Rubyfruit Readher, February 1978, Issue 17

This issue marks the publication's second anniversary and features reports on the opening of the Rising Moon Women's Center, reflections on women's organizing and community, feminist critiques of violence, and a demonstration against sexist entertainment at a local tavern. Other content includes poetry, essays on women's art and politics, personal ads, health counseling resources from the Santa Cruz Women's Health Collective, a calendar of feminist and lesbian events, and historical accounts of women pirates. The issue contains black-and-white photographic and hand-drawn illustrations, news, and classified advertisements, reflecting the concerns, activism, and creative expression of the Santa Cruz lesbian community in the late 1970s.

Title

Published

1978-02

Full Collection Name

Rubyfruit Readher

Project Name

San Francisco Bay Area gay and lesbian serial collection

Subject (Topic)

Lesbian community
Feminism
Women's health services
Demonstrations
Poetry
Community organization
Women's studies

Keyword

Lesbian community ; Santa Cruz ; Women's health ; Feminism ; Women's centers ; Political organizing ; Poetry ; Women's art ; Demonstrations ; Violence against women ; Herstory ; Collective organizing ; Counseling ; Events calendar

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Text

Extent

1 online resource (19 v. : ill.)

Archive

The Library

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Rubyfruit Readher

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