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Collection
Identifier: AMSC
Abstract
Christy Amschler (1970-2017) was a lesbian, a feminist, dedicated artist, astrologer, and photographer. She received formal training in painting and drawing, before going on to continue her education in women’s spirituality, religion, and philosophy. These materials include many of her drawings, photography, 35mm photo slides of her finished paintings, and papers from her academic pursuits of painting and spirituality; as well as personal photographs of her family and friends, journals, and...
Dates:
1988-2017
Collection
Identifier: AYER
Abstract
The Tess Ayers collection consists of copies of her book The Essential Guide to Gay and Lesbian Weddings, reviews of the book, a proposal for the book, and fan mail.
Dates:
1994-2014
Collection
Identifier: BAKE
Abstract
Janice Baker is a feminist lesbian mixed media artist living and working in California, Oregon and Washington. The collection contains Baker’s photography, mostly from the early 1980s, capturing the women’s movement at public events and intimate gatherings.
Dates:
1982-1998
Collection
Identifier: BLOC
Abstract
Gay Block (b. 1942) is a celebrated photographer whose portrait photography is recognized all over the world. The collection includes DVDs of her published works, and an unpublished draft edition as well as a signed published edition of her photography book, Bertha Alyce: Mother exPosed.
Dates:
2001-2011
Collection
Identifier: CAMM
Abstract
Margarethe (Grethe) Cammermeyer was born in 1942 in Oslo, Norway. Her career as a nurse in the military included distinguished service in Vietnam, work for the Veterans Administration, and a position as Chief Nurse of the Washington National Guard. As a result of her statement in an interview for top security clearance that she was a lesbian, she was separated from the military in 1992. She successfully challenged her discharge and the military’s regulations that mandated that lesbians and...
Dates:
1985-2016
Collection
Identifier: CRUI
Abstract
Margaret (Peg) Cruikshank (b. 1940) is a lesbian historian, gerontologist, and activist known for her work in the lesbian feminist movement and advocating for older lesbians. She’s published three major anthologies on lesbians: The Lesbian Path (1980, Angel Press; 1982, self-published; 1985, Grey Fox Press); Lesbian Studies (1982, The Feminist Press) and New Lesbian Writing (Grey Fox Press, 1984). Her other...
Dates:
1977-2021
Collection
Identifier: CUST
Abstract
Judy Custer (1947-2008) was a physical therapist in Cañon City, living in Guffey, Colorado where there was a growing lesbian community. The bulk of the collection is letters Judy received from friends and family. Other materials in the collection are personal photographs, buttons and patches from Judy’s time in the Girl Scouts, and clippings featuring Judy.
Dates:
1946-2008
Collection
Identifier: CART
Abstract
Marie Cartier (b. 1965) is a teacher, poet, writer, healer, artist, activist and facilitator. She also has a first degree black belt in karate. She currently teaches at the University of California Irvine in the Film Department, and at CSU Northridge in the Women's Studies Department. The materials include student projects from her Queer Studies class at CSUN, her dissertations and research, LGBT and feminist materials, and resources and research on abuse.
Dates:
1960-2022
Collection
Identifier: EPST
Abstract
Marsha Epstein (b. 1945) is a lifelong LGBT activist, a pioneering medical professional, and a community organizer. The collection contains both personal and professional materials representing Marsha Epstein's life. Included in the collection are personal and professional correspondence, research from throughout her professional medical practice, and materials she created or collected from Los Angeles-based communities of which she was a part including Jewish communities and LGBT activist...
Dates:
1965-2022
Collection
Identifier: FADE
Abstract
Lillian Faderman is an internationally-known literary scholar and historian of lesbian history. The collection contains book reviews, publicity, chapter drafts, layouts, photos, and proposals relating to Lillian Faderman’s books: Surpassing the Love of Men (1981); Scotch Verdict (1983); Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers (1991); Chloe Plus Olivia (1994); I Begin My...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1980-1996; 1956-2015
