Collection context
Summary
- 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.
- Extent:
- 8 boxes (10 linear feet).
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Lesbian Feminist Publications Collection, MSS-2014-07-09, San Jose State University Library, Special Collections and Archives.
Background
- Scope and content:
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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."
- Acquisition information:
- This collection was donated by Kathleen Magner and Helen Woods.
- Processing information:
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Collection processed by DariAnna Mills. Finding aid created by DariAnna Mills. Reviewed by Danelle Moon.
- Arrangement:
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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.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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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.
- Preferred citation:
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Lesbian Feminist Publications Collection, MSS-2014-07-09, San Jose State University Library, Special Collections and Archives.
- Location of this collection:
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One Washington SquareSan Jose, CA 95192-0028, US
- Contact:
- 408-808-2062