Finding Aid for the Daughters of Bilitis Records, 1955-1986

Series 1: National Organization. 1955-1977.

Scope and Content Note

This series includes documents related to the founding of the Daughters of Bilitis, the National Governing Board and General Assembly, the National Conventions of DOB, and various projects organized by the group.

The series is divided into 10 subseries:

Administrative Files
National Convention Files
Correspondence
Blanche M. Baker Scholarship
Research Project Files
Financial Files
Book Service Files
The Ladder Files
Sisters Files
Miscellaneous.

Administrative Files. 1955-1976.

Box 1, Folder 1

D.O.B. Officers and Ladder Staff. no date.

Physical Description: names and addresses; chart of officers

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains the names and addresses of governing board, SF Chapter Officers, and LA Chapter. It also contains a chart of D.O.B. Officers and Ladders staff – positions and dates held (13 pages, no date)

Box 1, Folder 2

Constitution and Bylaws. 1955-1966.

Physical Description: organizational documents; constitutions; bylaws

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains: Rules for Candidates for Membership (1955); Constitution and Bylaws, original (1955); Constitution and Bylaws, revised (no date); Provisions Concerning Fiscal Policy and Governing Board of Directors (no date); Proposed Revisions to the Constitution and Bylaws (1962 March); Constitution with Revisions (1964); and Corporate Bylaws, amended 1966 (1966 October).

Box 1, Folder 3

Articles of Incorporation. 1957.

Physical Description: organizational documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains a copy of the articles of incorporation (1957 January 22) and the State of California Department of State Certificate, copy (1957 January 22).

Box 1, Folder 4

Policies. 1967.

Physical Description: organizational documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains a draft of the Proposed Basic Policy Statement of the Daughters of Bilitis, Inc. (no date); Basic Policy of Daughters of Bilitis, Inc., ratified (1967 November 5); and Recommended Policies (no date).

Box 1, Folder 5

Proposed Corporate Reorganization. 1968.

Physical Description: organizational documents; correspondence; chart

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains documents related to the proposal to change the corporate structure of Daughters of Bilitis. These documents include: arguments in Opposition to Corporate Reorganization, written by Rita Laporte (1968); correspondence regarding the reconstruction, by Shirley E. Willer to DOB members (1968 August); and a chart explaining the current flow of authority and the proposed flow of authority (1968 August).

Box 1, Folder 6

United Daughters of Bilitis, Inc. – Bylaws and Policies. 1969.

Physical Description: organizational documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains documents related to the incorporation of Daughters of Bilitis. Documents include: Bylaws of the United Daughters of Bilitis, effective January 1, 1969; Recommended Policies (no date); and Amended Articles of Incorporation (no date).

Box 1, Folder 7

History of Daughters of Bilitis – Original and Revisions. 1976.

Physical Description: organizational documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder includes three versions of the history of Daughters of Bilitis: DOB: A Brief History (no date); DOB: A Brief History, revision (no date); DOB: A Brief History, revision (1976 April)

Box 1, Folder 8

Fact Sheets and Pamphlets. no date.

Physical Description: fact sheets and pamphlets

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains the following documents produced by Daughters of Bilitis: "What is DOB?" Pamphlets, 8 copies (no date); "Facts About the Daughters of Bilitis" (no date); Information Sheet (1974 July 31); and a "Notice of Interest" (no date)

Box 1, Folder 9

National Letterhead. no date.

Physical Description: letterhead

Scope and Content Note

National letterhead - blank.

Box 1, Folder 10

Governing Board Memos. 1961-1963.

Physical Description: organizational documents

Scope and Content Note

Governing board memos written between 1961 and 1963, arranged chronologically.

Box 1, Folder 11

Governing Board Minutes. 1961-1962.

Physical Description: organizational documents

Scope and Content Note

Governing Board meeting minutes, arranged chronologically.

Box 1, Folder 12

Governing Board Memos. 1964.

Physical Description: organizational documents

Scope and Content Note

Governing board memos, arranged chronologically.

Box 1, Folder 13

Governing Board Memos. 1965.

Physical Description: organizational documents

Scope and Content Note

Governing board memos, arranged chronologically.

Box 1, Folder 14

Governing Board Memos & Minutes. 1966.

Physical Description: organizational documents

Scope and Content Note

Governing board memos and meeting minutes, arranged chronologically.

Box 1, Folder 15

Governing Board Memos & Minutes. 1967-1968.

Physical Description: organizational documents

Scope and Content Note

Governing board memos and meeting minutes, arranged chronologically.

Box 1, Folder 16

National Newsletter. 1962.

Physical Description: organizational documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains a copy of the National Chapter of DOB's Official Newsletter (1962 May-July).

Box 1, Folder 17

Resignations. 1960-1966.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains letters of resignation submitted to the national office by DOB officers and members.

Box 1, Folder 18

Officer's Retreat. 1961.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence related to the Officer's Retreat, held September 1-3, 1961.

Box 1, Folder 19

National Membership Applications. 1965-1967.

Physical Description: organizational documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains applications with names and addresses of members submitted to the national office.

Box 1, Folder 20

DOB Lesbian Constitutional Convention. 1971.

Physical Description: organizational documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains an outline of the constitutional convention held in 1971, including: Structure; Purpose; Membership; Insert with amendments, replacements, corrections; Definitions of Collectives; and Elections.

National Convention Files. 1960-1968.

Box 2, Folder 1

First National Convention Organization Documents. 1960.

Physical Description: organizational documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains documents related to the organization of the First National Convention of DOB held in San Francisco in 1960, including: Directives 2, 3, and 4; First National Business Meeting Minutes (1960 May 27); Amendments to the Constitution (1960 May 29); DOB Constitution; Correspondence, primarily reserving spots for convention; and a sample letter sent to speakers after the convention.

Box 2, Folder 2

First National Convention Correspondence with Speakers. 1960.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence related to the First Convention. Correspondence is sorted by: those related to "Homosexuals and the Church"; "The Gay Bar Problem"; and miscellaneous.

Box 2, Folder 3

First National Convention - "Why the Lesbian" Panel. 1960.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains documents related to a panel held at the First Convention, entitled "Why the Lesbian?" Documents include: Personal statements solicited from lesbians on why they believe they are lesbians; correspondence with Dr. Norman Rieder, a panel speaker; Panel Discussion Outline, with selected statements; Correspondence with Dr. Leo J. Zeff, a panel speaker; and invitations from Del Martin to appear on the panel.

