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Collection
Identifier: SIEG
Abstract
Sharon Siegel (b. April 9, 1943) is a psychotherapist, community organizer, and a lifelong advocate for women’s health in the Los Angeles area. The bulk of the collection consists of materials from two organizations in which Sharon was involved: the Los Angeles Women’s Community Chorus and Connexxus Women's Center/Centro de Mujeres.
Dates:
1977-2008
Collection
Identifier: WALL
Abstract
Sisterhood Bookstore was an independent bookstore specializing primarily in books by and about women, located at 1351 Westwood Blvd in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California founded by Simone Wallace, Adele Wallace, and Gahan Kelly in 1972. The bookstore operated for 27 years and permanently closed in 1999. Sisterhood Bookstore retailed feminist books spanning subjects including poetry, Chicana lit, political and social theory, lesbian literature, childbirth, aging,...
Dates:
1972-1999
Collection
Identifier: WHIT
Abstract
Carolyn Whitehorn was an artist known for crafting and selling jewelry with feminist and lesbian motifs, as well as an activist in lesbian and feminist rights movements during the 20th and 21st centuries. This collection includes a range of her personal correspondence, calendars, materials from events and organizations she was involved in, and a sculpture she created.
Dates:
1988-2003
Collection
Identifier: WILL
Abstract
The Pat Williams Papers contains collected material from Williams' life revolving around tradeswomen and labor unions. Included are blue collar resources and personal clothing from Pat.
Pat Williams is a retired engineer and was involved in national tradeswomen organizations, trainings, conferences, and events.
Dates:
1995-2012
Collection
Identifier: YORK
Abstract
The Betsy York Collection contains professional papers of women’s music distributor, Betsy York. In the 70s and 80s, Betsy York ran the Women’s Music Distribution Company in New England and Southern California and distributed music for Olivia records, Redwood records, and other women’s music labels. She was a major part of the women’s music scene and helped establish distribution networks for the community. The collection contains administrative, financial, and promotional papers from...
Dates:
1974-1988
Collection
Identifier: YOUN
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the physical and digital personal memorabilia, ephemera, and notes of the performing artist and creator Gina Young. Materials from the physical collection include postcards, program and event flyers, performance programs, zines, DVD and CDs, and marketing materials. Digital materials are photos taken by Young of personal materials including custom mixed and ogicial CDs, customized boxes covered in stickers, flyers for events, vinyl covers, zines, photographs, and a...
Dates:
1998-2020
