give it to my niece. 01:23:04 AB: Yeah. Great. OK so once I have it I'll just send it to you by we transfer. If you get that service. Yes. All right. Perfect. Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend Take care. We'll be in touch again soon. OK. T MP: take care. Thank you. Bye bye. 32 of 32 � 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 Dyke TV television program components, 1993-1998 Description An account of the resource Dyke TV was a groundbreaking public access program founded in 1993 by Mary Patierno, Ana Marie Simo and Linda Chapman. An offshoot of the Lesbian Avengers, the mission of Dyke TV was to incite, provoke, and organize to create tangible change. The program sought to increase lesbian visibility and change people's attitudes towards lesbians, gay rights and women's rights. Dyke TV comprehensively documented a critical time in gay and lesbian history and shared stories important to lesbian communities that were ignored by other media outlets. Dyke TV documented many LGBTQ political actions of the early 1990s including the activities of ACT UP and the Lesbian Avengers. The Dyke TV collection at the Lesbian Herstory Archives consists largely of unedited footage that documents marches and demonstrations in New York City. Other tapes include incomplete episodes and compilations of show segments.  The program first aired in June 1993 on the Manhattan Neighborhood Network public access channel. It started off as a weekly 30-minute program created by a core of producers with help from members of the community. Following a magazine format, each program consisted of various segments such as I Was a Lesbian Child, the Arts, From the Archives, News, and Eyewitness. Areas of interest included lesbian history, daily life, activism, and international LGBTQ issues. The producers aimed to create a well-rounded program that could highlight lesbian life from as many angles as possible. According to one of the program’s co-founders and executive producer, Mary Patierno: “if anybody wanted to do a story we let them do it. We were there to let people voice whatever they wanted to, whatever issues or topics that were of interest to them.” At its peak, Dyke TV was distributed to 78 public access channels throughout the United States.  Additionally, Dyke TV had a mission to provide video production training and conducted regular workshops to enable women to tell their stories through their own means. This community oriented attitude fomented widespread contributions about lesbian issues across the United States and abroad.  Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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 Mary Patierno Interview Transcript Abstract A summary of the resource. In this interview Mary Patierno, co-founder and executive producer of DykeTV discusses DykeTV, a groundbreaking public access program produced by and for lesbians. Pateirno talks about the program’s history and its goals. She mentions some of DykeTV’s important news stories and recollects some of the interviews the show conducted with women artists, activists and public figures. Patierno stresses the importance of preserving other DykeTV footage that currently remains in storage. She also describes the production and post-production process, the ideas behind show segments and reflects on how she would like the show to be remembered. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Patierno Date Created Date of creation of the resource. November 20 2016 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lesbian Herstory Archives Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context transcript_marypatierno_interview Description An account of the resource In this interview Mary Patierno, co-founder and executive producer of DykeTV discusses DykeTV, a groundbreaking public access program produced by and for lesbians. Pateirno talks about the program’s history and its goals. She mentions some of DykeTV’s important news stories and recollects some of the interviews the show conducted with women artists, activists and public figures. Patierno stresses the importance of preserving other DykeTV footage that currently remains in storage. She also describes the production and post-production process, the ideas behind show segments and reflects on how she would like the show to be remembered. The transcript can be searched when viewed in the document viewer below. 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It combines the ethnographic method of a rigorous study of a single community’s culture and identity, along with the historian’s urge to analyze the specific forces that shape these communities over time. In terms of primary sources, this historical analysis relied on the Buffalo Women’s Oral History Project. This extensive oral history project began in 1978 and extended through the next 13 years. Interview subjects were working-class lesbian women from Buffalo, New York who described their experiences during the period from the mid-1930s to the early 1960s. These recordings of interviews with working-class lesbians are rich with wisdom, insight and emotion. Interviews discuss a wide range of topics including butch/femme roles, gendered sexuality, relationships, family dynamics, the bar scene, religion, realization of homosexuality, coming out, lesbian mothers, oppression, police brutality, race, gay rights movements, women in the military, youth, and identity. They offer dynamic first-person perspectives of the place and time before the emergence of the gay and lesbian liberation movements. From these stories surface the personal struggles and triumphs of the lesbian community during an intensely oppressive time. For recordings related to the publication of Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold, see <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/collections/show/54">Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: Related Audio Recordings, 1977-1990</a>. The recordings were donated to the archives by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy and were subsequently digitized by students from the Pratt Institute, Projects in Digital Archives class, LIS-665. Sound A resource whose content is primarily intended to be rendered as audio. 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From these stories surface the personal struggles and triumphs of the lesbian community during an intensely oppressive time. For recordings related to the publication of Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold, see <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/collections/show/54">Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: Related Audio Recordings, 1977-1990</a>. The recordings were donated to the archives by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy and were subsequently digitized by students from the Pratt Institute, Projects in Digital Archives class, LIS-665. Sound A resource whose content is primarily intended to be rendered as audio. 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Title A name given to the resource Ruthie Berman and Connie Kurtz 1984-2022 [bulk 2000-2002] Description An account of the resource This collection includes interviews, panel appearances, and talks given by Ruth Berman and Connie Kurtz. Berman (b. 1934) and Kurtz (1936-2018) were LGBT activists best known for bringing a successful suit against the New York City Board of Education to obtain domestic partner benefits. 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 Ruth Berman and Connie Kurtz on the Michelangelo Signorile Show, 2003 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. July 20, 2003 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource David Guggenheim <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 SPW 1873 Description An account of the resource Episode of <a href="http://www.msignorile.com/radio.htm">the Michelangelo Signorile Show on Sirius OutQ</a> which aired July 20, 2003 in which have Ruth Berman and Connie Kurtz to talk about their life and new film “Ruthie and Connie: Every Room in the House.” At the beginning of the episode, they also talk about other people they are having on the show. Ruth and Connie's interview starts at 10:55 and ends at 30:30. They discuss their Cotello Towers neighbohood where they met when they were both married and young mothers. There they started the "Mother's Action Committe" within their community. They talk about their own internalized homophobia at the beginning of their relaionship and their fear that they would have been found out, and the transition to feeling comfortable with themselves and their sexuality. They discuss their lawsit with the New York City Board of Education for Domestic Partnership Benifits and their apperance on the Donahue Show in 1988.  They take questions from callers which relate to being lesbian and Jewish, the community they have found there, and the importance for others around the country to find similar communities, or to create them.  After Ruth + Connie's interview the hosts discuss a NYC teen, Natalie Young, who is sueing her teacher for harasmeent over comments made about the teenagers shirt that said "Barbie is a Lesbian"and other LGBT current events. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michelangelo Signorile Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Ruth Berman and Connie Kurtz on the Michelangelo Signorile Show Connie Kurtz Radio Ruth Berman https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/fc3571f3d8615186f128862c77307d98.png 7b5fba4f72a146cf22899d0ea633b778 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 Exhibition Image for "Women's Power Roles in Reawakened Roe V. Wade" Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Miguel Bruna Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/TzVN0xQhWaQ?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink">https://unsplash.com/photos/TzVN0xQhWaQ?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Unsplash Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Published on January 5, 2018 License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. 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License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. CC BY-NC-ND (Creative Commons License) 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 Date Digitized 2014-11-19 Duration* 00:48:43 File Size 162 MB 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 Astraea 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> 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 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 Lauren Allshouse, Kim Loconto, Rachel Smiley, and Sara White. 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Title A name given to the resource Neighborhood Voices, 1985 Subject The topic of the resource New York City Description An account of the resource Neighborhood Voices was a series produced by WNYC-TV in 1985 and consisted of interviews with long-term residents of New York City. 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See http://www.pbcore.org/documentation/ Episode Title If applicable, the episode or piece to which a media item contributed. Audre Lorde Series Title If applicable, the larger series to which the episode or piece contributed. Neighborhood Voices Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Lourde, Audre Digital Format MP4 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 Archives Duration Provides a timestamp for the overall length or duration of the audio. Represents the playback time. Format: HH:MM:SS 00:19:54 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. U-matic 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 Neighborhood Voices: Audre Lorde Interview (Tape 1) Description An account of the resource Old Neighborhood Voices interviews Audre Lorde about living as a young Black lesbian in the Lower East Side (now referred to as the East Village). She discusses the interconnectedness of the lesbian communities in the neighborhood, the imperfect support systems they offered each other when there were no other options, and the pressures of living on the edge of society. Lorde also discusses the racism that was rampant in the gay community in the Village, and how the few black lesbians within these communities were met with apathy when discussing political matters. She also discusses the effects of McCarthyism in the 1950s on her lesbian communities, as well as how she gained political consciousness growing up with the Brown v. Board of Education case, as well as by living near the Women’s House of Detention in the Lower East Side and seeing Black incarcerated women for the first time. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Neighborhood Voices: Audre Lorde Interview (Tape 2) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource U-matic video Description An account of the resource In the second part of the Old Neighborhood Voices interview with Audre Lorde, she talks about living around the Village in the 1950s - from the migrators who came into the gay bars just for the weekend, to the imagined mythos of the Village as a place for anyone outside of white, middle-class America, and to the conflicts between the older residents and the newcomers to the area. Lorde touches on what her apartments were like and the rent situation of the area, as well as scrouging together food to share with her communities as a poor person. Then, Lorde discusses the multiple lives lesbians of the time had to live and the incredible gift that integrating every aspect of herself was as she got older. She touches on the Stonewall Riot, as well as the way she had to stop arbitrarily dividing aspects of herself to make others more comfortable. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Neighborhood Voices Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 30, 1985 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource WNYC-TV <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 VID011 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. Audre Lorde Series Title If applicable, the larger series to which the episode or piece contributed. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Neighborhood Voices: Audre Lorde Interview (Tape 3) Description An account of the resource In the third part of the interview, Audre Lorde discusses the lure of the Village for gay people, black people, and others who wished for an egalitarian environment, and how sometimes they would ignore the homophobia and racism they faced in the neighborhood to hold onto this dream. Also, she discussed in more depth what she thought about the Stonewall riot, and how it felt tied to the black revolutionary movement of the time. Furthermore, she discusses at length the different gay bars she would frequent, their ties to the mafia, and the different women that would frequent them. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Neighborhood Voices: Audre Lorde Interview (Tape 4) Description An account of the resource In the final part of the Old Neighborhood Voices interview with Audre Lorde, she wraps up the talk with a discussion on the drama of lesbian life in her youth. She talks about the difficulties and joys of living in community with lesbians in the 1950s and how being on the edge of society gives you a different worldview. She stresses how everyone should view themselves as an outsider so they don't lose perspective on the true sense of power structures at play in the world. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Neighborhood Voices: Sonny Wainwright Interview (Tape 2) Description An account of the resource Wainwright remembers her youth and feeling on the “fringes” of society. Growing up and attending an all girls highschool, she was aware of her feelings about women and only later realized what it meant after graduating high school and meeting her first lover. Despite understanding her identity and sexuality, she made the choice to “live straight” in the 1960s due to the lack of acceptance by society and the threat of losing her job as principal of a junior high school while raising her daughter alone. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Neighborhood Voices: Sonny Wainwright Interview (Tape 3) Description An account of the resource The New York gay bar scene in the 1950s gave Sonny Wainwright and her peers a place to be together without the interference of straight society. She left New York in 1953 to become a college teacher at University of New Hampshire. Wainwright oscillates between ideas of identity and stories of different instances of being outed in her personal and professional life, including a story about developing a relationship with a student at the University of New Hampshire, who outed her sexualty leading to her dismissal. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Neighborhood Voices: Sonny Wainwright Interview (Tape 4) Description An account of the resource Sonny Wainwright discusses being closeted, her group of closeted friends, and keeping her private life private. She also discusses labels as being necessary because the word “woman” does not define every part of her, and when she is free to be who she is she will no longer feel the need to be labeled a “radical lesbian feminist” because woman will be sufficient. Also mentioned is Wainwrights’ battle with breast cancer, and how it brought her first book Stage V: A Journal Through Illness. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context C1 Language A language of the resource English Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1985 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 10 videos Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=WNYC">WNYC</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Audre+Lorde">Audre Lourde</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Sonny+Wainwright">Sonny Wainwright</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Irving+Cooperberg">Irving Cooperberg</a> Moving Image A series of visual representations that, when shown in succession, impart an impression of motion. 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 Neighborhood Voices: Sonny Wainwright Interview (Tape 5) Description An account of the resource Sonny Wainwright provides discourse about the privilege of marriage as it pertains to illness and becoming a parent. She explains her choice to "live straight" for several years so that she could have a child. It was not until she met Audre Lorde that she realized she had "choices", whom she called her teacher. Wainwright also discusses the need for lesbian illness support groups due to unjust experiences brought on by the illegality of same-sex marriage. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context VID018 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Neighborhood Voices Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource WNYC-TV <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 PBCore PBCore is a metadata standard for audiovisual media developed by the public broadcasting community. See http://www.pbcore.org/documentation/ Digital Format MP4 Episode Title If applicable, the episode or piece to which a media item contributed. Sonny Wainwright Series Title If applicable, the larger series to which the episode or piece contributed. Neighborhood Voices Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). 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Format: HH:MM:SS 00:22:35 Audre Lorde Illness Marriage Sonny Wainwright Stonewall WNYC https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/a93bd3910e3a2aede8a7e662fe9b570f.jpeg f627067447e0a73bf9b8da8e18d1571e https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/2ed5d0402973d999a0d61f603cfd60ca.mp4 4fda464f12bd165546947ae842cdfa3f 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 Neighborhood Voices, 1985 Subject The topic of the resource New York City Description An account of the resource Neighborhood Voices was a series produced by WNYC-TV in 1985 and consisted of interviews with long-term residents of New York City. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Neighborhood Voices: Irving Cooperberg [Partial interview] Description An account of the resource Irving Cooperberg discusses the importance of having a physical, experimental space and what it means for the legitimacy and stability of the community. He discusses different LGBT groups and community spaces throughout NYC, and the ways in which they promote life and hope amidst the HIV/AIDs epidemic. He talks about how these spaces give legitimacy to the community and allow for the melding of all different cultures and people. He also discusses the gay Synagogue and its role in the larger gay and lesbian community. 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Neighborhood Voices New York City Lesbians & Gays WNYC https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/933b88f0d2022fea63e95a6aae0ead9f.mp4 db90ff70d7a6b16360b903ddfbf18cb8 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/b1f104a42ff6da890e2f6f5366ac1601.pdf f80cd6091b16b79b37932d8cae9cca70 PDF Text Text SAVING PRESERVATION STORIES: DIVERSITY AND THE OUTERBOROUGHS The Reminiscences of Anne Maguire and Maxine Wolfe 2017, New York Preservation Archive Project �PREFACE The following oral history is the result of a recorded interview with Anne Maguire and Maxine Wolfe conducted by Interviewer Liz H. Strong on November 5, 2017. This interview is part of the Saving Preservation Stories: Diversity and the Outer Boroughs oral history project. The reader is asked to bear in mind that s/he is reading a verbatim transcript of the spoken word, rather than written prose. The views expressed in this oral history interview do not necessarily reflect the views of the New York Preservation Archive Project. The Lesbian Avengers, founded in the early 1990s, was an action group that worked to raise public awareness of lesbian issues. The first action the new group took was to advocate for rainbow curriculum in New York Public Schools by organizing a march and event at a public school in Queens. Alice Austen House was brought to their attention by Amy Khoudari who was at that time writing her Ph.D. dissertation on Alice Austen. The Lesbian Avengers staged a protest on the day of a nautical festival, dressed in old-style bathing suits as lifeguards, bearing life preservers with “Dyke Preserver” written on them. They stated that the board of the Alice Austen House was denying Alice Austen’s existence as a lesbian and were advocating for the museum to tell the whole story of her life, including her partner Gertrude Tate who was unmentioned at that time. Both Maguire and Wolfe comment on the erasure of lesbian’s contributions to the modern LGBTQ [Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Queer] movement and in history. They also speak about the importance of visibility of lesbian and gay history in general, and lesbian figures and history in particular, which has been under-represented, noting that the Alice Austen House is the first queer national historic landmark to be given to a woman. Political and lesbians activists, Anne Maguire and Maxine Wolfe founded the Lesbian Avengers in the early 1990s. Anne Maguire, originally from Dublin, Ireland, came to New York City in 1987 and was one of the founders of ILGO, the Irish Lesbian and Gay Organization. Maxine Wolfe, a native of Brooklyn, was a professor at the City University of New York for over thirty years and before she retired. She now volunteers with the Lesbian Herstory Archives and previously was active with ACT UP. �Transcriptionist: Matthew Geesey Session: 1 Interviewee: Anne Maguire, Maxine Wolfe Location: Brooklyn, New York, NY Interviewer: Liz H. Strong (Q1), Anthony Date: November 5, 2017 Bellove (Q2) Q1: All right. Q2: Lights on. Watch your eyes. Wolfe: Okay. Q2: And it is November 5, 2017. We are at the home of Maxine Wolfe with her dear friend, Anne— Q1: Maguire. Q2: Maguire, a nice Italian name. And we’re at Park Slope, Brooklyn. And here we go, clapping. Q1: Anthony Bellov is the videographer— Q2: Yes, Anthony Bellov— �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 2 Q1: Liz is the interviewer; this is for the New York Preservation Archive Project. Q2: That’s all right. Now I’ll clap again. Q1: All right, thank you so much for being with us. As I said, we like to learn a little bit about who you are to get started. So each of you in turn let me know when and where you were born and a little bit about your life growing up. Wolfe: Okay, I’ll start, Maxine Wolfe. I was born—you asked me where I was born. I was born in Brooklyn, New York in Maimonides Hospital, which is not too far from here. I grew up in Brooklyn and I’ve lived in Brooklyn all my life except for two years when I lived in Copenhagen actually. So I moved to Park Slope in 1970. Otherwise I lived in Borough Park, Flatbush, Midwood, everywhere in Brooklyn you could live. And I moved to this house thirty-three years ago. Before then, I was a renter who was gentrified out three times as Park Slope got gentrified. I’ve been a lesbian activist for a very long time. I’ve been a political organizer for a really long time in lots of different movements. I have two daughters who are now in their—one is fifty and the other is forty-seven. And that’s about it. I guess it’s good enough unless you need more information. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 3 Q1: I’m going to ask some follow-up questions. How did you—I guess to go back further, just tell me a little bit about your family life as a kid and what your life growing up was like. Wolfe: My mother was an immigrant. She came to this country when she was fourteen years old in 1927 and she was the first person—her father was here beforehand. He came somewhat earlier, like seven years earlier and sent for her as the first person. And then when Hitler was elected in 1933, he borrowed money and got everybody else out. So her mother, my grandmother and my two uncles and one aunt came in 1933. We grew up in Borough Park. My father’s family was originally from Austria and then moved to England and then came here but they were here in the early part of the twentieth century. He was the only one of his siblings that was born here. His other siblings were born in Europe. I grew up in Borough Park and I went to PS 131 and I went to [John J.] Pershing Junior High School [I.S. 220] and New Utrecht High School. And then I went to Brooklyn College and I stayed at the City University [of New York] and got my Ph.D. Then I became a professor at the graduate school of the City University in 1969-1970 and I taught for thirty-some odd years and then I retired. And put my full time into both the Lesbian Herstory Archives which I started volunteering at in 1984 and I still am a volunteer there and a coordinator and doing all kinds of other political work which I’ve done since I was a high school student. