Lesbian newsletters -- Lesbian press
Subject
Subject Source: Other
Scope Note: Serialized print or digital periodicals created by or for lesbians, often with the purpose of sharing news and information related to lesbian communities and lesbian issues.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Sandra Ortiz papers
Collection
Identifier: CSRC-2006-001
Abstract
Sandra Ortiz was involved with both the National Latino/a Lesbian and Gay Organization (LLEGO) and Lesbianas Unidas. She worked for the Alcoholism Center for Women (ACW) and had a special focus on working with Latinas and lesbians struggling with addiction. This collection consists of materials related to her work with LLEGO, ACW, and Lesbianas Unidas, as well as resources on how to support Latinas, lesbians, and Latina lesbians with addiction. Materials include newsletters, informational...
Dates:
1991-1997
Found in:
Chicano Studies Research Center Library
Yolanda Retter Vargas papers
Collection
Identifier: CSRC-2015-001
Abstract
Yolanda Retter (1947-2007) was a librarian and archivist at the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Library and an activist dedicated to providing a voice to lesbian and minority issues and preserving their history. Retter was a champion for social justice and organizing and organized numerous repositories on lesbian history around the city. During her time as librarian at the CSRC Library (2003-2007), she increased the amount of material on the subject of Latinas and Queer Studies. This...
Dates:
1871-2008; Majority of material found within 1945-2008
Found in:
Chicano Studies Research Center Library