The lesbian in literature (Episode 3 of 4)

Episode Title:
The lesbian in literature (Episode 3 of 4)
PRA Archive #: 
BC2146.03
Description: 

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 of the Modern Language Association (MLA)'s Commission on the Status of Women in the Profession, compares sensuous women the writings of Gertrude Stein and James Joyce. Lesbian activist Virginia Apuzzo was listed in the program for this panel, but is not on this recording. Restricted distribution rights. Contains readings from "Tender Buttons" by Gertrude Stein. Contains sensitive language.

Original tape box image: 
Station: 
Date Recorded on: 
New York, November 30, 1974
Date Broadcast on: 
KPFK, 29 July 1975
Total duration (All reels): 
2 reels (85 min.) : 7 1/2 ips, mono.
Distributor: 
Los Angeles : Pacifica Radio Archive, 1974.
Rights Summary: 
RESTRICTED. Permissions, licensing requests, Curriculum Initiative, Campus Campaign and all other inquiries should be directed to: Mark Torres, Archives Director, 800-735-0230, Mark@PacificaRadioArchives.org
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This recording has been digitally preserved as part of Pacifica's American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982 grant preservation project, and is available for research and reference . Please contact the archives via telephone: 818-506-1077 or email:  americanwomen at pacificaradioarchives dot org for information on how to obtain a copy of this program. Thank you.



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