Women's Music Archives Collection
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Time of Creation of Women's Music Archives Collection
Biographical History for: Women's Music Archives Collection
Historical Note During a summer 1975 visit to Maine, friends introduced Lucia "Kim" Kimber and Kathy Lewis to recordings made by Meg Christian, Alix Dobkin, and The Deadly Nightshade. "We were instantly hooked," wrote Kimber in 1985. Two months later, Kimber and Lewis attended the First Boston Women's Music Festival with a small tape deck on which they recorded the two-day long festival held at Harvard University. "That was a mind boggling experience, not only for the music, but it was the first time that I had ever been in an auditorium with 500 women in one spot…. It was the first time that we ever heard music that was aimed particularly at women's issues, and it was composed by women and performed by women." (Lucia Kimber oral history with Amanda Izzo, 2009) Enthralled with the experience, Kimber and Lewis began attending and recording (with the artists' permission) every women's music concert they could get to. They also began collecting studio recordings, books, catalogs, clippings, flyers, posters, programs, memorabilia, newsletters, and other materials related to women's music, including information on artists, production companies, festivals, and the women's music and comedy concert circuit. Lewis and Kimber first met Ruth Dworin at the 4th National Women's Music Festival in Champaign-Urbana in 1977. Dworin was also making recordings of festival concerts and owned a women's music production company in Toronto called Womanly Way Productions. After meeting at several more events, the three women decided to establish a formal entity to collect and preserve women's music materials. In the fall of 1978 they created the Women's Music Archives as a non-profit organization based at Kimber's home in Fairfield, Connecticut. According to the WMA's 1980 Catalog, "The primary function of the Women's Music Archives is to collect and preserve, for herstorical listening and research purposes, all types of materials related to women's music." The bulk of the collection focused on "woman-identified, woman-made music, primarily, though not exclusively feminist and lesbian in orientation" that "evolved as a definite entity" beginning in the early 1970s. As the collection grew, Kimber, Lewis, and Dworin added earlier recordings by women "that spoke to the issues which were of vital concern and interest to women." Their Archives was conceived as a means to preserve part of the flourishing and self-affirming lesbian-feminist culture of the day. In a 1980 article about the Archives for Sojourner, Kimber wrote: Women derive strength and comfort from many various sources such as feminist literature, women's support groups, communal living situations, and women's art forms such as painting, sculpture, photography, and music…. It is certain…that women's music provides a kind of strength, support and inspiration which is found nowhere else and most certainly is not found in popular music which bombards us constantly over the airways today. In addition to the Women's Music Archives, Kimber also participated in the "scene" through deep involvement in the North East Women's Musical Retreat (NEWMR), an organization which produced regional outdoor music festivals on Labor Day weekend from 1981 to 2000. Eager for the Archives to be preserved beyond the lives of its founders, the WMA Directors decided to place it in the Sophia Smith Collection in 2004.
Lucia B. "Kim" Kimber donated the Women's Music Archives Collection to the Sophia Smith Collection in 2004.
Scope and Contents of the Collection The Women's Music Archives consists of circa 75 linear feet of materials collected and recorded in order to document "woman-identified, woman-made music, primarily, though not exclusively feminist and lesbian in orientation" that "evolved as a definite entity" from the early 1970s. Materials include bibliographies, biographical sketches, clippings, correspondence, flyers, newsletters, photographs, posters, publicity materials, songbooks, sound recordings, videotapes, and memorabilia. The bulk of the collection dates from 1975 to 1995 and consists of live and studio-produced sound recordings by women musicians and of women's music festivals, retreats, and conferences. The collection also contains significant paper files documenting the work of individual women musicians; women's music groups and choruses; and the production, distribution, concert booking, and publicity infrastructure for women's music recordings, concerts, festivals, and retreats. Major topics found throughout these files include the women's music movement, women in music more broadly, and differences and diversity within the feminist and lesbian-feminist movement since the 1970s. Though the impetus for founding the collection was "women's music" as it evolved in the early 1970s, there is also material on women in mainstream popular, classical, folk, jazz, blues, punk, and riot grrrl music, as well as stand-up comedy. The Festivals, Retreats, and Conferences Series documents the thriving women's music, art, theater, and stand-up comedy "scene" (1974-2000), through advertising, newspaper clippings, and packets given out at the festivals. Also included are correspondence with festival organizers, credentials, and release forms for recording live performances for the Women's Music Archives. Especially extensive files on the North East Women's Music Retreat, a 1980s-90s regional festival for which Kim Kimber was a coordinator, reveal the dedication required to plan and produce these complex events. Through the minutes, memoranda, and correspondence, one can also see the ongoing debates and discord surrounding issues such as meaningful inclusion of disabled women, mothers, and women of color; and how to preserve women-only space -- i.e. policies which dictate who can be on the land during the retreat, ranging from male grounds keepers and other personnel to mothers of boy children. The audiovisual