Ambitious Amazons / Lesbian Connection National Lesbian Journal broken run of 48

Description: Lesbian Connection: A National Lesbian Journal (broken run of 48 issues & supplements) Author: Ambitious Amazons Title: Lesbian Connection: A National Lesbian Journal (broken run of 48 issues & supplements) Publication: E. Lansing, Michigan: Ambitious Amazons, 1975-1991 Description: Lesbian Connection was conceived by a group of nine Lansing area lesbians calling themselves the Ambitious Amazons following the fractious Midwest Lesbian Conference and Music Festival held in East Lansing, MI, in May 1974. Its purpose was "to establish a network of communication between all lesbians" and it quickly grew into one of the most popular lesbian forums with readers contributing much of the content. One of the most popular features of the newsletter was the Directory of Contact Dykes, which published the names of women in each state who provided information on lesbian-friendly lodging, restaurants, bars, etc. Early volumes ran eight issues, later volumes six, with circulation increasing from 400 copies of the first mimeographed issue to 25,000 for current issues (Whitt, Women in American Journalism: A New History, 163-65). It's still published today.Issues included in this run include a reprint of the initial letter announcing publication with reprints of the first two issues (published in 1985 ahead of the Commemorative Issue); Vol. 1, Nos. 3, 6-7; Vol. 2, Nos. 1-3, 5-8; Vol. 3, Nos. 1, Special Issue, 2-5, Winter Supplement, 6-8; Vol. 4, Nos. 1, 3-5, 7, Winter Supplement; Vol. 5, No. 1; Vol. VI, Nos. 2-5 (Winter Catalog), Directory of Contact Dykes; Vol. VII, Nos. 1-3, 7; Vol. 8, Nos. 1-3 (Winter Catalog), 4-6; Vol. 9, Nos. 1-3 (Winter Catalog), 4-6; Vol. 10, Nos. 1-2, 6; Vol. 11, Nos. 2-3; Vol. 12, No. 2; Vol. 13, Nos. 2, 6; Vol. 14, No. 3. Issues are side-stapled and offset-printed on colored 8 ½" x 11" sheets. Most issues run 28 pp, although pagination varies. Some mailing labels or stamps from previous women's centers, one issue with chewing to the tail, although not affecting text. A VG run. Seller ID: 11420 Subject: LGBTQ+, Women's History D. Anthem, Bookseller Cornish, NH Purveyor of radical, fringe & extremist material operating from Cornish, NH. We are not propagandists and do not necessarily endorse the views of any of the material we carry. We believe in freedom of speech and have a scholarly interest in the entire historical record. Guarantee We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. Please contact us and we'll respond promptly. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations by USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 7 to 10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Tracking is provided on all domestic shipments. Expedited and international shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items. Payment We prefer PayPal. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving buyer's feedback. If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, please contact us before leaving feedback, and we will resolve the problem!This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 978 USD

Location: Cornish Flat, New Hampshire

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