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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)
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
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
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Content Description

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.

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Use of the Collection

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.

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Administrative Information

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

Acquisition Information

Lib. Acc. 29255

Separated Materials

Button reading "I'd rather have a bigot think I'm a lesbian, than have a lesbian think I'm a bigot" and T-shirt for Lesbian Parenting Alliance of Portland, Oregon were separated to Artifacts Collections, Oregon Historical Society.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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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

Finding aid prepared by Jeffrey A. Hayes
2018

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