materials include extensive live recordings of festivals, concerts, and retreats. The Artists Series contains press packages, clippings, and photographs. They document well-known artists such as Margie Adam, Meg Christian, Holly Near, Teresa Trull, and Cris Williamson, as well as numerous lesser-known artists. Most of the minor artists' files mainly consist of applications submitted to the North East Women's Music Retreat and accompanying promotional material. There are many stand-up comedians in these files as well. The Organizations Series contains correspondence, fliers, brochures, and catalogs produced by business organizations and production companies, as well as other non-profit groups focused on women's music. Included is a substantial set of files from Olivia Records composed of correspondence from artists looking to record with Olivia, promotional materials from 1973 through 1994, information for distributors, and clippings, among other items. Of particular interest are the newsletters and correspondence regarding Sandy Stone, a transwoman who worked for Olivia, and some materials regarding Olivia's 1979 change in organizational structure. Other companies with more substantial files include Redwood Records, Goldenrod, Horizon, and Ladyslipper. The Audiovisual Material Series primarily consists of compact discs, audiocassettes, and LPs. Many of these are live concert and festival recordings, a portion of which have been reformatted to compact disc and are available for research. Please contact the Sophia Smith Collection for more information. The Reference Materials Series includes bibliographies and research guides, special issues of newsletters and periodicals, pamphlets, directories, and transcripts of interviews with Meg Christian, Holly Near, Susan Freundlich, Margie Adam, Rosemary Schonfeld, and Janna Runnals.
With the exception of the audiovisual items, the materials are open to research according to the regulations of the Sophia Smith Collection without any additional restrictions. Original live recordings are closed to research. In some cases, in-house use copies have been made. Researchers interested in access to live recordings for which there is no use copy should contact the Sophia Smith Collection to discuss options. With the exception of reformatting for in-house research use, permission from all artists is required before any live tape recordings may be duplicated. Commercially produced recordings are available for in-house research use provided the Sophia Smith Collection has the equipment necessary to play them. Due to copyright restraints, commercially available recordings may not be reproduced. Many of these materials are available for purchase or download via the Worldwide Web.
Copyright is owned by the individual artists or record companies. Permission must be obtained to publish reproductions or quotations beyond "fair use." It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights. Permission to publish reproductions or quotations beyond "fair use" must also be obtained from the Sophia Smith Collection as owners of the physical property.
Related materials can be found in the Sophia Smith Collection in the papers of Joan E. Biren, Diana Davies, Kady, Kay Gardner, Ronnie Gilbert, Tinuviel, Katherine Triantafillou; records of the Sister Singers Network and the Kansas City Womyn's Chorus, and the Music Collection. The Sophia Smith Collection's Periodicals Collection contains full runs of many titles with significant women's music and culture content including, Hot Wire-the Journal of Women's Music and Culture, Lesbian Connection, Media Report to Women, and Off Our Backs. The Five College libraries maintain full runs of Sing Out! in paper and electronic form. Related materials can also be found at the Schlesinger Library in the Holly Near and Alix Dobkin Papers .
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SERIES I. HISTORICAL MATERIALS (1974-2001, n.d.)
This series includes general historical information about the Women's Music Archives, newspaper clippings about the women's music movement, and a 2009 oral history interview with Lucia B. "Kim" Kimber.
SERIES II. ARTIST FILES (1964-2006, n.d.)
This series contains biographical and publicity files including newspaper and magazine articles, photographs, fliers, concert programs, and press releases, for individual women, groups, choruses, and choirs, circa 1981-96. The files are arranged alphabetically. See SERIES V. AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS for recordings by these artists.
SERIES III. FESTIVALS, RETREATS, AND CONFERENCES (1974-2004)
In addition to detailed general files and program brochures of the National Women's Music Festival (NWMF) and North East Women's Music Retreat (NEWMR), this section includes newspaper clippings, fliers, brochures, and concert packets from numerous women's music festivals, circa 1976-2001. The bulk of the materials consist of records of NEWMR. See SERIES V. AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS for recordings of festival performances.
SERIES IV. ORGANIZATIONS (1974-2005)
This series is comprised of correspondence, fliers, brochures, and catalogs of business organizations and production companies, as well as other non-profit groups focused on women's music, circa 1974-2005. The files are arranged alphabetically. Audition tapes submitted to Olivia Records are in SERIES V. AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS.
SERIES V. AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS (1960s-2000s)
Audiovisual materials include live concert and festival recordings, commercial sound recordings, commercial video recordings, tapes of NEWMR planning meetings, audition tapes submitted to Olivia Records and to NEWMR, and a few tapes of the radio program "Face the Music." The materials are in various formats including reel-to-reel audiotape, audiocassette, LP, 45 rpm, CD, videocassette, and DVD.
This series is unprocessed and many of the materials must be reformatted before they can be used. Contact the Sophia Smith Collection for more information.
