Oracle Feminist Bookstore subject files
1973-1980
Title: Oracle Feminist Bookstore subject files
Dates: 1973-1980
Collection Number: 1994-11
Creator/Collector:
Shatzen, Marilyn
Oracle Feminist Bookstore
Extent: 2.4 linear feet
Repository:
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Historical Society
Abstract: The Oracle Feminist Bookstore subject files consist of materials collected by Marilyn Shatzen while she worked at this feminist
bookstore in Hayward, California. The files are arranged alphabetically and contain materials related to lesbians, women and
feminism.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research.
Oracle Feminist Bookstore subject files. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Historical Society
Gift of Marilyn Shatzen in May 1994.
Scope and Content of Collection
The Oracle Feminist Bookstore subject files consist of materials collected by Marilyn Shatzen while she worked at this feminist
bookstore in Hayward, California. The store was operated by lesbians and was open from 1973 to 1980. The collection captures
the flavor of a small city feminist bookstore during this period. The files are arranged alphabetically and contain materials
related to lesbians, women and feminism. Carton 1 files range from Abortion through Homosexuality; Carton 2 contains Incest
through Women’s Courses; Box 1 has Women’s Bureau through Writer's Resources. There are articles, bibliographies, ephemera,
news clippings,
newsletters, papers from feminist studies classes and publications. The collection does not contain any of the bookstore’s
records.
Women's bookstores--California--Alameda County
Lesbian feminism