Lesbians

  • The lesbian in literature and other poems

    Dramatic reading: “The Lesbian in Literature,” and other poems. Recorded at WBAI-FM in 1975 by Chana (Karen) Wilson. Aired on “Radio Free Lesbian” on KPFA-FM in Berkeley in 1975. This recording has two separate dramatic readings of poetry and prose. The first is “The Lesbian in Literature” read by Elizabeth Amada, Lucina Kathman, and Rose…

  • Lesbian Pride Concert 1978

    Actuality from the 1978 Lesbian Pride Concert held during Lesbian Pride Week ’78, organized by the Lesbian Feminist Liberation, and held at Washington Irving High School, New York City. Performers are Lynne Messinger (Tape 1) and Sirani Avedis (Tapes 2 and 3 (encore)). Alix Dobkin also performed but the Archives does not have recording.

  • Johnson and Utah: lesbian parenthood (Part 2 of 2)

    Aircheck of October 5, 1976 episode of Lesbian Radio Spectacular “Johnson [Sonia?] and Utah: lesbian parenthood.” Part two. No further information given on tape label.

  • Lesbian sexuality

    This episode of the Lesbian Radio Spectacular with a Cast of Millions, hosted by Judy Pasternak, is on lesbian sexuality. The guests are Sharon, Shelley, and Melinda. Program opens with “I’d like to make love to you” by Margaret Sloan from the compilation by the Lesbian Feminist Liberation “A Few Loving Women.” There are announcements…

  • Lesbian sexuality (Part 2 of 2)

    This is a recording of a program on lesbian sexuality, featuring guests Sharon, Shelley, and Melinda. Aircheck of 10/12/76 program. Part two.

  • Mendola Report: Mary Mendola and Francis Clayton interviews

    Interview with Mary Mendola, author of “The Mendola Report: A New Look At Gay Couples” [Crown, 1980] and Dr. Frances Clayton, lesbian psychologist and therapist, about Mendola’s survey of gay couples and interviews with and about gay couples. Mendola talks about her use of the word “marriage” to describe committed same-sex relationships and Clayton discusses…

  • Lesbian Express: Self defense (Part 2 only)

    Aircheck of Lesbian Express episode about self-defense, December 9, 1973. Women are both leading and taking self-defense classes on street fighting and karate present their views on the physical confidence and mental state necessary to confront violence. This portion of the recording features a portion of a tape of another woman discussing self-defense. Also contains…

  • Lesbian Express: Therapy (Part 2 only)

    Lesbian Express presents a program on Therapy. This is part 2, part 1 is missing. Note found in box: “There was no aircheck made for the Therapy Show. The show began with a taped reading of “Edward the Dyke” by the author Judy Grahn. This tape was borrowed. If you wish, we can submit the…