SERIES VI. SONGBOOKS AND SCORES (circa 1970s-1990s)
This series contains songbooks, song sheets, and scores by women musicians or groups, circa 1970s-90s
This series is unprocessed. Contact the Sophia Smith Collection for more information.
SERIES VII. REFERENCE MATERIALS
Reference files include women's music publications, periodicals,and directories.
SERIES VIII. ARTIFACTS AND MEMORABILIA
This series contains a sampling of memorabilia from women's music concerts and festivals, such as t-shirts, hats, stickers, buttons, and other artifacts.
SERIES IX. OVERSIZE MATERIALS
SERIES I. HISTORICAL MATERIALS
General 1980-85
Oral history interview with Lucia "Kim" Kimber by Amanda Izzo24 Feb 2009
Correspondence
General 1979-90, n.d.
Re: Olivia audition tapes 1983
Clippings
General 1974-2001, n.d.
Jazz and blues 1979-2003
Punk and riot grrrl 1995-2004
SERIES II. ARTIST FILES
320 East Ripan.d.
4D YKES 2002, n.d.
Abod, Susan 1982-95, n.d.
Abrams, Ann 1985-91, n.d.
Absalom, Rian.d.
Adam, Margie 1982-2005, n.d.
Alder, D.J. (Deb) 1982-84, n.d.
Alder, Lindsay 1985, n.d.
Alexander and Noelle 1981-84, n.d.
Alive! 1981-83, n.d.
Allen, Lillian 1983-88, n.d.
Allen, Linda 1983-89, n.d.
Allison, Sparkie 1981-87, n.d.
Alpert, Rache 1987-89, n.d.
Altazor 1988-92, n.d.
Amethyst 1987-88, n.d.
Amethyst County 1989, n.d.
Anderson, Jamie 1989-2001, n.d.
Anderson, Lauran.d.
Anna Crusis Choir 1981-1989, n.d.
Another Octave/Conn Women's Chorus 1990-2006
Ars Pro Feminan.d.
Atabex 1984-1989, n.d.
Avedis, Sirani 1980, n.d.
Avery, Gwen 1979, n.d.
Baba Yagan.d.
Bachelorettes 1981, n.d.
Bagby, Rachel 1989, n.d.
Bagwell and Winslow 1987, n.d.
Baker, Brenda 1987-91, n.d.
Bales, Ginny 1979-82, n.d.
Barber, Kitty 1987, n.d.
Barrett, Ruth 1991, n.d.
Barton, Barb 1990-97, n.d.
Barton, Carrie 1981, 1985, n.d.
Bascombe, Lorretta (and Spirit) 1984-85, n.d.
Be Be K'Roche 1976-77, 1988
Ben, Lisa 1982-2002, n.d.
Berezan, Jennifer 1988-92
Berkeley Women's Music Collective 1979, n.d.
Berkson, Laura 1988-91, n.d.
Birtha, Becky 1989, n.d.
Bishop, Heather 1987-89, n.d.
Bitch and Animal 1999-2002
Blazing Saxes 1982-83, n.d.
Bond, Narissa 1995-97, n.d.
Bonnet, Alicia Leonilda "Bubbles" 1988, n.d.
Booth, Pat 1980-86, n.d.
Bozena, Carol 1985-86, n.d.
Bottomley, Judith and Jennifer (Twin Tide)n.d.
Bougainvillea 1981-85, n.d.
Bowly, Laura 1997, n.d.
Boyd, Marcie 1982-88, n.d.
Boyle, Lindan.d.
Byham, Sue Marra 1995
Brandy, Carolynn.d.
Bratty, Beverly 1987-89
Bread and Roses 1984-85, n.d.
Brico, Antonian.d.
Brodsky, Marla B.B. 1983-89, n.d.
Brooks, Nancy 1982, 2002, n.d.
Burris, Carole Anne 1987-90
Callahan, Slique 1985-90, n.d.
Campbell, Sarah Elizabeth 1991-92, n.d.
Candace & Camille 1988-91, n.d.
Cantilena Wind Quartet 1984, n.d.
Caputi, Anne 1981-84
Carmitchell, Bobbi 1987, n.d.
Carpenter, Beverly 1981-88, n.d.
Carter, Betty 1981, 1986
Carter, Judy 1992-93, n.d.
Casselberry and Dupree 1984-96, n.d.
Cassella, Maggien.d.
Cazden, Joanna 1984, 1994, n.d.
Chamberlain, Anne 1991
Chandler, Teresa 1989-90, n.d.
Chapman, Tracy 1985-89, n.d.
Cheney, Joyce 1985, n.d.
Cherish the Ladies 1985-87, n.d.
Cherry Cokes, The n.d.
Chevere 1985, n.d.
Chicago Women's Liberation Rock Band 2002
Christian, Meg 1977-95, n.d.
Clark, Barbara 1979
Clemmens, Ginni 1980, 1998, n.d.
