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Pacific Northwest lesbian-feminist publications, 1965-2000
Overview of the Collection
- Compiler
- Cutler, Wendy Judith
- Title
- Pacific Northwest lesbian-feminist publications
- Dates
- 1965-2000 (inclusive)19652000
- Quantity
- 0.98 cubic feet, (2 document cases and 1 flat box)
- Collection Number
- Coll 727
- Summary
- Literary works, resource guides, serial publications, and other written material concerning lesbian and feminist issues, particularly in Oregon and Washington.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
-
The collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of written material relating to lesbianism and feminism, particuarly in Oregon and Washington, the the late 20th century. In addition to literary and poetry anthologies, the collection houses resource guides for women and lesbians, a play script, published essays, and issues of Blue Stocking, Feminist Broadcast Quarterly, and On Track. The collection additionally houses materials relating to opposition against the anti-gay Oregon ballot measures Measure 9 and Measure 13, publications relating to socialism, and a flyer advertising a 1982 forum on planning for Lesbian/Gay Pride activities.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use of reproductions may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright holders.
Preferred Citation
Pacific Northwest lesbian-feminist publications, Coll 727, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in the following series:
- Series A: Individual publications
- Series B: Serial publications
- Series C: Opposition to anti-gay legislation
- Series D: Ephemera
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series A : Individual publications , 1965-circa 1990 Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 |
Anthology, Backbone 2: New Fiction by
Northwest Women |
1980 |
| 1/2 |
Dear Dora/Dangerous Derek Diesel
Dyke, by Rev. Freda Smith |
1973 |
| 1/3 | Community Law Project,
Getting Ours: A Handbook of Women's Legal
Rights in Oregon |
1978 |
| 1/4 |
Jean Maddox: The Fight for Rank and File
Democracy |
1976 |
| 1/5 | Lesbian Community Project Resource Guide |
circa 1990 |
| 1/6 |
Love is for All, by S. L. Shuster
|
1974 |
| 1/7 | Oregon Lung Association, "Notable Women in the History
of Oregon" |
circa 1990 |
| 1/8 | Portland Women's Center,
Opening |
1973 |
| 1/9 | Poetry anthology,
Rainbow Snake |
1971 |
| 1/10 |
Strong Women's Conference Follow Up
Booklet |
1977 |
| 1/11 | Intellectuals for Proletarian Socialism,
Statement from the League on the Coming
UMSS Summer Camp
A publication that explains the purpose of an upcoming joint
conference between Intellectuals for Proletarian Socialism and Union of Marxist
Social Scientisits (UMSS), and responds to allegations that Intellectuals for
Proletarian Socialism had "taken over" the UMSS steering committee.
|
1977 May |
| 1/12 | Play,
Up Your Ass or
From the Cradle to the Boat or
The Big Suck or
Up from the Slime, by Valerie
Solanas |
1965 |
| 1/13 |
What is the Revolutionary Potential of
Women's Liberation? by Kathy McAfee and Myrna Wood |
1969 |
Series B : Serial publications , 1992-2000 Return to Top
Includes single issues of serial publications.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 3/1 |
Blue Stocking issues |
1993 January-March |
| 3/2 |
Blue Stocking issues |
1993 April-June |
| 3/3 |
Blue Stocking issues |
1993 July-September |
| 3/4 |
Blue Stocking issues |
1993 October-December |
| 3/5 |
Blue Stocking issues |
1994 January-March |
| 3/6 |
Blue Stocking issue |
1994 April |
| 3/7 |
Blue Stocking issue |
1994 Summer |
| 3/8 |
Blue Stocking issue |
1995 Spring |
| 2/1 |
Feminist Broadcast Quarterly
issues |
1992 |
| 2/2 |
Feminist Broadcast Quarterly
issues |
1993 |
| 1/14 | Issues of Lesbian Community Project newsletter,
On Track |
1998 October/November - 2000 February |
| 3/9 | Issue of Coalition for Human Dignity publication,
The Oregon Witness
Issue is dedicated to the issue of anti-gay Measure 9 and its
authors, the Oregon Citizens Alliance (OCA).
See also Series C: Opposition to anti-gay legislation.
|
1992 July |
| 1/15 |
Soulstice: A Feminist Anthology,
Volume 1 |
1996 |
Series C : Opposition to anti-gay legislation , 1992-1994 Return to Top
See also issue of The Oregon Witness in folder 3/9
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 3/10 | No on 9 campaign |
1992 |
| 3/11 | No on 13 campaign |
1994 |
Series D : Ephemera , 1982 March Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/16 | Flyer, "Put Lesbians in Lesbian/Gay Pride Activities"
|
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Feminism--Northwest, Pacific
- Feminism--Oregon
- Feminism--Washington (State)
- Feminist literature--20th century
- Feminist poetry--20th century
- Lesbianism--Northwest, Pacific
- Lesbianism--Oregon
- Lesbianism--Washington (State)
- Socialism
Corporate Names
- Lesbian Community Project (Portland, Or.)
Geographical Names
- Northwest, Pacific--Feminism
- Northwest, Pacific--Lesbianism
Form or Genre Terms
- Anthologies
- Essays
- Fliers (printed matter)
- Newsletters
- Plays (performing arts compositions)
- Poetry
- Publications (documents)
- Serials (publications)
Titles within the Collection
- Blue Stocking
- Feminist Broadcast Quarterly
- On Track
- The Oregon Witness, 1992 July
