1 100 4 https://www.herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/0c6ba337886d20dd3c87e83d2b738b37.jpg a89b0a0482e934620edc7799fb389db4 https://www.herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/2f0703d4cc57147bc53b5678639bee64.mp3 c0190a285ced99f1a3e7ac695a2736cb https://www.herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/c5a9eae5d3f308d9126a32b3a30e00ec.mp3 5d0edfd063519309a31716aa42f1998b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource WBAI Radio Programs, circa 1970s Description An account of the resource This collection consists of over a hundred recorded broadcasts from WBAI public radio, captured on compact audio cassettes by an unknown individual (or individuals). The tapes were likely dubbed from open reel masters before being moved to the Pacifica Radio Archives.  The tapes contain programs that are specific to feminism and lesbian communities, capturing the cultural and political conversations of the time. The collection includes panels, interviews, and listener Q&A with influential feminist writers, artists, poets, activists, and other cultural figures. Notable interviewees include Audre Lorde, Rita Mae Brown, Margaret Walker, and many others, along with medical professionals, journalists, and legal scholars.  Themes commonly explored include women’s health and body autonomy, activism, and gender norms. The programs also highlight women in music, the arts, and the ongoing fight for inclusivity and legal reforms. They served as a crucial platform for spreading information about LGBTQ+ and women’s events, informing women of their rights, promoting feminist and lesbian activism, and encouraging community and “consciousness raising.”  These WBAI broadcasts reflect an awareness that women’s experiences are shaped not only by gender, but also by race, sexuality, class, and other identities. Programs frequently highlighted the distinct challenges faced by women of color, lesbian women, and working-class women, challenging a single, unified view of womanhood. In this way, the collection captures early, evolving conversations about overlapping systems of inequality and what would later be defined as intersectionality. Recurring radio programs featured in this collection include Everywomanspace, The Lesbian Show, Women’s Consciousness Raising Hour, Velvet Sledgehammer, Women’s Studies, More Than Half the World, and Seeing Red, among others.  These broadcasts provide background for understanding the intersection of feminism, LGBTQ+ rights, and the cultural movements of the 1970s. Find out more about the context of the collection here: <a href="https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/exhibits/show/feminist-programming/wbai-about">WBAI Women's Department and Feminist Programming</a> Sound A resource whose content is primarily intended to be rendered as audio. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPW1959 Title A name given to the resource Lesbian Aesthetics I Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian art Feminist theory Lesbian literature Beth Hodges Bertha Harris Gayle Rubin Rita Mae Brown Description An account of the resource Broadcast from Gay Academic Union Conference, panel on "Lesbian Aesthetics," held at NYU's Loeb Student Center on November 29th and 30th, 1974. The program hosting the broadcast and host are not known. The panelists featured are Beth Hodges, Bertha Harris, Gayle Rubin, and Rita Mae Brown. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available WBAI Radio Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This item is protected by copyright. You are free to use this item for personal and educational purposes, as outlined in <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/">CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0</a>. Requests for further uses and licensing questions should be forwarded to <a href="https://www.pacificaradioarchives.org/">Pacifica Radio</a>, owner of WBAI and other historical stations. See also <a href="https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/rights-statement">LHA Copyright Statement</a>. PBCore PBCore is a metadata standard for audiovisual media developed by the public broadcasting community. See http://www.pbcore.org/documentation/ Host If applicable, the person hosting the broadcast piece. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). unknown Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Beth Hodges Bertha Harris Gayle Rubin Rita Mae Brown Physical Format The format of a particular version or rendition of a media item as it exists in an actual physical form that occupies physical space (e.g., a tape on a shelf), rather than as a digital file residing on a server or hard drive. Audio cassette Duration Provides a timestamp for the overall length or duration of the audio. Represents the playback time. Format: HH:MM:SS 1:02:50 Notes Any other notes or information about the media item, including bibliography/research information, contact information, and legacy metadata. Recording has background noise. Recording has significant jump in volume within first couple of minutes. Interference from other broadcasts. Digitized Spring 2026 Bertha Harris Beth Hodges Feminist theory Gayle Rubin Lesbian art Lesbian literature Rita Mae Brown https://www.herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/01b11fbcaaf4cf77279d3a9ad8803871.jpg 2a79161df42ce4c32fef3aca05a6f78f https://www.herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/9ce096e3d83c1cc695683bc36d4a0d92.mp3 97b48579c2675715a4f7be6ad50a7cdf https://www.herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/0250c92d5720dd1a484f361a0d84d933.mp3 5321792afa9f8afc52c2e54c4907d9e8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource WBAI Radio Programs, circa 1970s Description An account of the resource This collection consists of over a hundred recorded broadcasts from WBAI public radio, captured on compact audio cassettes by an unknown individual (or individuals). The tapes were likely dubbed from open reel masters before being moved to the Pacifica Radio Archives.  