Box 2, Folder 4

First National Convention Program and Publicity. 1960.

Physical Description: programs; news releases; newsclippings

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains six copies of the program printed for the First National Convention, a draft of the convention program, and a list of San Francisco Hotels. It also contains a series of News releases - News Release #1 (1960 January 26); News Release #2 (no date); and News Release (1960 May 24) - and a news clipping about the conference (1960 Feb 4).

Box 2, Folder 5

First National Convention - List of Bars. 1960.

Physical Description: organizational documents and maps

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains a list of local gay bars near the convention and maps of the city.

Box 2, Folder 6

Second National Convention Correspondence and Organization Documents. 1961-1962.

Physical Description: correspondence; organizational documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence, primarily to/from Jean Nathan, LA Chapter President (1961-1962) and the following organizational documents: Convention Committee Meeting (1962 March 10); Convention Program; Convention Publicity; and Convention Registration.

Box 2, Folder 7

Second Annual Convention Chapter Proposals and Minutes. 1962.

Physical Description: organizational documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains minutes of the 2nd General Assembly Meeting (1962 June 24) and proposals from the chapters - San Francisco (1962 May), Los Angeles (no date), and New York (no date).

Box 2, Folder 8

Third National Convention Planning. 1964.

Physical Description: organizational documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains documents related to the planning of the Third National DOB Convention held in New York. Documents include: a Program Draft (1964); List of Guest Speakers; Luncheon and Dinner options; Program Draft – "Threshold of the Future" (1964 June 8); Program Final, copy; Registration Form; Letter (template) invitation to convention, from Cleo Glenn, Nat'l President (1964 May 29); and a letter (template) reservation confirmation, from Cleo Glenn (no date).

Box 2, Folder 9

Third Annual Convention Chapter Proposals and Minutes. 1964.

Physical Description: organizational documents; correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence regarding the call for nominations for Governing Board Officers (1964 March 10), proposals from three chapters - New York (1964 April), San Francisco (1964), and Chicago (no date) - and General Assembly Meeting Minutes (1964 June 21).

Box 2, Folder 10

Third Annual Convention Correspondence. 1964.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains a tentative Budget From Meredith Grey to Governing Board (no date); correspondence re: Budget, from Ev Howe to Shirley Willer, NY Ch Pres (1964 Jan 21); correspondence from Cleo Glenn to Governing Board, re: Meredith Grey request for power of attorney (1964 Jan 21); correspondence to Meredith Grey, re: Convention Budget (1964 January 23); and Various correspondence planning, housing, and speakers.

Box 2, Folder 11

Fourth National Convention Chapter Proposals and Minutes. 1966.

Physical Description: organizational documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains minutes of the Fourth General Assembly (1966 August 21) and proposals from three chapters - San Francisco (1966), Chicago (1966 June 8), and New York (1966).

Box 2, Folder 12

Fourth National Convention Planning, Pamphlets, and Correspondence. 1966.

Physical Description: organizational documents, pamphlets, correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains two versions of the program pamphlet, registration, banquet/dinner menus, and correspondence regarding convention speakers.

Box 2, Folder 13

Fourth National Convention Transcribed Speeches and Notes. 1966.

Physical Description: transcriptions; notes

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains the transcription of two speeches - one by by Dorothy van Beroldingen (1966 August)and one by William E Beardemphl, Pres., Society for Individual Rights (1966 August 20) - and a copy of handwritten notes from the convention.

Box 2, Folder 14

Fifth National Convention - Denver. 1968.

Physical Description: organizational documents; correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains a registration form; a letter from Shirley Willer, President of DOB, regarding the goals of the convention; miscellaneous correspondence, and San Francisco Chapter Nominations for National Officers (blank form).

Correspondence. 1956-1971.

Box 3, Folder 1

Del Martin. 1956-1958.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains various correspondence written to/from Del Martin, arranged alphabetically to preserve sequences

Box 3, Folder 2

Jaye Bell, President. 1961-1964.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains various correspondence written to/from Jaye Bell, arranged alphabetically.

Box 3, Folder 3

Ev Howe, National Treasurer. 1960-1963.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains various correspondence written to/from Ev Howe, arranged by date as most were written to DOB officers and may suggest timeline of events from the Treasurer's perspective

Box 3, Folder 4

Cleo Glenn, President. 1963-1965.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains various correspondence written to/from Cleo Glenn, arranged alphabetically.

Box 3, Folder 5

Jess Stearn. 1962-1964.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains various correspondence written to/from and concerning Jess Stearn, who wrote a book entitled, "The Grapevine," which dealt with female homosexuality. Mr. Stearn interviewed several DOB members in preparation of his manuscript and some felt his report was inaccurate.

Box 3, Folder 6

Meredith Grey, Public Relations. 1963-1966.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains various correspondence to/from Meredith Grey.

Box 3, Folder 7

Del Martin, Treasurer. 1964-1968.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains various correspondence to/from Del Martin in her role as Treasurer of DOB, arranged by date

Box 3, Folder 8

Del Martin, miscellaneous. 1962-1966.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains various correspondence to/from Del Martin pertaining to DOB (but not her role as President, Vice President, or Treasurer), arranged alphabetically.

Box 3, Folder 9

Phyllis Lyon, Public Relations. 1964-1966.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains various correspondence to/from Phyllis Lyon, arranged alphabetically.

Box 3, Folder 10

Miscellaneous DOB Officers. 1964-1966.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence written to/from DOB officers.

Box 3, Folder 11

Resignation of Lois Williams, Vice President. 1968.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains various correspondence surrounding a request from the San Francisco Chapter Board that a resignation be requested from Lois Williams, National Vice President, arranged chronologically.

Box 3, Folder 12

Memos and Correspondence. 1969-1970.

Physical Description: memos; correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains various memos and other correspondence to/from members of the National Governing Board and a letter from DOB President, Rita Laporte, to Dorothy von Beroldingen (1969 Aril 25) citing a speech the latter gave at the 1966 DOB Convention. Text of the speech is available in the 1966 National Convention Folder.

Box 3, Folder 13

Julie Lee with Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon. 1970-1971.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence between Julie Lee and Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon.

Box 3, Folder 13

Julie Lee with Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon. 1970-1971.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence between Julie Lee and Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon.

Blanch M. Baker Scholarship. 1960-1966.

Box 3, Folder 14

Blanch M. Baker Scholarship. 1960-1966.

Physical Description: correspondence; business card.