Clinton, Kate 1981-2001, n.d.
Collier, Linda 1989, n.d.
Collins, Mitzien.d.
Concerted Effortn.d.
Conn, Marjorie 1999, n.d.
Cook, Cathy 1984, n.d.
Cooney, Christine 1985, n.d.
Cotton, Elizabeth 1987, n.d.
Cotto, Rayda 1983, n.d.
Cowboy Girl 1992-95
Crowsfeet Dance Collective 1985-89, n.d.
CT and April 1982, n.d.
Cullum, Linda 1983-88, n.d.
Culver, Casse 1972-82, n.d.
Curtis, Catie 1989-96, n.d.
Curtis, Pamela 1984-85, n.d.
Cygnus 1990, n.d.
Cytron, Sara 1988-93, n.d.
D'Amato, Catherine 1980-86, n.d.
Dance Brigade 1986-89, n.d.
Dashu, Max 1989
Davidson, Dianne 1987-94
Davies, Diana 1982, n.d.
Davis, Hunter 1983-89, n.d.
Day, Nancy 1984, 1987, n.d.
D.C. Area Feminist Chorus
Dee, Cristi 1989-90, n.d.
Del Ray and the Blues Gators 1990, n.d.
DeLaria, Lea 1990-93, n.d.
Dembska, Anna 1984, n.d.
Demi/Monde 1986-87, n.d.
Denver Women's Chorus 1988-97
Destiny 1990-97, n.d.
Deuce 1980-87, n.d.
Devon, Cruz 1983, n.d.
Dickens, Hazel 1981
Different Touch 1989, n.d.
Difranco, Ani 1994-98
Di Micele, Alice 1988-1992, n.d.
Dinerman, Annie 1973-99
disappear fear 1988-2005
Dixon, Fostina 1984-85, n.d.
Dobkin, Alix 1979-2005, n.d.
Dos Fallopia 1991, n.d.
Drach, Tracy 1991-93, n.d.
Duffus, Anne 1985, n.d.
Dufresne, Dusti 1992, n.d.
Dunn, Barb 1982-83, n.d.
[The Fabulous] Dyketones 1981-84, n.d.
Edell, Therese 1978-91, n.d.
Einhorn, Lena 1987, 1992, n.d.
Elliot, [Gwen] GEen.d.
Ends and Means Committee 1981-82, n.d.
Ester, Barbara 1990, 1993, n.d.
Etheridge, Melissa 1989-95, n.d.
Etzler, Carole 1983-88, n.d.
Exit 154 1989-91, n.d.
Farrell, Alison 1979-85, n.d.
Fasteau, Zususan Kali 1974-89, n.d.
Feld, Janet 1988-89, n.d.
Feldheim, Michele 1984, n.d.
Feldman, Maxine 1974-95, n.d.
Ferguson, Robin 1985-89, n.d.
Ferron 1981-96, n.d.
Field, Robin 1989, n.d.
Fier, Debbie 1980-89, n.d.
Fink and Marxer 1982-89
Fink, Sue 1978-96, n.d.
First Strike Theater Co.n.d.
Fjell, Judy 1981-89
Flower, Robin 1978-91, n.d.
Focal Point 1987-88, n.d.
Ford, Eileen 1984, n.d.
Fóta, Jamie 1993-97, n.d.
Fox, Mimi 1981, n.d.
Free, Jill 1981, n.d.
Free River 1985, n.d.
Freeway Fusion 1987, n.d.
Freundlich, Susan 1979-85, n.d.
Friedman, Judi 1984-91, n.d.
Friesen, Cate 1988-90, n.d.
Fure, Tret 1985-2002, n.d.
Gal (Janice Perry) 1981-93, n.d.
Galey and Gonzales 1989
Gardner, Kay 1974-2002, n.d.
Garthwaite, Terry 1979-82, n.d.
Gates, Purly 1982-93, n.d.
Gemini, Mary 1983-89, n.d.
Genfan, Vicki 1986, n.d.
Gerendasy, Carrie 1985-88, n.d.
German, Miriam 1989, n.d.
Gilbert, Ronnie 1981-88, n.d.
The Girlillas 1982-90, n.d.
Girls in the Nose 1988-96, n.d.
Glastonbury 1988-89, n.d.
Glenn-Copeland, Beverlyn.d.
Goddess Gospel 1989-91, n.d.
Goldspinner (Wattles, J.) 1984, n.d.
Gomez, Marga 1981-98, n.d.
Good for a Girl 1988, n.d.
Goodman, Eve 1989, n.d.
Gorman-Jacobs, Judy 1985, n.d.
Gowdey, Rosi 1984-85, n.d.
Grace and Goddess Unlimited 1985-86, n.d.
Graetz, Susan 1981-85, n.d.
Grant, Monica 1988-92, n.d.
Gray, Lisa 1991, n.d.
Gribi, Gerri 1984-85, n.d.