The tapes contain programs that are specific to feminism and lesbian communities, capturing the cultural and political conversations of the time. The collection includes panels, interviews, and listener Q&A with influential feminist writers, artists, poets, activists, and other cultural figures. Notable interviewees include Audre Lorde, Rita Mae Brown, Margaret Walker, and many others, along with medical professionals, journalists, and legal scholars.  Themes commonly explored include women’s health and body autonomy, activism, and gender norms. The programs also highlight women in music, the arts, and the ongoing fight for inclusivity and legal reforms. They served as a crucial platform for spreading information about LGBTQ+ and women’s events, informing women of their rights, promoting feminist and lesbian activism, and encouraging community and “consciousness raising.”  These WBAI broadcasts reflect an awareness that women’s experiences are shaped not only by gender, but also by race, sexuality, class, and other identities. Programs frequently highlighted the distinct challenges faced by women of color, lesbian women, and working-class women, challenging a single, unified view of womanhood. In this way, the collection captures early, evolving conversations about overlapping systems of inequality and what would later be defined as intersectionality. Recurring radio programs featured in this collection include Everywomanspace, The Lesbian Show, Women’s Consciousness Raising Hour, Velvet Sledgehammer, Women’s Studies, More Than Half the World, and Seeing Red, among others.  These broadcasts provide background for understanding the intersection of feminism, LGBTQ+ rights, and the cultural movements of the 1970s. Find out more about the context of the collection here: <a href="https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/exhibits/show/feminist-programming/wbai-about">WBAI Women's Department and Feminist Programming</a> Sound A resource whose content is primarily intended to be rendered as audio. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. WXPN Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPW1948 Title A name given to the resource Amazon Country - Victoria Brownworth Speaks with Bertha Harris Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian radio Women's music Lesbian authors Lesbian fiction Patriarchy Lesbian identity Bertha Harris Discrimination Feminism Lesbian literature Lesbian separatism Music Writing Media Lesbian musician Description An account of the resource Victoria Brownworth interviews author Bertha Harris in an episode of Amazon Country. Bertha discusses how writing has been a means of freedom and escape for her, and how she would like fiction to help define what it means to be a lesbian. They also explore whether and how the patriarchy has an impact on what women write. They ruminate on the overlap between politics and art. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available WXPN radio Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This item is protected by copyright. You are free to use this item for personal and educational purposes, as outlined in <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/">CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0</a>. Requests for further uses and licensing questions should be forwarded to <a href="https://xpn.org/contact/">WXPN</a>. See also <a href="https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/rights-statement">LHA Copyright Statement</a>. PBCore PBCore is a metadata standard for audiovisual media developed by the public broadcasting community. See http://www.pbcore.org/documentation/ Series Title If applicable, the larger series to which the episode or piece contributed. Amazon Country Host If applicable, the person hosting the broadcast piece. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Victoria Brownworth Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Bertha Harris Physical Format The format of a particular version or rendition of a media item as it exists in an actual physical form that occupies physical space (e.g., a tape on a shelf), rather than as a digital file residing on a server or hard drive. Audio cassette Digital Format Access Copy: MP3 Duration Provides a timestamp for the overall length or duration of the audio. Represents the playback time. Format: HH:MM:SS 0:58:41 Music/Sound Used Details on music or other sound clips that contributed to the piece. May include title, artist, album, timestamp, producer and record label information. "Your Mama Won't Like Me" by Suzi Quatro "It's Gonna Take A Miracle" by Jade and Sarsaparilla Bertha Harris Discrimination Feminism Lesbian authors Lesbian fiction Lesbian identity Lesbian literature Lesbian musician Lesbian radio Lesbian separatism Lesbian writers Media Music Patriarchy Women's music Writing https://www.herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/92/929/T81_1_48.jpg 0f281d32e6fc4a0ca9dc63ab01742d5f https://www.herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/92/929/T81_1_48.1.mp3 