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains various Correspondence related to the scholarship and Blanch M. Baker's business card.

Research Project Files. 1958-1971.

Box 3, Folder 15

Daughters of Bilitis Survey. 1958-1960.

Physical Description: surveys; research article drafts

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains a blank copy of survey distributed by DOB Research Committee; a draft of research results and "Further Analysis of Replies to DPB Sociological Survey of Lesbians"

Box 3, Folder 16

Research Project Correspondence, DOB Officers. 1963-1964.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains various correspondence with DOB Officers regarding research projects.

Box 4, Folder 1

Florence Conrad Correspondence, A-H. 1963-1965.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from Florence Conrad, Research Chairman, arranged alphabetically.

Box 4, Folder 2

Florence Conrad Correspondence, I-Z. 1963-1968, bulk: 1963-1965.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from Florence Conrad, Research Chairman, arranged alphabetically.

Box 4, Folder 3

Gundlach Study, Correspondence. 1963-1964.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence related to a study by Dr. Ralph Gundlach, comparing lesbian and heterosexual women.

Box 4, Folder 4

Gundlach Study, Planning. 19164.

Physical Description: organizational documents; correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence and documents pertaining to the execution of the Gundlach Study and DOB member participation.

Box 4, Folder 5

Gundlach & Riess Correspondence. 1966-1971.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from and regarding Dr. Raph Gundlach and Dr. Bernard F. Riess.

Box 4, Folder 6

Gundlach Studies. 1967-1971.

Physical Description: research articles

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains copies of various articles written by Dr. Ralph Gundlach and Dr. Bernard F Riess. Articles include: a copy of the Gundlach-Riess Study of Lesbians, with comments from Florence Conrad; a copy of G-R Study, Section II: Copmarisons of homosexual and heterosexual women and men; a copy of "Self and Sexual identity in Men and Women in Relationship to Homosexuality" by Gundlach and Riess (43 pages + 8 tables); a copy of "Birth Order and Sex of Siblings in a Sample of Lesbians and Non-Lesbians" by Gundlach and Riess, published in Psychological Reports, 1967, 20. 61-62.; a copy of "Characteristics of Middle Class Female Homosexuals" by Gundlach & Riess (1968 Sept 2); and a copy of "EPA Symposium: A New Psychology of Woman or A Psychology for the New Woman, Active or Passive," Chairman: Bernard Riess (1971 April 16).

Box 4, Folder 7

Reports. no date.

Physical Description: correspondence; reports

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains a copy of a letter written by NY Mattachine to President Lyndon B. Johnson pertaining to allegations of sexual perversion filed against Walter Jenkens; a 2 page summary of Kinsey Report; a request by Barbara Gittings to the Committee on Public Health for a copy of their report on Homosexuality, attached; and "An Evaluation of the Bieber Study on Homosexuality" by Fritz A Fluckiger, Ph.D.

Box 4, Folder 8

National Financial Reports. 1957-1958.

Physical Description: financial documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains Treasurer's Reports, Balance Sheets, Profit and Loss Statements.

Financial Files. 1957-1975.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically

Box 4, Folder 9

National Financial Reports. 1959-1964.

Physical Description: financial documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains yearly Financial Reports; Proposed Income and Expenses; Financial Recaps; and Quarterly Treasurer's Reports.

Box 4, Folder 10

National Financial Reports. 1965-1968.

Physical Description: financial documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains Chapter Reports sent to National; Balance Sheets; Income Sheets; and Expense Reports.

Box 4, Folder 11

National Financial Memos. 1961-1963.

Physical Description: memos

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains memos from Ev Howe, National Treasurer, to Chapters and National Board pertaining to finances and financial records, arranged alphabetically

Box 4, Folder 12

Membership Lists and Dues. 1960-1966.

Physical Description: organizational documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains a list of members (nationally and in local chapters, SF, NY, LA), date dues paid through, and amount paid.

Box 4, Folder 13

National Business Expenses. 1974-1975.

Physical Description: financial documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains expense sheets (accounting for cash and checks) for the National Office.

Box 4, Folder 14

National Tax Documents. 1963-1965.

Physical Description: correspondence; financial documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence from Del Martin, Treasurer, to the IRS reporting on the 1964 Calendar year, including an explanation of the Blanche M. Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund, a copy of Form 990 (Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax – 1964), a copy of Combined State and Local Sales and Use Tax Return.

Book Service Files. 1960-1964.

Box 5, Folder 1

Correspondence. 1961-1964.

Physical Description: flyers; correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains a flyer advertising the DOB Book Service (no date); correspondence to/from DOB officers and members regarding book service orders; correspondence from McGraw Hill Special Sales Dept. to DOB Book Service Manager, V. Pilgrim, regarding discounts and distribution (1964 June 8) and response (1964 June 11); and a list of hard cover titles and ordering instructions.

Box 5, Folder 2

Book Orders, A-G. 1962.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains book orders from DOB members, arranged alphabetically.

Box 5, Folder 3

Book Orders, H-Z. 1964.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains book orders from DOB members, arranged alphabetically.

Box 5, Folder 4

"Lisa Ben" Recording. 1960-1961.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence with Custom Records regarding pressing of Lisa Ben record (1960 April 11); correspondence between Del Martin and Edythe Eyde (aka Lisa Ben) regarding record; a copy of the agreement between DOB and Edythe Eyde; correspondence between Ev Howe, DOB Treasurer, and Edythe Eyde regarding money owed (1961 April 29); and miscellaneous correspondence re: Lisa Ben recording.

Box 5, Folder 5

Homosexual Bibliographies. no date.

Physical Description: organizational documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains several lists of homosexual publications, including: "Brief Basic Bibliography on Homosexuality," compiled by Gene Damon, Editor of "Lesbiana" column, The Ladder; "Brief Basic Bibliography on Homosexuality," compiled by Research Committee, DOB; "List of available books recommended for reading on the general subject of sex"; and a "Brief Bibliography of Non-Fiction Homosexual Titles".

The Ladder Files. 1956-1976.

Box 5, Folder 6

Correspondence, A-B. 1956-1958.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from Ladder Readers and Officers, arranged alphabetically.

Box 5, Folder 7

Correspondence, C-D. 1956-1958.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from Ladder Readers and Officers, arranged alphabetically.

Box 5, Folder 8

Correspondence, E-I. 1956-1958.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from Ladder Readers and Officers, arranged alphabetically.

Box 5, Folder 9

Correspondence, J-K. 1956-1958.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from Ladder Readers and Officers, arranged alphabetically.

