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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The Cooperating Attorney Network [two brochures]
Los Angeles & New York: Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc., [1990s?]. Two 8-panel brochures folded to 3.5x8.5 inches, similar information but different paper stocks and fonts, questionnaires, very good. More
Cat.No: 232910
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Coronation '86 "A Russian fairy tale" the crowning of the Grand Duke & Grand Duchess [program] August 9, 1986, San Francisco: The Fire Crystal - Tony, The Ebony Star - Deena
San Francisco: Grand Ducal Council, 1986. Magazine. 24p., 8.25x10.75 inches, photos, event program, ads, list of Dukes and Duchesses, very good souvenir program in stapled cream pictorial wraps. The presiding Duke and Duchess was Tony Trevizo and Deena Jones. More
Cat.No: 209703
Coronation 2002: X-Files, Outer Limits. or Boise, Idaho; July 19-21, 2002 [brochure]
Boise: Imperial Sovereign Gem Court of Idaho, Inc., 2002. Six-panel brochure folded to 3.5x8.5 inches, b&w cover photo, information on events, very good on white stock. More
Cat.No: 237936
Crapouillot; numero 10: la sexualité a travers les ages
Paris: Crapouillot, [1950?]. 80p., illus., one of 300 copies, 9.5x12.5 inches, wraps badly worn on spine. The magazine contains significant material on homosexuality, crossdressing, lesbianism and related topics. More
Cat.No: 30574
Crapouillot; numero spécial: la sexualité a travers le monde
Paris: Crapouillot, [1953?]. 80p., illus., 9.5x12.5 inches, wraps. The magazine contains significant material on prostitution, pederasty, lesbianism, sadism and more. More
Cat.No: 47317
Creating Communities: giving and volunteering by gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people
New York and Amherst: Working Group on Funding Lesbian & Gay Issues and Institute for Gay & Lesbian Strategic Studies, 1998. 28p., 8.5x11 inches, illustrated with figures and graphs, slightly foxed, stapled white wraps. More
Cat.No: 145790
Cris Williamson and Tret Fure presented by Women United of Nevada and L.G.A.U. [program signed by both]
Las Vegas, NV: Women United of Nevada and Lesbian & Gay Academic Union, Saturday, June 4, 1989. [20p] includes covers, 7x8.5 inches, biographical sketches of the two performers, local business ads, very good program booklet in stapled blue pictorial wraps signed by both Williamson and Fure on cover, leaflet and..... More
Cat.No: 244685
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Cruisin' the Castro from an historical perspective with Trevor Hailey [brochures] a walking tour of Castro Street San Francisco, CA - the heart of gay America
San Francisco: Trevor Hailey, [1990s]. Two brochures, 4-panels each, 3.25x8.5 inches, photos, descriptions of the tour, bio of the guide, very good on yellow stock. One copy is earlier and on cheaper stock, the second brochure is on better stock with additional information and five stars from SF Focus magazine..... More
Cat.No: 209867
The CUAV Dish: a newsletter for the friends of Community United Against Violence; vol. 1 #3 - vol. 5 #1, Aug. 1984 - April 1988 [13 issue broken run]
San Francisco: Community United Against Violence, 1984-1988. Thirteen issue broken run of the newsletter, various pagination, 8.5x11 inches, news, services, resources, events, photos, very good, some stapled, some nested sheets. San Francisco-based organization formed to counter-act gay-bashing and other acts of violent aggression of the streets of San Francisco. Issue..... More
Cat.No: 198585
CUAV Newsletter: issue 1, Oct. 98
San Francisco: CUAV: Community United Against Violence, 1998. [6p] 8.5x11 inches, news, articles, reports, events, services and resources, illustrations, very good newsletter. This is the new version of the CUAV Dish. More
Cat.No: 221536
CUAV Press Release: may not be released until December 20, 1994
San Francisco: CUAV: Community United Against Violence, 1994. [54p] most printed recto-only, 8.5x11 inches, state-by-state reports on violent acts against LGBTQ citizens, illustrated with figures, tables and maps, very good in spiral-bound copyshop plastic, stamped Received on cover. More
Cat.No: 221534
Current News: the voice of the Midwest's lesbian and gay communities; vol. v, #20, Aug. 24, 1995 - vol. viii, #24, Sept. 16, 1998 [broken run of 26 issues]
