Lesbian Herstory Archives AudioVisual Collections

Lesbians + The Law

Item

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Title

Lesbians + The Law

Description

Broadcast with unknown series title, hosted by Linda Daniels and Marcia Danab, inscribed title “Lesbians + The Law". Jean O’Leary and Eleanor Cooper are interviewed regarding their work with New York Women’s Lobby advocating for the repeal of the Sodomy Law, and appealing to listeners to join for an upcoming lobby day addressing the sodomy laws, maternity disability, childcare, and household workers. Calls from listeners are taking in the second half of the broadcast. Please note that the recording starts after the beginning of the conversation, so some context is lost. Additionally, note that there is some outdated discussion of the inclusion of Trans people in the movement, which might be distressing for some listeners.

Interviewee

Jean O'Leary
Eleanor Cooper

Host

Linda Daniels
Marcia Danab

Rights

This item is protected by copyright. You are free to use this item for personal and educational purposes, as outlined in CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0. Requests for further uses and licensing questions should be forwarded to Pacifica Radio, owner of WBAI and other historical stations. See also LHA Copyright Statement.

Physical Format

Audio cassette

Duration

0:55:16

Citation

“Lesbians + The Law,” Lesbian Herstory Archives AudioVisual Collections, accessed May 11, 2026, https://www.herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/show/1556.