Distaff. 1979-11

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Title: Distaff
Volume/Number: Vol. 4, No. 1
Date Created: 1979-11
Author(s): Barclay, Rosemary
Dorval-Bernal, Connie
Gehman, Mary
Tearsichore
Watts, Pat
Williams, Peggy
Photographer(s): Gilliam, Ted
Ries, Nancy
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 – Inside the Schwegmann Suit by Mary Gehman
Page 2 - Inside the Schwegmann Suit by Mary Gehman (continued), Distaff Information, Why a new Distaff?, Advertisement – Lofty Notions
Page 3 – Rape Examination Law Change by Donna Myhre, Lesbian Mother Defense Fund, Advertisement – circle gallery
Page 4 – Here Comes the Pride! by Mary Gehman, Advertisement – Tonye’s Garage Disco
Page 5 – Advertisement – Earth Harvest Natural Foods, Advertisement – Causeway Medical Suite, Prostitution: New Orleans Bites the Hand that Feeds by Peggy Williams
Page 6 – Dishiki’s “For Colored Girls…” Not Just for Colored Girls by Connie Dorval-Bernal, Be a big sister by Pat Watts, Advertisement – Creatologies, inc.
Page 7 – Feminist Health Center Visiting by Peggy Williams, Advertisement – Charlene’s, Advertisement – Maple Street Book Shop, Advertisement – L&M Productions
Page 8 – Our Very Own Bureau in Baton Rouge, Advertisement – Metro Women’s Center
Page 9 – “Right to Life” –Right to Violence? By Connie Dorval-Bernal, Petition, Women’s Center, Why no endorsements?, ERA: What’s Happening, Advertisement – GG Electronic Type, Advertisement – New Orleans Service-Learning Program, INC.
Page 10 – Holly Near Concert by Tearpsichore, Take Back the Night March, The Children of Cambodia, Women’s Caucus for Art Coming by Connie Dorval-Bernal, Advertisement – National Organication For Women, Advertisement – A Touch of Class
Page 11 - Advertisement – the Women’s Center at Loyola University, !Viva la Mujer! By Connie Dorval-Bernal, Advertisement – Alternatives, Advertisement – Structual Massage, Advertisement – Orleans Women’s Clinic, Attention: Married Women!
Page 12 - Advertisement – Pride of New Orleans
Page 13 - Welfare: How to Apply by Rosemary Barclay, Advertisement – Sandra Thompson
Page 14 – Nestle Boycott by Connie Dorval-Bernal, Advertisement – Wildflower, Advertisement – Delta Women’s Clinic
Page 15 - Advertisement – Holly Near, Women in Business, N.O. Women’s Office, Advertisement – Anita Ganucheau, Classifieds;Page 15 - Advertisement – Holly Near, Women in Business, N.O. Women’s Office, Advertisement – Anita Ganucheau, Classifieds
Page 16 – Don’t Ms., Advertisement – Distaff, Contact Numbers
Type of Resource: text
Language: eng
Extent: 16 pages
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Identifier: 142.197911
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