Kansas City, MO: AMR Pub. and GreyMatters, 1995-1998. Magazine. Twenty-six issue broken run of the magazine on newsprint, mild wear and toning, ads, news, editorials, features, events, services, resources. stapled wraps. Issues include: 5:20, 24, & 39; 6:4, 6, 10, 14, 21, 22, 34, 36, & 41; 7:27, 40-43; 8:2..... More
Cat.No: 195715
Cybersocket Web magazine: issue #42, March/April 2002
Los Angeles: Cybersocket LLC, 2002. Magazine. 56p., 8.25x9 inches, ads, events, internet guides and information, very good large digest magazine in stapled pictorial wraps. LGBT Guide to the internet with How-To articles, guide to LGBT-friendly sites, entertainment, web design etc, More
Cat.No: 220464
Cybersocket Web magazine: the leader in gay & lesbian online information; issue 10.8, August 2008
Los Angeles: Cybersocket LLC, 2008. Magazine. 56p., 8.25x9 inches, ads, events, internet guides and information, very good large digest magazine in stapled pictorial wraps. LGBT Guide to the internet with How-To articles, guide to LGBT-friendly sites, entertainment, web design etc, More
Cat.No: 220465
Cybersocket Web magazine: the leader in gay & lesbian online information; issue 14.5, May 2012
Los Angeles: Cybersocket LLC, 2012. Magazine. 36p., 8.25x9 inches, ads, events, internet guides and information, very good large digest magazine in stapled pictorial wraps. LGBT Guide to the internet with How-To articles, guide to LGBT-friendly sites, entertainment, web design etc, More
Cat.No: 220466
Damron 25th edition women's traveller: 2014/2015
San Francisco: Damron, 2014. Paperback. 408p., listings, ads, services and resources, fine lesbian and women's pocket travel guide, paperback in pictorial wraps. More
Cat.No: 209942
De Colores: Newsletter of the Bay Area Lesbians of Color
San Francisco: BALOC, 1988. 8-page newsletter, 5.5x8.5 inches, very good. Includes discussion of Jesse Jackson’s second campaign for president. More
Cat.No: 225631
Dear Anita, having a gay time, wish you were here. Gay Pride / San Francisco, Sunday, June 26th, 1977
Oakland: Diana Press, 1977. 5.5x6 inch postcard, with photo of San Francisco with "Dear Anita..." written on it on one side and a list of Diana Press publications on the other. Anita Bryant was leading an anti-gay movement at this time. The faux inscription resembles holograph but is printed "in..... More
Cat.No: 67947
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Dedication - Congregation Sha'ar Zahav Cemetary [sic] at the Hills of Eternity and Congregational Memorial Service: Sunday, September 24, 1989: the memory of the righteous is for blessing
San Francisco: Congregation Sha'ar Zahav, 1989. Four 8.5x11 inch blue sheets printed on seven sides, stapled right-hand side, mostly English text, some Hebrew, program for the dedication of the cemetery, very good. Congregation Sha'ar Zahav is the main LGBT synagogue in SF. More
Cat.No: 206903
Dena Kaye (promotional head shot)
Plano, TX: Sandy Emberland, manager, n.d. Photograph. Glossy 8x10 b&w promotional photo of the lesbian country singer, very good, 1980s, with booking info at lower right corner. More
Cat.No: 161530
Denver Gay & Lesbian Yellow pages 2002
Houston & Denver: GLYP, 2002. Magazine. 80p., 6x9.25 inches, ads, listings, very good LGBTQ telephone booklet in stapled pictorial wraps. More
Cat.No: 242389
Desert Community Directory: the phone directory for gay men and women; May-October 1996
Palm Springs: Desert Community Directory, 1996. Magazine. 88p., 8.25x10.75 inches, ads, listings, very good LGBTQ business directory/phone boon in stapled rainbow design wraps. More
Cat.No: 236733
Desert Views May, 1989
Palm Springs: Desert Business Association, 1989. [20p] 5.5x8.5 inches, ads, events, news, photos, very good LGBTQ business newsletter, digest magazine format in stapled white printed wraps. More
Cat.No: 207435
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Digital Queers invite you to Spend the Night with Liberace [brochure] Wednesday, November 16, 1994 at the Liberace Museum
San Francisco: Digital Queers, 1994. Eight-panel brochure folded to 3.25x8.5 inches printed one side only on plum stock. Informaional brochure/flyer for the gay tech organization offering a respite from COMDEX. More
Cat.No: 240380
Dignity Cleveland newsletter: #37
Cleveland: Dignity Cleveland, 1977. Single sheet issue of the newsletter on 8.5x11 inch sheet printed both sides with calendar of events, a message from Max the Dignity president, several short articles, minor edgewear and toning. Cheaply produced newsletter relating to gay rights and religious views. More
Cat.No: 236424
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