The Guest Stars 1984, n.d.
Gygax, Lisa Lynn 1988, n.d.
Gyra 1992, n.d.
Hamilton, Karen 1985
Handleman, Randien.d.
Haney, Lynn 1987, n.d.
Hannan, Kathleen 1990-92, n.d.
Haresuite 1985, n.d.
Harris, Hillary 1986-87, n.d.
Harrison, Joy Edenn.d.
Hawkins and DeLear 1984-86, n.d.
The Heretics 1989-91, n.d.
The Heroines 1987-90, n.d.
Herrick, Susan 1986-96, n.d.
Higbie, Barbara 1980-85, n.d.
Hill, Nancy 1986-90, n.d.
Hines, Ellen 1991, n.d.
Hirsch, Dorothy 1989-97, n.d.
Hirschhorn, Linda 1982-90, n.d.
Hoffman, Nan 1983-85, n.d.
The Holy War 1983-85, n.d.
Hollander, Anita 1981-82, n.d.
Holtz, Teddy and Leaf Miller 1983, n.d.
Homi, Julie 1979-92, n.d.
Hooke, Helen 1981-99
Humphries, Pat 1987-90, n.d.
Hunt, Janis 1989-90, n.d.
Ian, Janis 1980-2006
Iris 1987-88, n.d.
Ishantova, Davida 1981-82, n.d.
Izquierda 1977-80, n.d.
Jade and Sarsaparillan.d.
Jan and Ilse 1993-94, n.d.
Jane Doe Band 1982-83, n.d.
Jasmine 1982-87, n.d.
Javanaise 1982, n.d.
Jones, Diana 1996-97, n.d.
Joy, Susann.d.
Justice, Jennifer 1985, n.d.
Justina and Joyce 1989-95, n.d.
Jyosna (Jordan) 1985-93, n.d.
Kaldor, Connie 1982-86, n.d.
Karen Beth 1977-88, n.d.
Kay, Hillary 1986-90, n.d.
Kelly, Julia 1989-90
Keniston, Susan 1985-89, n.d.
Kid Sister 1987-88, n.d.
Koch, Lisa 1990-91, n.d.
Kolb, Elaine 1980-87, n.d.
Korantemaa, Nana 1990, n.d.
Krietlow, Marienne 1984-89, n.d.
Kron, Lisa 1989-91, n.d.
Kruisbrink, Annette 1996-98, n.d.
Labrys 1983-88, n.d.
Laduvane 1981-82, n.d.
Lady Be Good 1989, n.d.
Lamerduc, Anique 1993-94, n.d.
lang, k.d. 1993, n.d.
Langille, Suzanne 1985-86, n.d.
Larkin, Patty 1980-95, n.d.
Lavner, Lynn 1982, n.d.
Lems, Kristin 1976-85, n.d.
Les Amies Louisianaisesn.d.
Levoy, Debbie 1987-92, n.d.
Lewis, Zoe 1989-98, n.d.
Libana 1980-2006, n.d.
Lifeline 1983-90, n.d.
Lilah 1988-89, n.d.
Lindsay, Diane 1982-97, n.d.
Lippett, Betsy 1980-90, n.d.
Lorraine and Charlotte 1984, n.d.
Loulan, JoAnn 1987-88, n.d.
Love, Laura 1990-97, n.d.
Lovie Sizzle (Jackie Haywood) 1987-89, n.d.
Lucha 1975, n.d.
Lyons, Abbe 1981, n.d.
Manning, Cyd 1990, n.d.
McCalla, Dierdre 1982-2002, n.d.
McCall, Tulis 1980, n.d.
McClure, Kit 1986-2002, n.d.
McIlwaine, Ellen 1980-83, n.d.
McLaren, Libby 1988-89, n.d.
MacDonald, Betty 1982-96
MacDonald, Carol 1985-86, n.d.
Mackay, Karen 1982-84, n.d.
Mama Quilla II 1980-81, n.d.
Marathon 1984-87, n.d.
Marie, Gayle 1982-84, n.d.
Marriechild and Goodman 1984-88, n.d.
Marilyn T. 1990-91, n.d.
Marley, Rita 1982, n.d.
Marmaluk, Daria 1979, 1990, n.d.
Masa 1992-97, n.d.
Mathis, Nick 1987-90
Mayhew-Franks Quintet 1986-91, n.d.
Mermaids in the Basement 1992, n.d.
Midsummer Revels 1982-83
Miller, Mev 1981-88, n.d.
MillingtonJune 1979-97, n.d.
Ming, Lee Pui 1991-92, n.d.
Mischief Mime 1983-85, n.d.
Mitchell, Joni 1981-2000
Moaks, Linda 1984-89, n.d.
The Modern Fabricsn.d.
Molina, Jesse (Jesse X)1989, n.d.
Monk, Meredith 1988, n.d.
Monsur, Melanie 1987-90, n.d.
