Merriam, Eve, 1916-1992

  • Women’s expectations : mirage or reality? / Eve Merriam (Episode 1 of 15)

    Poet Eve Merriam (1916-1992) talks about birth control, education, and the role of women in society in this keynote speech, which begins KPFA’s presentation of the University of California Medical Center’s Conference held in San Francisco this year. Eve Merriam is the author of After Nora slammed the door, which is an analysis of American…

  • A unique recital by Kres Mersky

    One-woman performance of monologues performed and produced by Kres Mersky. The works performed are “Lady on a Street of Smart Shops” by Jordan Crittenden; “Did I Ever Tell You” by Charles Bukowski; “The Birthmark” by Anna Kavan; “Arrangement in Black & White” by Dorothy Parker; “Mrs. Gilbertson Manages on Her Own” by Jordan Crittenden; “Birthday…

  • Myths of femininity and motherhood / moderated by Eve Merriam (Episode 8 of 15)

    Panel discussion about myths of femininity and masculinity in motherhood and fatherhood at the Challenge to Women: The Biological Avalanche conference held in San Francisco on January 23, 1965. The father-daughter relationship, the development of new roles for women, and the meaning of love are discussed by the panelists. The panelists are Mirra Komarovsky, professor…

  • Suffocation in suburbia 7: Women in limbo: a time for decision / moderated by Eve Merriam (Episode 15 of 15)

    The final part (15) of KPFA’s presentation of the University of California’s Medical Center Conference “The Challenge to Women: the Biological Avalanche” held in San Francisco this year. This is Part 7 of “Suffocation in Suburbia.” This recording features a panel moderated by Eve Merriam including Paul Bigelow Sears, Jean Paul Mather, Kate Hevner Mueller,…