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Esther Herbert and Marvyl Doyle Papers and Photographs
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2013-030
Abstract
Correspondence, photographs, audiocassettes, manuscripts, professional papers, and other materials, 1921-2011, from lesbian speech pathologist and veteran, Esther Herbert, and her partner, Marvyl Doyle. The correspondence contains letters between Herbert and Doyle written between 1944 and 1996 with the bulk of the letters being exchanged during World War 2 while they were stationed separately in the Women's Army Corps. Also included is an extensive collection of photographs documenting their...
Dates:
1921 - 2011
Johnnie Phelps papers and memorabilia
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2008-068
Abstract
Correspondence, awards, certificates, articles and other material from Johnnie Phelps, World War II veteran and lesbian activist. The majority of the collection dates from 1975-1998, with most materials pertaining to Phelps' involvement with the National Organization for Women, Southern California Women for Understanding, the Los Angeles County Veterans' Advisory Commission, and the Alcoholism Center for Women; along with personal correspondence and newspaper articles written about Phelps'...
Dates:
1943 - 1999; Majority of material found within 1975 - 1998
Dusty Pruitt Papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2012-029
Abstract
The Dusty Pruitt Collection is comprised of personal and professional papers (1945-2002, bulk 1983-1995) from minister, Army veteran and activist Rev. Dr. Dusty Pruitt. The papers include reports, legal briefs, interviews, correspondence, administration records, videocassettes, photographs and clippings from Pruitt related to a 12-year legal dispute with the Department of Defense pertaining to her sexual orientation; a proposed film about Pruitt, entitled A Woman...
Dates:
1945 - 2002; Majority of material found within 1983 - 1995
Edward Westrick collection on Veterans Council for American Rights and Equality
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2009-018
Abstract
Minutes, correspondence, newsletters, clippings, manuscripts, notes, financial records, flyers, photographs, audiocassettes, textiles, memorabilia and other material relating to the gay and lesbian veterans' organization, Veterans Council for American Rights and Equality (Veterans CARE), founded in Los Angeles in 1984 by James Highland. The bulk of the materials was collected and donated by Edward Westrick, who served as the organization's Commander, and relates to the activities of the Los...
Dates:
1920 - 2002; Majority of material found within 1984 - 1997
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