Montclair Women's Big Band 1996-2000, n.d.
Morgan and Phelann.d.
Morgan, Hillary 1981, n.d.
Morgana 1980-93
Morris, Bonnie 1994-99, n.d.
Morton, Jaime 1989, n.d.
Motherlode 1983-85, n.d.
Mrs. Fun 1987-93, n.d.
Mullaney, Beth 1990-91, n.d.
MUSE (Cincinnati's Women's Choir) 1991-2005, n.d.
Musica Femina 1983-87, n.d.
Near, Holly
New Haven Night Angels 1977
New Haven Women's Chorus 1980
Nichols and Potts 1990, n.d.
Noelle, Lori 1985-87, n.d.
No Regrets 1985-86, n.d.
Nolan, Dianne Marie 1990-91, n.d.
Nolan, Faith 1988-96, n.d.
Nuchow, Leslie 1990-91, n.d.
Nuru Dafina 1988-94, n.d.
Oakenstar, Jess Hawk 1990-92, n.d.
O'Donnell, Maureen 1984-85, n.d.
O'Hara and Laffey 1981, n.d.
On Second Thought 1988, n.d.
OVA 1980-88, n.d.
Ozer / Moore / Herrold 1983-86, n.d.
Pappas, Steph 1984-89, n.d.
Pat Graney Company, The 1985-92, n.d.
Pelham, Ruth 1981-87, n.d.
Petronella 1995-97, n.d.
Pierson, Suzanne 1971-83
Pontopiddan, Lisa 1989-90, n.d.
Ponzio, Diane 1979-87, n.d.
Povinelli, Sharon 1989-90
Powell, Linda 1979, n.d.
Powers, Doshie 1990-92, n.d.
Preeshl, Artemis 1987-91, n.d.
Presents of Mind 1991, n.d.
Psalms Music Ministry 1986, n.d.
Puckett and Personn.d.
Ragsdale, Georgia 1992-94, n.d.
Random Order 1992-93, n.d.
Reagan, Judy 1980, n.d.
Reagan, Bernice Johnson 1979-88, n.d.
Reagon, Toshi 1984-94, n.d.
RJ Nome / Rebecca Jane 1989-90, n.d.
Reed, Ann 1981-91, n.d.
Reynolds, Malvina 1964-2000, n.d.
Reynolds, Valerie 1987-93, n.d.
Rhiannon 1986-97, n.d.
Rhines, Marie 1976-85, n.d.
Rhode Island Feminist Chorus 1985-89, n.d.
Righteous Mothers, The 1985-92, n.d.
Ripley, Karen 1988-89, n.d.
Roadknight, Margret 1984-85, n.d.
Robbins, Jaime 1987-88, n.d.
Roberts, Carol 1981-83, n.d.
Robinson, Henrietta 1986-88, n.d.
The Roches 1979-97, n.d.
Roderick, Libby 1990-98, n.d.
Romantic Bonesn.d.
Rose, Betsy 1980-88, n.d.
Rose, Betsy and Cathy Winter 1979-86, n.d.
Rude Girls 1986-88, n.d.
Ruggles, Molly 1985, n.d.
Ryder, Sue 1986-88, n.d.
Salko, Keishya 1987, n.d.
San and Sabine 1987, n.d.
Sapphire 1985-90, n.d.
Sara Laughs 1987-88, n.d.
Savage, Maggie and Jude Fogelquist 1977-79, n.d.
Savell, Susan 1978-85, n.d.
Sawagi Taiko 1994-96
Schwendinger, Leni 1980
Scott, Nancy 2002, n.d.
Seale, Anne 1991, n.d.
Sellers, Maria 1989
Shaffer, Tanya 1988-89, n.d.
Shanbaum, Suzanne 1981
Shari and the Shy-Type 1985, n.d.
Shaw, Vickien.d.
She 1986-87, n.d.
She Is 1991-97, n.d.
Shear, Linda 1976, n.d.
Sheets, Linda 1986-88, n.d.
Sherwood, Sherlin.d.
Shih, Patricia 1994-2000, n.d.
Shocked, Michelle 1988
Shute, Sherry 1994-97, n.d.
Silver, Elaine 1979-89, n.d.
Silvermoon, Flash 1987-90, n.d.
Simmons, Woody 1981-89, n.d.
Siren 1985, n.d.
Sisson, Pam 1985-86, n.d.
Sister 1982, n.d.
Sloan, Judy 1980-91, n.d.
Slotoroff, Cyd 1980-2004, n.d.
Small, Judy 1984-86, n.d.
Software 1985, n.d.
Soloway, Faith 1997, n.d.
Sorrels, Rosalien.d.
Souza, Susan 1997, n.d.
Spiderwoman Theater Companyn.d.
Spitz, Debbie 1986-89, n.d.
Squeeze Louise 1983, n.d.
Stato, Joanne 1989, n.d.