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 4 Q1: Talk to me about that transition in high school of getting involved in activism and politics. Wolfe: I always tell this story, which there was a girl that lived in my neighborhood whose parents were very political and she invited me one time to hear Pete Seeger sing when he was blacklisted. And he sang This Land is Made for You and Me and I believed him. Seriously, that sounds stupid but it was true. I always—my family was not political at all. My mother and father were not formally political or even at all political in the sense that people think about it. Although from what I understand my grandfather was but I never knew him. My grandmother just became more religious as she got older but he died five years after he brought everybody to this country. So she was alone most of that time. But they always had basic politics, in the sense of sort of very common sense working class politics. For instance, once I asked my mother who she was voting for. I think I must have been eleven. It’s when Adlai [E.] Stevenson [II] was running and she said she wasn’t voting and I gave her a big argument about being an immigrant and why wasn’t she voting. And her answer was, “Because none of them are for us. None of them are for the working people.” That was my mother, okay [laughs]. My father just never basically said much about it but she had those kinds of basic understandings of the world. And she made us stay out of school when it was the Jewish holidays even though she wasn’t religious at all in the sense of highly religious because �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 5 she said, “You always let people know you’re a Jew.” So that was the sort of legacy of the Holocaust and losing so many people in her family. You always let people know you’re a Jew. So those kinds of basic politics and I always felt—I think the first stuff that I got involved in was about the Civil Rights Movement. Well, actually [Joseph] McCarthy probably because I remember watching the McCarthy hearings at a neighbor’s house, but also anything that had to do with civil rights. It just seemed like totally natural to me that something was wrong with the world, that people of color were not—especially AfricanAmericans were not being treated right in this country. So that’s sort of my history. Then I just went from there to everything else. I did antiapartheid stuff, I did work about unions. I always feel like I have to be out there doing something. It’s basically my modus operandi. I just feel like with the world being the way it is, people have to speak up. And I think that was one of the premises what I learned from my family, was that people have to speak up. Q1: Thank you. I’m going to ask you to go on the same journey. Start telling me when and where you were born and just a little bit about your life. Maguire: Okay, I was born in Dublin in Ireland in 1962 and grew up there, left when I was twenty-five and came here to New York in 1987. So I’ve been here for thirty years this year. October 1 was my thirtieth anniversary which I had forgotten until now. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 6 So I grew up in Ireland, attended Catholic school, Ireland’s version of public school, on the north side of Dublin, the eldest of four kids and also it’s interesting to hear the stories. I also started to become kind of political or aware of politics in high school. It was around the prisoner, Irish Republican prisoner stuff and the Dirty Protest or the Blanket Protest as it was called because prisoners wanted to be treated as political prisoners—Irish Republican prisoners in the north of Ireland, not in the south where I grew up. And they were not being treated as political prisoners. They were in the regular criminal status. It culminated in what was called the Dirty Protest. So basically they weren’t allowed to clean out their cells. I mean I’m not going to go into details because it was so kind of disgusting but I was in the city when I was about fourteen in Dublin on a Saturday and there was a big protest going through the streets. There were people just wearing blankets because that was another term for it, it was also called the Blanket Protest because they refused to wear prison clothing. So the authorities decided no clothing then. These prisoners wore blankets. So it was the Blanket or the Dirty Protest and I do very clearly remember standing and not being able to cross O’Connell Street and being furious that I couldn’t go about my business because of this stupid protest. What were they doing down here anyway? It had nothing to do with us in the south of Ireland. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 7 Then just for a split second, I thought, you actually don’t know anything about this, so until you learn a little bit about why these people are marching in the streets in blankets when it’s freezing cold, go off and like read about it or learn about it. I also had the thought at the same time of, uh oh, this is not good because if I think this now and I go and do the reading and figure out what’s going on and I think it’s wrong, then I have to do something. So it was kind of like uh, oh, this is trouble. I know this is trouble. I can already tell this is trouble. I guess that was the beginning of my road to trouble [laughter]. I’m causing trouble and feeling like this is what you have to do sometimes. You should probably ask a follow-up [unclear] [laughter]. Q1: I will, yes. I’m just wondering—I’m waiting for you to finish your thought if you had more but from there, tell me how you went about causing trouble. What were some of your first engagements? Maguire: So the first demonstration I went on, I was still in high school and it was during the hunger strike. This was under Margaret [H.] Thatcher, same battle more or less, but the next phase of it. It was when Bobby [Robert G.] Sands died. So he was the first of ten political prisoners who died on hunger strike. When it happened, the country was kind of waiting and waiting and waiting and not actually believing it would happen and thinking Thatcher would have to figure out something. Then it came on the news that Bobby Sands had died. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 8 And I think I was fifteen and my brother was a year younger than me and we just sat at home, looking at each other and then thought we need to go into the city center. It was just an automatic thing. We went into the center of Dublin, outside the general post office, which is kind of a spot—you just knew to go. We knew to go there. There was a big demonstration. We were still very young. We didn’t understand everything but it was a feeling of absolute rage and disbelief, and needing to do something, needing to be able to put all that fury and confusion and grief into something. So we showed up at this thing and that was basically for both of us. He also got personally involved and that’s where I started. I started with going on demonstrations, going on marches, going to meetings. Then from there, I eventually found some people that I was interested in hearing their point of views. So I would go to things that they were doing in particular. That’s where I learned about feminism. There were a huge amount of feminists involved. So it was really political prisoner stuff where I started and then the rest of my work in Ireland really was around reproductive rights, abortion stuff, very little lesbian and gay stuff. I also worked on two general election campaigns for the civil rights leader, Bernadette Devlin McAliskey, who ran against the Taoiseach (Prime Minister), and leader of the Fianna Fail Party, Charles Haughey, in the early 1980s. Haughey happened to be running in the constituency I grew up in, Dublin North-Central, which included Donnycarney. His �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 9 mother and two sisters lived on the street next to the street I grew up on. Since then I have never worked for a candidate in an election in Ireland or in the US. I came out when I was in Ireland but didn’t do—besides letting everyone know that I was a lesbian, doing this work and doing this work. I was not involved in any kind of gay rights movement. I feel like that really solidified when I came here. I mean I went on Gay Pride parades, like the first one in Dublin in 1985 or 1986. But the AIDS [acquired immune deficiency syndrome] activism was just starting before I left. So basically I came to New York and it was where I really met what I consider to be absolutely ferocious lesbians and gay men [laughter]. That like blew my mind. I thought okay, this is the right place at the right time [laughs]. Q1: How did you come to the United States? What was that transition like? Maguire: I won a green card in a lottery and was basically desperate to get out of Ireland. It was really—I mean the political stuff that had been going on had been horrifying. The misogyny and the Catholic Church and it was totally homophobic and there was a whole set of cases where a young fifteen-year-old died giving birth in a grotto in Leitrim, like in the church car park. A teacher had been fired from a school because she was involved with a separated married man and she had a child. There was just a whole series of absolutely horrifying political things going on. And I felt like I just needed to get out of here for a while, just to get out. I just wanted to get out. I �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 10 did not want to come here. I didn’t want to go to England. I had been to London a few times and found that anti-Irish stuff because it was extremely political and the IRA [Irish Republican Army] were quite active. The anti-Irish sentiment in London I would not have been able to handle it at all. It was really awful. Like for example, every time we went, only Irish people had to fill in a really long form, which was called the Prevention of Terrorism Act. It’s the kind of thing that’s going to be happening here soon. But Irish people on the plane or on the ferry were the only people who had to fill in this form and hand it in at customs or the passport check going to England. So there was a lottery and the whole country came to a standstill. There was very high unemployment. Almost fifty percent of the population was under the age of twenty-five. The unemployment rates were skyrocketing. I actually had a job but this was a whole move here, which has now been discussed again. What is the visa, they’re calling it? Wolfe: Diversity. Maguire: Diversity. This happened in the ‘80s and it was really focused on Irish people. So it was Irish politicians worked this whole Donneley visa thing. You sent your name, your date of birth—your name, address and your date of birth to a P.O. box in Washington, D.C. And the country came to a total standstill because there were so many people applying. I think the odds were a couple of thousand—couple of hundred thousand to one that you �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 11 would get it. I didn’t really want to come but as soon as I got that piece of mail from the embassy, I was like I am so out of here. So I was one of the lucky ones and came here. Within three months, I was gone. Q1: To New York? Maguire: Yes. Q1: What was New York like? Was it your first visit? Maguire: Yes. I had a sister here. My younger sister was a nanny in Larchmont. From high school, she had gone immediately out of high school to Larchmont and I had two friends that I kind of knew, that I had gotten in touch with. So I moved in with them— one, and she was moving right around the time that I was planning on coming. She said, “You want me to look for a place for the two of us?” I said, “Yes.” So I moved into Park Slope actually, Tenth Street and Seventh Avenue for a year and my sister eventually moved as a live-in nanny in Brooklyn. So we were like a little posse and there were lots of Irish people here. Marie [Honan] knew Maxine already. This was the woman I moved in with, the Irish woman, who I ended up being with and have been ever since. But Marie had already met Maxine at an Irish political event. But there was also the lesbian stuff. I think Maxine gave Marie her first ever tickets to the dance on the pier around Gay Pride. So that connection was made immediately. And this Thanksgiving, I �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 12 went to my first ever Thanksgiving meal here in November 1987 and this year, I’ll be back for my thirtieth at Maxine’s house. So I’ve basically known Maxine since I came here. Wolfe: Yes. Q1: You were having Thanksgiving here in this very house? Wolfe: Yes, in this house. Q1: Tell me about that night if you can remember. Wolfe: I just remember Anne and Marie coming. We always used to have a big crowd and I asked them to come because I met Marie at some political meetings and we hit it off. And she said that Anne was coming and I said, “Well, bring Anne.” And that was it. Maguire: It was amazing. I mean I had been here a month and most of the table besides Karen and Amy, Maxine’s daughters, were lesbians and gay men from ACT UP [AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power]. Wolfe: ACT UP. Maguire: Feisty and ferocious and— �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 13 Wolfe: Loud [laughs]. Maguire: And loud and opinionated and out there. I didn’t open my mouth for the whole meal. It was just like oh, my god. It was culture shock. I also got quite a shock because I thought, I’ve been out. I’ve been out in my life and I thought oh, my god, I so have not been out. I don’t even know what that is anymore. So it was such a big deal. It was kind of amazing. Wolfe: It was a lot of people too. Maguire: Huge. Wolfe: Probably fifteen people for dinner and it was all people from ACT UP other than my daughters. Yes, people were just going on and on and on and having opinions about everything. When Anne told me afterwards, many years afterwards, what a shock it was. I was like, right, it must have been horrifying [laughter]. She didn’t know anybody except for Marie and everybody was blah, blah, blah which was the way Thanksgiving always is here, which is that people just talk forever, cover every topic under the sun from anything political to anything anything. Sex, politics, art— Maguire: Art, books. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 14 Wolfe: Books, whatever. Maguire: Family, everything. Wolfe: Everything. Q1: How did you become connected with ACT UP originally? Wolfe: The way I became connected with ACT UP was in 1984, which was when I went to the archives, in the early ‘80s, almost every group that I belonged to had fallen apart. When [Ronald W.] Reagan was elected—people don’t really get it. So the way that I got connected to ACT UP was that nothing was going on and I kept looking for something to do politically. So I did individual things like there were demonstrations against Cruising, the movie, and there was some bars in Times Square that had been raided by the cops. There were just sort of these disparate demonstrations. Meanwhile AIDS had started but at that time, I was not really focused on that. The men that I knew, I had been active in a couple of different mixed groups, men and women, gay men and lesbians, and the men were not talking about AIDS at all at that time. In fact, fortunately for them, most of those men never were infected. So I kept looking for things to do. Then this group started at the City University that I was part of at the beginning which was called CUNY Lesbian and Gay People. I had also �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 15 done some things around the sodomy rulings and this incredible action, I think it was the Statue of Liberty Centennial where we sort of busted downtown without a permit, to protest against the sodomy ruling by the Supreme Court. That was when they upheld it. Then I went to some meetings of the Gay and Lesbian—what’s now called GLAAD [Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation] which then was called Gay Anti-Defamation Group. But it was very top-down and I didn’t love it [laughs]. I had also gone to Democratic Party things. I was just looking for what I could do that I would feel good about. Then I was in this CUNY group and we went to Gay Pride that year as CUNY Lesbian and Gay People and we were behind ACT UP on the march. I saw ACT UP and it looked amazing and a friend of mine had also said, “There’s this new group that started that’s meeting at the center. Do you want to go?” And I said, “Yes.” We said we’d go that Monday. And this was Sunday. They were in front of me and they had this amazing tableau that year. It was the first year of ACT UP and they had this concentration camp because it was at that time what’s his name, Bennett⎯was it Bennett? No, it was—the other right-winger, who had sort of suggested that gay men should be tattooed? Okay? It was sort of this whole concentration camp mentality. There was a huge amount of homophobia around the AIDS stuff. And they had built this concentration camp. They were wearing gas masks and they were �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 16 handing out these leaflets. And I went over to a woman and I said to her, “Are there women in this group?” And she said, “Oh, yes, definitely.” I said, “Okay.” So Monday, I went to this meeting and I walked into this room and there were like four hundred gay men and like four visible women [laughter]. I said, “Well, whatever.” I had done some—and I didn’t know—one of the things that people don’t know about ACT UP is that originally the group was not made up of people who had been active in New York City lesbian and gay politics, at least no one that I knew—radical politics. Nobody that I knew was in that room. So I just sat there for a month and I didn’t say anything. I just listened to what was going on. I really thought it was a great thing because anybody could do anything. People had a lot of energy, a lot of anger. If you had a good idea, you could do it and you could get up and speak your mind. In fact, one of the first things that I did was to speak against something that Larry Kramer said and I had no idea who Larry Kramer was at the time because I had not been involved in kind of the mainstream gay part of the movement. And he stood up and we were doing this action. He said something and I stood up and disagreed with him and everybody gasped. I thought, “Oh, my God, what did I say?” I must have said something terrible and no, the only thing was that I disagreed with him. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 17 And he never cared. He liked that people disagreed with him. Even if he would yell back at you, it was only because he was arguing. I just felt really comfortable in the place. I just felt this was a place that I could do something about something I cared about which was AIDS and I stayed. I was very active in ACT UP for ten years, organized a lot of actions and stuff. That’s how I got involved in ACT UP. Q1: Now you guys are part of the founding core group of the Lesbian Avengers here in New York. Tell me what led to that. What were some of the conversations that made you think this group would be necessary? Wolfe: Well, you also ought to ask Anne about ILGO because she was one of the people who started the Irish Lesbian and Gay Organization— Q1: Oh, yes. Wolfe: That did all the protests at the St. Patrick’s Day parade. That was sort of dovetailed with ACT UP. Maguire: And the Avengers. Wolfe: And the Avengers, yes. Q1: Thank you. Let’s get those stories first. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 18 Maguire: Well, the Irish Lesbian and Gay Organization, we started that in 1990 because there were so many Irish immigrants here and it turned out a lot of people had fled because they were gay or lesbian. And we started this group, met at the center. The vast majority of the people in the group were undocumented and totally and utterly closeted. Because I was such an experienced political activist at that point given that there were very few people in the group that were, so there was a bunch of us who wanted to do stuff. Basically the first political discussion we had was over naming the group, which happened at our very first meeting. And there were a lot of people who wanted to give it a Gaelic name like cairde which is friends in Gaelic. We’re like, uh-uh, nobody’s going to know what that is. It’s so closeted, you know? So that was the first battle, whether we were going to use a Gaelic name or say who we were. Then when it came to saying who we were, we wanted lesbian to come before gay and that was a whole other battle. We wanted to be the Irish Lesbian and Gay Organization and not the Irish Gay and Lesbian Organization. So we had a little battle and at but one meeting, after the very first meeting, we had a name. So I thought it was really important one, that we were not going to be closeted and two, that lesbians were going to be welcome in this group and were definitely going to be part of the leadership. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 19 So I think the kind of tie-in between that and the Avengers was the lesbian thing being part of the leadership, saying we are here, we’re not going anywhere. We’re feisty. We’re interested in power. We’re not backing away. So the Irish Lesbian and Gay Organization was very much like that. We had policies, like if anyone is invited anywhere, it has be a gay man and a lesbian. Gay men do not go anywhere on their own representing us. There’s always going to be a lesbian. And it turned out that most of the work in the group was done by lesbians anyway. So at one point within our first year, somebody brought up at a meeting, “Wouldn’t it be kind of funny if we marched in the St. Patrick’s Day parade?” Most of us were like, “Are you kidding me?” But anyway, we sent in an application and it just completely blew up. It totally blew up. Including ACT UP and AIDS, it was so totally and utterly homophobic in the ‘90s. It was a massive wave and I think a lot had to do with the AIDS crisis. So we sent in an application. It was rejected. We were on a waiting list but Joe [Joseph] Nicholson [Jr.] who was a gay reporter at The New York Post; he didn’t work as a gay reporter. He was a gay man who was a reporter at The New York Post. And feisty and willing to do the work. He tracked us down and the next day, it was on the front page of The New York Post, “Irish Gay Furor”, or “St. Patrick’s Day Furor”. And the whole thing blew up. So basically the group, we had to meet and decide are we going ahead with this or not? And the people in the group who were quite political and active were saying we’re not �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 20 backing down. This is like they want us to be closeted. They want us to go away. We cannot back down now, despite the fact that eighty percent of our membership were completely closeted and terrified and also undocumented. So I stayed in that group for ten years and we marched in the first and only parade ever in 1991 with Mayor [David N.] Dinkins as an invited group, not as the Irish Lesbian and Gay Organization, and were pelted with stuff, had people throwing beer cans and screaming at us for the whole thing. Dinkins actually said it reminded him of Selma. He never expected to experience anything like that in his life in New York City. He was appalled by it. Then it turned, the group got quite radical. A lot of people totally came out of the closet, told their family in Ireland so they could work on this. The Avengers started. The Avengers got involved, people got involved in different stuff. And basically I stayed with this for ten years and then it went on for twenty-five years. The first group got to march—the first Irish gay group got to march this past March. So that’s twenty-five, twenty-six years later. That’s how long it took them. So I think the Avenger thing tied in for me with the fact that a lot of lesbians were really shocked that a lesbian was like so upfront in a group that was for gay men and lesbians and it was a big deal. It was a big deal to have like an opinionated, tough, strong, very political lesbian being a spokesperson for this group. It was quite unusual at the time for a �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 21 mixed group. So I think there must have been something simmering underneath, Maxine, with the Lesbian Avengers and the timing. Q1: Give me a little bit—both of you can help me with this, a little bit of context on that. What were the expectations for women in queer rights organizations? What were the dynamics that you were coming into in the ‘90s and why was it so unusual to see lesbians in leadership? Wolfe: Well, for a long time, if you read histories of the lesbian and gay movement, first of all, they all focus on electoral politics and very few lesbians were involved in electoral politics. Lesbians were involved in radical politics. So in organizing against the war, like lesbians surrounded the Pentagon while other people were marching. So it was that kind of thing or they formed like the peace camps or Greenham [Common Women’s Peace Camp], where lesbians climbed over the fence and tried to destroy missiles. This is what lesbians were doing. They were part of the feminist movement and the women’s movement, but the radical end of that, not the National Organization for Women although there were lesbians there as well. I always—on the left, I had been involved with mixed groups, it was never an issue but they were never like big mass organizations. They were small ones, like a group called CRASH, which was the Committee Against Racism, Anti-Semitism, Sexism, and Heterosexism and it was like a leftie male and female group. But it was never anything that was visible or that was in the newspaper or anything else. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 22 Most of the other groups because of finances and also the difference in politics, were run by gay men. They never gave any attention—and also the mainstream media, to them, gay means men. They can’t pronounce lesbian. Getting the word out of their mouth doesn’t work. If they described any organization, they would say it was gay. Even if people eventually wrote about ACT UP, they would say all gay men or mostly gay men. Well, the leadership of ACT UP was largely lesbians. We were the people who organized, taught people how to do civil disobedience, organized the marshalling, did the logistics of the actions and got arrested. My affinity group had loads of women in it and we were organizing all the time. But originally that was not the way. So when you read the history, it always sounds like it was gay men. Then when people describe what did lesbians do in the ‘70s, well, they were cultural. They did cultural work. Yes, we had to start our own publishers, our own record companies, our own everything because gay men wouldn’t publish our books. The straight press wouldn’t publish our books and they wouldn’t publish our music. So yes, we did that but we also did stuff about the murder of children in Atlanta because we also didn’t only do lesbian and gay politics. We did other politics. We did civil rights. People marched at Selma who were lesbian. People did a lot of stuff around the murder of the black children in Atlanta in the ‘80s and other kinds of issues like that. So in the same way that in the Vietnam War movement, eventually women left to form the feminist movement, lesbians left both of those to form a lesbian movement because none �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 23 of them were giving any play, any perspective on lesbians. So that was one of the biggest issues. So everybody always talks about ACT UP as being one of—the AIDS crisis actually as being one of the only times that lesbians and gay men worked together or one of the first times that they visibly worked together in some kind of a radical movement. In ways that’s true because beforehand, it was lesbians who were radical, not gay men, with radical politics. So I think that was the big difference. But we also, when we started the Avengers, we felt, even though we had worked with gay men and I kept working in ACT UP and Anne kept being in ILGO, we also felt really strongly that we wanted to work with other lesbians to focus on lesbian issues because there were lesbian issues that nobody was dealing with. Even in AIDS, people would make fun of the fact that there could be lesbians who had AIDS and we knew lesbians who had AIDS and they didn’t get it from a needle. But nobody would ever talk about lesbian sex, so people couldn’t imagine. Like how could lesbians spread AIDS? Well, they could spread AIDS because they have blood and other bodily fluids that are involved in sex, if they’re not just doing sex the way people think that lesbians do it but they’re actually having sex the way that lesbians have it. So even in the AIDS crisis, that became an issue. And also as lesbians in the AIDS crisis, we did a lot of stuff about women in AIDS and that’s the other thing that people never talk about when they talk about ACT UP, they always talk about drugs into bodies and it �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 24 was all about that—no. We also did work on changing the Centers for Disease Control [and Prevention] definition to include women and poor people and the people who spearheaded that were lesbians. We had these groups that worked together and my affinity group which had sixteen men in it and eight women—I think it was sixteen and eight—those men worked on getting the definition changed. They spent—and several of them are dead. They didn’t work on drugs into bodies for themselves. They worked on making sure that other people could get access to medication who were not even thought of as having HIV. So I think that those ideas and the idea of trying to work also in an all-lesbian group— and also at that time, I should say that at that time, this group started—what was the name of it? The one with the—the women’s group that you went to the meetings of? Maguire: WAC, Women’s Action Coalition. Wolfe: And they started doing stuff about abortion again. People called me and said, “We’re going to start this group.” A group of lesbians called me to say, “We’re starting this group.” And I said, “Is it a lesbian group?” They said, “No, it’s a women’s group.” I said, “Been there, done that.” Fifteen years of working on abortion and then tried to get people to deal with lesbian issues and they threw me out [laughs]. So I said, “I have done that already. I’m not doing that again.” �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 25 So then I wanted to do some kind of an action group and I was friends with Sarah Schulman at the time and I said to her, “We need to do something about getting lesbians to do some actions.” There were those two women that I think were attacked on the Appalachian Trail and nobody did anything. Maguire: Yes. Wolfe: Nobody did anything. And I said, “We’ve got to do something that’s like that.” And she knew that Ana [M.] Simo who is a lesbian who was out for many, many years and ran this theater company called Medusa’s Revenge, this theater group, the first lesbian theater in New York, that she was interested in doing something as well. So Ana and I met for lunch that May and we talked about different ways, different things that we could do and we decided that we would each invite some people to a meeting. And so we each asked our friends to come and the end result of that was Anne, Marie—her partner Marie—Sarah Schulman, myself, Anne-[Christine] D’Adesky and who else? Maguire: That’s it. Wolfe: That was it? Maguire: Yes, six, only six of us. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 26 Wolfe: Six of us, yes. So we met at Ana’s house and we decided that we wanted to do something and somehow we came up with the name, Lesbian Avengers. We said, “What about the Avengers?” And somebody said, “Lesbian Avengers.” We said, “Great.” And Ana’s son is the one who came with the logo, which was the anarchist bomb. He was the one that suggested it. And we decided as a group that we wanted to do something. At that time, a big issue in New York was the rainbow curriculum. Well, we decided a couple of things. We decided that we didn’t want to integrate gay bars, that we wanted to do serious politics but in a really good way, a fun way and not like dour, but in some way that would involve people. But it had to be not minor issues. Like sometimes people do things, like oh, it’s an all male bar; we should go there and make them take women. We didn’t care. That was not important to us. The rainbow curriculum was important. They were going to create this curriculum for the public schools and it had three lines in it about gay people, three lines. And already these people, superintendents and stuff were lining up against it. But really what they were against was not just that it had three lines about gay people, it also had stuff about people of color and it had the truth about Native Americans, minor things that had not been included in the curriculum beforehand. So we decided we would do something about that. We decided that we would do it on the first day of school but other than that, I think that the thing that made it work—and we made up a club card, a little card that basically said—I have one inside. It said something �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 27 like lesbians, gay men, dykes; cold-blooded liars are in the White House, what are you doing about it? Help us take revenge. Then it had a phone number. The phone number was the one that was upstairs that was my daughter’s extension, their phone, because I was getting phone calls. They were getting phone calls when they were teenagers. So I got them a phone. The message said, “You have reached the Lesbian Avengers. We are doing an action on the first day of school. We’re having a meeting on July sixth. Come to the meeting and leave a message.” And the first message was from Lydia who left this message saying, “You are either my dream or my nightmare. I hope you are not the sergeant behind the local desk.” And that tape is at the archives. Anyway, so we decided that we’d hand out those at Gay Pride— Maguire: Thousands of them, six of us. Wolfe: Yes. But we would not give them to any one that was already in a group, that we would only give it to people on the sidelines because they were not committed to anybody else. And we decided that—we also decided that we would not create the whole action, just the concept so that people could own it. All of us were incredibly democratic and we did not want a top-down organization. We wanted one from the bottom-up. But in the lesbian community at that time, when we had tried to do that, it never went anywhere. If we called a meeting, everybody had their own interests and nothing would happen. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 28 So we decided we had to make it fait accompli. The group existed and by giving these out, the women who came were taking a risk because who were we? We didn’t have our names on it. It didn’t say who we were. It just was a phone number and telling people to come to a meeting. So the women who came were definitely risk-takers, which is what we wanted. What else did we do that was—I think that was it. Maguire: That was it. It was really the palm card, like thousands of palm cards at Gay Pride. Wolfe: We gave them out the entire time. Maguire: Yes. Wolfe: So the first meeting was on July 6 and sixty lesbians showed up. And we each took a head—ran a committee. Like I did the logistics and Ana did—well, Sarah did media. And who did research? I think you did— Maguire: I did research on the rainbow stuff— Wolfe: Did you do research? Maguire: Yes. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 29 Wolfe: Research and then somebody did props or something like that. Then other people in the room joined those committees. So by doing that, it wasn’t us running it—and we didn’t even pick the place. The research committee, totally luck involved, ended up picking this district in Middle Village, Queens where nobody goes to do actions because most of the people who do organizing, they don’t go to places where they’re not wanted. They go to the [Greenwich] Village. Who wants to give out things in the Village? It’s like speaking to the converted. So this was Middle Village and the woman who was the superintendent was a homophobe par excellence. She had basically said that would be no rainbow curriculum, over her dead body [laughs]. She was like so amazing. Mary Cummins was her name. Maguire: Yes, she was pretty bad. Wolfe: She was terrible. She was the worst and she was getting all this publicity. So she basically gave us publicity. So we arranged this first action out in Middle Village, Queens. We arranged to do a march through the village, through the main street to the public school and to do something on the first day of school. And we ended up having a band, a women’s band was in the front singing, We Are Family. And then we had a big banner that said “Teach About Lesbian Lives.” Maguire: And t-shirts. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 30 Wolfe: And t-shirts that said, “I Was a Lesbian Child.” And then we had balloons. The balloons said, “Ask about Lesbian Lives.” I think that one of the interesting things was we decided, the six of us that we would do this if nobody else wanted to. The six of us would do it. So when we had at the first meeting, as I said, were the risk-takers and they were all totally behind it. But at the second meeting, other people had come who had heard about it and they were the naysayers. So they would say things like— Maguire: “Stay away from children.” Wolfe: Right. Maguire: “We cannot be near children.” Wolfe: Right, and they would say, “This is the first day of school and you’re going to make it terrible.” I said to them, “Do you have any kids?” I said, “I have two kids. This is going to be the best first day of school they have ever had. There’s going to be a marching band and balloons and everything.” [Laughter]. Wolfe: I said “And the second day is going to be totally disappointing and depressing.” Then they would say something like, “Well, but the balloons, it’s like manipulating kids.” I said, “If it said, Save the Whales, would it be okay?” It’s like homophobia and fear which people have—because we were going into this hostile environment basically. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 31 Well, we went to Middle Village, Queens and we marched down that street and there were loads of people supporting us. They came out— Maguire: The children took the balloons. Some of them didn’t have parents saying, “Don’t give my child a balloon.” They walked to school holding their balloons and asked about lesbian lives. Wolfe: One woman made her kid— Maguire: Yes, one out of all of them. Wolfe: One out of all of them and nobody got arrested. The cops were there finally when we got to the school and of course, they tried to tell us that we couldn’t march on the sidewalk and we told them what the law was. They had to let us do it. And then it was all over the newspapers and that sort of launched the Lesbian Avengers. So those were the kinds of actions that we tried to do the whole time. We did a lot of really wonderful—we actually worked on Boycott Colorado stuff and prevented the mayor of Denver from continuing his economic development tour of New York. He left because every radio station he went to asked him questions about the anti-gay proposition because we did demonstrations in front of everyone while he was there. We called in on the phone. We followed him around, including to the Plaza Hotel. We were just fearless. We really didn’t care. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 32 Maguire: I wouldn’t say we were fearless. I always have a tremendous amount of fear and anxiety going into these things but fearless in a different way. Doing all those actions, it can be—I guess part of it is you never really know what’s going to happen and if some maniac is going to be there. There’s always an element of fear and anxiety— Wolfe: Which is good. Maguire: Yes, I think it’s normal. But I also think people don’t get that about activism or activists. We’re just out there shouting our heads off, waving banners and never about the thought that goes behind it and what it actually means for a person to go out there with our bodies and do this thing. Wolfe: We always plan things very, very well. We always had somebody who was there, a legal person. I mean I agree, when I say fearless, I mean we went and did it. Maguire: I know. Wolfe: But you always have to be anxious enough to be careful and to see what’s going on. So we did things like that here and also one of the things that grew out of the Lesbian Avengers was a civil rights organizing project. In 1994, there were all these bills around the United States that were anti-gay bills. There was a proposition in Oregon that would make it legal to discriminate against gay people and these two people were killed. A �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 33 bomb went off in their basement apartment, a disabled gay man and a lesbian of color and both of them were killed. And people didn’t get that. This was the same kind of stuff you were seeing during the civil rights movement. So we got in touch with people across the United States—lesbians across the United States to ask them if they needed help. In all of these different states, we traveled. Usually two of us would go to introduce ourselves because we knew that we had resources and in a lot of the smaller places, they didn’t. So we did some work first with some people in Maine about an anti-gay resolution or bill there and then we ended up doing a big action in New York around the anti-violence march that pointed out the information about all the anti-gay bills that were in the United States and the killing of these two people. That was when we started eating fire which was our trademark and people always think that that was a joke but we did that because on this anti-violence march, one of the Lesbian Avengers gave—the anti-violence project asked people to do something at different places. So we set up a shrine and we actually slept out there for four days from the night of Halloween to the election which was the following Tuesday. And people could bring candles and people brought candles for people with AIDS and not just for the people who were bombed in Oregon. So it became a shrine to all the violence that people in our communities had experienced. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 34 And one of the things, the first night there was a march and you stopped at each of these places. And we stopped. This woman, Lysander gave a talk and basically one of the things that she said was that people, that you’re are afraid and there’s a reason to be afraid but what you should do is take the fear and put it in you and then make it your own and have it come out as anger and determination to do something. So we had one woman who taught us how to eat fire and a group of women stood in a circle and swallowed the fire as other people chanted, “We take the fire within us and we take it and make it our own.” And that was the point of it. It wasn’t like a joke. It was to basically say you can be afraid but you need to do something and not let people’s fear get you to run away. Instead you should come out and do something. Q1: On that thought, I kind of wanted to go back. It struck me that you said a lot of people don’t understand how activists feel. You mentioned fear but we didn’t really get to go into a specific experience and I was wondering if you could say a little more about that and draw out that experience and what is important for people to understand about how you feel going into a situation like this. Maguire: Well, I guess every action is kind of different. I think the thing with direct action in particular is that everything is involved. You are going out with your body and I think for groups like the Avengers and for ILGO and experience direct activism makes it easier because you know everyone has your back. While you can never predict what’s going to happen, the great thing is—I mean I always have anxiety. I’m always scared. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 35 I’m always worried that the thing I’m supposed to do with the banner is not going to happen and very recently I did have a whole banner thing that didn’t happen and it’s disappointing but we got to keep our banner. But I think it’s just being aware of everyone around you, being aware that people have your backs. While I am always scared, I’m also always like totally, full on for it. Okay, I’m going out here and all these people are with me. We also have support and if something goes wrong, I kind of know we’re all going to figure it out together. It’s not going to be I’m going to be left here on my own because I fell or I got thwacked or something went wrong, I went in the wrong door, where we’re supposed to be going somewhere else. It’s a commitment. I mean it’s a commitment everyone makes. We make it to each other. We make it to this action we’ve all been working on for quite awhile. I do know that people think, oh, also now we’re paid. We don’t have jobs. We’re like on George Soros’ payroll. In fact, no, I’ve had a full-time job all this time for the last forty years. I have always had a full-time job. I take my vacation time. I take my personal days to do actions. And most activists are like that. I don’t think it’s people who don’t agree with your position. Sometimes it’s people who feel guilty because they feel like, “Oh, I should really be doing something but I go on one march a year and I know it’s not enough.” So I think sometimes there’s a kind of attitude about out there, shouting your heads off, waving your placards, blah, blah, blah. But you �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 36 know, you’ve been doing it for your entire life. I’ve been doing it for my entire life and there’s a reason why we’re doing it and it’s valid and it takes guts and it takes a huge amount of commitment. Wolfe: I would also say that there’s real fear. I have been pushed around by the police. I have been handcuffed too tight and my wrists have turned blue. I’ve been on a bus in South Carolina with a cop who had a knife in his boot. The very first ACT UP action we did at Cosmo [Cosmopolitan Magazine], the women’s committee, there was a cop that came after me with a club. It’s also, there are actual reasons to be afraid about the possibility of physical harm and it’s often coming from police. But it can also come from counter-protestors as we saw in Charlottesville and so when you go out and you make a commitment to do this, you have no idea who’s going to be out there. One of the things that we do when we teach civil disobedience and teach marshalling is to teach people how to handle hecklers and people who come after you, so that you don’t engage them and you don’t escalate it but sometimes you don’t do anything and they do it. And if you’re going to resist arrest, if you’re going to do civil disobedience and resist arrest and police pick you up, they throw you into the van and they don’t care if you hurt your back. And there are people who have hurt their backs. There was a woman at the Matthew—what was his name? �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 37 Maguire: Shepard. Wolfe: Shepard, a very spontaneous action that happened in New York where thousands of people showed up and nobody originally organized it. It’s just like thousands of people showed up. And it’s sort of like the first Occupy [movement] thing. So some of us who had experience as marshalls, we just immediately—it kicked into gear even though we hadn’t organized it. One woman got hit by a horse and to this day, she limps. There’s a guy that I know who got a concussion. So there are things that can happen that are actually physically terrible. Most of the fear is about what can happen that you have no idea what’s going to be out there. So you have to sort of go—and that’s why what Anne was saying is true. One of the best ways to do it is be with a group of people who you know and you know you can count on. So in ACT UP, we had an affinity group structure where small groups worked together. So you knew those people really well and whatever you organized to do together, you knew that they would be there. It’s also how you organized support structures, so somebody who’s going to follow, find out what jail you’re taken to and be there while you’re there and when you come out. One action that I was in ACT UP, we were strip searched, which was illegal. We knew that was illegal. When we came out, there were lawyers there. We said we’ve got to do something about this, this was illegal, and we ended up suing the city. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 38 So there’s actually the possibility of physical violence as well as just the pumped-up-ness of the fact that you’re going into this situation that you have no idea and also, that when you’re in those situations, you have to be self-confident because the police lie. No offense to the police, actually, in that sense. We have a job to do. They have a job to do. Now that’s not excusing physical violence but I’m saying even in general when they’re not physically violent, when we do the Dyke March, the cop will say—I’ll say to one of the police, like, “We need to stop because there’s a gap in the march.” “Oh, no, there’s no gap in the march.” I never believe them. Okay, it’s just something you learn. It’s not to do that. So that’s what the physical—just the courage that you need to do things and the confidence. Q1: It’s significant then that you target specifically bringing in people that have never been involved or not currently involved in anything before. So talk to me about working with people you personally didn’t know. Talk to me about training people who didn’t have the skills already. Do people stick with it after this initial onboarding? Was there a lot of turnover? Just talk to me about that whole process and experience. Maguire: You have more to say. You were more involved at the beginning of the Avengers and I was back with the Irish Lesbian and Gay Organization. Wolfe: People stayed. ACT UP had people come and go but a huge number of people stayed and a huge number of people kept doing activism when they left ACT UP, other �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 39 kinds of activism. That is one of the points but one of the things is we did trainings. One of the things again that people don’t know is we did teach-ins first of all. When we did work with— Q1: As ACT UP or as the Lesbian Avengers? Wolfe: Both. So if we were doing something about an issue that we wanted to target, we learned everything we could about it. So in ACT UP, one of the things we did was, we did teach-ins about the [United States] Food & Drug Administration, when we did a big action there, about the National Institutes of Health, about the Center for Disease Control’s definition of AIDS. We wrote booklets. We wrote books actually. The ACT UP Women’s Caucus wrote a book about women in AIDS but before we wrote the book, we did a teach-in and we made a photocopy booklet which ended up being—we made fifteen hundred copies and not only did we give them out at all of our teach-ins at ACT UP but we sent them all over the world. And eventually when we needed support from people in other parts of the world to get that definition changed, they came to do it because they understood how it affected them. So the teach-ins were one way that people learned but we also did trainings. We did civil disobedience training. So whenever we had an action, we asked if there were any people who hadn’t been trained and if they hadn’t been, we did civil disobedience trainings. We did marshal trainings. We did facilitator trainings, so that if you were facilitating a meeting, you were trained. We did those in the Avengers; we did those in ACT UP. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 40 Maguire: And then the booklets. Wolfe: The booklets, yes. Maguire: The booklets, the Lesbian Avengers have a handbook and it is just the best thing ever. It’s the A to Z of how to have a direct action group, what you need, if you’re doing an action, a check-off list of all the things you need to have covered, running a meeting, facilitating, organizing outside— Wolfe: Examples of leaflets. Maguire: Leaflets, yes. Wolfe: Press releases. Maguire: Press releases, everything. And part of it came from an ACT UP handbook and we did the same thing in the Irish Lesbian and Gay Organization. It’s like okay; this is your first year doing this. Here’s a history, here are the players, here’s what we do. This is when our trainings are. So those things get moved around from group to group. And now the Lesbian Avenger handbook is being used in Rise and Resist which formed after the election of Donald [J.] Trump and people open it up and start reading and go, “Oh, �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 41 my God. This is the best thing I have ever seen.” So it’s like okay [crosstalk]. Here you go. It’s fantastic. Wolfe: And one of the big things that we did in the Lesbian Avengers was the civil rights organizing project and we ended up in Idaho because there was a group—we wanted to make sure that we were invited somewhere. We didn’t just come somewhere. And there was a group of Lesbian Avengers that formed after—we did the first dyke march in Washington, the night before the 1993 march on Washington and twenty thousand lesbians showed up without a permit and we marched to the White House. And from that, all these chapters started and they started all over the country. So this group in Idaho invited us to come and help them because there was an anti-gay amendment in Idaho. So six lesbian—we raised money from our friends and six Lesbian Avengers went and lived there for ten months. And then ten of us came on weekends, various weekends and we organized. And we organized direct action in Moscow, Idaho; Boise, Idaho; Sandpoint, Idaho, all over Idaho to get—not just to be against the anti-gay amendment but to organize people there to come out. And we got support. We did actions. We also wrote stuff up for people there. So we ended up finding one lesbian who lived in a small town that was sort of a center for the AFL-CIO [American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations] because they had logging unions. And she ended up getting—we ended up going with her to the local AFL-CIO chapter. They wrote a letter that we put in a �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 42 brochure. Then we went door to door with her and gave it out and we had the support of the AFL-CIO. We went to the Nez Perce reservations and worked with Native Americans. We went to Sandpoint and worked with the local librarian because part of this law would have eliminated gay books from the library. This was a straight man and he had no problem working with the Lesbian Avengers. We did a march in Sandpoint, Idaho. So eventually the proposition was defeated and one of the things that was in the local paper was that the most surprising thing was that the rural areas that we worked in, voted against the amendment and that that was something totally surprising that nobody expected. The mainstream lesbian and gay groups that were campaigning were doing all top-down campaigning with videos and television advertising and whatever but they weren’t going to these places. We went to these places and also in one of the small towns, a group of lesbians and gay men who had never been out, came out. They did a panel at the local community center and then eventually when we left had formed a group to continue the work. So when I say that we wanted to do serious stuff, that’s what I mean. What we did there was fun. We had things like we went to the county fair and did all kinds of actions that people could relate to but they were about a serious issue and we followed through on it. So those kinds of things, for instance being in Idaho, that took courage because a lot of the—Sandpoint had a big right-wing community. A lot of places have that and we just �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 43 said, “If we’re not willing to go there, then what’s the point?” Every movement teaches another. One of the things that the civil rights movement made clear is that you need to go to the belly of the beast. If you’re not going to go there, what’s the point? So that is something that ACT UP did, that the Avengers did, that ILGO did which is you don’t just stay in your neighborhood. You don’t just go where there are people who agree with you. You have to go to places where people don’t agree with you. And the one other thing that I guess where we differ from as just sort of a—I don’t even know the word for it but kind of this touchy-feely thing, is that it’s not about having to just have dialog with people. It’s showing people that you are someone to be reckoned with. And that was always especially important for the gay movement because the image of the gay movement and especially of gay men but also just of gay people in general was that we kind of were like these sort of flimsy faggots and dykes who really weren’t going to do anything because we didn’t have any courage. So Stonewall [riots] started the image of no, don’t screw with us. But it’s a very important thing to say to people, “You cannot tell me that I am less than you and you cannot do something that makes me less than you. So I have to be here as a full human being. I’m not going to stand for certain things that you’re going to do and I’m not going to be nice about it.” I’m not going to be violent about it. Everything that we’ve ever done has been nonviolent but it was strong and definite and courageous, I think. I met some wonderful people. I mean the people who did all this were just amazing people. And you wouldn’t �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 44 meet them on the street and say, “Oh, that’s an amazing person.” But they were amazing people. They basically did things that were way out of their comfort zone. Q1: Thank you for that. Let’s take a short break. Q2: Perfect. Q1: And then we’ll move on and talk about the Alice Austen House [laughter]. Wolfe: When we went to the middle of the belly of the beast. Maguire: Yes. Q1: Yes. Wolfe: The women with rolled gloves who were so nasty. Q1: Oh, my God, I can’t wait for that story. How long does it take to change your battery? Q2: Oh, I don’t have to change the battery out. I actually—I need to break just to create a new file. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 45 Q1: Okay. [INTERRUPTION] Q2: Okay, and this is the November 5, 2017 interview with Maxine Wolfe and Anne Maguire. Maguire: Maguire. I’m going to give you my name, the spelling too. Q1: I have it. He doesn’t. Wolfe: And it’s Wolfe with an “e”. Q1: Yes, it is. Q2: Anthony Bellov’s videographer, Liz Strong is the interviewer and I’m going to clap. Q1: So tell me a little bit about how you heard first about what was going on with the history of the Alice Austen House, whoever wants to take that away. Wolfe: Do you want to start? Maguire: I think you probably heard first from the academic. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 46 Wolfe: [Laughs] So how did we hear about the Alice Austen House? This researcher, Amy [S.] Khoudari, is how I think you pronounce her name, came to an Avenger meeting. She had also been at the archives doing research but she came to an Avenger meeting and she basically said to us that she had been doing research about Alice Austen who was this very famous photographer. And that she had been doing her research at Alice Austen House and it was for her Ph.D. dissertation. And she did a talk in Staten—so the Alice Austen House is in Staten Island and she did a talk in Staten Island. She was invited to do a talk, not at the Alice Austen House but somewhere else and I don’t even know where and she gave that talk. The next time she went to the Alice Austen House, she sort of was cold-shouldered and they started telling her that she couldn’t have access to everything. And previous to that, she had gone there and done a lot of research but suddenly they were restricting how often she could be there and what she could see, et cetera. And she knew that it had to be about the fact that when she gave this talk about Alice Austen, she mentioned that she was a lesbian, that she had lived in the Alice Austen House with her partner, Gertrude Tate for more than thirty years. And that they must have been homophobic and they really didn’t want this to be the perception of the Alice Austen House. And she also kind of implied that it was a very conservative board that ran the Alice Austen House and that they were never going to be happy about it. So she told us that they were having this nautical festival that they have every year and that it would be a �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 47 good place to leaflet people because the whole board would be there and then all these people who come to this festival and some of them are members. I guess there was a membership thing that you could be at the Alice Austen House. So we got together and we decided to leaflet—we don’t just want to leaflet. What can we do that’s more interesting than just leafleting? So do you want to pick it up from there? Go ahead. Maguire: Well, we both went out to Alice Austen House. We thought we should go out and check out the whole place, how to get there and what was there to see. And we found they had a video, so you could sit and watch this little video about her life and her work. The house had a name, it was like Sunny—I can’t— Q1: Clear Comfort. Maguire: Clear Comfort, that’s it. So basically a little bit of history about the house but absolutely nothing about Gertrude Tate, her partner and nothing about the fact that she was a lesbian. And this is a fake of the brochure they had. So they had a brochure in the little store where they also showed the video. So we bought a copy of the brochure and then we made our own. And decided because it was a nautical theme and there would be song, that we needed to write our own songs and that we should go dressed as turn of the century, so it would have been turn of last century in the funny bonnets and stripy— [crosstalk]. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 48 Wolfe: Like lifeguards, we were going to save her. Maguire: Lifeguards. So basically we were going to come and save Alice Austen from the board of the Friends of Alice Austen House. Wolfe: And the homophobia, right. So we sort of had these shower caps and we wore striped tops so that we looked like we were from the turn of century, bathers or lifeguards. Then we made these life preservers from the inner tubes of tires and we wrote Dyke Preserver on it. Then we made up this brochure. Anne wrote everything in this brochure. It’s funny. I don’t know if you want me to read any part of it. Q1: Sure, if you have a favorite piece. Go for it. Wolfe: I’ll just read the end of it. The end of it says, “We have come as lesbian lifeguards to rescue Alice Austen from the homophobes. Too often our history is denied us. Our papers, diaries, photographs and letters have been destroyed, lost, buried and deliberately misinterpreted. Here at the Alice Austen House museum, there is a wealth of lesbian herstory. Because Alice can’t tell the liars on the board to take a hike and to get the hell off her lesbian land, we’re here to do it. We demand that Alice Austen’s lesbian identity become an integral part of the museum’s interpretation of her life. If the board refuses to embrace the real Alice Austen, they should resign and take their sinking ship of lesbophobia with them. We are dyke preservers and we know all about Alice Austen. We �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 49 will preserve and celebrate Alice Austen’s life long after the liars and the homophobes are gone. This here is a lesbian museum.” And we called it a national historic lesbian landmark. The thing that was interesting, I think, besides the thing, she was an amazing photographer and she took photographs of many, many parts of the city. She was amazing, A, that she was a woman photographer at her time. She carried around heavy photographic equipment. It wasn’t lightweight and she took it to the Lower East Side. She took it all over the city. But she also took these amazing photographs of her friends in these very funny tableaus that were kind of in drag. She has one where three women are dressed as men. She has women dancing with each other in couples. One of her most famous ones is this one of women couples dancing. She had them dressed as Romeo and Juliet characters. She just used her friends to make the most funny, lesbian, gay photographs. And they’re historic because they were of that moment which is from the turn of the century really. And none of that was there. None of those photographs were there and no mention of it and no mention of Gertrude Tate and it’s a sad story because Alice Austen was a spendthrift. She threw away her entire family fortune and at the end of her life was a pauper. And the only place that there was for her—for years, she and Gertrude Tate lived in an apartment of their own and they couldn’t afford it. Then Gertrude had relatives out on Long Island, but they didn’t want the two of them to come together. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 50 And so Alice Austen ended up in a poor person’s—a pauper house and died there alone. Gertrude would come and visit her but she was alone. And then this entire history was erased. It was so sad and angering that she would get no—that Gertrude would get absolutely made invisible and that no one would know that these people were devoted to each other, these two women, for thirty years. So that’s why we wanted to do something, but in the typical Avengers fashion. So we made these brochures, which by the way, at the end of our action, we went into the bookstore and put them in every single book in the bookstore. So that anyone who bought something would find the actual— Maguire: The real story. Wolfe: The real story of Gertrude. But we also—it was a nautical day and we wanted to engage the people that were there. So we started by walking down the street with—oh, we started on the Staten Island ferry and before we got on the ferry, we sang all the songs waiting for the ferry. Then we sang the songs on the ferry which believe it or not, turned out to be the Alice Austen ferry which we were just like oh, my goodness, we got the Alice Austen ferry. Then we marched from the ferry to the house and we came down the block and we marched into the nautical thing singing, [singing] “Ho, Ho, Homo Sex, Homosexual. Alice and Gertrude were lesbians and we are as well!” [Laughs]. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 51 Maguire: Over and over. Wolfe: Over and over and over. And by the way, these songs were written by Anne and myself and my friend, Ed [Edward T.] Rogowsky who is no longer with us. He died some years ago, but who loved music and he was so happy to write these songs with us. And they were really great and some of them were exactly about what it was. This one was about the photos that she took. Maguire: Oh, yes, so we made blowups— Wolfe: Blowups of her photographs. Maguire: —of her photographs. So we had these big black and white blowups of her photographs and then we had a song to go, so we could hold up the photos we were actually referring to. We did this because they had singers there. So what actually happened was they sang one song—and we actually worked this out with them, under their little tent and then it was our turn. Then they sang one and then we sang our next one. So it actually got completely incorporated into what was going on at the time, which was great. Wolfe: Yes. This one—you just have to read this. Okay, [singing] “Alice Austen was a dyke, Alleluia. Alice Austen on a bike, Alleluia. Alice Austen dressed in drag, Alleluia. Alice Austen with a fag, Alleluia.” �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 52 Maguire: It goes on. Wolfe: So we had all of these where we pointed out all her different photographs— Maguire: Her work. We had Alice Austen drinking beer. Wolfe: Right and Alice Austen, you were queer. “Alice Austen, your lesbian life was not in vain because we’ll come back again and again.” Anyways, it was about preserving history, Yellow Submarine. We used a lot of songs. And they were all water songs. It was amazing and then we also had like a dance routine that we did. So after we did our whole thing and we tried talking to these women on the board and they were just, get out of our faces. They were just so nasty and there was a gay man who was on the board, one gay man who was on the board actually supported us. The other gay man who was on the board was the director and he was totally closeted and he was furious. So these two young women who were not lesbians, they were just women who were there with their families. They were maybe fourteen or fifteen, those girls, they came over and they said, “We understand why you’re saying this but maybe if you were nicer about it, maybe if you sent letters.” So we said, “We sent letters and they just don’t pay any attention to us. So we need to do something for them to get their attention.” �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 53 So we didn’t know this but she had gone over and spoken to this guy on the board, the director of the board. Anyway, we did this whole thing and then we marched through the whole thing. Then we went into the bookstore and stuffed every book with the brochures that we made. Maguire: And we left a life preserver on— Wolfe: On the front fence. Maguire: On the picket fence before we left. Wolfe: Then we walked out and these two young women came up to us and they said that they had gone up to the guy who was the director of the board and told him, that he should listen to us because we had something important to say. He gave them his card and said that they should bring it to us and tell us to call him and come and meet with him. So that was just nice that they actually were moved to do something because that’s why we do stuff, right? It’s not just to do it; it’s to have an impact. So we did that and then we went home on the Alice Austen ferry. It was there again. So actually Alice Austen was with us all the way. Then we tried to get in touch with them. Maguire: We did write a letter. We had a follow-up letter— Wolfe: A lot of people, yes. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 54 Maguire: And other people wrote letters and the offer of the meeting disappeared immediately. I mean those two girls said he’s going to meet you. It didn’t happen. We were stalled. We were told it wasn’t going to happen. And my recollection is we got really busy doing other stuff— Wolfe: Other things, yes. And we dropped it. Maguire: Yes. We didn’t keep— Wolfe: We were going to go and do a protest at the board meeting— Maguire: A follow-up thing. Wolfe: But at that point, we were doing this work in Idaho and something about the radio station, MEGA KQ which had a very homophobic guy who did the morning program and we did stuff there. So it just never happened. But there were articles in the paper. So it became known that Alice Austen—who Alice Austen was. It was in Staten Island papers. So everybody there knew. And eventually what happened was they kept—the board composition changed and people wanted to make it known. So now it was made a national historic landmark and so the people there decided that they had to take her out of the closet and make it—so now all the information is there about her and Gertrude Tate and the fact that they lived together, et cetera. And so twenty-five years later but this is �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 55 the way activism works. You don’t always know what impact you’re going to have and when. You just do it. Q1: What happened with the woman doing her Ph.D.? Did you ever hear her story? Wolfe: She did her Ph.D. She got her Ph.D. Q1: Did she ever get access to the archives again? Wolfe: I don’t know if she ever did. She did her thesis so she obviously had enough information. So I don’t think they let her back in. But she had enough information at that point to write the paper because there had been one other paper that was written in the ‘70s that I have a copy of. And she obviously by that time had enough to write about. Q1: So tell me about your own rediscovery of this history. Had you been aware of the Alice Austen House and that story before this woman approached you and if not, after she approached you, how did you go about rediscovering the history and doing the research yourself? Wolfe: Well, I am a coordinator at the Lesbian Herstory Archives which is the oldest and largest lesbian archives in the world and I’ve been there since 1984. And we have a file called—well, first of all, we have people there who are photographers but we have a file called biographical files. So actually when she came, she came to the archives to do �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 56 research. So when someone does that, you can’t possibly know everything that’s in the archives. And I’m not an art historian. Now we have a coordinator who is an art historian. I’m sure she knew who Alice Austen was before then. I had seen this photograph, which is very famous and a lot of lesbians know it because there used to be historical postcards made that you could buy and this was one of the things that was always—you could always get a postcard of it. So I’m sure that somewhere in my head I had her name but not really knowing what all that she did. But when this woman came, I went upstairs to the biographic files as I would do with anybody, and I said, “Well, let me see what we have.” And sure enough, we had two folders on Alice Austen. So from that point on, I started finding out about Alice Austen. So I think that that’s the other thing about when I said you do research. We couldn’t have written this brochure. There’s much more inside about who Alice Austen was and what she did and that came from research that we did in order to do the brochure. Maguire: I didn’t know her at all. The same thing, I recognized this photograph. I had no idea who Alice Austen was. No idea she was so close by, like Staten Island. So it was only from that woman coming to the meeting, that I discovered who she was really. And also realized after doing some research, I actually recognized a lot of her photographs, including the photos of newsboys on the Lower East Side, like lots of her photography was very familiar. And I had no idea it had been a woman in the first place, never mind Alice Austen. So that was kind of fantastic. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 57 Wolfe: Yes. Q1: So rediscovering her story, somebody who was openly long-term coupled in that particular period in history, what did rediscovering that kind of history mean to you? Maguire: Well, I think at this time, I was just completely appalled that they were covering it up. I can’t believe they’re doing this. That was really appalling because it was so obvious. Once we started doing the research, I think they had been together for forty years. It was more like forty years and Gertrude Tate broke an engagement to a man to be with Alice Austen. And Alice Austen was clearly—they were devoted to each other. Their friends and their family knew that they were in a relationship, that they were lesbians. I think part of what was going on at this time in the ‘90s too, horrifying statistics coming out about gay teens killing themselves. So one of the things was if you’re a kid, your family in Staten Island is going to the Alice Austen House on a Sunday afternoon to have a look at her photos, her house is beautiful and the situation is gorgeous. That was also a really nice surprise. It’s right on the water. So it’s probably the kind of place families would go and you go into the museum and there’s a little videotape. It would be really nice for your children and yourself and especially your gay children that nobody knows they’re gay yet, to be told that Alice and Gertrude were together for forty years and here are her gay friends and some of her �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 58 photographs. Here are some of her photographs on the Lower East Side in the early twentieth century. But she also documented her life as a lesbian. That kind of thing would have made a huge difference to me as a kid, going oh, okay, that’s interesting, good. I mean I was appalled by that, that they had totally, totally closeted her. It was really shocking. Wolfe: I think I was more aware because of working at the archives, I know what people have done. I have so many stories of older, especially about older lesbians whose families have thrown out their stuff or don’t like their—there was a labor organizer whose name was Eleanor [G.] Coit. Her papers are at Harvard [University] and Radcliffe [Institute for Advanced Study] in the Schlesinger Library and they never mention that she was a lesbian. But there’s a guy who was an archivist, his name is Bert Hansen and he was walking down the street one day and he saw this paper on the ground. When you’re an archivist, you pick up paper on the ground. You pick up paper everywhere. So he picked up this thing and it was a love letter. And so he picked them all up and they were a whole bunch of love letters that she and her partner had written to one another over the years. And she had just died and her family was throwing it out. That happens all the time and it still happens. It’s one of the things, like at the archives when I take people on tours of the archives and especially when I get to the individual �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 59 files because we have organization files. We have a lot of things at the archives. When I get to the individual files, one of the things that I say to women, young women, old women, it doesn’t matter who, “Your life is important. People are going to want to know about it. They’re going to want to know that you were here.” So if you have things, start a file. We are not an archive about famous women. We are an archive about any lesbian. So we have lesbian secretaries, we have lesbian strippers. We have lesbian writers, we have everything. So send us ten pieces of paper about your life. We’ll give you a special collection. Then from then on, you can keep adding to it all the time and someone can come because we tell them stories, which we have several of, of people whose families threw all this stuff away. You don’t want that to happen. You want somebody to know you existed and this is a place, which will honor the fact that you existed. So a story like Alice Austen and this thing about the Alice Austen House and how they had to be pushed into acknowledging who she was, is a way of saying to people, see, this is what could happen. So you need to be somebody who puts your life somewhere that somebody can find out about it because everyone who comes into the archives should see an image of themselves. That means a whole range of people. In this case, it’s a famous photographer but it can also be a secretary that nobody knows was ever around. So that’s one of our principles at the archives. I’ve been living with that kind of concept for a long time because I’ve been a volunteer and a coordinator at the archives. But it is, �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 60 it’s always shocking. It’s still as shocking to me that people throw away somebody’s life like that, not because they’re just getting rid of things but because they don’t want somebody to know. During the AIDS crisis, if I tell you how many families destroyed any evidence of their sons, didn’t want anybody to know they existed, didn’t want them to know they were sick, horrible stories. So it’s across the board in the gay community for different reasons. It’s always shocking when you find out about it. Then when you can do something about it, it’s great. When you can be one of the people who makes sure that somebody remembers them, it’s really— Maguire: I’m so glad they didn’t destroy her photography. Wolfe: Her photography, yes. Maguire: I mean these were not even family. These were friends of Alice Austen who had decided—they had decided they were going to tell a version, which was not the real version. And they could have decided they were going to destroy the photographs. Wolfe: Well they didn’t have a lot of the—she sold a lot of the plates that she had in order to have money. So actually, the Staten Island Historical Society had more of her stuff than the Alice Austen House did. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 61 Maguire: Good. Wolfe: I think that was one of the reasons that—well, I think it was one of the reasons that some things got preserved. Q1: In this context of preserving history, I wanted to ask you about your thoughts on the relationship between survival and visibility. Wolfe: I have a pin that says lesbian visibility means lesbian survival. Okay, that was from a group that I belonged to a long time ago but I think it is a big thing. People—one of the other things that I often say to people on tours is that everybody thinks that we’re so far advanced and we have gone so far that life is wonderful. And I say to them, “You know, there are kids in Brooklyn that are still killing themselves.” In Brooklyn. We’re not talking about some rural place somewhere that you think from your own—I don’t know—superior attitude are backwards. We’re talking about the City of New York, okay, that people think of as being sophisticated and advanced and everything. Yes, we have definitely made strides and definitely many more of us are out and many more of us lead lives that are good and supportive and we have friends and our families haven’t thrown us out, et cetera. But there are still kids being thrown out of their homes. There are still kids being abused because they’re gay. There are still people being killed �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 62 because they’re gay or lesbian or trans. The world hasn’t gotten that good yet. And there’s still a huge amount to do. So definitely visibility. Visibility exposes you to violence but visibility eventually means survival because if you’re not going to be visible, if you’re not going to say to people that your life matters—I always say to people, “This is not a lifestyle. This is a life.” It’s not a style. It means that you have to be out there in order for people to see as I said, an image of themselves, so that they know that who they are is a good thing, not a bad thing. And there are still plenty of young people and older people, there’s still plenty of closeted older people who still are afraid to come out. Now there have been a lot of discussions about older people in nursing homes—gay people who are separated from their partners, who can’t admit that they’re gay and the need to do trainings in those places. So across the life span, there are still so much for us to do and it’s not about marriage. It’s about life, it’s about being able to live your life as anyone else would live their life and not have to hide and not be afraid. So I think that that’s— Maguire: Yes, I think it’s still really important. Wolfe: That’s a very important part about life, survival and visibility go together. As long as we’re hiding, people can do things to us that are worse than what they would do if we’re out because hiding says that we know that there’s something wrong. That’s what hiding says. I know why people do it. That’s not a judgment to these people but definitely �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 63 that’s the message that comes to the rest of the world, that if you have to hide something, it must be a bad thing, a secret. Q1: I’d love to hear your thoughts on this too. Maguire: You’ve kind of said it all. I mean I don’t feel like much has changed for me around visibility since I was quite young. I mean I had this thing growing up where I thought, I’m completely comfortable with who I am. It’s everybody else who has the issue. It’s not me, it’s everyone else. But that for me, I now know in hindsight was a way for me to stay closeted. I didn’t come out to most—like my friends and my family, until I was about twenty-one. I had told my sisters like much earlier, when I was in my—fifteen maybe, and a couple of close friends. But I moved out of my family home and that was it. I mean I came out everywhere. Once I did it, I did it. I came out at work and I got transferred out of the office because people were so uncomfortable. People thought I was joking at first because it was such a funny thing to say. Yes, it was like I was hilarious. That was a really good joke I just made and I’d say, “I’m not joking. I’m serious about this.” And three weeks later, I was transferred. So I kind of felt once I had done it once, internally I had figured out, no, what you’re telling yourself there is a way for you to maintain keeping it to yourself. Because you’re totally fine with it. It’s just like once you put it out there; all the people who are not are �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 64 going to be trouble. So when I figured out I was protecting myself because I didn’t want to come out. I think that’s all a visibility thing. Then when I came out, I wanted to—basically I had a really good role model. An English woman who was in the Labour Party who came to conferences every once in awhile in Dublin that I would show up to, and she basically said that every sentence that came out of her mouth was, “As a lesbian.” Then she would give her political opinion on anything and everything. So I thought, okay, this is the way it has to be now. I wasn’t as in your face as Sarah [Roelofs] but I really loved that. I loved that she was political. She was working on all kinds of campaigns on women’s reproductive rights, lesbian rights, disability issues and anti-racist stuff, Irish politics, everything, but everything was, “As a lesbian, here’s my position on this.” So she was fantastic. So the visibility thing, now also I think it’s really important to be visible as lesbians. Lesbians we’re in the moment of disappearing again. One of the things I really can’t stand is the LGBTQ everything because nobody has to say the words. I much prefer when I hear anything on radio and I hear people standing up at meetings. But when I see it written down, I want to hear you say every single word because you are talking about us. We are not initials or letters. You are talking about real people here. So I want to hear everything. I want to hear lesbian. I want to hear trans. But mostly at the moment, I want to hear lesbian again because we are in a mode of being disappeared. So I think visibility is always essential, always essential for our survival, totally. