American Women — Lesbians

  • Sex, sex, sex (Episode 2)

    Dr. Nancy Rosser, a resident psychiatrist at the neuropsychiatric institute at University of California, Los Angeles, speaks of the psychological aspect of being female, intercourse, pregnancy, contraception, sexual orientation, menstruation, menopause and theories of sexuality. Bo Siewert, a representative of the Daughters of Bilitis, also speaks of the problems of discrimination and alienation for the…

  • The lesbian in literature (Episode 3 of 4)

    Cynthia Secor and Janet Cooper discuss the lesbian in literature at the 2nd Gay Academic Union Conference in New York City, 1974. Janet Cooper of the American Library Association (ALA)’s Task Force on Gay Liberation (TFGL) speaks on female crushes, friendships, and affections in children’s literature prior to the 1920’s. Author Cynthia Secor, PhD, Chairperson…

  • Audre Lorde interviewed by Judy Simmons

    This is a recording of Judy Simmons interviewing Audre Lorde during a late-night show on WBAI in New York. In this recording, Lorde reads selections out of her book The Black Unicorn, and the two women converse with listeners who call in to discuss poetry, differences between men and women, being African-American, and other topics.…

  • Where do we go from here?

    This recording is introduced as an episode of “Where do we go from here?” hosted by Helene Rosenbluth and unnamed male co-host. This episode is taking a look at highlights from past programs of IMRU and Lesbian Sisters. Includes the following stories: a report on lesbian feminists in Japan; challenges faced by lesbian and gay…

  • Two women singers / Casse Culver and Willie Tyson

    Casse Culver and Willie Tyson, two lesbian folk singers, perform at an unknown venue. They perform “The Bloods”, “Don’t Put Her Down”, “Truck Drivin’ Woman”, and “Levee Blues.” Extract from a longer performance. See also IZ1069, digitized as part of the American Women project.

  • Nice Jewish girls

    Excerpts from a reading by women whose work appears in Nice Jewish Girls: A Lesbian Anthology, ed. Evelyn Torton Beck, published by Persephone Press (Watertown, MA), 1982. Recorded June 16, 1982 at WomanBooks in New York City. Irena Klepfisz introduces the evening with a message about the crisis in the Middle East. Features readings by…

  • Charlotte Bunch and panel Q&A at the Gay Academic Union conference (1979)

    This recording contains a speech given by Charlotte Bunch from the Gay Academic Union conference, November 1979. Bunch talks about the past decade and the Gay Movement and what is in store for the future. Produced by Helene Rosenbluth.

  • Gwen Avery in Concert

    A performance by jazz and gospel singer Gwen Avery in concert at Cooper Union’s Great Hall on September 28, 1979. This was the first of three concerts that took place in fall of 1979 produced by Women’s Music Production in New York City. She performs Cry no more, You’ll find love, Do it on my…

  • Meg Christian performs at the 1981 West Coast Women’s Music Festival

    Meg Christian performs at the 1981 West Coast Women’s Music Festival just after the release of her album “Turning it over,” on Olivia Records. Songs performed are Turning it over — Train song(?) — Restless — There’s a light — You bet (co-written by Holly Near) — Southern home — Gym II — I wish…

  • The Velvet Sledgehammer: December 7, 1983 (Part 1 only)

    The Velvet Sledgehammer for December 7, 1983, hosted by Judy Pasternak. The program begins with a performance by and interview with comedian Jane Anderson (by Judy Pasternak), and a performance and interview with comedy writers and performers Deah Schwartz and Anne Wilford, by Ash Corea. They discuss their new piece “Leftovers: the ups and downs…