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Lesbian Feminist Publications Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2014-07-09

Scope and Content of Collection

This Lesbian Feminist Publications Collection, 1967-2004 (bulk 1980-1990), consists of publications that include periodicals, anthologies, bibliographies, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and miscellaneous items which include bookmarks, games, event pamphlets, and audiovisual media.

The periodicals contains some of the cultural milestones in the lesbian publishing world, including "The Ladder," the first widely distributed lesbian periodical in the United States. Other printed materials written or edited by lesbian women are also represented. Included are American lesbian mystery genre authors Katherine V. Forrest and Claire McNab; the "Queen of Lesbian Romance" Karin Kallmaker; and African American poet Pat Parker.

Some of the miscellaneous items include trivia card games that focus on historical knowledge of lesbian feminist movements and women’s history, as well as bookmarks from independent and female focused bookstores in California. Miscellaneous items also include event pamphlets for women centered celebrations and the VHS tape "Better Than Chocolate."

Dates

  • Creation: 1967-2004
  • Creation: 1970-1990

Access

The collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

Copyright has not been assigned to the San Jose State University Library Special Collections and Archives. All requests for permission to publish or quote manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Special Collections and Archives as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.

Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files from or derived from these collections is restricted to research and educational purposes.

Extent

8 boxes ((10 linear feet).)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Lesbian Feminist Publications Collection consists of a variety of lesbian feminist publications, including periodicals, anthologies, bibliographies, fiction and non-fiction books, poetry, bookstore bookmarks, event pamphlets, games, and a VHS tape.

Arrangement

The Lesbian Feminist Publications Collection is arranged into three series and organized alphabetically by format, author, and date: Series I. Periodicals, 1967-2004 (bulk 1980-1990); Series II. Printed Materials, 1972-2000 (bulk 1980-1990); and Series III. Miscellaneous, 1977-1999.

Collection Information

This collection was donated by Kathleen Magner and Helen Woods.

Related Materials

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Periodicals Collection, MSS.2005.05, San Jose State University Library, Special Collections and Archives.

The Ladder Periodical Collection, MSS.2012.07.05, San Jose State University Library, Special Collections and Archives.

One Inc. Magazine Collection, MSS.2012.09.14, San Jose State University Library, Special Collections and Archives.

San Diego LGBT Magazine Collection, MSS.2012.10.06, San Jose State University Library, Special Collections and Archives.

Processing Information

Collection processed by DariAnna Mills. Finding aid created by DariAnna Mills. Reviewed by Danelle Moon.

Title
Guide to the Lesbian Feminist Publications Collection
Status
Completed
Author
DariAnna Mills
Date
2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid written in: English

Repository Details

Part of the SJSU Special Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
San José State University
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San José, CA 95192-0028
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(408) 808-2063 (Fax)