Distaff. 1974-10

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Title: Distaff
Volume/Number: Vol. 2, No. 6
Date Created: 1974-10
Editor(s): Gehman, Mary
Swanson, Donna
Author(s): Bierhorst, Edith
Bruns, Becky
Clements, Dulaney
Gagliano, Gayle
Gehman, Mary
Newbrough, Celeste
Swanson, Donna L.
White, Gail
Wingate, Nancy
Photographer(s): Duff, John
Miller, Lynn
Sacabo, Josephine
Wakefield, Ann
Womack, Marie
Topical Subject(s): American newspapers - - Sections, columns, etc. - - Women
Feminism and education
Second - wave feminism
Women political activists
Abstract: Distaff was the first and only women's newspaper published in New Orleans. Founded in 1972 by Mary Gehman, Distaff served as a forum for women's voices in politics, activism and the arts.
Table of Contents: Cover - Photo by Ann Wakefield
Page 2 - In Memorium by Mary Gehman, Distaff information
Page 3 - Food Co - ops Planned, Advertisement - Woman Creates, Advertisement - Distaff
Page 4 - Children's Rights Suit Filed by Edith Bierhorst Back
Page 5 - Children's Rights Suit Filed by Edith Bierhorst Back (continued), comic, Advertisement - N.O.W., Right On!, use of maiden name challenged
Page 6 - Tulane Women Protext Cuts
Page 7 - "firewoman" and "man - in - distress" by Becky Bruns, Advertisement - Protest Title IX
Page 8 - Joys of Jogging by Dulany Clements
Page 9 - Biography of a Woman by Gail White, Advertistment - Free Legal Service, Advertistment - Distaff, Halloween Eulogy by Celeste, you can help get the ERA ratified
Page 10 - Household Workers Meet
Page 11 - Times Picayune: Use of Ms. Rejected by Donna L. Swanson, Advertistment - Lynn Wilkerson, Health Care, K&B Sued for Sex Discrimination, Two More Classes, Advertistment - Trees toToys, new car trouble
Page 12 - E.R.A. Update by Nancy Wingate, Advertisement - ERA
Page 13 - Politics: Running Chicken by Gayle Gagliano
Page 14 - Campaign Analysis: soniat defeated by Donna L. Swanson, Advertisement - Daugheters, Inc.,Media Women Meet, Advertisement - Distaff
Page 15 - A Manager's View: Job Opportunities
Page 16 - In Memorium by Mary Gehman (continued), Advertisement - A New Development, Advertisement - Earth Shoe, Advertisement - Charlotte Behre, Advertisement - Rainshadow Tropical Gardens, Advertisement - Switzerland Bakery
Page 17 - Child Abuse: Who to Blame? By Mary Gehman, Joys of Jogging by Dulany Clements (continued), Childcare Ideas, Busfare Petition, Legal Questions
Page 18 - Justice: Cronvich, Women Artists Exhibit Work, Advertisement - Alternatives, Advertisement - Textile Arts, INC
Page 19 - don't ms., contacts, distaff hangs out at..., Advertisement - The Sun Shop, Advertisement - Galleria shoe boutique, Apologies
Page 20 - Advertisement - Distaff, Advertisement - The Friendly Junk Shop, Advertisement - Women in Business, Advertisement - Wildflower
Extent: 20 pages
Language: eng
Type of Resource: text
Identifier: 142.19741
Digital Publisher: Tulane University Digital Library
Source: Mary Gehman papers, Manuscripts Collection NA - 142, Newcomb Archives and Vorhoff Library Special Collections, Newcomb College Institute, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70118
Contact: newcombarchives@tulane.edu
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