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Title: Amelie Zurn Interview Part 1, June 8, 2021
Date: June 8, 2021
Creator: Amelie Zurn; Audrey Barnett
Description: Audrey Barnett interviews Amelie Zurn. Their conversation begins with Amelie discussing how she donated a large number of her papers from OUT! (Oppression Under Target) to the American University Archive. She then explains how she got involved with OUT! after volunteering with organizations such as Whitman Walker, National Organization for Women, and the Rape Crisis Hotline. Amelie talks more about her time with OUT!, including actions, other members, organizing tactics, and partnerships with other groups. Audrey also asks for more details about Amelie's work at and the evolution of Whitman Walker clinic. The interview then transitions to a discussion about feminist health practices and activism within AIDS organizing.
Subject: HIV; AIDS; Washington, DC; Oppression Under Target (OUT!); Whitman Walker; ACT UP; Black Lives Matter; Lesbian Health Services; Take Back the Night; National Organization for Women (NOW); Bowers v. Hardwick; 1987 March on Washington for Gay and Lesbian Rights; disability justice; gay and lesbian organizing; Washington Blade; Ryan White Care Act; memorial actions; Washington Peace Center; abolitionist organizing; DC Council; Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS); Clinton administration; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); Immigrant Rights Movement; Webster v. Reproductive Health Services; reproductive rights; feminist health practices; mutual aid; transmasculine
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3263
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Birthright
Date: 1971
Description: A flier advertising the mission and services of Birthright, a crisis pregnancy center.
Subject: Abortion -- Moral and ethical aspects; Abortion counseling; Pro-life movement; Pregnant women -- Services for -- United States
Country: United States
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_F_0030
Type: fliers (printed matter)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:70810
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Free Inez!
Date: 1974
Description: Flier discussing the case of Inez Garcia, who was convicted of murder after killing a man who beat and raped her. Nine facts are presented in a bulleted list presenting Garcia's case and the trial process. This flier also publicizes a press conference and rally, sponsored by the D.C. Coalition to Support Inez Garcia, on Monday October 21, 1974 at McPherson Square in Washington, D.C., in support of publicizing Garcia's case in the hope of reducing her prison sentence.
Subject: Demonstrations -- United States; Rape -- Law and legislation; Women -- Political activity -- United States
Country: United States
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_F_0130
Type: fliers (printed matter)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:70840
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Kim Michael Interview, September 26, 2020
Date: September 26, 2020
Creator: Kim Michael; Bailey Murray
Description: I met with Kim Michael on September 26, 2020 on the website TheirStory.io that was designed specifically for the capturing and recording of Oral Histories. This interview covers the journey of Kim’s discovery of her sexuality while touching on her view of the LGBT community as a whole. We discuss erasure and acceptance of these “forgotten” sexualities (bisexuality, pansexuality, and asexuality) both within the LGBT community and outside of it. Kim shares her personal story while giving insight into how she views being a bisexual or pansexual woman in the current times.
Subject: bisexual; pansexual; LGBT+; women; asexual; LGBT community
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2585
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Lexi Interview, November 15, 2020
Date: November 15, 2020
Creator: Bailey Murray; Person responsible unknown
Description: Lexi and I spoke over TheirStory.io on November 15, 2020. We discussed her journey through discovering her sexuality via the internet as well as tackled difficult topics such as homosexual slurs, familial disapproval, and transgenderism regarding these “forgotten” sexualities (bi-, pan-, and asexuality). Lexi gives personal insight into the struggles bisexual people face daily both in person and online.
Subject: bisexual; pansexual; LGBT+; women; asexual; LGBT community
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2588
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Metropolitan Abortion Alliance
Date: 1971
Description: A flier publicizing a demonstration sponsored by the Metropolitan Abortion Alliance on May 15, 1971 in Lafayette Park, Washington, D.C. The demonstration was held in support of women's right to a free abortion on demand and no forced sterilization, and to oppose legislation that bans or limits abortion rights. Speakers at the demonstration included Ti-Grace Atkinson, Maryalice Carter, Lucinda Cisler, Tina Hobson, Floynce Kennedy, Liz
Subject: Abortion -- Law and legislation; Demonstrations -- United States; Pro-choice movement; Women's rights
Country: United States
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_F_0037
Type: fliers (printed matter)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:70811
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Odessa Blythe Interview, November 22, 2021
Date: November 22, 2021
Creator: Renaldie Paul; Odessa Blythe
Description: Odessa Blythe is a skilled home-based braider in Miami, who defines herself as an African American woman that is driven by God and her loved ones. Odessa has been braiding full time for almost 3 years now after leaving the social work field. Odessa's personality was vibrant and impactful. A compelling figure to interview. The interview was conducted November 22, 2021. Refer to the background journal entry for more information. Interviews conducted for American University's Fall 2021 Oral History course by Renaldie Paul.
Subject: Oral History; Afro-textured hair; Black hair; hair braiding; Women; Generation
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3568
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Rape Crisis Center
Date: 1973
Description: Flier created in 1973 by the Rape Crisis Center, offers advice in both English and Spanish. It states that the Dupont Circle area is the highest area of reported rape in the city. It provides information to women about where rapes usually occur, rape protection tactics, how to report rape to the police, and what to do to test for STIs and pregnancy following a rape. The Rape Crisis Center offers their contact information for anyone seeking help.
Subject: Rape -- United States -- Prevention; Self-defense for women
Country: United States
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_F_0129
Type: fliers (printed matter)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:70839
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Shirley Ann Wheeler
Date: 1971
Description: Flier including reprinted newspaper articles about Shirley Ann Wheeler, who was convicted of manslaughter for having an abortion. Also included is information about Shirley Ann Wheeler's case and request for monetary donations for her legal fees.
Subject: Abortion -- Law and legislation; Feminism; Pro-choice movement; Women's rights
Country: United States
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_F_0038
Type: fliers (printed matter)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:70812
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Washington Area Women's Center
Date: 1975
Description: Poster detailing the mission and services of the Washington Area Women's Center.
Subject: Feminism; Women -- Political activity -- United States; Women's rights
Country: United States
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_P_0046
Type: posters
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:70783
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.