2c8ff301fe2f76dfba2b9f6830416e8a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lesbian Nation radio program, 1972-1974 Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Lesbian Nation, wbai-fm 99.5 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shelley, Martha Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available wbai-fm, 99.5 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1972-1974 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Shelley, Martha Description An account of the resource Lesbian Nation was a groundbreaking radio show produced and hosted by Martha Shelley that specifically focused and revolved around the LGBTQ community during the rise of gay and lesbian liberation movements of the 1970s. Martha Shelley (b. 1943) is best known for her involvement in lesbian feminist activism. After college, Shelley joined the Daughters of Bilitis, a lesbian civil and political rights organization, eventually becoming president of the New York chapter. Shelley was one of the early members of the Gay Liberation Front (GLF), established immediately after the Stonewall Riots and which advocated for LGBT and minority rights. Additionally, Shelley wrote for several publications and was an avid advocate for civil rights and the pro-choice movement. <a href="http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/collections/show/93">Other audio recordings</a> donated to the LHA and associated with Martha Shelley can also be found among this website's collections. Sound A resource whose content is primarily intended to be rendered as audio. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lesbian Nation, October 20, 1972 Subject The topic of the resource Literature, Poetry, Intellectualism Description An account of the resource This episode of Lesbian Nation opens with Mary Flowerpot’s comedy segement followed by Martha Shelly interviewing Bertha Harris. Harris is the author of “Catching Saradove” (1969), “Confessions of Cherubino.” (1972), and “Lover” (1976). Shelley and Harris have a conversation about the writing process and intellectualism. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/20/1972 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 0:33:09 Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context T81_1_48 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Gift of Martha Shelley Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Lesbian Herstory Archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Contact LHA at <a href="mailto:dyv.lha@gmail.com">dyv.lha@gmail.com</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/">Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND</a> PBCore PBCore is a metadata standard for audiovisual media developed by the public broadcasting community. See http://www.pbcore.org/documentation/ Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Harris, Bertha Interviewer The person(s) conducting the interview. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Shelley, Martha Host If applicable, the person hosting the broadcast piece. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Shelley, Martha Physical Format The format of a particular version or rendition of a media item as it exists in an actual physical form that occupies physical space (e.g., a tape on a shelf), rather than as a digital file residing on a server or hard drive. 1/4 inch audio tape Digital Format WAV Bertha Harris Interviews Lesbian writers Martha Shelley Mary Flowerpot Poetry https://www.herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/92/902/LHA_image_015.JPG 1be8a68836886583516803ffd73d9746 https://www.herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/92/902/LHA_Audio_015_access.mp3 ae631bcf98aa931aa815efc59a55bbad Sound A resource whose content is primarily intended to be rendered as audio. File Size 309 MB Date Digitized 2020-09-29 Annotation Notes from the physical carrier of the item (as written on box, casing, etc.) Mono Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lesbian Nation, October 20, 1972 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context LHA_Audio_015 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 00:25:30 Description An account of the resource Bertha Harris from Richmond College on writing and her life as a lesbian author. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1972-10-20 Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian Community, Author, Writing Language A language of the resource English Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Lesbian Herstory Archives Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Gift of Martha Shelley Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lesbian Herstory Archives PBCore PBCore is a metadata standard for audiovisual media developed by the public broadcasting community. See http://www.pbcore.org/documentation/ Host If applicable, the person hosting the broadcast piece. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Shelley, Martha Interviewer The person(s) conducting the interview. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Shelley, Martha Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Harris, Bertha Physical Format The format of a particular version or rendition of a media item as it exists in an actual physical form that occupies physical space (e.g., a tape on a shelf), rather than as a digital file residing on a server or hard drive. 1/4 inch audio tape Digital Format WAV Bertha Harris Books Identity Martha Shelley Writing