Box 5, Folder 10

Correspondence, L-M. 1956-1958.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from Ladder Readers and Officers, arranged alphabetically.

Box 5, Folder 11

Correspondence, N-R. 1956-1958.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from Ladder Readers and Officers, arranged alphabetically.

Box 5, Folder 12

Correspondence, S-Z. 1956-1958.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from Ladder Readers and Officers, arranged alphabetically.

Box 5, Folder 13

Correspondence, Miscellaneous. 1956-1958.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains general correspondence to all readers and correspondence without legible names.

Box 5, Folder 14

Correspondence. 1959-1961.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from Ladder Readers and Officers, arranged alphabetically.

Box 6, Folder 1

Correspondence. 1962.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from Ladder Officers, readers, and contributors.

Box 6, Folder 2

Correspondence, staff/officers. 1963.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from Ladder Officers and DOB Officers, arranged chronologically.

Box 6, Folder 3

Correspondence, A-I. 1963.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from Ladder Readers and Officers, arranged alphabetically.

Box 6, Folder 4

Correspondence, J-Z. 1963.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from Ladder Readers and Officers, arranged alphabetically.

Box 6, Folder 5

Correspondence, Miscellaneous. 1963.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from Ladder readers without legible names.

Box 6, Folder 6

Correspondence, staff - Cleo Glenn. 1964.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from Cleo Glenn and Ladder/DOB officers, arranged chronologically.

Box 6, Folder 7

Correspondence, staff-officers. 1964-1965.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from Ladder staff and DOB officers, arranged chronologically.

Box 6, Folder 8

Correspondence, Layout. 1964.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from Ladder staff regarding layout of The Ladder, arranged chronologically.

Box 6, Folder 9

Correspondence, A-G. 1964.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from Ladder Readers and Staff, arranged alphabetically.

Box 6, Folder 10

Correspondence, H-R. 1964.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from Ladder Readers and Staff, arranged alphabetically.

Box 6, Folder 11

Correspondence, S-Z. 1964.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from Ladder Readers and Staff, arranged alphabetically.

Box 6, Folder 12

Correspondence, Miscellaneous. 1964.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains general correspondence without legible/full names.

Box 6, Folder 13

Correspondence. 1965-1967.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from Ladder Readers and Staff, arranged chronologically.

Box 6, Folder 14

Correspondence, Del Martin. 1962-1965.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from Del Martin regarding The Ladder, arranged chronologically.

Box 6, Folder 15

Miscellaneous. 1963-1976.

Physical Description: publications; correspondence; organization documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains miscellaneous related to the publication of The Ladder, including: a certificate – registration of claim to copyright; "Towards a Quaker View of Sex: A Review and Criticism, Published by Friends Home Service Committee, London, 1963:; Miscellaneous Correspondence (no date); a "Double Tribute" to Del Martin and Barbara Gittings, written by Jaye Bell, National President (no date); an acknowledgement of gift subscription (blank); Solicitation for advertisements for The Ladder; "Views on the DOB Statement of Purpose," written by Florence Conrad; and a copy of the Purpose of the DOB, Inc.

Sisters Files. 1970-1977.

Box 6, Folder 16

Sisters. 1970-1977.

Physical Description: pamphelts; publication; correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains documents related to the DOB's publication "Sisters," including: a pamphlet from the SF Chapter of DOB publicizing Sisters (no date); a copy of Sisters publication (1971 April); and correspondence to/from readers and staff.

National Miscellaneous. 1958-1982.

Box 6, Folder 17

National Miscellaneous. 1958-1969.

Physical Description: survey; news release; comics; organizational documents; publications

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains miscellaneous documents from the National Office, including: an autobiographical survey, hand-written note indicates from "back in 1950s"; News Release, "Homosexuality – Time for Reappraisal" (1963 August 20); Comic from Playboy Magazine (1963 March); List of books in DOB Library (1958 March 22); Copy of Book Inventory (no date); Partial list of chapter and national officers (1969 Sept 3); "Living Propaganda," essay by "M.V."; "What Further Stops Can be Taken to Further the Homophile Movement?" written by Shirley Willer, President of DOB from 1966-1968 (no date); Press Release; and Lesbian Herstory Archives/DOB Project (no date).

Box 6, Folder 18

Freedom of Information Act Documents. 1980-1982.

Physical Description: federal documents; correspondence; newsclippings

Scope and Content Note

This folder includes correspondence related to Del Martin's request for documents under the Freedom of Information Act. Correspondence include letters: from Thomas F. Conley, Chief of Freedom of Info/Privacy Office to Donna Hitchens, attorney to Del Martin (1982 April 8); (June 8, 1982) from Harry E. Fitzwater, Chairman of Information Review Committee to Donna Hitchens; (July 27 1981) from John E. Bacon, Information and Privacy Coordinator to Hitchens; (July 16, 1981) from D.H to J.E. Bacon, re: appeal on behalf of D.M; (June 19, 1981) from Bacon to Martin; (August 22, 1980) from Bacon to Martin recognition of search request; (July 30, 1980) from Bacon to Martin, recognition of search request and notification of withholding of one document; (June 11, 1980) Del Martin request for Information; (November 4, 1980) T. Bresson to Martin, notification of request; (Sept 5, 1980) Bresson to Martin; (August 11, 1980) Bresson to Martin, acknowledge receipt of request; and (June 11, 1980) D.M to Robert Smith, Office of Public Information, DOJ request for info on Freedom of Information Act. The folder also contains the documents that were released and sent to Del Martin (1981 March 27) and two newsclippings - "FBI Spied on Gay Groups for 30 Years" in The Sentinel (1982 June 24) and "FBI reveals Long History of Gay Surveillance" no source (1982 July).

Series 2: San Francisco Chapter. 1956-1978.

Scope and Content Note

This series contains documents related to the San Francisco Chapter of the Daughters of Bilitis and is divided into 4 subseries:

Correspondence
Administrative
Outreach
Miscellaneous

Correspondence. 1956-1977.

Box 7, Folder 1

Correspondence. 1956-1962.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains general correspondence to/from DOB, primarily requesting information about the organization, arranged alphabetically.

Box 7, Folder 2

Correspondence. 1963.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains general correspondence to/from DOB, primarily requesting information about the organization, arranged alphabetically.

Box 7, Folder 3

Correspondence. 1964.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains general correspondence to/from DOB, primarily requesting information about the organization, arranged alphabetically.