Stonewall Chorale 1980, n.d.
Strangers in Paradisen.d.
Street People and Herson 1984-86, n.d.
Sudhalter, Carol 1985-86, n.d.
Suede 1984-2004, n.d.
Suhir 1991-95, n.d.
Sweet Honey in the Rock 1977-94, n.d.
Syli 1984-91, n.d.
Taylor, Marcia 1983-88, n.d.
Tendre 1989, n.d.
Theresa, Latetta 1982, n.d.
Thomas, J.T. 1979-80, n.d.
Thompson, Clarice 1989-97
Thompson, Jill 1985, n.d.
Thurston, Chris and Georgia Humphrey 1982
Tillery, Linda 1977-95, n.d.
Tilles, Nurit 1980-95, n.d.
Tofa'ah 1983-84, n.d.
Tomeo, Marilyn 1975-91, n.d.
Tomlin, Lily 1986, n.d.
Topping, Dana 1980, n.d.
Torf, Adrienne 1981-99, n.d.
Townsend, Elaine 1983-89, n.d.
Tracy, Kathleen 1992, n.d.
Tremblay, Lucie Blue 1986-2005, n.d.
Triantafillou, Katherine 1982-83, n.d.
Troia and Griern.d.
Trull, Teresa 1977-92, n.d.
Tucker, Nancy 1982-2002, n.d.
Two Nice Girls 1988-91, n.d.
Tyler, Edwina Lee 1979-85, n.d.
Tyler, Robin 1979-97, n.d.
Tyson, Willie 1974-81, n.d.
Urban Bush Women 1997, n.d.
Vance, Danitra 1984-94, n.d.
Venus Envy 1990-92, n.d.
Vogl, Nancy 1980-87, n.d.
Wade, Marion 1983, 1989, n.d.
Wallflower Order 1980-85, n.d.
Warnick, Leah 1984, n.d.
Washington Sisters 1985-88, n.d.
Watch Out!n.d.
Waters, Chocolate 1983-84, n.d.
Watkins, Mary 1977-86, n.d.
Weaver, Kay 1984-88, n.d.
Weinbaum, Batya 1988, n.d.
Weis, Sam 1991, n.d.
Wells, Jess 1987, n.d.
Welter, Paula Joy 1995-97, n.d.
Wenz, Annie 1992-93, n.d.
Wernimont, Tita 1984-85, n.d.
Wes (Lori Wesoly) 1988-92, n.d.
Westenhoefer, Suzanne 1991-95, n.d.
Wetzel, Katharine 1980-83, n.d.
Wetzler, Laura 1980-83, n.d.
Wheeler, Erica 1983-99, n.d.
Wheeler and Carol 1988-92, n.d.
Wilansky, Lauran.d.
Williams, Karen 1991-99, n.d.
Williams, Trish 1977-99, n.d.
Williamson, Cris 1980-2004, n.d.
Willis, Julia 1981-96, n.d.
Wimindance 1989, n.d.
Wind and Woodn.d.
Winslow, Jane 1987-91, n.d.
Winstead, Lizz 1989-93, n.d.
Winter, Cathy 1980-92, n.d.
Wolf, Julien.d.
Women's Philharmonic, The 1993-95, n.d.
Womonsong (Madison, WI Women's Chorus) 1986, n.d.
Wood, Laura 1989-90, n.d.
Wright, Debra 1997, n.d.
The Wyrd Sisters 1992-93, n.d.
Yagottawanna 1992-95, n.d.
Yer Girlfriendn.d.
York, Beth 1983-91, n.d.
Zicari, Leah 1987-91, n.d.
SERIES III. FESTIVALS, RETREATS, CONFERENCES
National Women's Music Festival: programs and general files 1974-2004
North East Women's Music Retreat (NEWMR)
Accessibility: guidelines 1980, 1990
Ads: press releases and media reviews 1982-99
Artist care 1987-89
Board of Directors : minutes and correspondence 1986-90, 1991-2001
Bylaws 1988-99
Community Model: minutes and correspondence 1988-91
Coordinators/Crew Chief information 1988
Crafts information 1987-91
Day Stage: budgets and information 1981-89
Emma G's Canteen: coordinator information 1988
Equipment/Inventory 1983, 1985
Feedback on Festival 1981-99, n.d.
ID badges and vouchers 1988
Interpreter information 1979-84
Legal documents and correspondence 1982-98
NEWMR I 1981
Policiesn.d.
Performers
Audition guidelines and rejection letters 1983-97
Information packets and contracts 1988-97
Planning Committee
Minutes and memos 1981-2000
Job Descriptionsn.d.
