Solanas, Valerie, 1936-1988
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Valerie Jean Solanas (April 9, 1936 – April 25, 1988) was an American radical feminist known for the SCUM Manifesto, which she self-published in 1967, and her attempt to murder artist Andy Warhol in 1968.
On June 3, 1968, Solanas went to The Factory, shot Warhol and art critic Mario Amaya, and attempted to shoot Warhol's manager, Fred Hughes. Solanas was charged with attempted murder, assault, and illegal possession of a firearm. After her release, she continued to promote the SCUM Manifesto. She died in 1988 of pneumonia in San Francisco.
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| referencedIn | Papers of Florynce Kennedy, (inclusive), (bulk), 1915-2004, 1947-1993 | Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America | |
| referencedIn | Alexander, Dolores. Papers, 1960-1973 (inclusive). | Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America | |
| referencedIn | Friedan, Betty, 1921-2006. Papers, 1933-1985 | Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America | |
| referencedIn | Foster Gunnison, Jr. Papers., undated, 1945-1994. | Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Center. | |
| referencedIn | Kate Millett papers, 1912-2002 and undated, bulk 1951-2001 | David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library | |
| referencedIn | Alexander, Dolores, 1931-2008. NOW officer papers, 1960-1973 | Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America |
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| associatedWith | Alexander, Dolores. | person |
| correspondedWith | Betty Friedan | person |
| associatedWith | Dolores Alexander | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Gunnison, Foster. | person |
| associatedWith | Kennedy, Florynce | person |
| associatedWith | Millett, Kate | person |
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| San Francisco | CA | US | |
| Ventnor City | NJ | US |
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Birth 1936-04-09
Death 1998-04-25
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