Oral history interview with Sally H. Cohn / 2011 Feb 8

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Oral history interview with Sally H. Cohn / 2011 Feb 8

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Cohn discusses playing softball with Irv Lind Florists, an all-girl team; volunteering with Daughters of Bilitis, an early homophile organization; working against Oregon ballot measures 8 and 9; her involvement with Older Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC); active involvement in the Catholic church, and with Sister Spirit, a multi-faith organization; involvement with the Lesbian Community Project; working at Paddy's bar; and writing an autobiography. Sally Cohn was born in Portland, Oregon, Sept. 26, 1934, and grew up in Heppner, in eastern Oregon. She attended Lewis and Clark College in Portland as a history major.

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The Daughters of Bilitis (DOB) were formed in 1955 in San Francisco by a group of women who wished to offer Lesbians an alternative social experience than the traditional Gay bar. The group also realized there was a need for education in both the general and Lesbian community about Gay rights and social inequality. In 1958, a chapter was established in New York City, followed by other chapters across the country. The goal of DOB was to help Lesbians accept themselves and lead a productive life. ...

Cohn, Sally H., interviewee.

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Sally Cohn was born in Portland, Oregon, Sept. 26, 1934, and grew up in Heppner, in eastern Oregon. She attended Lewis and Clark College in Portland as a history major. From the guide to the Oral history interview with Sally H. Cohn /, 2011 Feb 8, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library) ...

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