Box 7, Folder 4

Correspondence. 1965-1966.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains general correspondence to/from DOB, primarily requesting information about the organization, arranged alphabetically. 1966 includes a series of memos sent from Dottie King, SF Chapter President.

Box 7, Folder 5

Correspondence. 1967-1969.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains general correspondence to/from DOB, primarily requesting information about the organization, arranged alphabetically.

Box 7, Folder 6

Correspondence. 1970.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains general correspondence to/from DOB, primarily requesting information about the organization, arranged alphabetically.

Box 7, Folder 7

Correspondence, A-E. 1971.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains general correspondence to/from DOB, primarily requesting information about the organization, arranged alphabetically.

Box 7, Folder 8

Correspondence, F-M. 1971.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains general correspondence to/from DOB, primarily requesting information about the organization, arranged alphabetically.

Box 7, Folder 9

Correspondence, N-Z. 1971.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains general correspondence to/from DOB, primarily requesting information about the organization, arranged alphabetically.

Box 7, Folder 10

Correspondence. 1972.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains general correspondence to/from DOB, primarily requesting information about the organization, arranged alphabetically. The folder also includes a letter from Sharon Crase, SF DOB President, introducing issue of admitting transsexuals as members of DOB. The letter explains a proposal to be voted on at an upcoming business meeting (1972 Nov 10) and includes statements for and against the proposal.

Box 7, Folder 11

Correspondence. 1974-1976.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder includes general correspondence to/from DOB, primarily requesting information about the organization, arranged alphabetically. It also includes a letter to "members and other interested women" urging attendance to "Critical Meeting on DOB's Survival" (1975 July 29) and correspondence to and from Assemblyman Willie Brown of the CA State Legislature asking for continued support of gay rights (1976 April 28; response May 12)

Box 7, Folder 12

Correspondence. 1977.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder includes general correspondence to/from DOB, primarily requesting information about the organization, arranged alphabetically.

Box 7, Folder 13

Correspondence. no date.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder includes general correspondence to/from DOB, primarily requesting information about the organization, arranged alphabetically.

Box 7, Folder 14

Correspondence - Kay Vanderford. 1966.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder includes correspondence regarding a legal case against former treasurer, Kay Vanderford, after money entrusted to her went missing.

Administrative Files. 1955-1966.

Box 8, Folder 1

Meeting Minutes. 1955-1959.

Physical Description: minutes

Scope and Content Note

This folder includes minutes from the first meeting of the Daughters of Bilitis (1955 Sept 21) through meetings held in 1959, arranged chronologically.

Box 8, Folder 2

Meeting Minutes. 1960-1963.

Physical Description: minutes

Scope and Content Note

This folder includes minutes from meetings of the SF chapter of DOB, starting with a meeting held June 8, 1960. Most documents are copies, though the folder includes three originals - 1961 Oct 11, 1962 Aug 8, and 1962 Oct 10.

Box 8, Folder 3

Meeting Minutes. 1964.

Physical Description: minutes

Scope and Content Note

This folder includes minutes from meetings held from January 12, 1964 through November 4, 1964 (multiple copies in back).

Box 8, Folder 4

Meeting Minutes. 1965-1966.

Physical Description: Meeting minutes

Scope and Content Note

This folder includes minutes from meetings held from January 8, 1965 through November 1965.

Box 8, Folder 5

Financial Documents. 1958-1962.

Physical Description: financial documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder includes financial documents from the SF Chapter including: a voided check from DOB to Postmaster (1976); Profit and loss statement (1958 Dec 31); Treasurer's Reports (1959 Jan 31, Feb 28, Mar 31, Apr 30, May 31, June 30, July 31, Nov 30, Dec 31); Balance Sheet; Profit and loss statement (1959 Dec 31); Treasurer's Report (1960 Feb 29); Financial Statement, quarter ending: Mar 31, 1960; June 30, 1960; Sept 30, 1960; Financial Recap: Jan, Feb, Mar 1960; Proposed 1960 Income and Expenses; Tax Reports; Yearly Report: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1960; Treasurer's Reports (1961 Jan 8, Feb 8, Mar 8, Nov 13, Dec 10); miscellaneous Balance Sheets; Financial Statements (1961), quarter ending Mar 31; June 30; Sept 30; Dec 31

Box 8, Folder 6

SF Chapter Membership. 1965-1966.

Physical Description: membership forms

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains completed membership forms submitted to the SF Chapter.

Box 8, Folder 7

Membership Lists. 1967-1968.

Physical Description: organizational documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains lists of the SF Members.

Box 8, Folder 8

Moving Questionnaire. 1967.

Physical Description: questionnaires

Scope and Content Note

In 1967, the SF Chapter of DOB decided to relocate. A questionnaire was sent out to members to determine what type of space they should rent. The survey asked whether an individual was a member of DOB and whether they attended events; what types of service an individual would be willing to do on behalf of DOB; which social activities the respondent would like to see hosted by DOB; and what types of recreation or small interest groups an individual would participate in, if available. This folder contains copies of those questionnaires submitted to the SF Chapter.

Box 8, Folder 9

SF Chapter Letterhead. no date.

Physical Description: letterhead

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains blank copies of SF DOB letterhead.

Box 8, Folder 10

Library Inventory. no date.

Physical Description: inventory

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains copies of the inventory in the SF Chapter library.

Outreach Files. 1961-1978.

Box 8, Folder 11

Newsletters. 1965-1966.

Physical Description: newsletters

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains copies of newsletters, dated: May 1965, Oct 1965; Nov 1965; Dec 1965; Jan 1966; and May 1966.

Box 8, Folder 12

Miscellaneous Outreach Flyers. 1961-1962.

Physical Description: flyers

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains flyers for DOB events; correspondence from Phyllis Lyon to "Hal" (likely Hal Call of SF Mattachine Society) including information for upcoming cocktail party for inclusion in "your newsletter" (1961 Nov 14).

Box 8, Folder 13

Newsletters and Future Directions. 1969-1978.

Physical Description: announcements; newsletters; correspondence; newsreport; memo

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains miscellaneous documents related to the SF Chapter's outreach. Documents include: a list of announcements (1969); a newsletter (1970 Sept 14); a June events calendar (no date); Copy of letter to "members and other interested women" urging attendance to "Critical Meeting on DOB's Survival" (1975 July 29) – also in B7F11; DOB Newsletters: vol 1, no 1 (1976 Sept and Oct); vol 1, no 2 (1976 Nov and Dec); vol 1, no 3 (1976 Dec); Undated newsletter; a letter from Janice Gendreace (?) to Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon regarding a meeting to be held March 20 1976 to decide on current goals and direction of DOB; News report (1977 March); a memo to DOB officers regarding DOB elections and proposal of Lesbians organizing (1977 Mar 3); and a notice that President of DOB resigned as of July, 1978. Meeting held to keep org going

San Francisco Chapter Miscellaneous. 1959-1976.

