This issue details different fundraisers Spinsterhaven has had and the announcement of a $5000 grant to build a road on Spinster haven’s land from Lesbian Natural Resources. This article also gives readers updates about a staff member taking time off due to health reasons and a new board member being added. There is a brief “In Memorium” section about Mary Grace and Ann Gallmeyer passing, both of whom were very influential to Spinsterhaven. There are also articles detailing future events the organization hosted and a letter from the Vice President declaring a need for a federation non-profit women’s groups in Arkansas.
Encodings is a journal published by a feminist press that contains poetry and visual art created by women. Encodings is based out of Houston, Texas and published by Liaud randomly twice every year. The poems within this journal common address issues relating to feminism.
The Brazen Hussy Rag was an independent newspaper published in Oklahoma City from 1981-1982 by a local feminist bookstore. This bookstore was the direct ancestor of Herland Sister Resources, an Oklahoma-based non-profit that empowers, supports, and enriches the lives of women and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals in a safe, loving, and inclusive environment.
The Herland Newsletter is the monthly publication of Herland Sister Resources, a womanist organization with a strong lesbian focus based in Oklahoma City.
This extensive document is two large documents in one: Hot Flashes and Sisterhood Bookstore. Be that as it may, the central thrust of both the documents is literature and book news. Letters of booksellers as well as tips on how to buy and sell personal books. Very book heavy.
This edition of Piecework has a dedication to Janemarie Luecke, a poet who recently passed away. They also have a featured artist, Jennifer Kidney, and have a small biography about her and showcase five poems written by her. Other than that the collection does not have an overarching theme. Each poem is different, but all written by women, typically from Oklahoma or the surrounding states. They also have a section of poems written for younger readers.
The Brazen Hussy Rag was an independent newspaper published in Oklahoma City from 1981-1982 by a local feminist bookstore. This bookstore was the direct ancestor of Herland Sister Resources, an Oklahoma-based non-profit that empowers, supports, and enriches the lives of women and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals in a safe, loving, and inclusive environment.
The Herland Newsletter is the monthly publication of Herland Sister Resources, a womanist organization with a strong lesbian focus based in Oklahoma City.
Women's Music News offers readers an overview of recent and upcoming happenings in the world of women's music. The women's music movement was primarily composed of lesbian feminists interested in art and activism. This edition discusses artists Margie Adam, Kate Clinton, Cris Williamson, Teresa Trull, and others.
The main goal of this zine is to showcase different female artists or bands. They do this by either promoting their recent releases, or by conducting interviews with them. A majority of the zine consists of these interviews. There is also a miscellaneous selection of articles and essays. Some are guides like how to break up with a guy or how to live cheaper in NYC. There’s essays on women’s images in the media and they promote other zines and the artists who create them.
The Fall 1995 issue of YWCA NewsLine from Oklahoma City highlights various programs and milestones supporting women and children in crisis. Key features include the Passageway Shelter, which offers emergency housing and counseling for survivors of domestic violence, and the YES! Transitional Housing Program funded by a $731,314 HUD grant to aid survivors transitioning to self-sufficiency. The newsletter also details the sixth annual Passageway Regatta, raising $3,500 for the shelter, and the introduction of the Growing Up Strong (GUS) program, aimed at building self-esteem in children. Additional updates include the YWCA Rape Crisis Center launching a new Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program and expanded recreational and educational services at YWCA branches. The issue emphasizes advocacy, community engagement, and the organization's commitment to empowering women.
This edition of Piecework is showcasing the First place, Second place, and Runner-Ups in their poetry competition. They had two separate categories for adult women and students and showcased their submissions. Outside of that the magazine has no overarching theme other than the fact that the poets are all women from Oklahoma and the surrounding areas.
Hot Wire: The Journal of Women’s Music and Culture is a Journal that includes articles about Women in Music, Poetry, and Linguistics. Some of the Topics include Music Festivals, Specific Musician, Concerts, Music Genres, and Intersecting Identities of Women in Music.
The Herland Sister Resources newsletter is the monthly publication of Herland Sister Resources, a womanist organization with a strong lesbian focus based in Oklahoma City.
This newsletter discusses how Spinsterhaven is a refugee for many women that were left out of society for various reasons. It also covers the history of Spinsterhaven, and it was created. This article details how Spinsterhaven was able to get money to expand their property and build a road for better access. This newsletter has an article that discusses Disability Awareness. Another article emphasizes spiritual peace and coming to terms with death through Education, Preparation, and Affirmations. Other primary topics in this edition include astrology and its relation to patriarchy. It even includes an astrological chart which was done for Spinsterhaven that equates Spinsterhaven as a private, personal, and spiritual place.
In this issue of Woman’s Way, the first article is a letter from one of the central editors Lynn Marlow and her experiences in promoting women empowerment, the issue of bad literature in how it speaks to women and the goals of the WW newsletter. Letters from the readers speak about the positive influence the newsletter has on their lives. Article by P.G. Palmer on her disturbing dreams and the interpretations thereof. Article on a women’s reminiscence of losing her grandmother in a nursing home. There is an informative article which is an interview with a woman who was imprisoned for seven years. Asteroid Goddesses article on the history of the goddess Vesta. More information on women in prison. Article on meditation, mindfulness, and the shamanic journey. WW interview with Kathleen Adams on personal growth and healing. Informative article on domestic violence. Informative article on garden therapy. There are numerous book reviews and information on relationships.
