Distaff. 1979-12

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Title: Distaff
Volume/Number: Vol. 4, No. 2
Date Created: 1979-12
Author(s): Barclay, Rosemary
Dorval-Bernal, Connie
Friedman, Patty
Gehman, Mary
Marshman, Eddy
Matlo, Jannelle
Newman, Marje
Seidman, Evi
Vodicka, John
Woodbury, Diane
Photographer(s): Ries, Nancy
Rose, Matt
Illustrator(s): Olivio, Darlene Hingle
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 Nancy Ries
Page 2- Distaff Information, Letter to Distaff, Advertisement – alternatives, art by Darlene Hingle Olivo, J.P. Steven’s Boycott by Connie Dorval-Bernal, Advertisement – Silver Magic
Page 3 – Goodbye, Head – And – Master Hello, Equal Management by Mary Gehman
Page 4 – Goodbye, Head – And – Master Hello, Equal Management by Mary Gehman (continued), Newcomb Women’s Forum 1979: “In Our Own Image” by Shawn O’Brien, Advertisement – Eat Good Groceries
Page 5 – Holly Near In Concert: Inspiring Sister Song by Hollis Benedict
Page 6 – Food Stamps: Are They For You? By Rosemary Barclay, Advertisement – L&M Productions
Page 7 - Advertisement – Lofty Notions, Advertisement – Wildflower, Advertisement – Terpsichore Productions, Singularity by Marje Newman, Universe by Evi Seidman
Page 8 – In Search of a Health Club by Hollis Benedict, Advertisement – Tim Williams Band of Gold, Advertisement – Metairie Women’s Medical Center
Page 9 - In Search of a Health Club by Hollis Benedict (continued), Women Overlooked in La. Jails by John Vodicka, Advertisement – Causeway Medical Suite, Advertisement – Maple Street Book Shop
Page 10 – RAPE: A Radicalising Experience by Eddy Marshman and Donna Myhre, YWCA Rape Crisis Service by Donna Myhre, Advertisement – Deidre’s Candles
Page 11 – Women’s Pro Basketball: The Pride – Exciting, Determined by Jannellee Matlo, Dillon Trial: Bittersweet Verdict for Battered Women by Patty Friedman, Williams vs FNBC: Wage Garnishing Suit by Patty Friedman, Advertisement – Newbrough and Associates
Page 12 – News Briefs, Human Sexuality Seminars, Advertisement – Fred Godin, Advertisement – Creatologies, Advertisement – Delta Women’s Clinic, Half Food Co.
Page 13 – Book Review: Six of One: Idealized Community of Women by Diane Woodbury, Advertisement – Sue Laporte, Advertisement – circle gallery, Advertisement – Libreria del Pueblo, Viva la mujer!: Como colicitar Asistencia por Connie Dorval-Bernal
Page 14 - Unique TV Show: Opportunity for Women by Mary Gehman, Louisiana Premiere: Women Artistis, House and Artist: Help ERA Boycott,Health Care Demonstrated at Now Self-Help Seminar, Advertisement – Carpenters’ Collective, Advertisement – GG Electronic Type
Page 15 – Women in Business, Advertisement – Distaff, Classifieds
Page 16 – Don’t Ms., Women Personnel in University Settings by Patty Friedman, Contact Numbers
Type of Resource: text
Language: eng
Extent: 16 pages
Institution Web Site: https://newcomb.tulane.edu/archives
Identifier: 142.197912
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