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 65 Q1: It occurred to me that the first inclusion in the St. Patrick’s Day parade was just this past one and the first announcement and embracing of the Alice Austen House as a national LGBTQ [Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans Queer] landmark was just this year. Why twenty-five years? Why is that a magic number? What are your thoughts on that—being involved as you have been the whole time? Maguire: I think it’s a coincidence in these things. I think the St. Patrick’s Day parade was the first time an Irish—they messed it up the previous year and they invited a group of gay corporate—NBC, like we are all friends, straight and gay together at NBC basically. It’s a corporate group. There were eruptions. It’s like oh please, it’s been twenty-five years. Just let Irish gay people march if they want at this point. But the parade thing, my analysis of it was NBC were going to pull the broadcast. Guinness was pulling out. The sponsors were pulling out. And then it’s like okay, we better let the gays in now. So that’s what I think it was with them. Otherwise, they were determined. They did not want gay people in the parade—Irish gay people. Wolfe: And I think we need to say that Irish gay people— Maguire: It was Irish gay people. Wolfe: Because we’d get crazed. They would say, “Gay people want to march in the parade.” No Irish people want to march in the parade who are gay. They would just �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 66 eliminate the Irish part and they would make it seem like just some random group of gay people want to march in the Irish—who wanted to march in the Irish, the St. Patrick’s Day parade? Why would you want to march in it, because you’re gay? That wasn’t the point. The point was you were Irish. And they just kept eliminating it. Yes, I agree with Anne though, this year it was all about losing sponsorship and a lot of corporate entities have realized that it’s in their better interest to support gay and lesbian people because first of all, we are purchasers and there’s a certain segment of the gay community that does marketing, that has pushed out this thing that we have— Maguire: Tons of money. Wolfe: Tons of disposable income. Who are those people? I don’t know. They’re not the people I know. But still that’s what the marketing shows because they go after all these high-income, mostly gay men. So I think the parade stuff—but even there, they didn’t ask the Irish Lesbian and Gay Organization. They didn’t ask the Fed Up Queers. Who did they ask? The Lavender and Green [Alliance]. Maguire: Closet-y name, very closet-y. When that group started, people thought it was an environmental group. This was the argument we had at the first meeting and the guy who started the Lavender and the Green was at the first meeting and he wanted the boys to be upfront and he wanted a closet-y name. It could be very safe. The message was it’s safe to be in the closet and basically the other crowd was, no, the message is here. We all left �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 67 Ireland and now we are coming out and we are not going back into the closet. It was just so interesting and the contingent was mostly straight people. Irish writers and politicians and people who think they should have gotten a clap on the back for marching with Irish gay people, twenty-five years after the fact. To me it was like twenty-five years too late. You can stuff it. Wolfe: Yes, yes. Maguire: Really. It’s like everyone else has moved on and you think you’re being magnanimous now. I don’t think so. Stuff your parade. Wolfe: Yes, right. The Alice Austen House—I think what might have spurred that is that this year, there was a whole move to create national lesbian and gay monuments, historic sites. Maguire: Landmarks, yes. Wolfe: It didn’t start with the Alice Austen House. It started with a group of gay people who decided to make a list of spaces across the country that were known to be lesbian or gay or trans spaces. The Archives is one of them but there were others. They picked the Alice Austen House. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 68 So basically it was defensive for the Alice Austen House to name themselves, rather than to have somebody else name them that because they were going to be on a list anyway. So if I had to pick why it was now—and I think also to their credit, I think that there are people now who are involved at the Alice Austen House who actually want this to happen from their own point of view, not just because of that. I think they can get support for it because it was going to be out there anyway. It’s kind of like if you know your enemies are going to come after you, you might as well put yourself out there first. But I definitely think on the positive side, that there were people in the Alice Austen House who decided that it was time and that they knew all this stuff and this was a good time to do it. Q1: Did you have anyone from the original protest who wanted to go down and see the proclamation or be involved in any way? Wolfe: You know, they did it so fast. Maguire: It was very fast. Wolfe: I couldn’t even go. I couldn’t even go. First of all, they did it during Gay Pride. Q1: That’s right. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 69 Wolfe: They did it the week right before the march, a few days. I think it was the Thursday of the week that the Gay Pride march was on Sunday. I didn’t get a notice of it until a day beforehand. Maguire: Yes, I think the day before it, I think we heard. Wolfe: I couldn’t go. Maguire: No, me neither. Wolfe: There was no way. Nobody from the archives could go because the month of June, we have a zillion events, not just things that we go to but things we do ourselves. And nobody could go. I would have loved to have gone. Maguire: I got to put up a Facebook post. That was it. Going back to the action that we did and some photographs, because when we heard there was a copy of the proclamation. So to be able to say it’s now a landmark, look, this is so many years later. But no, we couldn’t go to that. Wolfe: They really did it like in an instant. Maguire: Yes. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 70 Q1: Do you think—? Q2: Liz, just to let you know, it’s four o’clock. Q1: Oh, it’s four o’clock. I’ll just ask you a few more questions then. But do you think your action and actions like it started to push people to think about making lists like this? What is the line between what you did back in ’94 and what’s happened just this past year? Wolfe: I think there are a couple of reasons. There is an association of lesbian and gay archives. There have been several theses that have been written in the past couple of years. Like for instance, I know two that are about lesbian spaces in New York and I’m sure there are more. Those are women I know that came to the archives to do their research. Maguire: And then there’s stuff like Barbara Hammer’s movie. She has a retrospective. Someone has a retrospective— Wolfe: She’s having one now. Maguire: Yes, exactly. It comes up again and people would be like, oh, my god, this place in Staten Island. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 71 Wolfe: And I also think that there’s a feeling in the lesbian and gay community that it’s time to mark these spaces because people are dying, older lesbians and gay men who managed to survive the crisis, that their people are dying of natural causes. And their memories are going to be gone. I know for instance that there’s a group of women who have done—it’s called the Old Lesbian Oral Herstory Project. So I think people are starting to realize—I mean we’ve done oral history—we have three thousand oral histories at the archives. People are starting—it actually started with ACT UP, this whole focus on history, on documenting your history. It was the first organization that I was in where people actively made videos about the actions and who was involved and what was happening, there’s the ACT UP Oral History Project. There’s a Lesbian Avenger project. There’s just a lot of these that are happening now because people realize unless we do it, it’s not going to be out there. So I think that there’s a whole move to document the history of the community because we’ve been out. We weren’t out for a really long time. It’s been only since the ‘60s, the end of the ‘60s that there’s been a visible community. And people are starting to have anniversaries that are meaningful in the whole world. Like for instance, the Pride march. It’s coming up on its fiftieth year. The archives, the Lesbian Herstory Archives, we’re going to be our forty-fifth year. So the things that have survived, people want to make sure that they’re documented and that we document the history of the things that didn’t. People coming to the archives this �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 72 year, there’s been a lot of theses on the Lesbian Avengers. ACT UP again has sort of reemerged. My friend, Avram [Finkelstein], just published his book about the oral history of the images in ACT UP. People are doing histories of the movement in various ways, videos about it, the one about Sylvia [R.] Rivera, the one that’s out there, that was done a few years ago about Blue London [phonetic], about individuals. I just think it’s a moment where people have been out long enough, that they feel that it’s time to say we’re here and we’ve been here. I always think that takes time because people always feel, well, how can I write a history one year afterwards? But now it’s thirty years after the beginning of the AIDS crisis. It’s twenty-five years after certain other things. So people feel it’s enough time to look back and be able to document it before the people who are involved disappear. Q1: I also want to point out just as we’re wrapping up that the Alice Austen House site is the first queer national historic landmark in New York State to be given to a woman. Maguire: That’s right. Wolfe: Yes. Maguire: That’s one of the things I put in my post when we heard that was happening. Yes, it’s just interesting. Is it the only one that’s been dedicated to a woman anywhere though? Not just in New York? �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 73 Q1: I’ll have to check. Maguire: I think it was the first one— Wolfe: Anywhere. Maguire: Across the board, yes. I think it was. Yes, that’s good we did that action twentyfive years ago. We can say we did that action. We knew about her then. Wolfe: [Laughs] Yes. Q1: But I think it just speaks to this idea that you were saying, that lesbian needs to be underscored— Wolfe: Yes. Maguire: Absolutely. Wolfe: It’s always true. When we get asked about things—I’ll just give you an example. When the New York Public Library did their first exhibit, it was called Becoming Visible: [An Illustrated History of Lesbian and Gay Life in Twentieth Century America], which is really funny because it was becoming visible to them. But anyway, most of the �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 74 information they had in the library at that time, were what we call our enemies. In order to do that exhibit, they had to borrow things from everybody because they didn’t have any of that information. One of the things that happened was this person came to the—had a meeting at the community center. Like three hundred people showed up. And they had five people from the New York Public Library and one guy stood up and he said, “It’s really important. We definitely need material but we specifically—” and this is what everyone says “—we specifically need lesbian material because we don’t have lesbian material. It’s very difficult to get lesbian material.” And a woman stood up in the room and said, “Come to my basement.” The truth is that most of the archives, even the gay archives that exist, they say that they are LGBTQ but they are really G and T. And the L and the B are gone and that is true. So there are only two—well two big women’s archives, lesbian archives. There’s the June Mazer [Lesbian Archives] collection in California and the Lesbian Herstory Archives. There’s the Cincinnati Ohio Lesbian Archives which is a small one but it’s there. And there’s a couple in Europe. There’s Spinnboden which is in Germany but that’s it. All of the other archives, most of their material is from gay men. That’s number one. Secondly, most of their material is about famous people, which is not true of either lesbian archive or any of the ones that I know. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 75 So definitely that’s part of the issue is that is missing and people say that they don’t know where it is. I say, “Come to the archives. We have twelve thousand books.” Twelve thousand books that are by or about lesbians. I bet you had no idea there were twelve thousand books by or about lesbians and that’s what women say when they come in, visitors. They go, “Oh, my God, these are all about lesbians?” Because who knows? It’s not stuff that’s around, where there’s so much more about gay men out there then there is about anybody else really. It’s just a statement of the way the world works, which is the patriarchy. That’s what we’re dealing with here. It doesn’t matter whether it’s straight or gay. It’s not any different. It’s who has the power in the world and the people with the power define what is history. Q1: On that thought, I’d love to get both of your thoughts on the meaning of a physical space, not just an archive, not just a history but a space that is rooted to a person and to a place in time, you can visit with your kids. Talk to me about the meaning of that site being recognized as openly lesbian. Wolfe: That’s incredible. That makes it so—obviously it’s material. It’s real. It’s something that somebody can touch. It’s not just an idea. That’s why I think it’s so important that they have information of the relationship between those two women, because it’s something that you see where they lived and then you read about them, it �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 76 makes it real, whereas just reading about them, you have to kind of imagine what was their life like and stuff. That way they’re in a place. So anything like that—that’s why people wanted to make Stonewall Inn like a national spot and the Lesbian Herstory Archives and other spaces that the community has used in the same way that you make that about straight people. If you know where Audre Lorde lived, why shouldn’t there be a plaque on her building? She was the Poet Laureate of New York State besides being an amazing lesbian poet. Or Adrienne Rich or any of those people. They lived places. And I think that’s— Maguire: It’s really important. One of the first things I thought when I heard it got the landmark—I have a niece and nephew here and I thought fantastic, now I have a place to bring them. I don’t need to give them the streets. It’s going to be there. But it’s like she walked around and she saw the river from this angle at some point. That’s so important and I was thinking that when I told you about one of the first things I did when Bobby Sands died, and my brother and myself, we knew to go to the general post office in Dublin. We knew that this was a place because it had history. It had meaning. It was where the rising, the people who revolted in 1916 took over this building. So it has meaning. You know that these people were in this building trying to rise up against British rule. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 77 I kind of feel the same about Alice Austen House. This is where she lived and we are marking it. We are saying this is really important. It’s important to us. It’s important to everyone to know this and here it is. It’s like, you can touch it. Wolfe: Well, what you’re saying about the post office, in New York, whenever anything goes down, any kind of Supreme Court ruling, where do people go? Stonewall. You don’t even have to ask. Show up at Stonewall after work and there are going to be people there. Maguire: I don’t think Alice Austen House is going to become a place like that but it might be like you want to go do something. You think you might have a gay nephew or a little— Wolfe: Or just to tell—[crosstalk]. Maguire: Let’s go out in the ferry and go visit Alice Austen House. Wolfe: It’s a beautiful place besides— Maguire: It’s gorgeous. Yes, it’s really gorgeous. Wolfe: It’s a really nice place to visit. Maguire: And great photographs and great history. So yes, it’s really important. �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 78 Q1: I’m just going to say thank you very much. Is there anything I should have asked you during this time that we spent together? Wolfe: [Laughs] Maguire: I haven’t talked so much in a long time. Wolfe: Me neither [laughs]. Q1: I really appreciate all the memories you guys shared today, absolutely beautiful. Thank you again for the work that you did twenty-five years ago, making many things to be accomplished. Maguire: Thinking up funny songs. That’s what we love doing. Wolfe: We had such a great time. Maguire: Yes, I really like fun actions. Wolfe: We had such fun doing this. It was really—that’s what I mean, doing serious things but in a way— �Maguire, Wolfe – 1 – 79 Maguire: You need to have fun every once in awhile. Wolfe: And it gets to people when you do something like that. They get it in a way they don’t otherwise. Q1: Well, a revolution without dancing. Wolfe: Thank you for asking us to do this. Maguire: Exactly, yes, not interested. Q2: I’m going to stop blinding you now. Q1: Thank you very much. Wolfe: Thank you for doing this. Maguire: Thank you. [END OF INTERVIEW] � 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 Transcript of MAxine Wolfe and Anne Maquire Oral History Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Liz Hibbard Strong Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Maxine Wolfe Anne McGuire Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .mp4 Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 02:03:54 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available New York Preservation Archive Project 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 NYPAP Oral History Interview: Maxine Wolfe and Anne Maguire Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource New York Preservation Archive Project Date Created Date of creation of the resource. November 5, 2017 Description An account of the resource Oral History conducted by New York Preservation Archive Project in which Maxine Wolfe and Anne Maguire are interviewed. They discuss their early lives, background on their family histories, and the work as activists. The talk about the environments they grew up in, Maxine in Brooklyn and Anne in Dublin, and their early interest in, and awareness of, politics. Anne talks about the political climate of Ireland that made her want to leave, eventually winning a green card in a lottery, and moving to New York City. Anne describes meeting Maxine at a Thanksgiving Dinner through a friend, Marie, who would eventually become her partner. Maxine discusses her involvement in various LGBTQ and Radical organizations in NYC that lead her to ACT UP. Anne discusses being part of the founding group of ILGO, the Irish Lesbian and Gay Organization, which started in 1990, and which she was part of for 10 years. She talks about ILGO's rejection from the St. Patrick's Day Parade and the publicity the group got from that. They talk about the erasure of lesbian organizers and leadership within LGBTQ history which tends to focus on gay men, and how Lesbians had to advocate for themselves and form their own movements to be heard and to focus on Lesbian issues. They talk about Lesbian and women erasure during the AIDS crisis and how that lead them to for the Lesbian Avengers along with Ana Maria Simo, Anne-Christine D'askey, Marie Honan, and Sarah Schulman. They decided they wanted to focus on serious politics rather than cultural issues, and to not be a top-down organization. Anne and Maxine discuss the first meetings and actions of the Lesbian Avengers and talk about offering organizing help and support to other Lesbian groups around the country. Maxine and Anne talk about the real depth of activism, and the dangerous legal and personal implications of direct actions. They discuss the importance of being part of a group and having a support structure when taking part in a direct action. Maxine talks about the learning and training and teaching that happens behind the scenes before any direct actions. They go into more detail about work they did as the Lesbian Avengers around the country, and the effect that their bottom-up structure had on small community movements. They talk about the Alice Austen House and the fact that the Board was homophobic and hiding the queer part of that story, and work they did around protesting how the history was being handled. They discuss the importance of recovering queer histories from the 19th Century, and making gay history available to the public. Maxine talks about the role of the Lesbian Herstory Archives in preserving the history and lives of all lesbians for this reason. They talks about how visibility and survival are related for Lesbians, and the need for people to see themselves represented. Maxine and Anne talk about seeing the fruits of their activist labor come to fruition after 25 years, and their thoughts about current acceptance of LGBTQ people as being partially related to capitalism and revenue. They discuss more recent LGBTQ history and archive projects and the celebrating of gay institutions that have survived over the past 50 years. However, through some of these projects, they are still experiencing Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender erasure and erasure of the history of every day people. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Rights belong to the New York Preservation Archive Project, site Liz H. Strong & Anthony Belove To request a copy of this oral history, please contact info@nypap.org Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. NYPAP Oral History Interview Act Up Activism AIDS ILGO Interviews Irish American Lesbians Lesbian Avengers Maxine Wolfe New York Oral History Organizing Politics https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/9efe882640e31f7dc91902131be13224.mp3 a15e3d0d28633ba578b47ef89a8e111f 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 Ruthie Berman and Connie Kurtz 1984-2022 [bulk 2000-2002] Description An account of the resource This collection includes interviews, panel appearances, and talks given by Ruth Berman and Connie Kurtz. Berman (b. 1934) and Kurtz (1936-2018) were LGBT activists best known for bringing a successful suit against the New York City Board of Education to obtain domestic partner benefits. 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 Ruth Berman and Rosemary Dempsey for the National Organization for Women NYC, 1991 Description An account of the resource Audio starts with Ruth Berman talking to an audience about the importance of voting as a Lesbian and as an ally, an about the importance of being political and coming out as a gay person. She touches on the role of money and legality in domestic partnerships and the need to prove them. Ruth encourages the audience to join the National Organization for Women (NOW) to amplify their voices. 10:00 mins into the tape, Rosemary Dempsey from NOW discusses the importance of legal tools to protect gay people and their families, ad how coming out is an important part of that process. Audio ends at 13:11, the rest of the tape is blank. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource NOW NYC Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ruthie Berman and Connie Kurtz 1984-2022 [bulk 2000-2002] Description An account of the resource This collection includes interviews, panel appearances, and talks given by Ruth Berman and Connie Kurtz. Berman (b. 1934) and Kurtz (1936-2018) were LGBT activists best known for bringing a successful suit against the New York City Board of Education to obtain domestic partner benefits. 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 Ruth Berman, Connie Kurtz, and Karen Thompson at the National Organization for Women Conference in San Diego, CA Description An account of the resource "Out: One Road to Empowerment" panel moderated by Dixie Johnson from National NOW Power Through Action Conference. Panel includes Karen Thompson, Ruth Berman, and Connie Kurtz. Side 1 Ruth starts off by singing "I Am What I Am" by Gloria Gaynor and then talks about her life and knowing she was a lesbian from a young age and her journey to get rid of the same she originally felt about her sexuality. She talks about being married and having children, being in the closet, and her early relationship with Connie. She expresses the shame she first felt when being with Connie and regretting how much time she lost being in the closet. Ruth talks about going on the Phil Donahue show and the lawsuit after being denied partner benefits for Connie by the NYC Board of Education because they weren't married. She encourages the audience to undo the damage of being brought up as heterosexual women and to come out. At 21:40 Connie speaks and talks about being a mother and grandmother, and her relationship to her family. She talks about how abuse has been perpetuated throughout her life about working through her problems and celebrating changes. Connie shares her experience of being diagnosed with cancer and her experience trying to heal herself and going into remission. At 38:30 Karen Thompson discusses trying to be what other people wanted throughout her early life and meeting a partner who taught her how to live and be herself. She recalls not being able to admit her sexuality to herself or her partner, the car accident that her partner was involved in, and realizing she had to come out to get through this challenging time. Side 2 The second part of this tape is a duplicate of the audio described in "National Organization for Women (NOW) NYC - Ruth Berman and Rosemary Dempsey" Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource NOW San Diego Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ruth Berman, Connie Kurtz <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 SPW 1878 Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Ruth Berman, Connie Kurtz, and Karen Thompson at the National Organization for Women Conference Connie Kurtz National Organization for Women Ruth Berman https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/33/51/spw1159_B.mp3 b4d06b5a1aaee8cd6ac1e5770d74a052 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/33/51/spw1159_A.mp3 dbc6a5b463450db02c5e5f8451572878 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 Audre Lorde audio recordings, 1977-1986 Description An account of the resource Audre Lorde (February 18, 1934 – November 17, 1992) was a celebrated and influential Caribbean-American poet, novelist, autobiographer, and publisher whose art and life explored issues of race, class, sexuality, gender, and illness. The cassettes in this collection were deposited at the LHA by various donors. They document various public events including the 1979 National March on Washington for Gay and Lesbian Rights, a 1982 poetry reading, and writing conferences in the late 1970s and early 1980s. 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 March on Washington / Pacifica Program Service, 1979 (Tape 2 of 4) Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian activists, Lesbian feminism, National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, Washington, D.C., 1979 Description An account of the resource The second of four recordings of Pacifica Radio coverage of the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights on October 14, 1979. Musical performances by Mary Watkins, Meg Christian, and Holly Near. Speeches by Ray Hill and Charles Law. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pacifica Radio Mary Watkins, Meg Christian, Holly Near Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Side A (mp3) http://herstory.prattsils.org/mp3_files/spw1159_A.mp3 Side A (wav) http://herstory.prattsils.org/wav_files/spw1159_A.wav Side B (mp3) http://herstory.prattsils.org/mp3_files/spw1159_B.mp3 Side B (wav) http://herstory.prattsils.org/wav_files/spw1159_B.wav Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available NPR/Pacifica Radio Date Created Date of creation of the resource. October 14 1979 Date Modified Date on which the resource was changed. Digitized: June 2011 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> Relation A related resource Tape 2 of a 4 tape series. Preceded by SPW1158. 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Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Women's Oral History Project, 1978-1990 Description An account of the resource Part-ethnography and part-history, Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy is an intimate history of a lesbian community in Buffalo, New York. It combines the ethnographic method of a rigorous study of a single community’s culture and identity, along with the historian’s urge to analyze the specific forces that shape these communities over time. In terms of primary sources, this historical analysis relied on the Buffalo Women’s Oral History Project. This extensive oral history project began in 1978 and extended through the next 13 years. Interview subjects were working-class lesbian women from Buffalo, New York who described their experiences during the period from the mid-1930s to the early 1960s. These recordings of interviews with working-class lesbians are rich with wisdom, insight and emotion. Interviews discuss a wide range of topics including butch/femme roles, gendered sexuality, relationships, family dynamics, the bar scene, religion, realization of homosexuality, coming out, lesbian mothers, oppression, police brutality, race, gay rights movements, women in the military, youth, and identity. They offer dynamic first-person perspectives of the place and time before the emergence of the gay and lesbian liberation movements. From these stories surface the personal struggles and triumphs of the lesbian community during an intensely oppressive time. For recordings related to the publication of Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold, see <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/collections/show/54">Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: Related Audio Recordings, 1977-1990</a>. The recordings were donated to the archives by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy and were subsequently digitized by students from the Pratt Institute, Projects in Digital Archives class, LIS-665. Sound A resource whose content is primarily intended to be rendered as audio. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data tape cassette Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 22:10 MP3 Files Links to Oral History mp3 files <h4><a href="/mp3_files/SPW468_PAT_A.wav.mp3" target="_blank">Download the Interview</a></h4> 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 Pat G., May 21, [year unknown] (Tape 2) Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian bars Lesbian and gay experience Lesbian Community--New York (State) Description An account of the resource Pat shows family photos. She says several of her family members were gay, including her mother and brother. She talks about bars, the 557 and 217, with racially mixed clientele. She describes violence when straight men tried to dance with gay women. She mentions other favorite bars from the 1950s: the Chesterfield, the KittyCat, Club Coco, the 469. Pat describes her relationships, many of which involved "messing around on and off" for many years. She describes coming out to her mother at age 13, and talks about the "white girls from Canada" (lesbians) who were her mother's friends. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Liz Lapovsky Pat G. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lesbian Herstory Archives Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 19??-05-21 Date Modified Date on which the resource was changed. 2011-11 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Pratt Institute, School of Information and Library Science, 665 Projects in Digital Archives Students Relation A related resource This recording is 2 of 2 tapes recorded with Pat G. on 19??-05-21. Is Format Of A related resource that is substantially the same as the described resource, but in another format. tape cassette "SPW468 Pat" Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. Kennedy, E. L. & Davis, M. D. (1993). Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: The History of a Lesbian Community. 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In terms of primary sources, this historical analysis relied on the Buffalo Women’s Oral History Project. This extensive oral history project began in 1978 and extended through the next 13 years. Interview subjects were working-class lesbian women from Buffalo, New York who described their experiences during the period from the mid-1930s to the early 1960s. These recordings of interviews with working-class lesbians are rich with wisdom, insight and emotion. Interviews discuss a wide range of topics including butch/femme roles, gendered sexuality, relationships, family dynamics, the bar scene, religion, realization of homosexuality, coming out, lesbian mothers, oppression, police brutality, race, gay rights movements, women in the military, youth, and identity. They offer dynamic first-person perspectives of the place and time before the emergence of the gay and lesbian liberation movements. From these stories surface the personal struggles and triumphs of the lesbian community during an intensely oppressive time. For recordings related to the publication of Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold, see <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/collections/show/54">Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: Related Audio Recordings, 1977-1990</a>. The recordings were donated to the archives by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy and were subsequently digitized by students from the Pratt Institute, Projects in Digital Archives class, LIS-665. Sound A resource whose content is primarily intended to be rendered as audio. 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Title A name given to the resource Paula, January 18, 1990 (Tape 1) Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian and gay experience Lesbian community--New York Gay bars Lesbian culture Lesbians--Relations with heterosexuals Lesbians--United States--Social conditions Description An account of the resource Side A: Paula describes various locations where gay men and women would meet each other, like Kleinman's Corner and bars such as Ralph Martin's. Often these locations also served as hubs for sex workers. She speaks about the rigidly defined roles of "butch" and "femme" provided for lesbians during the 1940s. Paula talks about her life as femme and being married to a man who introduced her to gay/lesbian life. She discusses her sexual life and the type of sex that women had with each other in the 1940s, specifically within the strict binary of butch and femme. Paula recalls the social life at bars, such as Ralph Martin's, which included dancing, drag shows, prostitution, and drugs. Side B: Paula speaks about her family life in relation to her sexual identity. She talks about her husband's fast lifestyle and her changing preferences eventually causing the dissolution of their marriage. Paula mentions the types of employment she has had, including working in department stores, as a waitress, as a desk clerk at the Genesee Hotel, and on the assembly line at Bell Aircraft. She speaks more about various bars that she went to: Pat's, Dugan's, the Carousel, and the Carlton Hotel. She talks about a long-term relationship that she had, after her divorce, that lasted ten years, as well as traveling out of the Buffalo area to places like Florida, California, and Utica, N.Y. The recording cuts off abruptly after 23 minutes. 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Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 1904 Width 2856 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/22/18/SPW463_PAULA_A.wav.mp3 ddccf8ea5e518e6471f5eca39ab10754 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/22/18/SPW463_PAULA_B.wav.mp3 2e41487bc597a730dff73b2694d87dd1 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 Buffalo Women's Oral History Project, 1978-1990 Description An account of the resource Part-ethnography and part-history, Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy is an intimate history of a lesbian community in Buffalo, New York. It combines the ethnographic method of a rigorous study of a single community’s culture and identity, along with the historian’s urge to analyze the specific forces that shape these communities over time. In terms of primary sources, this historical analysis relied on the Buffalo Women’s Oral History Project. This extensive oral history project began in 1978 and extended through the next 13 years. Interview subjects were working-class lesbian women from Buffalo, New York who described their experiences during the period from the mid-1930s to the early 1960s. These recordings of interviews with working-class lesbians are rich with wisdom, insight and emotion. Interviews discuss a wide range of topics including butch/femme roles, gendered sexuality, relationships, family dynamics, the bar scene, religion, realization of homosexuality, coming out, lesbian mothers, oppression, police brutality, race, gay rights movements, women in the military, youth, and identity. They offer dynamic first-person perspectives of the place and time before the emergence of the gay and lesbian liberation movements. From these stories surface the personal struggles and triumphs of the lesbian community during an intensely oppressive time. For recordings related to the publication of Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold, see <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/collections/show/54">Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: Related Audio Recordings, 1977-1990</a>. The recordings were donated to the archives by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy and were subsequently digitized by students from the Pratt Institute, Projects in Digital Archives class, LIS-665. Sound A resource whose content is primarily intended to be rendered as audio. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data tape cassette Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) Side A: 46:51 Side B: 46:30 MP3 Files Links to Oral History mp3 files <h4><a href="/mp3_files/SPW463_PAULA_A.wav.mp3" target="_blank">Download the Interview</a></h4> 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 Paula, January 18, 1990 (Tape 2) Subject The topic of the resource Lesbians--United States--Identity Lesbian and gay experience Lesbians--United States--History Lesbians--Sexual behavior Description An account of the resource Paula describes the absence of love and romance in her relationships with women, but later in the interviews describes a relationship after her divorce. She mentions one-night stands and sexual experiences she had with friends, and the importance of these friendships to her. Paula mentions that she was married and had children, and would go out to bars at night with her friends or alone. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Paula Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lesbian Herstory Archives Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1990-01-18 Date Modified Date on which the resource was changed. 2011-11 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Pratt Institute, School of Information and Library Science, 665 Projects in Digital Archives Students Relation A related resource This recording is 2 of 2 tapes recorded with Paula on 1990-01-18. Is Format Of A related resource that is substantially the same as the described resource, but in another format. tape cassette "SPW463 Paula" Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. Kennedy, E. L. & Davis, M. D. (1993). Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: The History of a Lesbian Community. New York: Routledge Extent The size or duration of the resource. 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Lesbian Herstory Archives, Contact Designation: Maxine Wolfe, Contact Address: 484 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, Phone Number: 718-768-3953 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="/omeka/rights-statement" target="_blank"> See the LHA Copyright Statement </a> Heterosexuality Identity Relationships Sexuality https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/22/33/466.jpg 4768284679fd1d5548e7b5b5c88d50ab 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. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 2144 Width 3216 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/22/33/SPW466_Phil_A.wav.mp3 16569617415085eb916bddb5a54532a1 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 Buffalo Women's Oral History Project, 1978-1990 Description An account of the resource Part-ethnography and part-history, Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy is an intimate history of a lesbian community in Buffalo, New York. It combines the ethnographic method of a rigorous study of a single community’s culture and identity, along with the historian’s urge to analyze the specific forces that shape these communities over time. In terms of primary sources, this historical analysis relied on the Buffalo Women’s Oral History Project. This extensive oral history project began in 1978 and extended through the next 13 years. Interview subjects were working-class lesbian women from Buffalo, New York who described their experiences during the period from the mid-1930s to the early 1960s. These recordings of interviews with working-class lesbians are rich with wisdom, insight and emotion. Interviews discuss a wide range of topics including butch/femme roles, gendered sexuality, relationships, family dynamics, the bar scene, religion, realization of homosexuality, coming out, lesbian mothers, oppression, police brutality, race, gay rights movements, women in the military, youth, and identity. They offer dynamic first-person perspectives of the place and time before the emergence of the gay and lesbian liberation movements. From these stories surface the personal struggles and triumphs of the lesbian community during an intensely oppressive time. For recordings related to the publication of Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold, see <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/collections/show/54">Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: Related Audio Recordings, 1977-1990</a>. The recordings were donated to the archives by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy and were subsequently digitized by students from the Pratt Institute, Projects in Digital Archives class, LIS-665. Sound A resource whose content is primarily intended to be rendered as audio. MP3 Files Links to Oral History mp3 files <h4><a title="Download Phil" href="mp3_files/summer2012/SPW466_Phil_A.wav.mp3" target="_blank">Download Side A</a></h4> 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 Phil, January 18, 1980 Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian and gay experience Gay culture in literature Gay-Lesbian Relationship Gay Bars Discrimination Lesbian Community-Buffalo, NY (State) Lesbian- United States- Identity Description An account of the resource Phil talks about being in a relationship with another woman and how she provided for her. She also goes on to talk about how other butch femmes provided for their partners and what would happen when they would break up. Phil further goes on to talk about gay literature and her problems with it. She also discusses gay bars and the lack of support for them. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Phil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lesbian Herstory Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1980-01-18 Date Modified Date on which the resource was changed. 2012-06 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Pratt Institute, School of Information and Library Science, LIS 665 Projects in Digital Archives students Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="/omeka/rights-statement" target="_blank"> See the LHA Copyright Statement </a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. Kennedy, E. L. & Davis, M. D. (1993). Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: The History of a Lesbian Community. New York: Routledge Extent The size or duration of the resource. 29:33 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. WAV Language A language of the resource Eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound PhysicalObject Oral History Interview Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPW466 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Buffalo,NY Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1930-1939 Bars Discrimination Identity Relationships https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/54/258/SPW523_Cecilia.wav.mp3 ad4fb82e71b967cbc771f3ddfbe94003 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 Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: Related Audio Recordings, 1977-1990 Description An account of the resource Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy is an intimate history of a lesbian community in Buffalo, New York. Ranging from the mid-1930s through the early 1960s, this ethnography of lesbian society is narrated with the backdrop of a mid-sized American city. Davis and Kennedy’s book is the result of 13 years of research, including an extensive oral history project.  These recordings range from conference proceedings to panel discussions to phone messages from book publishers. In each case, these related materials form an important element of the research, enriching and contextualizing the interviews conducted as part of the Buffalo Women’s Oral History Project. They discuss topics such as the publishing process and initial responses to the draft manuscript, the work of lesbian archives in researching and documenting the emergence of lesbian communities and lesbian consciousness across America, and how the research conducted into a small lesbian community in Buffalo, NY fits into a wider social narrative of establishing gay and lesbian identity and the development of gay and lesbian liberation movements. For oral history recordings made as part of the research for the book, see <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/collections/show/22">Buffalo Women's Oral History Project, 1978-1990</a>. These recordings were donated to the archives by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy, and were subsequently digitized by students from the Pratt Institute, Projects in Digital Archives class, LIS-665. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. 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 Cecilia, 1990 Subject The topic of the resource Lesbians--United States--History Lesbian and Gay Experience Lesbians--United States--Identity Description An account of the resource Phone message left by Cecilia from Routledge publishers. In the message she gives feedback on a chapter of the Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: The History of a Lesbian Community manuscript and discusses the next steps in the publishing process. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Phone Message: Cecilia Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lesbian Herstory Archives Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1990-04-30 Date Modified Date on which the resource was changed. 2013-11 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Pratt Institute, School of Information and Library Science, LIS 665 Projects in Digital Archives students 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> Is Format Of A related resource that is substantially the same as the described resource, but in another format. SPW523 Cecilia Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. Kennedy, E. L. & Davis, M. D. (1993). Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: The History of a Lesbian Community. 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Lesbian Herstory Archives, Contact Designation: Maxine Wolfe, Contact Address: 484 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, Phone Number: 718-768-3953 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/082576fac92b6361588b26a8e9a2f9ce.mp3 e2a2e9f7b98fdc9409c76f5164a9846d https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/13d2e0c87a768d6db97a9dfd5dada9a2.mp3 dcb6ea2eaa1fb868f70db0c45fd6c378 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 Ruthie Berman and Connie Kurtz 1984-2022 [bulk 2000-2002] Description An account of the resource This collection includes interviews, panel appearances, and talks given by Ruth Berman and Connie Kurtz. Berman (b. 1934) and Kurtz (1936-2018) were LGBT activists best known for bringing a successful suit against the New York City Board of Education to obtain domestic partner benefits. 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 Ruth Berman & Connie Kurtz Talk with Pride NY, 2002 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. September 25, 2002 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ruth Berman, Connie Kurtz <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 SPW 1869 Description An account of the resource Audio recorded at an event put on by Pride NY, the employee network group for LGBT individuals at JP Morgan Chase with Out and Equal Metro New York and the NY Bankers Group. Side1 Blythe Masters from JP Morgan Chase introduces Ruth Berman and Connie Kurtz . Connie recalls feeling different from an early age, issues with shame about being different, and the necessity to challenge the system that makes people feel that way. She talks about her relationship with her family and with Ruthies Family. Ruthie talks about being a mother, coming out as a lesbian as a parent, and her illness that resulted from her internal struggle and shame related to being a Lesbian. Ruthie talks about applying for partner benefits for Connie that lead to the lawsuit against the New York State Board of Eduction and her experience working with Lambda Legal. Ruthie discusses the collective power that queer people and their allies have. Side 2 Ruthie + Connie talk about their film and take questions from the audience. They discuss making politicians accountable during their time in office and demanding full legal acknowledgement and recognition of rights and personhood. They talk about their involvement with their synagogue, and the power of corperate and professional LGBT groups. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pride NY Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. 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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 Margaret Sloan Description An account of the resource Sloan is the President of the National Black Feminist Organization. She discussed NBFO’s mission to provide an organization for black feminists who felt the need to fight both sexism and racism at the same time. She discussed the formation of the organization and the eastern conference on black feminism. Language A language of the resource English Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Radio Free Women Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 30, 1974 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> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context LC031 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. 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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 Learning to Fly, Show Business (Tape 1) Description An account of the resource This recording is a compilation of quotes, songs, poems, and performances by, about, and for women in show business. Featured in part one are quotes about working in music from Billie Holiday and Aretha Franklin; music by Melanie Safka; a poem to Aretha Franklin by Nikki Giovanni; a letter to Janis Joplin; a performance of Mercedez Benz by Janis Joplin. There are unnamed performances throughout the recording. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Radio Free Women Subject The topic of the resource Women in show business Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Radio Free Women Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 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Learning to Fly 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 00:28:28 Theater https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/1e3b515cbe1ed0ae33907d9a31143848.jpeg 8b72d840cc5bce8a7101e339578209e7 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/8ddf2fcef5497bc1cd08af79a8c12d7e.wav 242f21f5e31262d90e1e9cc6768d019a 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 Learning to Fly, Show Business (Tape 2) Description An account of the resource This recording is a compilation of songs, music, excerpts, quotes, and recordings by, about, and for women in show business. Featured in part two are songs by Judy Garland; music from various Broadway shows and movie musicals; excerpts from Bette Davis' autobiography;quotes from Dorothy Dandrige; a recording of "Mary C. Brown and the Hollywood Sign" by Dory Previn; a reading of the poem "I Have Come to Claim Marilyn Monroe's Body" by Judy Grahn; and a recording of "There's No Business Like Show Business". Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Radio Free Women Subject The topic of the resource Women in Show Business Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 23, 1972 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> Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context LC042 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/ Episode Title If applicable, the episode or piece to which a media item contributed. Women in Show Business II Series Title If applicable, the larger series to which the episode or piece contributed. Learning to Fly 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. 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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 Abortion Description An account of the resource In this episode of Radio Free Women, three members of the National Organization for Women (NOW), discuss the state of abortion after the passage of Roe v. Wade. Mary Bailey (coordinator of the NOW Abortion Coalition), Mary Helen Bloom (member of the national area chapter of NOW), and Mary Garrison (President of the Montgomery NOW chapter) discuss threats to the landmark ruling. They also discuss how women are excluded for the conversation around abortion, as well as where states have the right to regulate and balance issues of state interests with consideration of women's health. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Radio Free Women Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 17, 1973 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> Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context LC044 Subject The topic of the resource Abortion 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/ Episode Title If applicable, the episode or piece to which a media item contributed. Abortion Series Title If applicable, the larger series to which the episode or piece contributed. Radio Free Women Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Mary Bailey Mary Helen Blum Mary Garrison 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 00:20:49 Abortion Criminalization Law Roe V. Wade 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/46c3dac64e602153e42fc24b54181d16.jpeg 5252da88a1fda251aa7853627b4fdfd5 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/32412feb04ec327a5031548d7fc27d09.wav 936fc28feea5c8b802d124b304d9e818 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 Jill Johnson on Lesbians in the Women's Movement Description An account of the resource Columnist for the village voice, feminist, Jill Johnson discusses the role of the feminist lesbian within the larger movement of women’s liberation. Johnson discusses the variations in the NYC lesbian experience, and the relationship they have with straight women, and the overarching culture at large. She discusses the contributions that a lesbian feminist can make to empower other women. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Radio Free Women 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> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context LC027 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/ Creator Identifies a person or organization primarily responsible for creating a media item. The creator may be considered an author and could be one or more people, a business, organization, group, project or service. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Radio Free Women Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Johnson, Jill Interviewer The person(s) conducting the interview. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Bertran, Laura 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 00:40:07 Heterosexuality Jill Johnston Lesbian Feminism New York City Lesbians & Gays https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/2c5f738cea66bc850b65b1ce1d266f03.jpeg 1de071b181cb189b6fb355031652a5a1 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/2cf0cd95261c200b92bcac78bfcc8460.wav b7009efe7af637ab405143f7fa8842e8 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 Franny Chicago Play Description An account of the resource This production from Radio Free Women is an interview with Judith Katz, playwright, and Betsy Toth, director, of the Franny Chicago Play. The play revolves around the suicide of Franny Chicago, a lesbian who lives with her partner and a roommate, who is also a lesbian. Katz and Toth speak about the struggle of accurately portraying lesbian life while not turning it into a spectacle. In addition, they talk about the importance of feminist representation in theater. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Radio Free Women Language A language of the resource English Subject The topic of the resource LGBTQ plays 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> 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/ Identifier Best practice is to identify the media item (whether analog or digital) by means of an unambiguous string or number corresponding to an established or formal identification system if one exists. We recommend using the item's Omeka URL. (e.g., http://myomeka.com/items/show/1) If you are using the Internet Archive Plugin, this field will be autofilled. LC053 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 Hestory Archives Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Judith Katz Betsy Toth Duration Provides a timestamp for the overall length or duration of the audio. Represents the playback time. Format: HH:MM:SS 00:31:01 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/4aa02e51b63d06184ebb10880be93c3b.jpeg e7e3345f2d05dba1e158c30fc7c715db https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/75bea1ab15e68c9586b48fdb3c9dbc38.wav 97a3d8d8ca786434f9bbf49a27da9327 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 Learning to Fly, Sports Description An account of the resource Thoughts on athletics as they exist in America, and the pressure to develop oneself physically. In this radio show there is a reclamation of the “physical you.” There is also a discussion of how sports have become controlled by big business interests, they are now a plaything of the rich. This dehumanizes athletes, causing them to strive for only what can make them rich. Women's sports don't get much spectatorship and consequently don't get promotion or funding. The guests discuss how sports have also become a masculinity rite, and how winning is associated with proving one’s virility. On the other end, women athletes are pressured to prove their femininity in a masculine field. The emphasis on winning destroys athletes' bodies and spirits. Coaching forces athletes to be disciplined and to accept commands unquestioningly. The upward social mobility of sports is an illusion, and can only benefit a small portion of women and POC. The athletic system in this country is elitist, and little encouragement is given to amateurs and women. Black and women athletes have been challenging institutional sports in America. Subject The topic of the resource Women and Sports Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Radio Free Women Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 1, 1974 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> Language A language of the resource English 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/ Identifier Best practice is to identify the media item (whether analog or digital) by means of an unambiguous string or number corresponding to an established or formal identification system if one exists. We recommend using the item's Omeka URL. (e.g., http://myomeka.com/items/show/1) If you are using the Internet Archive Plugin, this field will be autofilled. LC039 Series Title If applicable, the larger series to which the episode or piece contributed. Learning to Fly 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 Archives 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 00:25:35 Female Masculinity Gender Roles Sports Toxic Masculinity https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/fd12f91faf21de5c72cd544222194f9f.jpeg 73fa80b8eb2600068bbb265cc2125749 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/53094f9fd9ceb9af58fcd1dee2142b0e.wav d6bbb3f9991b2edb2ea7906f2b3bd308 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 Welfare Description An account of the resource This episode is titled Women in Welfare and features discussions from Carol Brill, the director of the Massachusetts chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and welfare advocates Kayla Taylor, and Susan Moore. This episode covers the topics of the welfare system structure, stereotypes and myths about welfare recipients, double standards working mothers face based on class, and the classism within the social work profession. Furthermore, it includes clips from governmental proceedings related to welfare and proposed cuts to welfare benefits. It ends with a discussion on how the issues within the welfare system relate to the Women’s Liberation Movement and demands economic change from politicians who fund big business and the military while disregarding the poor through welfare cuts. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Red Tape Media , Boston, Mass Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Red Tape, Feminist Radio Network affliliate Subject The topic of the resource Women and the welfare system 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 LC040 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Lesbian Herstory Archives 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"). Carol Barill: the Welfare Coalition and Executive Director of the Eastern Massachusetts chapter of the Association of Social Workers 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 00:52:03 Class Families Gender Roles Organizing Social Work Women's Liberation Movement https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/22/108/SPW484_REGGIE.jpg 178f0ea50cf2359764b0fb6b959617c6 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. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 523 IPTC Array a:1:{s:12:"date_created";s:10:"28.11.2012";} IPTC String date_created:28.11.2012 Width 800 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/22/108/SPW484_REGGIE_A.wav.mp3 e3f446437f7bddb8696c0c7e3c9443b8 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 Buffalo Women's Oral History Project, 1978-1990 Description An account of the resource Part-ethnography and part-history, Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy is an intimate history of a lesbian community in Buffalo, New York. It combines the ethnographic method of a rigorous study of a single community’s culture and identity, along with the historian’s urge to analyze the specific forces that shape these communities over time. In terms of primary sources, this historical analysis relied on the Buffalo Women’s Oral History Project. This extensive oral history project began in 1978 and extended through the next 13 years. Interview subjects were working-class lesbian women from Buffalo, New York who described their experiences during the period from the mid-1930s to the early 1960s. These recordings of interviews with working-class lesbians are rich with wisdom, insight and emotion. Interviews discuss a wide range of topics including butch/femme roles, gendered sexuality, relationships, family dynamics, the bar scene, religion, realization of homosexuality, coming out, lesbian mothers, oppression, police brutality, race, gay rights movements, women in the military, youth, and identity. They offer dynamic first-person perspectives of the place and time before the emergence of the gay and lesbian liberation movements. From these stories surface the personal struggles and triumphs of the lesbian community during an intensely oppressive time. For recordings related to the publication of Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold, see <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/collections/show/54">Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: Related Audio Recordings, 1977-1990</a>. The recordings were donated to the archives by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy and were subsequently digitized by students from the Pratt Institute, Projects in Digital Archives class, LIS-665. 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 Reggie, September 21, 1980 Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian community--New York (State)--New York, Lesbians--United States--Identity, Lesbians--United States--Interviews, Oral history interview; Families Description An account of the resource Discusses growing up in Buffalo, when she realized she was first gay at a young age, and going to clubs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Reggie (Interviewee) Aubra (Interviewer) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived SPW484_REGGIE_A Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1980, September 21 Date Modified Date on which the resource was changed. Digitized 2012, September 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> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. Kennedy, E. L. & Davis, M. D. (1993). Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: The History of a Lesbian Community. New York: Routledge Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Original= Cassette Tape WAV MP3 Extent The size or duration of the resource. Side A = 30:51 minutes Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Digital reproduction of audio cassette. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound Oral History Interview Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPW484 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Buffalo, NY Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1930's 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 Clubs Coming Out Families https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/91/859/ColoradoDaily.pdf ec1f0c77b911f17c1a63cdc5ed195b5f PDF Text Text l V 0 00 : 41 lruR-N fi «a tul? r1 rov 11a • h nly. A r • ns • a • !a or Cola I r.'l)V " • aod 11m c:apy ot the rror, Wt\ ch • ,:: • •, Tha book ah • ,o 1 r•fus •• hl � 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 Dyke TV television program components, 1993-1998 Description An account of the resource Dyke TV was a groundbreaking public access program founded in 1993 by Mary Patierno, Ana Marie Simo and Linda Chapman. An offshoot of the Lesbian Avengers, the mission of Dyke TV was to incite, provoke, and organize to create tangible change. The program sought to increase lesbian visibility and change people's attitudes towards lesbians, gay rights and women's rights. Dyke TV comprehensively documented a critical time in gay and lesbian history and shared stories important to lesbian communities that were ignored by other media outlets. Dyke TV documented many LGBTQ political actions of the early 1990s including the activities of ACT UP and the Lesbian Avengers. The Dyke TV collection at the Lesbian Herstory Archives consists largely of unedited footage that documents marches and demonstrations in New York City. Other tapes include incomplete episodes and compilations of show segments.  The program first aired in June 1993 on the Manhattan Neighborhood Network public access channel. It started off as a weekly 30-minute program created by a core of producers with help from members of the community. Following a magazine format, each program consisted of various segments such as I Was a Lesbian Child, the Arts, From the Archives, News, and Eyewitness. Areas of interest included lesbian history, daily life, activism, and international LGBTQ issues. The producers aimed to create a well-rounded program that could highlight lesbian life from as many angles as possible. According to one of the program’s co-founders and executive producer, Mary Patierno: “if anybody wanted to do a story we let them do it. We were there to let people voice whatever they wanted to, whatever issues or topics that were of interest to them.” At its peak, Dyke TV was distributed to 78 public access channels throughout the United States.  Additionally, Dyke TV had a mission to provide video production training and conducted regular workshops to enable women to tell their stories through their own means. This community oriented attitude fomented widespread contributions about lesbian issues across the United States and abroad.  Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. 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 Dyke TV is hateful? [Correspondence] Subject The topic of the resource Homophobia Lesbians Lesbian community Sexual orientation Description An account of the resource An email sent by David B. O'Donnell containing text from a June 19, 1995 article in the Colorado Daily called "Dyke TV is hateful? Prove it" by Richard Cendo. According to the article, Melanie J. Schurr refers to Dyke TV as a hate show due to its aversion toward "straights." The author argues that the show may be for lesbians, but that there is no evidence that points to it being averse to different sexual orientations. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Richard Cendo Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1995-07-13 Language A language of the resource en-US Type The nature or genre of the resource document Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ColoradoDaily Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource David B. O'Donnell [composed email] 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> Heterosexuality Homophobia Media https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/33/55/spw1158_B.mp3 bd4d177fcb02f787c2c5620b77662a2a https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/33/55/spw1158_A.mp3 2b2426acdcb7cbf62100bb0d76977982 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 Audre Lorde audio recordings, 1977-1986 Description An account of the resource Audre Lorde (February 18, 1934 – November 17, 1992) was a celebrated and influential Caribbean-American poet, novelist, autobiographer, and publisher whose art and life explored issues of race, class, sexuality, gender, and illness. The cassettes in this collection were deposited at the LHA by various donors. They document various public events including the 1979 National March on Washington for Gay and Lesbian Rights, a 1982 poetry reading, and writing conferences in the late 1970s and early 1980s. 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 March on Washington/Pacifica Program Service, 1979 (Tape 1 of 4) Subject The topic of the resource National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, Washington, D.C., 1979, Gay rights,Civil rights Description An account of the resource Tape 1 of 4 of a collection of cassette recordings of the NPR/Pacifica Radio national broadcast of coverage of the 1979 Washington DC march and rally for gay rights. Side A includes speeches by Robin Tyler, Troy Perry, Adelle Starr, and Michiko Cornell, as well as brief interviews with spectators in the crowd. Topics covered on side A include general theme of gay rights, as well as advocacy for gay youth and gay Asian Americans. Side B includes speeches by Rene McCoy, Bill Blish, Arly Scott, Maria Diaz, and Steve Alt, as well as brief interviews with spectators in the crowd. Topics covered include general gay/civil rights themes, advocacy for promotion of parental support for gay/lesbian children and discussion of Mayor Berry decision to declare "Gay/Lesbian Awareness Week". Side B. also also includes the song, "Not Anymore", (performed by Celebration). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Robin Tyler, Troy Perry, Adelle Starr, Michiko Cornell Rene McCoy, Bill Blish, Arly Scott, Maria Diaz, Steve Alt Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Side A. (mp3) http://herstory.prattsils.org/mp3_files/spw1158_A.mp3 Side A. (wav) http://herstory.prattsils.org/wav_files/spw1158_A.wav Side B. (mp3) http://herstory.prattsils.org/mp3_files/spw1158_B.mp3 Side B. (wav) http://herstory.prattsils.org/wav_files/spw1158_B.wav Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available NPR/Pacifica Radio Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1979, October 14 Date Modified Date on which the resource was changed. Digitized: June 2011 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Celebration (band) 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> Relation A related resource Tape 1 of a 4 tape series. Followed by SPW1159, SPW1160 and SPW1161. 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Lesbian Herstory Archives, Contact Designation: Maxine Wolfe, Contact Address: 484 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, Phone Number: 718-768-3953 Activism Interviews Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights Lesbian Pride Rallies Lesbian Youth Marches On Washington Music Parents Radio https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/58b15de920e6caed3045e7178e02ae7f.jpeg cc00dbf4ee16f3cd6188bb40db3c4c99 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/2f45e51607ee3f92acafa962903101dc.mp3 f502197455b19f559dcf86d968f571e6 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 Ruth Scovill Lesbian Music Interviews, 1970-1974 Subject The topic of the resource Interviews with lesbian musicians Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ruth Scovill Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Ruth+Scovill">Ruth Scovill</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Margie+Adam">Margie Adam</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Susan+Abod">Susan Abod</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Sally+Piano">Sally Piano</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Holly+Near">Holly Near</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Jennifer+Woodul">Jennifer Woodul</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Ginny+Berson">Ginny Berson</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource WAV files converted from 1/4" open reel audio Extent The size or duration of the resource. 12 tapes comprising 8:58:02 of audio Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. WAV files converted from 1/4" open reel audio Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Interviews Description An account of the resource This collection includes interviews with musicians and record label owners conducted by Ruth Scovill. Scovill is a notable figure of the Women’s Music movement. The Women’s Music movement sought to highlight music about women, by women, and for women, challenging popular notions about and conventional approaches to music. In her piece for “Women’s Culture: The Women's Renaissance of the Seventies”, Scovill reflects, “Women’s Music reflects a consciousness of women-identification. In contrast to popular music’s prevalent degradation of women, Women’s Music holds the feminist and humanist ideals of self-affirmation and mutual support” (17). Scovill has served as a Senior Advisor of Library Services at the Library of Congress, president at Cinesite, and the Head of Technology at DreamWorks Animation. She is also a director, writer, and host. She holds a particular interest in and focus on feminine and sapphic culture, particularly its positioning in and relation to music culture. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970-1974 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 Margie Adam Interview (Part 1) Description An account of the resource Margie Adam is interviewed by Ruth Scovill. Recorded April 1, 1976. Margie speaks about growing up with music in the home, and the role of music in civil disobedience. She mentions being deeply affected by tragedies of the day, including the Kent State Massacre, and how it informed her relationship with music, and later moving to California. Part 1 of 4. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ruth Scovill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1976 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ruth Scovill <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 RS001 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. Access is reserved by the donor requiring written consent prior to each publication until donor death. 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. 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She is also a director, writer, and host. She holds a particular interest in and focus on feminine and sapphic culture, particularly its positioning in and relation to music culture. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970-1974 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 Margie Adam Interview (Part 2) Description An account of the resource Margie Adam is interviewed by Ruth Scovill. Margie talks about the Women’s Movement, and the National Womens’ Music Festival in Champaign-Urbana. She discusses definitions for women’s music, feminist music, and her song writing. Part 2 of 4. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ruth Scovill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1976 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ruth Scovill <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 RS002 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. Access is reserved by the donor requiring written consent prior to each publication until donor death. 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. 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Title A name given to the resource Ruth Scovill Lesbian Music Interviews, 1970-1974 Subject The topic of the resource Interviews with lesbian musicians Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ruth Scovill Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Ruth+Scovill">Ruth Scovill</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Margie+Adam">Margie Adam</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Susan+Abod">Susan Abod</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Sally+Piano">Sally Piano</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Holly+Near">Holly Near</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Jennifer+Woodul">Jennifer Woodul</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Ginny+Berson">Ginny Berson</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource WAV files converted from 1/4" open reel audio Extent The size or duration of the resource. 12 tapes comprising 8:58:02 of audio Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. 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She is also a director, writer, and host. She holds a particular interest in and focus on feminine and sapphic culture, particularly its positioning in and relation to music culture. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970-1974 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 Holly Near Interview Description An account of the resource Holly Near is interviewed by Ruth Scovill. Holly talks about her early life, and influences that led her to the women's movement. She talks about anti-imperialism, the role of women’s music, and her criticism within the women’s movement, along with influences in art and politics. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ruth Scovill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/6/76 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ruth Scovill <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 RS010 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. Access is reserved by the donor requiring written consent prior to each publication until donor death. 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. 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Title A name given to the resource Ruth Scovill Lesbian Music Interviews, 1970-1974 Subject The topic of the resource Interviews with lesbian musicians Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ruth Scovill Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Ruth+Scovill">Ruth Scovill</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Margie+Adam">Margie Adam</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Susan+Abod">Susan Abod</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Sally+Piano">Sally Piano</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Holly+Near">Holly Near</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Jennifer+Woodul">Jennifer Woodul</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Ginny+Berson">Ginny Berson</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource WAV files converted from 1/4" open reel audio Extent The size or duration of the resource. 12 tapes comprising 8:58:02 of audio Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. 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She is also a director, writer, and host. She holds a particular interest in and focus on feminine and sapphic culture, particularly its positioning in and relation to music culture. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970-1974 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 Margie Adam Interview [Redubbed] Description An account of the resource Margie Adam is interviewed by Ruth Scovill. Margie performs music, woven between interviews, in this redubbed interview. She discusses women’s music as not being mainstream music, as well as the politics of women’s music, and need for women’s production companies. She mentions the importance of networking with women-owned companies and businesses. Redubbed. 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Title A name given to the resource Ruth Scovill Lesbian Music Interviews, 1970-1974 Subject The topic of the resource Interviews with lesbian musicians Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ruth Scovill Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Ruth+Scovill">Ruth Scovill</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Margie+Adam">Margie Adam</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Susan+Abod">Susan Abod</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Sally+Piano">Sally Piano</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Holly+Near">Holly Near</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Jennifer+Woodul">Jennifer Woodul</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Ginny+Berson">Ginny Berson</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource WAV files converted from 1/4" open reel audio Extent The size or duration of the resource. 12 tapes comprising 8:58:02 of audio Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. WAV files converted from 1/4" open reel audio Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Interviews Description An account of the resource This collection includes interviews with musicians and record label owners conducted by Ruth Scovill. Scovill is a notable figure of the Women’s Music movement. The Women’s Music movement sought to highlight music about women, by women, and for women, challenging popular notions about and conventional approaches to music. In her piece for “Women’s Culture: The Women's Renaissance of the Seventies”, Scovill reflects, “Women’s Music reflects a consciousness of women-identification. In contrast to popular music’s prevalent degradation of women, Women’s Music holds the feminist and humanist ideals of self-affirmation and mutual support” (17). Scovill has served as a Senior Advisor of Library Services at the Library of Congress, president at Cinesite, and the Head of Technology at DreamWorks Animation. She is also a director, writer, and host. She holds a particular interest in and focus on feminine and sapphic culture, particularly its positioning in and relation to music culture. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970-1974 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 Margie Adam Interview (Part 3) Description An account of the resource Margie Adam is interviewed by Ruth Scovill. Margie continues the interview, discussing her song-writing style, and musician performance technique. She is passionate about music for social change, and talks about difficulties making a living as a performer, specifically focusing on the financial responsibilities as a musician with women audiences. Part 3 of 4. 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Title A name given to the resource Ruth Scovill Lesbian Music Interviews, 1970-1974 Subject The topic of the resource Interviews with lesbian musicians Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ruth Scovill Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Ruth+Scovill">Ruth Scovill</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Margie+Adam">Margie Adam</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Susan+Abod">Susan Abod</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Sally+Piano">Sally Piano</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Holly+Near">Holly Near</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Jennifer+Woodul">Jennifer Woodul</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Ginny+Berson">Ginny Berson</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource WAV files converted from 1/4" open reel audio Extent The size or duration of the resource. 12 tapes comprising 8:58:02 of audio Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. 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She is also a director, writer, and host. She holds a particular interest in and focus on feminine and sapphic culture, particularly its positioning in and relation to music culture. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970-1974 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 Margie Adam Interview (Part 4) Description An account of the resource Margie Adam is interviewed by Ruth Scovill. Margie talks about the value of women musicians as speaking out for women’s communities. She discusses the roles of feminism and autonomy in women’s music. Margie talks about what it is like to be a traveling musician, and bands on tour, acknowledging that most women musicians at the time are soloist, white, middle-class women. She talks about trying to be accessible to audiences through music. Part 4 of 4. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ruth Scovill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1976 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ruth Scovill <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 RS004 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. Access is reserved by the donor requiring written consent prior to each publication until donor death. PBCore PBCore is a metadata standard for audiovisual media developed by the public broadcasting community. 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WAV files converted from 1/4" open reel audio Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Interviews Description An account of the resource This collection includes interviews with musicians and record label owners conducted by Ruth Scovill. Scovill is a notable figure of the Women’s Music movement. The Women’s Music movement sought to highlight music about women, by women, and for women, challenging popular notions about and conventional approaches to music. In her piece for “Women’s Culture: The Women's Renaissance of the Seventies”, Scovill reflects, “Women’s Music reflects a consciousness of women-identification. In contrast to popular music’s prevalent degradation of women, Women’s Music holds the feminist and humanist ideals of self-affirmation and mutual support” (17). Scovill has served as a Senior Advisor of Library Services at the Library of Congress, president at Cinesite, and the Head of Technology at DreamWorks Animation. She is also a director, writer, and host. She holds a particular interest in and focus on feminine and sapphic culture, particularly its positioning in and relation to music culture. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970-1974 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 Olivia Records Interview (Part 1) Description An account of the resource Jennifer Woodul and Ginny Berson, founders of Olivia Records, are interviewed by Ruth Scovill. Jennifer Woodul and Ginny Berson talk about their band and production studio, Olivia. The recording starts mid-sentence. They discuss recording music and starting a music studio. They talk about how they met at The Furies Newspaper, and the need they seen for women-owned businesses, and issues with capitalism. Part 1 of 2. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ruth Scovill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/6/76 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ruth Scovill <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 RS011 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. Access is reserved by the donor requiring written consent prior to each publication until donor death. 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. 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She is also a director, writer, and host. She holds a particular interest in and focus on feminine and sapphic culture, particularly its positioning in and relation to music culture. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970-1974 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 Olivia Records Interview (Part 2) Description An account of the resource Jennifer Woodul and Ginny Berson, founders of Olivia Records, are interviewed by Ruth Scovill. Jennifer and Ginny continue to talk about women’s autonomy in the lyricism of women’s music. They talk about their views on music production and concerts as places of political organization. They attempt to self-define what “women’s music” means to them, while acknowledging the classism in the music industry. Part 2 of 2. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ruth Scovill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/6/76 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ruth Scovill <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 RS012 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. Access is reserved by the donor requiring written consent prior to each publication until donor death. 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. 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Title A name given to the resource Ruth Scovill Lesbian Music Interviews, 1970-1974 Subject The topic of the resource Interviews with lesbian musicians Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ruth Scovill Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Ruth+Scovill">Ruth Scovill</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Margie+Adam">Margie Adam</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Susan+Abod">Susan Abod</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Sally+Piano">Sally Piano</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Holly+Near">Holly Near</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Jennifer+Woodul">Jennifer Woodul</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Ginny+Berson">Ginny Berson</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource WAV files converted from 1/4" open reel audio Extent The size or duration of the resource. 12 tapes comprising 8:58:02 of audio Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. 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She is also a director, writer, and host. She holds a particular interest in and focus on feminine and sapphic culture, particularly its positioning in and relation to music culture. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970-1974 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 Sally Piano Interview (Part 1) Description An account of the resource Sally Piano is interviewed by Ruth Scovill. Sally discusses her early life, including her ethnicity, and racial identity. She mentions how learning the piano and music led her to the women’s movement, and feminist music. Part 1 of 3. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ruth Scovill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/12/76 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ruth Scovill <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 RS007 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. Access is reserved by the donor requiring written consent prior to each publication until donor death. 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. 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Title A name given to the resource Ruth Scovill Lesbian Music Interviews, 1970-1974 Subject The topic of the resource Interviews with lesbian musicians Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ruth Scovill Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Ruth+Scovill">Ruth Scovill</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Margie+Adam">Margie Adam</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Susan+Abod">Susan Abod</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Sally+Piano">Sally Piano</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Holly+Near">Holly Near</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Jennifer+Woodul">Jennifer Woodul</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Ginny+Berson">Ginny Berson</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource WAV files converted from 1/4" open reel audio Extent The size or duration of the resource. 12 tapes comprising 8:58:02 of audio Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. 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She is also a director, writer, and host. She holds a particular interest in and focus on feminine and sapphic culture, particularly its positioning in and relation to music culture. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970-1974 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 Sally Piano Interview (Part 2) Description An account of the resource Sally Piano is interviewed by Ruth Scovill. Sally talks about her relationship with her audience as a performer. She addresses difficulties with men in the women’s music scene, as well as appropriation and criticism. Part 2 of 3. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ruth Scovill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/12/76 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ruth Scovill <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 RS008 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. Access is reserved by the donor requiring written consent prior to each publication until donor death. 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"). Sally Piano Interviewer The person(s) conducting the interview. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Ruth Scovill 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. 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Title A name given to the resource Ruth Scovill Lesbian Music Interviews, 1970-1974 Subject The topic of the resource Interviews with lesbian musicians Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ruth Scovill Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Ruth+Scovill">Ruth Scovill</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Margie+Adam">Margie Adam</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Susan+Abod">Susan Abod</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Sally+Piano">Sally Piano</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Holly+Near">Holly Near</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Jennifer+Woodul">Jennifer Woodul</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Ginny+Berson">Ginny Berson</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource WAV files converted from 1/4" open reel audio Extent The size or duration of the resource. 12 tapes comprising 8:58:02 of audio Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. WAV files converted from 1/4" open reel audio Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Interviews Description An account of the resource This collection includes interviews with musicians and record label owners conducted by Ruth Scovill. Scovill is a notable figure of the Women’s Music movement. The Women’s Music movement sought to highlight music about women, by women, and for women, challenging popular notions about and conventional approaches to music. In her piece for “Women’s Culture: The Women's Renaissance of the Seventies”, Scovill reflects, “Women’s Music reflects a consciousness of women-identification. In contrast to popular music’s prevalent degradation of women, Women’s Music holds the feminist and humanist ideals of self-affirmation and mutual support” (17). Scovill has served as a Senior Advisor of Library Services at the Library of Congress, president at Cinesite, and the Head of Technology at DreamWorks Animation. She is also a director, writer, and host. She holds a particular interest in and focus on feminine and sapphic culture, particularly its positioning in and relation to music culture. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970-1974 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 Sally Piano Interview (Part 3) Description An account of the resource Sally Piano is interviewed by Ruth Scovill. Sally talks about her distrust of the government, including phone-tapping, spying, and the CIA. She addresses mainstream musicians of ripping off minority culture, including lesbians by men in power. She shares views on women’s music as alienating male audiences, intended to create space for women-only, as well as differences between straight and gay audiences. She discusses issues of maintaining an ethnic name as a performer, and how she came about using a stage name. Sally touches on themes of separatism in the women’s and lesbian movements. Part 3 of 3. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ruth Scovill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/12/76 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ruth Scovill <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 RS009 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. Access is reserved by the donor requiring written consent prior to each publication until donor death. 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"). Sally Piano Interviewer The person(s) conducting the interview. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Ruth Scovill 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 00:41:04 Music Ruth Scovill Sally Piano https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/fd6b1072d3f79e031b6e9ff68b38b83f.jpeg d77d015a081a0aba527f0f4a343bcd43 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/0f7fd2f1255d4c088335e9209e0aa5a4.mp3 3673ea1c45d0d6bf6d6d6628c2366e84 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 Ruth Scovill Lesbian Music Interviews, 1970-1974 Subject The topic of the resource Interviews with lesbian musicians Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ruth Scovill Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Ruth+Scovill">Ruth Scovill</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Margie+Adam">Margie Adam</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Susan+Abod">Susan Abod</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Sally+Piano">Sally Piano</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Holly+Near">Holly Near</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Jennifer+Woodul">Jennifer Woodul</a> <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/browse?tags=Ginny+Berson">Ginny Berson</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource WAV files converted from 1/4" open reel audio Extent The size or duration of the resource. 12 tapes comprising 8:58:02 of audio Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. WAV files converted from 1/4" open reel audio Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Interviews Description An account of the resource This collection includes interviews with musicians and record label owners conducted by Ruth Scovill. Scovill is a notable figure of the Women’s Music movement. The Women’s Music movement sought to highlight music about women, by women, and for women, challenging popular notions about and conventional approaches to music. In her piece for “Women’s Culture: The Women's Renaissance of the Seventies”, Scovill reflects, “Women’s Music reflects a consciousness of women-identification. In contrast to popular music’s prevalent degradation of women, Women’s Music holds the feminist and humanist ideals of self-affirmation and mutual support” (17). Scovill has served as a Senior Advisor of Library Services at the Library of Congress, president at Cinesite, and the Head of Technology at DreamWorks Animation. She is also a director, writer, and host. She holds a particular interest in and focus on feminine and sapphic culture, particularly its positioning in and relation to music culture. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970-1974 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 Susan Abod Interview Description An account of the resource Susan Abod is interviewed by Ruth Scovill. The tape starts in the middle of a conversation. Susan talks about women’s rock music as the antithesis to “cockrock,” or rock music for and by men. She discusses her journey of auditioning and joining bands, and being influences by socialism, feminism, and how she joined a political band of women. (Some audio distortion). She talks about rewriting song lyrics, the concepts of straight-baiting, utopian politics, and differences between women’s music and feminist lyrics in music. Around 49:30 the narrator changes, and the topic changes to the Woman’s Coffee Coven, which later became a production company. This may be the predecessor of Olivia Records. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ruth Scovill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/1/76 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ruth Scovill <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 RS006 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. Access is reserved by the donor requiring written consent prior to each publication until donor death. 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"). Susan Abod Interviewer The person(s) conducting the interview. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Ruth Scovill 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 01:15:32 Feminism Music Ruth Scovill https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/76333c98c177cc4232639763f0e59eec.mp3 cffbb0f988984ae24be7ba96e3943c33 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 Ruthie Berman and Connie Kurtz 1984-2022 [bulk 2000-2002] Description An account of the resource This collection includes interviews, panel appearances, and talks given by Ruth Berman and Connie Kurtz. Berman (b. 1934) and Kurtz (1936-2018) were LGBT activists best known for bringing a successful suit against the New York City Board of Education to obtain domestic partner benefits. Sound A resource whose content is primarily intended to be rendered as audio. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 46:26 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 SAGE's Second National Conference on Aging: the Many Faces of Activism for Middle Aged and Old Lesbians, 2000 Description An account of the resource Audio from SAGE's Second National Conference on Aging, which took place from May 5-6, 2000 in New York, NY. The audio starts with a conversation with a woman discussing activism, being an out lesbian parent, and atheticism and answering questions from the auidence. She talks about "The Gay Games" and the healing effect of sports for women and girls. Questions from the audience include comments on finding community at the intersection of elder lesbians and sports. At 9:41 the audio cuts to a panel discussion with Ruth Berman and Connie Kurtz. They play <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1TeFlRPQLc">a clip of Ruthie + Connie's 1988 apperance on the Phil Donahue Show. </a>Ruth and Connie talk about their personal hsitroy and early activism, their lawsuit against the New York City Board of Education for domestic partner benefits, the importance of being political and of coming out. They also talk about oening a counceling cener in their home and issues with the Butch/Femme Bianary.  At 28:41 the audio switches to Joan Nestle speaking about the Lesbian Herstory Archives and the importance of including reords about diverse Lesbian History.  AT 33:11 a woman from the aidence speaks from the perspective of radical lesbians who have never had children or been married and about expanding the lesbian agenda in the future. She reads from a a piece she wrote called “a week in the life of a 60 Year Old Lesbian” about her activism within the lesbian community. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available SAGE Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ruth Berman, Connie Kurtz <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 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. May 5-6 2000 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource SAGE Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPW 1872 Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. SAGE's Second National Conference on Aging Activism Connie Kurtz Joan Nestle Lesbian Herstory Archives Ruth Berman SAGE Sports 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/85/708/cleaver.png 8fc0f8ed10500c64a32d29a923f59bd7 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/85/708/D.C._2nd_Part.mp4 819451376efe09222893de3ca78ca133 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 Related Video Recordings, 1989-1995 Description An account of the resource This collection includes videos created during the course of the Daughters of Bilitis Video Project, including the 20th Anniversary of the Boston chapter and the memorial service for Diane Cleaver. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Lesbian Herstory Archives 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.) 0:23:39 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 Memorial Service for Diane Cleaver (Part 2) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context D.C. 2nd Part Subject The topic of the resource Relationships, Friendship, Families, Aging, Death and Dying, Communities, Biographies, Writing, Songs Description An account of the resource Friends and family gather at the funeral of Diane Cleaver to share stories, reminisce, and pay homage to her. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sara Yager [videographer] 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]; Manuela Soares 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 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] 1995 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 4.92 GB 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 Notes Any other notes or information about the media item, including bibliography/research information, contact information, and legacy metadata. Aspect Ratio: 4 : 3 Digital Format Preservation Copy: AVI with DV codec Access Copy: MP4 Aging Biographies Communities Daughters of Bilitis Death and Dying Diane Cleaver Families Friendship Music Relationships Songs Writing https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/22/117/SPW526_SHANE.jpg dc4274691977b7cb3730510898e7496d 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. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 539 IPTC Array a:1:{s:12:"date_created";s:10:"28.11.2012";} IPTC String date_created:28.11.2012 Width 800 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/22/117/SPW526_SHANE_A.wav.mp3 c6611cb51eee16cebe71a227e6876b82 https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/22/117/SPW526_SHANE_B.wav.mp3 5924fc8b4d79bade6680480dfe329c45 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 Buffalo Women's Oral History Project, 1978-1990 Description An account of the resource Part-ethnography and part-history, Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy is an intimate history of a lesbian community in Buffalo, New York. It combines the ethnographic method of a rigorous study of a single community’s culture and identity, along with the historian’s urge to analyze the specific forces that shape these communities over time. In terms of primary sources, this historical analysis relied on the Buffalo Women’s Oral History Project. This extensive oral history project began in 1978 and extended through the next 13 years. Interview subjects were working-class lesbian women from Buffalo, New York who described their experiences during the period from the mid-1930s to the early 1960s. These recordings of interviews with working-class lesbians are rich with wisdom, insight and emotion. Interviews discuss a wide range of topics including butch/femme roles, gendered sexuality, relationships, family dynamics, the bar scene, religion, realization of homosexuality, coming out, lesbian mothers, oppression, police brutality, race, gay rights movements, women in the military, youth, and identity. They offer dynamic first-person perspectives of the place and time before the emergence of the gay and lesbian liberation movements. From these stories surface the personal struggles and triumphs of the lesbian community during an intensely oppressive time. For recordings related to the publication of Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold, see <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/collections/show/54">Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: Related Audio Recordings, 1977-1990</a>. The recordings were donated to the archives by Madeline Davis and Elizabeth Kennedy and were subsequently digitized by students from the Pratt Institute, Projects in Digital Archives class, LIS-665. 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 Shane, undated (Tape 1) Subject The topic of the resource Breaking the law, Family, Gay bars, Hustlers (Prostitutes), Lesbian bars, Lesbian high school students, Lesbian teenagers, Lesbians--Italian American, Lesbians--New York (State)--Buffalo--History--20th century, Pittsburgh (Pa.), Secrets--Family Description An account of the resource Shane talks about getting into trouble during her teenage years and how her father kept sending her to all-girls schools thinking it would straighten her out. She speaks about gay bars in Buffalo and Pittsburgh. She tells a story about running away from home to pursue a relationship, ending up involved with hustlers and begging her father to help her stay out of jail. She talks about moving back to Buffalo, getting a job, and how things have changed. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shane (Interviewee) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived SPW526_SHANE_A SPW526_SHANE_B Date Modified Date on which the resource was changed. Digitized 2012, September 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> Relation A related resource Tape 1 of a 3 tape series. Followed by SPW527 and SPW528.. Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. Kennedy, E. L. & Davis, M. D. (1993). Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: The History of a Lesbian Community. New York: Routledge Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Original= Cassette Tape WAV MP3 Extent The size or duration of the resource. Side A = 30:21 minutes Side B = 20:31minutes Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Digital reproduction of audio cassette. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound Oral History Interview Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPW526 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Buffalo, NY, Pittsburgh, PA, New Orleans, LA 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 Atheism Bars Education Families Fathers Friendship Mothers Oral History Parents Relationships Religion Sex Work Work