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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![Crimes of Hate [brochure] a powerful new documentary video](/pictures/thumb/252659.jpg?v=1591844631)
Crimes of Hate [brochure] a powerful new documentary video
New York: Anti-Defamation league, [1998]. Eight panel brochure folded to 3.5x8.5 inches on heavy stock illustrated with stills from the film, final panel is an order form for the ADL film library, very good. Concerns hate crimes agains Jews, People of Color and Gays. More
Cat.No: 252659
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
![Cruisin' the Castro from an historical perspective with Trevor Hailey [brochures] a walking tour...](/pictures/thumb/209867.jpg?v=1484090017)
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
Curve: the best-selling lesbian magazine; vol. 14, #4, June 2004
San Francisco: Outspoken Enterprises, 2004. Magazine. 78p., including covers, 8.5x11 inches, illustrated with photos, lightly-worn glossy magazine in stapled pictorial wraps. Pride issue. More
Cat.No: 247382
Curve: the best-selling lesbian magazine; vol. 14, #5, August 2004
San Francisco: Outspoken Enterprises, 2004. Magazine. 63p., including covers, 8.5x11 inches, illustrated with photos, lightly-worn glossy magazine in stapled pictorial wraps. 8th Annual Music Issue. More
Cat.No: 247379
Curve: the best-selling lesbian magazine; vol. 14, #6, October 2004
San Francisco: Outspoken Enterprises, 2004. Magazine. 67p., including covers, 8.5x11 inches, illustrated with photos, lightly-worn glossy magazine in stapled pictorial wraps. The Entertainment Issue, with articles on the L Word, Margaret Cho, and more. More
Cat.No: 247381
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
David James Press, Ltd. Gay & Lesbian Fun Map San Francisco including East Bay & The Russian River 1991 edition
Brooklyn: David James Press, 1991. 24 panel fold-out map brochure folded to 4x9.75 inches, with ads, listing relevant bars, discos, restaurants, shops, services, and other attractions. The maps are pretty basic; the main focus is the ads. Includes a Russian River section. Very good condition. More
Cat.No: 252624
David James Press, Ltd. & the Golden Gate Business Association & the Tavern Guild of San Francisco present the gay & lesbian map & guide to San Francisco 1988 edition
Brooklyn: David James Press, 1988. 24 panel fold-out map brochure folded to 4x8.75 inches, with ads, listing relevant bars, discos, restaurants, shops, services, and other attractions. The maps are pretty basic; the main focus is the ads. Includes a Russian River section. Very good condition. More
Cat.No: 183880
David James Press, Ltd. & the Golden Gate Business Association & the Tavern Guild of San Francisco present the Gay & Lesbian Map & Guide to San Francisco, Russian River, San Jose Oakland & Hayward 1989 edition
Brooklyn: David James Press, 1989. 24 panel fold-out map brochure folded to 4x8.75 inches, with ads, listing relevant bars, discos, restaurants, shops, services, and other attractions. The maps are pretty basic; the main focus is the ads. Includes a Russian River section. Very good condition. More
Cat.No: 252623
DC in 93 / April 25, 1993 [pinback button]
Washington DC: March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay & Bi Equal Rights & Liberation, 1993. 2.25 x 2.25 inch square pin, white text on black background with pink triangle. Organization cited in full on the curl. Very good. More
Cat.No: 248910
DC in 93 / April 25, 1993 [pinback button]
Washington DC: [March on Washington], 1993. 2.25 x 2.25 inch square pin, white text on black background with pink triangle. There is text printed on the curl - "I kissed a bulldyke and she turned into a prince". Very good. More
Cat.No: 248911
DC in 93 / April 25, 1993 [pinback button]
Washington DC: March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans gender Equal Rights & Liberation, 1993. 2.25 x 2.25 inch square pin, white text on black background with pink triangle. Organization cited in full on the curl. Very good. More
Cat.No: 248913
De Colores: Newsletter of the Bay Area Lesbians of Color Summer 1988
San Francisco: BALOC, 1988. 8p., 5.5x8.5 inches, articles, events, illustrations, services and resources, very good newsletter on lavender stock. 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
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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