Box 8, Folder 14

Miscellaneous Documents. 1959-1976.

Physical Description: correspondence; organizational documents; financial documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains miscellaneous documents from the SF Chapter, including: a letter to the editor (1959 Oct 12); "The Less Pleasant Side of DOB's Tenth Anniversary" – request for donations; "Special Announcement" regarding meeting (no date); Miscellaneous correspondence; List of Resources; a letter from Del Martin, Chairperson of the Commission on the Status of Women, to Community Organizations regarding upcoming public hearing (1976 Dec 2); 990 Tax form (1975); a Mailing list; and a tentative calendar of events (no date).

Series 3: Other Chapters. 1960-1979.

Scope and Content Note

This series contains correspondence, minutes, membership records, financial records, and newsletters from several chapters of Daughters of Bilitis. The New York Chapter contains documents from 1960-1972 and includes minutes, correspondence, financial documents, membership applications, and newsletters. The Chicago Chapter spans from 1961-1966 and contains various organizational documents and newsletters. The Los Angeles Chapter, which did not operate continuously, contains documents from 1960-1971. The documents from the Philadelphia Chapter range from 1967-1968. The Boston Chapter, which was the last existing chapter of DOB, contains documents from 1971-1979.

Arrangement

The materials have been arranged from the chapter with the most material to the chapter with the least.

New York Chapter. 1960-1972.

Box 9, Folder 1

New York Chapter Minutes. 1965-1966.

Physical Description: Meeting minutes

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains minutes from the NY Chapter of DOB, from March 4, 1965 through March 6, 1966.

Box 9, Folder 2

New York Chapter Correspondence. 1960-1967.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence to/from the NY Chapter of DOB, mostly between other DOB chapters and officers and correspondence to members of the NY Chapter.

Box 9, Folder 3

New York Chapter Financial. 1960-1967.

Physical Description: financial documents; memos

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains: instructions to chapter treasurers (1962 Jan 1); memos to Del Martin, Treasurer; and Financial Statements

Box 9, Folder 4

New York Chapter Membership Applications. 1962-1964.

Physical Description: organizational documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains membership applications submitted to the NY Chapter, arranged alphabetically.

Box 9, Folder 5

New York Chapter Membership Applications. 1965-1966.

Physical Description: organizational documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains membership applications submitted to the NY Chapter, arranged alphabetically.

Box 9, Folder 6

New York Chapter Newsletters. 1963-1970.

Physical Description: newsletters

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains newsletters written by the NY Chapter of DOB.

Chicago Chapter. 1961-1966.

Box 9, Folder 7

Chicago Chapter Organizational Documents. 1961-1966.

Physical Description: correspondence; meeting minutes

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence between Chicago officers and National officers and Meeting Minutes.

Box 9, Folder 8

Chicago Chapter Newsletters. 1962-1966.

Physical Description: newsletters

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains newsletters written by the Chicago Chapter, dating from December 1962 through May 1966 (some with no date).

Los Angeles Chapter. 1960-1971.

Box 9, Folder 9

Los Angeles Chapter. 1960-1971.

Physical Description: financial documents; meeting minutes; correspondence; newsletters

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains financial documents (1960 April 1, Dec 31; 1961 July 1 – Sept 30, Dec 31); "Status Report" – members and dues (1961 Aug 7, Oct 17, Dec 15); Treasurer's Report and members (1966); Meeting minutes (1963 March 1); Correspondence (1966-1967); and LA DOB Newsletters (1970 June; 1971March, April, June).

Philadelphia Chapter. 1967-1968.

Box 9, Folder 10

Philadelphia Chapter Newsletters. 1967-1968.

Physical Description: newsletters

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains newsletters dating from August, 1967 through Aug-Sept 1968.

Boston Chapter. 1971-1979.

Box 9, Folder 11

Boston Chapter. 1971-1979.

Physical Description: flyers; news clippings

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains flyers produced by the Boston Chapter of DOB and news clippings discussing the group.

Series 4: Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin Correspondence. 1969-1983.

Scope and Content Note

This series does not include correspondence related to DOB (though it may be mentioned in some letters). Rather, this series contains correspondence to/from Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin regarding their other work, primarily after their book Lesbian/Woman was published.

Arrangement

Series arranged alphabetically by topic.

Box 10, Folder 1

Autobiographical, A-L. 1972-1979.

Physical Description: correspondence

Box 10, Folder 2

Autobiographical, M-Z. 1972-1979.

Physical Description: correspondence

Box 10, Folder 3

Coming Out Stories. 1969-1973.

Physical Description: correspondence

Box 10, Folder 4

Coming out Stories. 1974-1982.

Physical Description: correspondence

Box 10, Folder 5

Gay Marriage. 1980-1981.

Physical Description: correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains two letters asking about gay marriage.

Box 10, Folder 6

Isolated Lesbians. 1972-1979.

Physical Description: correspondence

Box 10, Folder 7

Lesbian/Woman Publicity. 1972.

Physical Description: correspondence

Box 10, Folder 8

Lesbian/Woman Book Reviews. 1972.

Physical Description: correspondence; book reviews

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains correspondence regarding book reviews for Lesbian/Woman as well as copies of book reviews.

Box 10, Folder 9

Lesbian/Woman Correspondence - General Praise. 1972-1974.

Physical Description: correspondence

Box 10, Folder 10

Lesbian/Woman Correspondence - Men. 1972-1976.

Physical Description: correspondence

Box 10, Folder 11

Lesbian/Woman Correspondence - International. 1970-1982.

Physical Description: correspondence

Box 10, Folder 12

Married Women. 1976-1980.

Physical Description: correspondence

Box 10, Folder 13

Miscellaneous, A-L. 1971-1980.

Physical Description: correspondence

Box 10, Folder 14

Miscellaneous, M-Z. 1971-1980.

Physical Description: correspondence

Box 11, Folder 1

Organizing. 1972-1974.

Physical Description: correspondence

Box 11, Folder 2

Phil Donahue Responses - Lesbians and Bisexuals. 1972-1983.

