Browse the American Women collection
| Title | Description | Keywords | Genre | PRA Archive # |
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| A new look at abortion / W.J. Bryan Henrie. |
Dr. William Jennings Bryan Henrie (1896-1972), a country doctor turned abortion rights activist after being convicted in 1962 for performing abortions, speaks at the Conference on Abortion and Human Rights on January 9, 1966 in San Francisco under the auspices of the Society for Humane Abortion. Henrie calls for a more liberal view toward abortions, declaring that eventually "all will realize that abortions are necessary and grant its freedom." Technical production by Dan McClosky. |
American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982, Henrie, W. J. Bryan, 1896-1972, Abortion -- United States., Birth control -- United States., Conference on Abortion and Human Rights (San Francisco, 1965), Abortion | American Women -- Reproductive rights, American Women -- Men's commentary and experiences | BB1419 | A new look at abortion / W.J. Bryan Henrie. (CD) |
| From Coconut Grove / Kenneth Anger and Susan Sontag. |
John Cott, host of the Coconut Grove show on KPFA, and co-hosts Tom Luddy and Juris Svendsen interview Kenneth Anger about his latest film, "Lucifer Rising." At the time of the interview, Anger had not yet begun shooting Lucifer Rising; he discusses his vision for the film as a sequel to "Scorpio Rising", talks about the film's magick symbolism. The hosts play a tape of Anger performing an invocation for the film. He is joined in the studio by Gary (?), who is introduced as the star of the film, and Joy (no last name given), who plays music in the background throughout the interview and performs a song from the film. They are also briefly joined by author and critic Susan Sontag (1933 - 2004), who discusses her love of Anger's films. |
Anger, Kenneth., American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982, Sontag, Susan, 1933-2004, Experimental films | American Women -- Film and television | BB1847 | From the Coconut Grove / Kenneth Anger and Susan Sontag. (CD) |
| Kashiko Kawakita / interviewed by Herbert Feinstein. |
Herbert Feinstein interviews Japanese film importer, producer and curator Kashiko Kawakita (1908-1993) in Venice, Italy during the time of the 1968 Venice Film Festival. Kawakita heads Towa Trading, which produces low-budget art films, and runs a number of art film houses in Japan as well. They discuss some of the Japanese films featured at the Festival that year, the legacy of Hiroshima, her son-in-law, Juzo Itami, who is an actor, and her businesses. |
Feinstein, Herbert., Film industry -- Japan., American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982, Kawakita, Kashiko, 1908-1993 | American Women -- Film and television, American Women -- International women | BB2012.05 | Kashiko Kawakita / interviewed by Herbert Feinstein. (CD) |
| Women speak out against fascism (Episode 3 of 12) |
A panel at the conference called by the Black Panther Party the weekend of July 18-20 in Oakland. Panel speakers are Roberta Alexander, Marlene Dixon, Evelyn Harris, Carol Henry, Penny Nakatsu, and Carol Thomas. Panel is introduced by Marie Johnson. Originally aired during KPFA's Open Hour, 1969-08-11. |
American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982, Fascism., African American Women, Black Panther Party, Working class women, African Americans--Civil rights--History, KPFA open hour, United front against fascism conference, Women speak out against fascism (1969) | American Women -- Women of Color and discrimination, American Women -- Activists, American Women -- Work and unions | BB2250.03 | Women speak out against fascism / Marie W. Johnson. (2-CD) |
| Sonia Sanchez / interviewed by David Henderson. (Episode 4 of 4) |
Sonia Sanchez (1934 - ), poet and co-founder of the Black Studies department at San Francisco State College, reads some of her poems and discusses her work with David Henderson, poet and editor of the 1967-68 anthology series Umbra. She reads Homecoming, Summary, The final solution/the leaders speak, To a jealous cat, Sonia's blues, and other poems. Contains sensitive language. |
Sanchez, Sonia, 1934-, Literature., African American women poets, Henderson, David, 1942-, American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982 | American Women -- Poetry, American Women -- Women of Color and discrimination | BB2709.04 | Sonia Sanchez (CD) |
| Women is losers. |
Members of the Women's Liberation discuss the role of women in American society. The discussion touches on a wide variety of topics, including the necessity for women to break out of the roles that have been prescribed for them, the emotional and sexual lives of women, and the media's portrayal of women. Source material for the program originates from discussion and on-the-air phone calls taped in July 1968. The program coordinator is Peter Sutheim. Produced for WBAI by Susan Cagle with technical assistance by Ed Woodard. |
Sex discrimination against women, Feminism, American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982 | American Women -- Feminism, American Women -- Anthropology and societal role | BB3207 | Women is losers. (CD) |
| The Lesbians / interviewed by Charles Hayden. |
An informal discussion between nine lesbians, all in their early-to-mid-twenties, recorded at an apartment in New York City's Greenwich Village and moderated by Charles Hayden (later Randolfe Hayden "Randy" Wicker). The women discuss how one becomes a lesbian, their relationships with their parents, and how they relate to gay and straight men and women. They talk about how the straight world perceives them, comparing lesbian relationships to those of heterosexual and gay male couples, and the difference between sexual and emotional ties between women. The group discusses whether they feel there is less prejudice amongst lesbians compared to straight people the stability of lesbian relationships, and whether society should legally recognize lesbian relationships. |
American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982, Lesbians -- United States, Lesbians -- Personal narratives, Lesbians -- New York | American Women -- Lesbians | BB3264 | The Lesbians (CD) |
| Whatever became of Una Merkel / interviews by Richard Lamparski. |
Richard Lamparski interviews American film actress Una Merkel (1903 - 1986). Merkel is best known for her roles in the films Destry Rides Again (1939), The Bank Dick (1940), and Summer and Smoke (1961), for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. They discuss her long film and stage career. |
American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982, Merkel, Una, 1903-1986, Lamparski, Richard., Actresses -- Personal narratives. | American Women -- Film and television | BB3863.24 | Whatever Became of Una Merkel / interviews by Richard Lamparski. (CD) |
| Whatever became of Sally Rand / interviews by Richard Lamparski. |
Richard Lamparski interviews burlesque dancer and actress Sally Rand (1904 - 1979). Rand, nicknamed "Her Sexcellency," was most famous for her ostrich feather fan dance, which was credited with making the 1933 Chicago World's fair a financial success in the midst of the Great Depression. She talks about her days as a silent screen actress, circus performer and nightclub headliner. |
American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982, Rand, Sally, 1904-1979, Lamparski, Richard., Stripteasers | American Women -- Dance | BB3863.34 | Whatever Became of Sally Rand / interviews by Richard Lamparski. (CD) |
| Whatever Became of Margaret Hamilton / interviews by Richard Lamparski. |
Margaret Hamilton (1902 - 1985) was an American film actress who is best known for her role as the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz. She is interviewed here by Richard Lamparski for his series "Whatever became of...?" In this interview, Hamilton discusses being recognized as the Wicked Witch, Judy Garland, her teaching career, and her theatrical work, among other topics. |
American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982, Actors and actresses, Hamilton, Margaret, 1902-1985 | American Women -- Theater, American Women -- Film and television | BB3863.67 | Whatever Became of Margaret Hamilton / interviews by Richard Lamparski. (CD) |