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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.

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...

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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.

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...

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Betty Jetter was a lesbian activist and community member. She was a part of the Califia Community, National Organization for Women (NOW), ERA and other local organizing groups. Her collection includes photographs, letters, military life information, and unpublished works.

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Patricia (Pat) A. Lamis (1947-2023) was an interior designer, writer, and lesbian community organizer in Long Beach, California. The bulk of the collection contains newsletters, publications, and photographs related to Womynz Brunch Bunch, Orange County / Long Beach Blade Magazine, and the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Greater Long Beach. Other materials in the collection are personal photographs, correspondence, and professional work from her desktop publishing company, Lamis Ink.

Abstract Zoe Nicholson is a prominent feminist activist, artist, speaker, educator, author, and organizer. She centered much of her activist work on fighting for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). In 1982, she was one of seven women who fasted in support of the ERA. She also contributed to movements including Peace, Labor, Civil Rights, Pro-Choice, Public Health, Women, LGBTQ, and is rooted in her commitment to nonviolent direct action. The Zoe Nicholson Collection comprises books...

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Mary Norcross was a gerontologist, therapist, and social service worker assisting the elderly, as well as a lesbian active in the Los Angeles community after coming out later in life. Her materials include her dissertations, some personal photographs and ephemera, her degree plaques, and an interview conducted by the Mazer in 2013.

Abstract Juanita Sanchez was a celebrated poet who organized writing spaces for other women and the elderly community in Albuquerque. The Juanita Sanchez Collection houses Sanchez’s personal journals spanning over 40 years, a published essay by Sanchez featured in the anthology HardHatted Women: Life on the Job, and photographs of Sanchez. Sanchez (1948-2014) was raised and spent a majority of her life in and around the rural areas of Sun Valley and Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sanchez wrote about her...