Distaff. 1980-06

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Title: Distaff
Volume/Number: Vol 5, No. 6
Date Created: 1980-06
Author(s): Barclay, Rosemary
Barnes, Judy
Bauer, Grace
Benedict, Hollis
Gehman, Mary
Hennessy, Joan
Williams, Peggy
Photographer(s): Armstrong, Evandeline
Benedict, Hollis
Illustrator(s): Welsh, Judy
Abstract: Distaff was the first and only feminist newspaper published in New Orleans. Founded in 1972 by Mary Gehman and Donna Swanson, Distaff served as a forum for women's voices in politics, activism, and the arts.
Publisher: Tulane University Digital Library
Topical Subject(s): American newspapers--Sections, columns, etc.--Women
Feminism and education
Second-wave feminism
Women political activists
Table of Contents: Cover - Photograph by Hollis Benedict
Page 2 - Distaff Information, Third Black Woman's Conference July 5-6, Letters
Page 3 - Help for Women Alcoholics by Judy Barnes
Page 4 - Help for Women Alcoholics by Judy Barnes (continued), ERA Boycotting Ruled OK, Advertisement - The Printing Place, Advertisement - Delta Women's Clinic, Advertisement - Career and Educational Services, INC.
Page 5 - Armstrong: Plays All Parts by Mary Gehman
Page 6 - Armstrong: Plays All Parts by Mary Gehman (continued), Woman Fails Polygraph: Fired for Theft by Joan Hennessy, Advertisement - alternatives, Advertisement - Metairie Women's Medical Center, Advertisement - Tim Williams Band of Gold
Page 7 - The Joy of Walking by Rosemary Barclay, Advertisement - Tipitina's
Page 8 - Louisianans Join 70,000 At ERA Rally In Chicago by Hollis Benedict
Page 9 - Louisianans Join 70,000 At ERA Rally In Chicago by Hollis Benedict (continued), New POWER Group by Mary Gehman, Writers' Guild Meets
Page 10 - Rosalea's Hotel: A Sancturary by Peggy Williams, Sat. AM Women's Music on WTUL, Advertisement - Kay Gardner in concert
Page 11 - Woman and the Press: A Case In Point by Mary Gehman, Advertisement - Wildflower
Page 12 - Rally Helps Chicken Strike by Mary Gehman, Advertisement - Fred Godin, Advertisement - Maple Street Book Shop, Advertisement - Causeway Medical Suite, The Name Game
Page 13 - "Decade for Decision" BPW 1980-81 Theme, Coming of Age by Grace Bauer, Lectures, Advertisement - THS Sculpture Classes, Advertisement - DePaul Hospital, Advertisement - circle gallery
Page 14 - In The News, Advertisement - Lofty Notions, Advertisement - Ford's Place, Advertisement - Newbrough and Associates
page 15 - Keepin' Score, Advertisement - Distaff, Women in Business, Classifieds
Page 16 - Don't Ms., Contact Numbers
Type of Resource: still image
Language: eng
Extent: 16 pages
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Identifier: 142.198006
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