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Title: Abortion?
Date: 1971/1973
Description: A flier publicizing legal abortion and referral services in New York through the Woman's Aid and Guidance Group.
Subject: Abortion -- Law and legislation; Pregnant women -- Services for -- United States; Pro-choice movement; Women's rights
Country: United States
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_F_0036
Type: fliers (printed matter)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:70863
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Abortion is woman's right
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.
Subject: Abortion -- Law and legislation; Demonstrations -- United States; Pro-choice movement; Women's rights
Country: United States
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_F_0035
Type: fliers (printed matter)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:70862
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Alternate view of women chanting slogans on Constitution Ave near the Department of Justice, with images of Nguyễn Thị Bình and Ericka Huggins during anti-war demonstrations, possibly Vietnam War Out Now, 17-24 April 1971
Date: [1971-04-17/1971-04/24]
Creator: Frazier, Patrick
Description: This image was labeled May Day (5-3-1971). The May Day protests, organized by the May Day Tribe, were meant shutdown the federal government. The protests started on May 1, 1971 and continued for the next several days in Washington, D.C. Upon further review, some of the images in this grouping are most likely from the April 24, 1971 Vietnam War Out Now rally organized by the National Peace Action Coalition (NPAC), an umbrella organization comprised of approximately 100 activist groups. This particular event also featured support from the United Auto Workers, the United Farm Workers of California, and segments of the Teamsters. The demonstration is against the invasion of Cambodia for immediate withdraw of all US forces from Southeast Asia. The event featured several prominent speakers such as Reverend Ralph Abernathy of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Senator Vance Hartke, Bella Abzug and Herman Badillo, Members of Congress. Also addressing the Capitol Hill Convocation were I.F. Stone, Betty Friedan and Joseph Duffey. There were also several smaller protests leading up to Vietnam War Out Now, including Vietnam veteran demonstrations against the war and women's contingent demonstrations.
Subject: Demonstrations -- United States; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Protest movements -- United States; Women -- Political Activity -- United States
Country: United States
Subject -- Personal Name: Huggins, Ericka; Nguyễn, Thị Bình
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_N_0452
Type: black-and-white negatives
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:67708
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this image is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.

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: Black Sisters Unite!
Date: 1971
Description: Flier promoting the Black Women's Contingent and the National Women's March on Washington, D.C. and San Francisco, California on November 20, 1973. The march is a pro-choice march and supports the repeal of all anti-abortion laws, no forced sterilization, and no restrictive contraceptive laws.
Subject: Abortion -- Law and legislation; Demonstrations -- United States; Pro-choice movement; Women's rights
Country: United States
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_F_0039
Type: fliers (printed matter)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:70868
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: D.C. Coalition of Labor Union Women and the Greater Washington Central Labor Council
Date: 1975
Description: Flier publicizing an International Women's Day rally against inflation and economic depression on March 8, 1975 co-sponsored by the D.C. Coalition of Labor Union Women and the Greater Washington Central Labor Council. Demands of the rally include no wage controls, no job harassment, higher employment insurance for all workers, more jobs at union wages and public works jobs, and cuts to military budget to expand social programs. Rally speakers include Patrice Gancie, President, D.C. CLUW; Robert E. Petersen, President, Greater Washington Labor Council, AFL-CIO; Geraldine Boykin, Washington Coordinator, Coalition of Black Trade Unionists; Frankie Jeter, Chairwoman, NWRO; Representative of D.C. Chapter of NOW.
Subject: International Women's Day; Labor unions -- Political activity -- United States -- History -- 20th century; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Economic aspects -- United States
Country: United States
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_F_0146
Type: fliers (printed matter)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:71009
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: Free Joanne Little
Date: 1975
Description: A flier publicizing a picket at the Justice Department on July 14, 1975 in Washington, D.C. in defense of Joan Little (spelled Joanne Little on the flier), who was on trial for murder after stabbing a prison guard in self-defense who tried to rape her in cell. The flier includes an image of Joan Little and gives the background of her case. The picket is endorsed by the Women's Center, Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich), Rev. Samuel Hines, Church of God, Socialist Workers Party, Young Socialist Alliance, D.C. Student Coalition Against Racism, District of Columbia NOW, Capitol Hill NOW, Northern Virginia NOW, Alexandria NOW, Black Employees of the Library of Congress, Feminist Credit Union, Federal City College Peoples Government Association. The D.C. Area Coalition of Labor Union Women are also involved the Joanne Little Defense Fund.
Subject: Demonstrations -- United States; Rape -- Law and legislation; Women -- Political activity -- United States
Country: United States
Subject -- Personal Name: Little, Joan
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_F_0131
Type: fliers (printed matter)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:70988
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Free our sisters, free our brothers, free ourselves
Date: 1971
Description: Flier publicizing the Alderson Prison demonstration on Saturday October 2, 1971. The demonstration is a march to Alderson Federal Reformatory for Women in solidarity with their poor treatment following demands of a prisoner strike. The demonstration is sponsored by the Third World Women's Alliance, Committee to Free Angela Davis and Other Political Prisoners, Harrisburg Defense Committee, People's Coalition for Peace and Justice, Mayday, Danbury Committee on Prisons, Clergy and Laymen Concerned, Emmaus House. Speakers include De Coursey Squire, Flower City Conspiracy; Ned Murphy, Camden 28; Pam Meyers, Prisoners Solidarity Committee; Denise Oliver; a speaker from the New York Third World Women's Coalition; and Mary Scoblick.
Subject: Prison administration -- United States; Social movements -- United States; Women prisoners -- United States
Country: United States
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_F_0128
Type: fliers (printed matter)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:70983
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: International abortion tribunal
Date: 1973
Description: A flier publicizing a conference held between March 9-11, 1973 at New York City's Town Hall. The International Abortion Tribunal focuses on the attacks against New York abortion law and the struggle to obtain an abortion in other states and countries by sharing testimony on personal, social, medical, and legal aspects of abortion.
