Lesbian Studies
This section includes literature by lesbian authors, as well as nonfiction works on related subjects, and the ephemera of lesbian political and social organizations. Many items that are relevant to the broader LGBTQ+ movement will also be found listed in the Gay studies section.
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FEM: LA's Feminist NewsMagazine; Spring 2001
Los Angeles: FEM/UCLA Communications Board, 2001. Newspaper. 20p. folded tabloid newspaper, articles, essays, ads, services and resources, poetry, photos and illustrations, very good. More
Cat.No: 215492
Ferrari Guides Gay Travel A to Z: 20th edition
Phoenix: Ferrari International Pub. 2001. Paperback. 461p., very good travel guide with reviews, ratings, address, illustrations, trade paperback in pictorial wraps. More
Cat.No: 218505
![Fight the Right! [handbill] [against the anti-gay Amendment 2 in Colorado](/pictures/thumb/258855.jpg?v=1604544636)
Fight the Right! [handbill] [against the anti-gay Amendment 2 in Colorado]
[Denver?]: Category 6 Bookstore, The Book garden, Colorado Legal Initiative Project et al, [1993?]. Single 8.5x11 inch handbill printed both sides explaining the passage of Amendment 2 in November 1992 and supported by CFV (Colorado for Family Values) listing 8 LGBTQ support groups in CO, contacts for national sources and..... More
Cat.No: 258855
Film Series: Stories Untold; Gays and lesbians during the holocaust
Washington DC: United States Holocaust Museum, 1994. [8p] includes covers, 5.5x8.5 inches, introduction, descriptions of the films with scheduled showings, several small b&w stills, very good playbill/program in unbound sheets. More
Cat.No: 242570
Finesse: news, notes, and Nirvana from the Central Illinois Gender Association; June/July 1998
Washington, IL: Central Illinois Gender Association, 1998. [8p] 8.5x11 inches, news, articles, events, local ads on rear, very good newsletter of four sheets stapled at upper-left corner. More
Cat.No: 251193
Finesse: news, notes, and Nirvana from the Central Illinois Gender Association; November 1997
Washington, IL: Central Illinois Gender Association, 1997. [8p] 8.5x11 inches, news, articles, events, local ads on rear, very good newsletter of four sheets stapled at upper-left corner. More
Cat.No: 251198
Finesse: news, notes, and Nirvana from the Central Illinois Gender Association; October 1998
Washington, IL: Central Illinois Gender Association, 1998. [8p] 8.5x11 inches, news, articles, events, local ads on rear, very good newsletter of four sheets stapled at upper-left corner. More
Cat.No: 251199
The First National Conference on Lesbians & Gay Aging [handbill]
Carson, CA: National Assoc. of Lesbian and Gay Gerontologists, California State University Dominguez Hills, 1981. Single 8.5x11 inch handbill printed one side purple text and drawing on white stock. Slide shows and audio presentations, special exhibits provided by the San Francisco Gay History Project, Jim Kepner and the National Gay..... More
Cat.No: 237707
Five Children a Day undergo genital cosmetic surgery in the United States without their consent and with devastating consequences simply because their anatomy doesn't measure up [brochure]
Seattle: Intersex Society of North America, [2000s]. Six-panel brochure folded to 3.5x8.5 inches, very good. Information on hermaphrodism and intersex children, "corrective surgery" and activism in support of intersex children. More
Cat.No: 241672
Flag Flyer: Federal Lesbians and Gays newsletter March & May 1989 [two issues]
San Francisco: FLAG, 1989. Two issues, four 8.5x11 inch sheets and three sheets stapled top-left corner, events, reprints from various newspapers, services and resources, March issue has highlighting and ink notes on first page otherwise good. The group of about a 100 members at the time represented the interests of..... More
Cat.No: 251203
FLAG: Federal Lesbians and Gays February Meeting [handbill]
San Francisco: FLAG, 1988. Single 8.5x11 inch handbill printed one side only on pink stock, fold creasing and lightly worn, flag and police officer images. The meeting was Feb. 10, 1988 at 6pm at Raffles with guest speakers from Gay/Lesbian Peace officers & Golden State Peace Officers Association. More
Cat.No: 241806
![Floodtide: the wave of the future [newsletter] vol. 6, #1, Winter 1994; PEP & IntiNet Join forces...](/pictures/thumb/229418.jpg?v=1538016565)
Floodtide: the wave of the future [newsletter] vol. 6, #1, Winter 1994; PEP & IntiNet Join forces to create Loving More Magazine
San rafael: IntiNet Resource Center, 1994. 12p., 8.5x11 inches, news, events, ads, services and resources, very good newsletter. Polyamory organization in Marin. More
Cat.No: 229418
Floyds Newsletter: [19 issue broken run]
Long Beach: Floyds, 1985-1987. Newsletter. Nineteen issue broken run of the calendar/newsletter, mostly 4p. 7x8.5 inch folded calendars with ads and event information & several 8.5x11 inch issues of various pagination, news, calendar of events, local ads, mailing address labels on most. Newsletter for the Long Beach Gay & Lesbian..... More
Cat.No: 273186
Focus: Gay Community Center of Orange County newspaper vol. 6, #5, May 1976: Jane Fonda to speak for GCC Benefit
Garden Grove: Gay Community Center of Orange County, 1976. Newspaper. 16p. including covers, 8x10.5 inches, columns, news, services, ads, events listings, mildly-worn and toned pastebound newsletter on newsprint. More
Cat.No: 268972
Focus: Gay Community Center of Orange County newspaper vol. 6, #7, July 1976: Police & gays meet in Laguna Beach
Garden Grove: Gay Community Center of Orange County, 1976. Newspaper. 16p. including covers, 8x10.5 inches, columns, news, services, ads, events listings, mildly-worn and toned pastebound newsletter on newsprint. More
Cat.No: 268973
Focus: Gay Community Center of Orange County newspaper vol. 6, #8, August 1976: Stop the Press! Mr. & Mrs. Foxy Chosen!
