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Harriet Rubin papers , circa 1970s-1980s

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Rubin, Harriet, 1952-; Rubin, Harriet, 1952-
Title
Harriet Rubin papers
Dates
circa 1970s-1980s (inclusive)
Quantity
3 linear feet, (3 containers)  :  2 boxes and 3 letter-size folders
0.25 unprocessed linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 oversize folder
Collection Number
Coll 953
Summary
Born in 1957, Harriet Rubin is a Jewish American who was born in Albany, New York, before moving to the Los Angeles area in California as a young child. Rubin discovered the women's movement in college, and joined as a self described radical lesbian feminist. Rubin moved to Oregon, where she was an avid recreational and political event organizer in the Eugene lesbian community. Rubin was active in organizing theater performances and bringing together her community of Jewish Lesbians. Materials include correspondence, photographs, flyers, newsletters, and t-shirts and approximately 30 LP's of lesbian music.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public.

Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room.

Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

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Languages
English
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Historical Note

Born in 1957, Harriet Rubin is a Jewish American who was born in Albany, New York, before moving to the Los Angeles area in California as a young child. Rubin discovered the women's movement in college, and joined as a self described radical lesbian feminist. Rubin moved to Oregon, where she was an avid recreational and political event organizer in the Eugene lesbian community. Rubin was active in organizing theater performances and bringing together her community of Jewish Lesbians.

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Content Description

Materials include correspondence, photographs, flyers, newsletters, and t-shirts and approximately 30 LP's of lesbian music.

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Administrative Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Lesbian community--Oregon--Eugene

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Rubin, Harriet, 1952- (fmo)
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