Physical Description: correspondence

Box 11, Folder 3

Phil Donahue Responses - Married, Straight, & Questioning. 1972-1973.

Physical Description: correspondence

Box 11, Folder 4

Phil Donahue Responses - Religious Hate Mail. 1972-1973.

Physical Description: correspondence

Box 11, Folder 5

Phil Donahue Responses - Men. 1972-1973.

Physical Description: correspondence

Box 11, Folder 6

Personal Friends. 1969-1976.

Physical Description: correspondence

Box 11, Folder 7

Professionals. 1972-1979.

Physical Description: correspondence

Box 11, Folder 8

Religious. 1972-1979.

Physical Description: correspondence

Box 11, Folder 9

Students, Researchers, & Writers. 1972-1980.

Physical Description: correspondence

Box 11, Folder 10

Teenagers & Young Women, A-J. 1973-1979.

Physical Description: correspondence

Box 11, Folder 11

Teenagers & Young Women, K-Z. 1973-1979.

Physical Description: correspondence

Box 11, Folder 12

Miscellaneous Writing. 1968.

Physical Description: essays

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains two essays written by Del Martin - "What Can We Do?" (no date) and "Changing People" (1968 July 29) - and "West Coast Lesbian Collections: A Special Message from Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon" (no date).

Box 11, Folder 13

News Clippings. 1979-1988.

Physical Description: news clippings

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains news clippings and articles related to Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, including: "Awards Banquet Set for September 15" in Southern California Women for Understanding (SCWU:1979 May- June); "Lesbian Rights Award to Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon" in SCWU (1979 Aug-Sept); "The Daughters of Bilitis Video Project: A Work in Progress" in the SF Bay Area Gay & Lesbian Historical Society Newsletter (1988 Sept); "DOB Founders Visit Boston's South End" in Bay Windows (1984 June 21-July 4); and "Lesbian Pioneers" in Gay Community News (1984 June 23).

Series 5: Other Organizations. 1958-1985.

Scope and Content Note

This series contains documents related to organizations other than the Daughters of Bilitis. These organizations were largely contemporaneous with DOB.

Box 12, Folder 1

Association for Responsible Citizenship - State Fair Incident. 1966.

Physical Description: correspondence; newsclippings

Scope and Content Note

This folder includes a State Fair Booth Publication (copy) and correspondence to other orgs (1966 July 27); ARC News, Sept 1966, vol 1, no 8 – Issue dedicated to State Fair Incident (copy); Newsclipping (copy) Sacramento Bee, Sept 5, 1966 – "Homosexual Council Hands Out Pamphlets"; Newsclipping (copy) no source, n.d, - "Court Backs Fair Board: No Booth on Homosexuals"; and a Newsclipping (copy) Sacramento Bee, Sept 3, 1966 – "Fairgoers Get Pamphlets on Homosexuality"

Box 12, Folder 2

East Coast Homophile Organizations (ECHO). 1963.

Physical Description: information sheet; correspondence; meeting minutes

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains documents from the East Coast Homophile Organizations, including: ECHO Information Sheet; Correspondence from Mattachine Society, New York Pres to DOB NY Chapter Pres, re: ECHO (1963 Jan 18); ECHO Meeting Minutes (1963 January 26; February 23; April 27/28; March 23; May 18/19; and Correspondence to/from DOB Officers, re: ECHO.

Box 12, Folder 3

East Coast Homophile Organizations (ECHO). 1964.

Physical Description: meeting minutes; correspondence; flyer; press release; financial documents; newsclippings

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains documents related to the East Coast Homophile Organizations, including: ECHO Meeting Minutes (1964 Feb 8; March 7; April; May 2, May 3; June 6; July 18; Aug 8); Correspondence from Agatha Mathys, Recording Secretary of DOB to Frank Kameny, Treasurer of ECHO, re: participation costs; ECHO Meeting Minutes (1964 Sept 19; Oct 3; Nov 7; Dec 5); DOB Flyer re: ECHO; Press releases; 1964 Conference Schedule; Treasurer's Report (1964 Nov 6); News clipping: "Conference in the East: Homosexual Plea for Civil Rights" (1964 Oct 11); a Memo from Barbara Gittings to DOB Governing Board and Delegates (1964 Feb 15) re: DOB's participation in ECHO; and Correspondence between DOB Officers, re: involvement in ECHO.

Box 12, Folder 4

East Coast Homophile Organizations (ECHO). 1965.

Physical Description: meeting minutes; agenda; proposals; correspondence

Scope and Content Note

This folder includes documents related to the East Coast Homophile Organizations, including: ECHO Meeting Minutes (1965 Jan 16; Feb 6); ECHO Convention Agenda (1965 August 7); ECHO Convention Proposal, re: "New and Open Congressional Committee Hearings on the Employment of Homsexuals in All Areas Under Federal Jurisdiction" (1965 Aug 7); Correspondence from Meredith Grey to Elver Barker (ECHO participant?) (1965 Aug 20); "Suggested Opening Remarks to Congressional Committee By Echo Representative"; and a Petition to Congressional Committee Assembled, re discrimination in employment against homosexuals.

Box 12, Folder 5

Council on Religion and the Homosexual; Joint Committee on Homosexuality. 1964-1967.

Physical Description: transcriptions; correspondence; mailing list; organizational documents

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains documents produced by the Council on Religion and the Homosexual and the Joint Committee on Homosexuality, including: a transcript of a talk given by a member of DOB as a part of a panel on "The Young Adule and Sexual Identity" during the Western Regional Study Conference on the Young Adult held at the Glide Memorial Methodist Church (1964 Oct 5-9); a transcript of a talk given at the Religious Conference Sponsored by the Glide Foundation (1964); Diocese of California Joint Committee on Homosexuality – Memorandum (1965 Sept 8); Correspondence and meeting minutes, re: Bishop Pike's Joint Committee on Homosexuality; Evaluations of the Consultation on the Church and the Homosexual (1966 Sept 24); "The Homosexual and The Church" – Rough Draft, by Trevor Hoy, Glide Foundation; Mailing List of Participants in Consultation on the Church and the Homosexual; and a document - "Goals and Purposes of 'The Council on Religion and the Homosexual'"

Box 12, Folder 6

National Planning Conference of Homophile Organizations, San Francisco. 1966.

Physical Description: organization documents; transcription

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains planning documents related to the National Planning Conference of Homophile Organizations held in San Francisco. These documents include: recommendations made at joint board meeting (1966 Aug 3); National Planning Conference of Homophile Organizations: Seminar (1966 Aug 22); Preliminary Summary of Substantive Actions Approved by the Conference; and a transcript of Speech by William E. Beardemphl, president of Society for Individual Rights to Second National Planning Conference of Homophile Orgs (1966 Aug 25).