Garden Grove: Gay Community Center of Orange County, 1976. Newspaper. 16p. including covers, 8x10.5 inches, columns, news, services, ads, events listings, mildly-worn and toned pastebound newsletter on newsprint. More
Cat.No: 268974
Focus: Gay Community Center of Orange County newspaper vol. 7, no. 2, February 1977
Garden Grove: Gay Community Center of Orange County, 1977. Newspaper. 24p. including covers, 8x10.5 inches, columns, news, services, ads, events listings, mildly-worn and toned pastebound newsletter on newsprint. More
Cat.No: 195619
![focusPOINT: [aka Focus Point] vol. 1, #1, May 27-June 3, 1994](/pictures/thumb/210812.jpg?v=1484090311)
focusPOINT: [aka Focus Point] vol. 1, #1, May 27-June 3, 1994
Minneapolis: Cernent Corp. 1994. Newspaper. 8p. folded tabloid newspaper, Quatrefoil Library stamp on cover, light toning otherwise very good on newsprint, color photos on cover and at centerfold. Debut issue. AIDS Pledge Walk cover story and centerfold. AIDS, LGBTQ rights, politics, arts news and reviews, opinion, services and resources. As..... More
Cat.No: 210812
Forward together / No turning back / Lesbian-Gay Freedom Day / June 29, 1986 San Francisco [pinback button]
San Francisco: Awards by Chris, 1986. 1.5 x 1.5 inch square pin with pink pattern on white field; design by "Thomas". Very good. More
Cat.No: 248313
Forward together / No turning back / Lesbian-Gay Freedom Day / June 29, 1986 San Francisco / Sponsor [pinback button]
San Francisco: Awards by Chris, 1986. 1.5 x 1.5 inch square pin with blue pattern on silver field. A special version of the event's pin, for sponsors. Very good. More
Cat.No: 248314
Forward together / No turning back / Lesbian-Gay Freedom Day / June 29, 1986 San Francisco [pinback button]
San Francisco: Awards by Chris, 1986. 1.5 x 1.5 inch square pin with red pattern on blue field. Very good. More
Cat.No: 248632
Four brochures about Transsexualism from ETVC
San Francisco: ETVC: Educational Transvestite Channel, [1990S]. Four brochures, each six-panels folded to 3.5x8.5 inches with information printed both sides, some photos of members on one, various stocks and colors all slightly worn and soiled. Included are: 1 & 2: Introducing ETVC [two different issues, one from the late 1980s..... More
Cat.No: 259283
![Fresno Reel Pride Gay & Lesbian Film Festival [program] September 15-19, 2004; 15 years and...](/pictures/thumb/231851.jpg?v=1544067376)
Fresno Reel Pride Gay & Lesbian Film Festival [program] September 15-19, 2004; 15 years and counting!
Fresno: Reel Pride, 2004. Paperback. 76p., 9x6 inches landscape layout, photos, stills, schedules, local ads for LGBTQ businesses, very good program booklet in stapled blue pictorial wraps. More
Cat.No: 231851
Friends and members of the Gay Community are invited to an evening with Jane Fonda, Tom Hayden, Elaine Noble [handbill]
San Francisco: Hayden for Senator, [1976]. 8.5x11 inch flyer with photos of the three guests, credited to Nancy Achilles; very good. Fund-raiser for the Hayden campaign at the Delancey Street Restaurant. More
Cat.No: 188758
![Friends, Family, freedom: The Center 24th Anniversary Ball [program] Saturday, September 16,...](/pictures/thumb/259147.jpg?v=1605152154)
Friends, Family, freedom: The Center 24th Anniversary Ball [program] Saturday, September 16, 1995, Los Angeles Ballroom, Century Plaza Hotel & Tower
Los Angeles: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center, 1995. [80p] 8.5x11 inches, ads, congraulations, event program, very good booklet in black glossy decorative wraps. More
Cat.No: 259147
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