Gender and Sexuality
This collection features materials from a number of sources focusing on struggles revolving around gender and sexuality. These struggles are not separate from larger struggles for liberation but specifically incorporate unique voices and perspectives.
Subcollections
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Connexions
Connexions is the collective product of feminists of diverse nationalities and political perspectives committed to contributing to an international women\'s movement. -
Feminist and Lesbian Politics: Monographs-Periodicals-Articles
This collection contains materials focusing on radical feminist and lesbian politics. While diverse in medium and subject matter, this collection contextualizes women’s liberation highlighting issues of class, race, sexuality and imperialism. -
Materials shot and collected in the making of The Forest for the Trees
Raw materials from the documentary "The Forest for the Trees" which details the amazing story of the fight to clear Earth First! activist Judi Bari's name after her car was bombed and she was arrested as a terrorist. -
Out of Control: Lesbian Committee to Support Women Prisoners
Out of Control (OOC) was a self-supporting committee formed in 1987 to organize resistance to the Lexington Control Unit for women. -
Prisons - Women
This collection contains materials relating to the specific conditions, challenges and struggles facing women in prison. Topics are varied but materials include conference papers, informational materials, legal perspectives and audio recordings. -
Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
This collection contains grassroots radio programming produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms. This programming primarily occurred during the 1980s and 1990s. -
Sterilization
This collection contains materials focusing on the sterilization of women and efforts to resist this practice. -
Violence Against Women
This collection contains materials focusing on violence against women. Specific topics covered include women who fight back against their abusers, rape, pornography, sexism and self-defense. -
Women Against Imperialism
Women Against Imperialism was a grassroots, feminist, anti-imperialist solidarity organization formed in San Francisco in 1981. Women Against Imperialism’s work primarily consisted of direct action organizing and political education activities.
Documents
Gypsy Mountain
Date: 3/2/2002Call Number: JB 001Format: DV CamCollection: Materials shot and collected in the making of The Forest for the Trees
Demonstration by Earth First!, "Justice for Gypsy and Judi Bari: Let Gypsy Mountain Live!," against logging in area and anniversary of Bari's death. Freestyle rapping about environment, and interviews with various participants, such as Smoky, Vesna, Byron, and Shunka. Tree-climbing, drumming and dancing, tying ribbons on trees, and ceremony with altar dedicated to Bari.
Gypsy Mountain (II)
Date: 3/2/2002Call Number: JB 002Format: DV CamCollection: Materials shot and collected in the making of The Forest for the Trees
Continuation of "Justice for Gypsy and Judi Bari: Let Gypsy Mountain Live!" Earth First! demonstration. Interview with Shunka responding to Rolling Stone article, "Ecoterrorist or Just Another Hippie Lost in the Woods?" Interview with Naomi and Bean Blossom. Demonstration ends by honoring Judi Bari and being proud of participation in tradition of resistance.
Dennis Cunningham's Office in SF/Ukiah Unitarian Church Teach-In
Date: 3/9/2002Call Number: JB 003Format: DV CamProducers: Bernandine MellisCollection: Materials shot and collected in the making of The Forest for the Trees
Shots of Dennis Cunningham's SF office. Cunningham and Alicia Littletree show educational film with Judi Bari clips to group at Ukiak Unitarian Church. Littletree speaks about basics of Bari v. FBI case and COINTELPRO, and asks for help to coordinate trial.
Ukiah Unitarian Church Teach-In (II)
Date: 3/9/2002Call Number: JB 004Format: DV CamProducers: Bernandine MellisCollection: Materials shot and collected in the making of The Forest for the Trees
Continuation of teach-in at Ukiah Unitarian Church. Littletree gives more info on COINTELPRO, and reads Hoover memo on black nationalism. Cunningham goes in-depth on COINTELPRO, compares the case of Fred Hampton to Judi Bari. Chris discusses Old Growth, and Bruce discusses the USA Patriot Act - complicates "terrorism."
Bob Bloom and Tony Serra in Dennis Cunninghams's Office
Date: 4/4/2002Call Number: JB 005Format: DV CamProducers: Bernandine MellisCollection: Materials shot and collected in the making of The Forest for the Trees
Tony Serra and Bob Bloom, co-counsels, meet for first time, debate censorship, and using 'your Honor' in court. Serra meets Ben Rosenfield, Cunningham's partner.
Preparations for Trial
Date: 4/4/2002Call Number: JB 006Format: DV CamProducers: Bernandine MellisCollection: Materials shot and collected in the making of The Forest for the Trees
Legal team meet at Cunningham's, note that some things must not be video-recorded for privilege purposes. Camera shots of Oakland office. Betty Ball, witness, and Jamie talk about rally and jury selection. Old man talks about Green Party, Dave Forman, and history of NCEF. Interview with Betty Ball.
Preparations for Trial (II)
Date: 4/6/2002Call Number: JB 007Format: DV CamProducers: Bernandine MellisCollection: Materials shot and collected in the making of The Forest for the Trees
Cunningham practices opening statement - speaks to state of car, how FBI told Officer Sitterud that EF! is a terrorist organization, and Judi Bari and reasons to bomb her.
Preparations for Trial (III)
Date: 4/6/2002Call Number: JB 008Format: DV CamProducers: Bernandine MellisCollection: Materials shot and collected in the making of The Forest for the Trees
Continuation of Cunningham opening practice. Discusses evidence, photos of car, the Lord's Avenger, nails, surveillance and phone sweep. Bloom and Serra add-in. Littletree, Ball, and Gary talk.
Preparations for Trial (IV)
Date: 4/6/2002Call Number: JB 009Format: DV CamProducers: Bernandine MellisCollection: Materials shot and collected in the making of The Forest for the Trees
Cunningham wraps up opening statement. Littletree and Rosenfeld discuss Cunningham's practice. Cunningham discusses Attica jury. Bloom gives Cunningham feedback. Littletree and Cunningham argue about phone sweep. Serra discusses the Oakland Police Department (OPD).
1st Day of Bari v. FBI
Date: 4/8/2002Call Number: JB 010Format: DV CamProducers: Bernandine MellisCollection: Materials shot and collected in the making of The Forest for the Trees
Cunningham discusses jury selection on car ride to court house, entering court house. Media room - putting together press packets. Laurel working at office, discuss NYT magazine article on "ecoterrorism." Press outside courthouse and people waiting to get in.