Box 12, Folder 7

National Planning Conference of Homophile Organizations, Kansas City. 1966.

Physical Description: organizational documents; proposals; correspondence; memos; minutes

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains documents related to the National Planning Conference of Homophile Organizations held in Kansas City, MO. These documents include: a statement by the National Planning Conference made in Kansas City, MO (1966 Feb 20); a proposal for a project to connect all existing homophile organizations, by The Phoenix Society for Individual Freedom; Correspondence from Beardemphl to DOB (1966 Jan 18); "What Further Stops Can be Taken to Further the Homophile Movement" by S. Willer, DOB President; "What Concrete Steps I believe can and must be Taken to Further the Homophile Movement" by Franklin E. Kameny (no date); "Proposed Plan for the Cooperative Exchange of Information Among Homophile Organizations"; Proposed for Discussion at Kansas City – "The National legal Fund"; "Joint Publications"; Address by Clark P. Polak to the National Planning Conference; a memo from the Janus Society of America; and minutes of National Planning Conference (1966 Feb 19-20).

Box 12, Folder 8

Other Organizations - Miscellaneous. 1958-1985.

Physical Description: organizational documents; memos; pamphlets; correspondence; news release; newsletters; flyers

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains documents from other homophile and homosexual organizations throughout the United States. These documents include: a list of Committee Members – Homosexual Law Reform Society; a memo from One of Chicago (1972 Nov 1); a Pamphlet from Gay Liberation Front; a letter from Franklin Kameny, President of Mattachine Society of Washington (1968 Oct 3); Proposal from Mattachine Society of Washington Committee on Picketing and Other Lawful Demonstrations (no date); News Release from Mattachine Society of Washington – "Homosexuals to Picket White House" (1965 May 29); Mattachine Society of Washington – Information Bulletin (1965 May 29); and a ONE, Incorporated Pamphlet. Also included is an international newsletter by the Dutch Society of Homosexuals, COC; an information sheet from Gay Citizens for McGovern; a newsletter from Gay Revolution of Women (no date); a Statement by Jean-Paul Marat, President of Vanguard, Inc (no date); a Proposed Program for Committee on Sexual Deviation (no date); and a Small Activities Interest Sheet from the Society for Individual Rights. The folder also contains multiple flyers, including those from El Club International for Masquerade Ball (1958 Oct 31); a flyer for a booksale, hootenanny, beerblast (no date); a flyer for "Off the Cuff" presented by Ross-McElroy Productions, Inc; and a Flyer for An Evening of Feminist Humor with Kate Clinton (1985 Oct 12).

Series 6: Miscellaneous. 1960-1986.

Box 12, Folder 9

Jeannette Foster. 1980-1981.

Physical Description: correspondence; publications

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains documents related to Jeannette Foster, a researcher who studied lesbian literature. This folder contains the following documents: a letter from Foster to Martin and Lyon (Christmas/New Year's); Notification of the death of Foster; "Lesbian Herstory Archives News 7" honoring Jeannette Foster, 1894-1981 (1981 Dec); Lesbian Literary Quiz Hints.

Box 12, Folder 10

Elsa Gidlow. 1980-1986.

Physical Description: correspondence; schedule; news clippings

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains documents related to Elsa Gidlow, a lesbian poet. The documents include a series of correspondence - an invitation to Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, re: Southern CA Women for Understanding honoring Elsa Gidlow; Lyon to Gidlow, invitation to speak at lecture series; Gidlow to Lyon, responding to invite; and Gidlow to Martin and Lyon. It also includes a schedule of the "Basic Lecture Series" (Summer 1981) and a copy of news clippings.

Box 12, Folder 11

Miscellaneous Publications. 1963-1968.

Physical Description: publications

Scope and Content Note

This folder includes various essays, including: "Female Homosexuality" by Frank S. Caprio, MD (no date); "When Women Love Other Women: A Frank Discussion of Female Homosexuality" in Redbook Magazine (1971 November); "Discrimination Against the Employment of Homosexuals" prepared by The Mattachine Society of Washington (1963 Feb 28); "The Challenge and Progress of Homosexual Law and Reform," Essays on Homosexuality, Essay no 2; "Brief Non-Fiction Bibliography on Homosexuality," compiled by Florence Conrad; and the 6th Circle: Student Literary Magazine of the Fort Wayne Regional Campus (1964 Dec).

Box 12, Folder 12

Miscellaneous Collections of Poetry. 1967.

Physical Description: poetry

Scope and Content Note

This folder includes two collections of poetry: "Geometric Meat" (1967) and "A Collection of Twenty-Five Poems by Luticia S. Hall" (1967).

Box 12, Folder 13

News Clippings. 1960-1982.

Physical Description: news clippings

Scope and Content Note

This folder contains various news clippings, including: "Radio Taboo is Broken" New York Times (1962); "Skeptical" Letter to Editor written by Barbara B. Gittings, Philadelphia Inquirer (1960 June 16); "Postal Ban on Smut to be Sifted" Philadelphia Inquirer (1961 Feb 8); "Paperback Pedagogy" SR (1964 Feb 15); "Homosexuals Proud of Deviancy, Medical Academy Study Finds" NY Times (1964 May 19); "A Halloween for Kindred Spirits" SF Chronicle (1964 Nov 2); "The Disciples of Sappho, Updated" NY Times Magazine (1971 March 28); "Daughters of Bilitis – A Resurgence?" SF Sentinel (1978 April 6); and "Women and the IGA: A History of Struggle" Gay Community News (1982 Aug 21).

Box 12, Folder 14

Miscellaneous. no date.

Physical Description: image; questionnaire; comics; correspondence; essay; cover page

Scope and Content Note

This folder includes miscellaneous items from the DOB Collection. These items include: an image of two women kissing; "Masculinity and Femininity: A Summary of Significant Points from a Talk by Leo J. Zeff, Ph.D."; Florida International University – Questionnaire, Study on Homosexuality and Aging; Lesbian Comics; Master Business Machines, Inc. – Key Operator Training; Correspondence from Mental Health Advisory Board; Playboy Magazine Comic (copy); "Man-Hating Revised" by Roberta Dill ; and a Cover Page – "The Daughters of Bilitis: A Description and Analysis of a Female Homophile Social Movement Organization, 1955-1963" A Thesis written by Phyllis Gorman in 1985.

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