Oracle Feminist Bookstore Subject Files, 1973-1980

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Summary

Title:
Oracle Feminist Bookstore subject files
Dates:
1973-1980
Creators:
Shatzen, Marilyn Oracle Feminist Bookstore
Abstract:
Extent:
2.4 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

Oracle Feminist Bookstore subject files. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

The Oracle Feminist Bookstore subject files consist of materials collected by Marilyn Shatzen while she worked at this feminist bookstore in Hayward, California. The store was operated by lesbians and was open from 1973 to 1980. The collection captures the flavor of a small city feminist bookstore during this period. The files are arranged alphabetically and contain materials related to lesbians, women and feminism. Carton 1 files range from Abortion through Homosexuality; Carton 2 contains Incest through Women’s Courses; Box 1 has Women’s Bureau through Writer's Resources. There are articles, bibliographies, ephemera, news clippings, newsletters, papers from feminist studies classes and publications. The collection does not contain any of the bookstore’s records. GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_002229; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000381

Acquisition information:
Gift of Marilyn Shatzen in May 1994. Funding for processing this collection was provided by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
1973-1980
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Preferred citation:

Oracle Feminist Bookstore subject files. GLBT Historical Society

Location of this collection:
989 Market Street, Lower Level
San Francisco, CA 94103, US
Contact:
(415) 777-5455
reference@glbthistory.org
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