Programs and brochures, 1981-99
Publicity/Printing, 1988-93
Site
Site and lawsuit documents 1991
Site Search
Clippings re camps
Notes
Real estate information
Site check lists
Site sketches/maps
Videos 1988
Waterfront: coordinators and Lists 1985-86
Workers
Lists 1990
Applications and information
Contracts
Newsletters 1984-90
Salary information 1984-85
Miscellaneous events
Amazon Autumn Conference 1986
Beguines, Celebration of the 1976
Boston Showcase for Women in the Arts 1982
Boston Women's Music Festival 1975, 1977
Boston Women's Music Weekend 1975
Campfest 1984-99
East Coast Lesbians' Festival 1981, 1989-94
Folktree Festival 1986
Gulf Coast Women's Festival 1991-93
Independent Women Record Distributors' Conference 1979
International Women's Music Festival 1986
Long Island Women's Music Festival 1978-79
Miscellaneous Events
Michigan Womyn's Music Festival 1976-2004
Miscellaneous festivals and newsletters 1978-99
National Congress on Women in Music 1981
National Women's Choral Festival and Sistersingers' Network 1985-2001
New England Women's Symphony 1979-93, n.d.
Northampton Lesbian Festival 1992-95
Rhythmfest 1990-96
Sisterfire 1982-88
West Coast Women's Music and Cultural Festival 1981-93
Women's Independent Label Distributors' Conference (W.I.L.D.) 1979-81
Women's jazz festivals 1980-1986, 1995
SERIES IV. ORGANIZATIONS
Miscellaneousn.d.
Amber Moon Productions 1981-84, n.d.
Association of Women's Music and Culture (AWMAC) 1987-98, n.d.
Beachfront Bookingsn.d.
Bella Via Productions 1983
Bloodroot Restaurant/Bookstore 1977
Boston Women's Music Collective 1976-77
Composers Recordings, Inc (CRI) 1980-94
Eastern Region Producers' Network 1980-83, n.d.
Fallen Woman Productions 1980-82, n.d.
Gay and Lesbian Association (GALA) Choruses 1988-99
Goldenrod Distribution
Agreementsn.d.
Catalogs 1983-2004
Greenwood Press: book catalogues 1979-81
Greyfeathern.d.
Horizon Distribution 1987
Hot Wire: Journal of Women's Music and Culture 1987-89
Institute for the Musical Arts (IMA) 1991-93, n.d.
International Congress on Women in Music 1982-88, n.d.
Kate and Company 1993, n.d.
Ladyslipper Music
General 1978-86, n.d.
Catalogs
Fall 1998-2005
Leonarda Records 1979-85, 1992, n.d.
Macaroon Productions 1975-80, n.d.
Manhattan Muse Recordsn.d.
Midwest Women's Music Distributors 1984
Mountain Moving Coffeehouse 1987-2005
National Women's History Project 1990
New Song Library 1983-89, n.d.
Nexus Records 1985
Olivia Records
Correspondence 1976-83, n.d.
Correspondence regarding Sandy Stone and separatism 1977-79
Distribution agreements
Information for distributors
Letter regarding change in structure 1979
Media 1978-88, n.d.
Newsletters, #1-341975-79
Publicity and catalogues 1973-94, n.d.
Oven Productions 1991-93, n.d.
Panopticon Library 1989
People Meet, Inc. 1984
Pleiades Records 1982-84, n.d.
Putumayo World Musicn.d.
Radical Rose Recordings 1983-84, n.d.
Redwood Records: brochures, catalogs, and programs 1978-2001, n.d.
Roadwork/Sisterfire 1980-87, n.d.
Robin Tyler Productions 1990-93
Rosetta Records 1981-94, n.d.
Sampler Records 1988, n.d.
Shanachien.d.
Sing Out! 1994, n.d.
Sister Singers Network 1988-2001
Sound companies and technicians 1980-87
Spivey Recordsn.d.
Stash Recordsn.d.
Studio Red Top 1984-88, n.d.
Taping equipment and supplies 1978-90, n.d.
Tape Recording Manual (National Braille Association)
Troubadora/Troubadisc 1980-81, n.d.
Variations 1983, n.d.
Vivace Records: catalogs 1995, n.d.
Wise Women Enterprisesn.d.
Women on Stage 1981
The Women's Music Calendar 1980-81
Women's Music for Everyone 1981-84, n.d.
Women Musicians' Cooperative of Washingtonn.d.
Women's Revolutions per Minute (WRPM) 1985-90
Womanly Way Productions 1979-83, n.d.
SERIES V. AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS
subseries
Subseries I. Festivals, Retreats, and Conferences: audition tapes
Subseries II. Festivals, Retreats, and Conferences: live recordings
Subseries III. Record Companies: demo tapes
Subseries IV. 45rpm records
Subseries V. LP vinyl albums
Subseries VI. Commercial compact discs: popular, folk, rock
Subseries VII. Commercial compact discs: classical
Subseries VIII. Commercial audiocassettes
Subseries IX. Videotapes
Subseries X. Reel-to-reel tapes
SERIES VI. SONGBOOKS AND SCORES
National Women's Music Festival: 20th anniversary displayJun 1994