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Women

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1510 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with Cat Carrel, 2001 August 1

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Identifier: UMToh378-15
Abstract

Cat Carrel describes her early years, her education, her definition of feminism, and how she became the editor of Outspoken, a Missoula, Montana based gay and lesbian newsletter. She also discusses her role as one of the original organizers of the Gay and Lesbian Community Center in Missoula.

Dates: 2001 August 1
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / University of Montana

Oral History Interview with Diane Sands, 2000 December 15

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Identifier: UMToh378-02
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Diane Sands describes growing up in the Sixties and changes in society including race, gender equity struggles, civil unrest, religious faction joined by politics, and feminist issues amidst the protests. She explains how consciousness-raising groups functioned in Missoula and other Montana towns, the tension between the University of Montana--Missoula administrators and radical groups, the growth of the Women's Center on campus, and the founding of Women's Studies.

Dates: 2000 December 15
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / University of Montana

Oral History Interview with Dolly Browder, 2002 March 4

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Identifier: UMToh378-01
Abstract Dolly Browder describes her family's labor background and suggests that it encouraged the non-conformist attitude that led to her forming the first all women forest firefighting crew called the Red Star, actively participating in 1970s women's consciousness raising groups, becoming a midwife, battling to attain legal status for midwifery in Montana, and training new midwives. Browder was also active in organizations such as the University of Montana Women's Resource Center, Women's Place,...
Dates: 2002 March 4
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / University of Montana

Oral History Interview with Gail Gutsche, 2001 April 18

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Identifier: UMToh378-43
Abstract Gail Gutsche describes her early background and first interest in feminism after explaining that her work in Montana began at the Missoula Planned Parenthood and her involvement in the Reproductive Rights Coalition since 1992. She describes how that background along with an earlier experience with a feminist publishing company was good training for being in the legislature. Gutsche discusses her feminism-related legislative focuses including insurance coverage for contraception, promoting...
Dates: 2001 April 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / University of Montana

Oral History Interview with Jennifer Euell, 2001 May 4

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Identifier: UMToh378-18
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Jennifer Euell describes her early years and education. She explains her transition from journalism to social work and to her current position as Coordinator of SARS (Sexual Assault Recovery Service) at the University of Montana. Euell discusses her interactions with other groups on and off campus in working with sexual assault victims.

Dates: 2001 May 4
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / University of Montana

Oral History Interview with Judy Smith, 2001 April 23

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Identifier: UMToh378-48
Abstract Judy Smith describes her pro-choice work in Austin, Texas and her intent to carry that work forward in Missoula, Montana. Smith explains the work of the Missoula Women's Place, a feminist collective organization, and it's role as an intermediate step to opening an abortion clinic. She also explains the non-hierarchical organization of Women's Place, their work with rape victims, domestic violence, community education, and the group's funding issues. Smith discusses her own perspective on...
Dates: 2001 April 23
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / University of Montana

Oral History Interview with Judy Wang, 2001 May 15

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Identifier: UMToh378-27
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Judy Wang describes her childhood, education, earlier career in nursing, and her decision to become an attorney. She goes on to describe the evolution of her work on domestic violence cases, public and law enforcement domestic violence education, domestic violence laws in Montana, and domestic violence in the context of needed social change.

Dates: 2001 May 15
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / University of Montana

Oral History Interview with Linda Smith, 2001 July 19

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Identifier: UMToh378-24
Abstract Linda Smith describes her childhood and education, her experiences in the Peace Corps and her introduction to feminist and underground publications. She explains her initial interest in printing, working first for an alternative press in Texas, and then establishing Mountain Moving Press in Missoula, Montana. After closing down the press, Smith got involved in In Other Words, an NPR program with the intent of wanting women's voices to speak for themselves on the radio, in their own language...
Dates: 2001 July 19
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / University of Montana

Oral History Interview with Nancy Munro, 2002 April 29

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Identifier: UMToh378-41
Abstract Nancy Munro describes her initial contact with early childhood education and the events that led to her work as the nutritionist/dietician with the 1965 pilot Headstart Program in Montana. She explains the challenges of getting the program running and how it functioned as well as how she realized the effectiveness of positive reinforcement as she worked with mothers to improve cooking and nutrition habits. Munro recalls interactions with children, partents, administrators, and...
Dates: 2002 April 29
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / University of Montana

Oral History Interview with Sally Mullen, 2002 November 28

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Identifier: UMToh378-10
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Sally Mullen describes her family background, her experience as a founding member of the Blue Mountain Clinic in Missoula, and her three stints as executive director of that organization. Mullen relates her experiences with staffing the clinic, social views of abortion, anti-choice protesters, the fire-bombing of the clinic, and the rebuilding process. Mullen considers feminism and women's right at a national and international level.

Dates: 2002 November 28
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / University of Montana

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