Subject: Abortion -- Law and legislation; Feminism; Pro-choice movement; Women's rights
Country: United States
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_F_0034
Type: fliers (printed matter)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:70861
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: The international struggle for abortion rights
Date: 1973
Description: A flier publicizing an International Women's Day solidarity meeting supporting international abortion rights at the Town Hall venue in New York City on Saturday March 10, 1973, sponsored by the Women's National Abortion Action Coalition. The meeting includes national and international abortion rights activists and speakers, including Gisele Halimi, Michele Chevalier, Claude Servan Schreiber, Gordon Chase, and Dr. Christopher Tietze.
Subject: Abortion -- Law and legislation; Feminism; Pro-choice movement; Women's rights
Country: United States
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_F_0031
Type: fliers (printed matter)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:70858
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: A large group (mostly women) assembles near the Natural History Museum under a feminist banner and "Free Erika! And all political prisoners" signs during anti-war demonstrations, possibly Vietnam War Out Now, 17-24 April 1971
Date: [1971-04-17/1971-04/24]
Creator: Frazier, Patrick
Description: This image was labeled May Day (5-3-1971). The May Day protests, organized by the May Day Tribe, were meant shutdown the federal government. The protests started on May 1, 1971 and continued for the next several days in Washington, D.C. Upon further review, some of the images in this grouping are most likely from the April 24, 1971 Vietnam War Out Now rally organized by the National Peace Action Coalition (NPAC), an umbrella organization comprised of approximately 100 activist groups. This particular event also featured support from the United Auto Workers, the United Farm Workers of California, and segments of the Teamsters. The demonstration is against the invasion of Cambodia for immediate withdraw of all US forces from Southeast Asia. The event featured several prominent speakers such as Reverend Ralph Abernathy of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Senator Vance Hartke, Bella Abzug and Herman Badillo, Members of Congress. Also addressing the Capitol Hill Convocation were I.F. Stone, Betty Friedan and Joseph Duffey. There were also several smaller protests leading up to Vietnam War Out Now, including Vietnam veteran demonstrations against the war and women's contingent demonstrations.
Subject: Demonstrations -- United States; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Protest movements -- United States; Women -- Political Activity -- United States
Country: United States
Subject -- Personal Name: Huggins, Ericka
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_N_0450
Type: black-and-white negatives
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:67706
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this image is available from the American University Library -- 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: Members of the Women's Contingent sing or chant in protest with a poster of Nguyễn Thị Bình with a view to the Smithsonian Castle during anti-war demonstrations, possibly Vietnam War Out Now, 17-24 April 1971
Date: [1971-04-17/1971-04/24]
Creator: Frazier, Patrick
Description: This image was labeled May Day (5-3-1971). The May Day protests, organized by the May Day Tribe, were meant shutdown the federal government. The protests started on May 1, 1971 and continued for the next several days in Washington, D.C. Upon further review, some of the images in this grouping are most likely from the April 24, 1971 Vietnam War Out Now rally organized by the National Peace Action Coalition (NPAC), an umbrella organization comprised of approximately 100 activist groups. This particular event also featured support from the United Auto Workers, the United Farm Workers of California, and segments of the Teamsters. The demonstration is against the invasion of Cambodia for immediate withdraw of all US forces from Southeast Asia. The event featured several prominent speakers such as Reverend Ralph Abernathy of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Senator Vance Hartke, Bella Abzug and Herman Badillo, Members of Congress. Also addressing the Capitol Hill Convocation were I.F. Stone, Betty Friedan and Joseph Duffey. There were also several smaller protests leading up to Vietnam War Out Now, including Vietnam veteran demonstrations against the war and women's contingent demonstrations.
Subject: Demonstrations -- United States; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Protest movements -- United States; Women -- Political Activity -- United States
Country: United States
Subject -- Personal Name: Huggins, Ericka; Nguyễn, Thị Bình
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_N_0456
Type: black-and-white negatives
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:67712
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this image is available from the American University Library -- 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: Protesters carry signs in support of the Black Panthers ("Free Ericka! And all political prisoners") during anti-war demonstrations, possibly Vietnam War Out Now, 17-24 April 1971
Date: [1971-04-17/1971-04/24]
Creator: Frazier, Patrick
Description: This image was labeled May Day (5-3-1971). The May Day protests, organized by the May Day Tribe, were meant shutdown the federal government. The protests started on May 1, 1971 and continued for the next several days in Washington, D.C. Upon further review, some of the images in this grouping are most likely from the April 24, 1971 Vietnam War Out Now rally organized by the National Peace Action Coalition (NPAC), an umbrella organization comprised of approximately 100 activist groups. This particular event also featured support from the United Auto Workers, the United Farm Workers of California, and segments of the Teamsters. The demonstration is against the invasion of Cambodia for immediate withdraw of all US forces from Southeast Asia. The event featured several prominent speakers such as Reverend Ralph Abernathy of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Senator Vance Hartke, Bella Abzug and Herman Badillo, Members of Congress. Also addressing the Capitol Hill Convocation were I.F. Stone, Betty Friedan and Joseph Duffey. There were also several smaller protests leading up to Vietnam War Out Now, including Vietnam veteran demonstrations against the war and women's contingent demonstrations.
Subject: Demonstrations -- United States; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Protest movements -- United States; Women -- Political Activity -- United States
Country: United States
Subject -- Personal Name: Huggins, Ericka
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_N_0446
Type: black-and-white negatives
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:67702
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this image is available from the American University Library -- 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.

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