American Women — 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.

  • Lesbian Pride Concert 1978 (Part 2 of 3)

    This tape was labeled “Lesbian Pride Concert ’78: Sirani Avedis”. It is unclear where in the lineup her performance was and what date the concert was held.

  • Lesbian Pride Concert 1978 (Part 3 of 3)

    This tape was labeled “Lesbian Pride Concert ’78: Sirani Avedis encore”. It is unclear where in the lineup her performance was and what date the concert was held.

  • Lesbian Express: Lesbian mothers (Part 2 only)

    Lesbian Express presents a program on lesbian mothers. Issues concerning child-rearing, child custody cases involving ex-husbands, and the lack of support for mothers in the lesbian community are explored. This is part 2, part 1 is missing. Contains sensitive language.

  • Lesbian Pride Week, 1977 (Part 2 only): Coming Out Proud and A Personal Politic

    Actuality from the panel “Coming Out Proud” and the beginning of the panel “A Personal Politic” held during Lesbian Pride Week (1977), organized by the Lesbian Feminist Liberation. The panels were held at the Women’s Center in New York, NY. Speakers in the “Coming Out Proud” panel are Mary Ann Antonelli, Carmen Garcia, Pandy Conrad[sp?],…

  • 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…

  • The Varied Voices of Black Women: an Olivia Records concert

    This is a recording of the final concert from the Olivia Records tour “The Varied Voices of Black Women,” which began in California and ended here at Medusa’s Revenge on November 7, 1978 at Medusa’s Revenge. The concert features musicians Gwen Avery, Mary Watkins, Linda Tillery and poet Pat Parker, accompanied by a band of…