Papers of Claudia Contessini, 1970-1974
- Bib ID:
- 10001562
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Contessini, Claudia, 1948-
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1970-1974]
- 0.48 metres (1 medium folio box) + 1 folder.
- Summary:
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The collection comprises material relating to Australian LGBTIQ+ rights, including the only known copies of the first press release issued in Australia by an LGBTIQ+ organisation, the only copies of a considerable number of newsletters of the Daughters of Bilitis, as well as minutes from the Daughters of Bilitis meetings and related papers..
- Biography/History:
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Dr Claudia Contessini was one of two founders of the Australian LGBTIQ+ organization, The Daughters of Bilitis, in 1969. This organisation, which was Australia’s first LGBTIQ+ rights organisation, changed its name in 1970 to the Australasian Lesbian Movement (1970-1972).
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference number: MS 10719.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1970-1974
- Terms of Use:
- Copying permitted for research purposes.
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
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