Papers and correspondence of activist and news reporter Jackie Forster (née Jacqueline Moir Mackenzie; 6 November 1926 – 10 October 1998). Including autograph, typescript, printed and photocopied material.
The archive contains papers relating the Forster’s literary and acting career, including draft, proof and printed materials of her works; personal and business correspondence, acting career related materials, such as scripts and notes, drafts of speeches and debates, annotated drafts, press cutting of Forsters articles and of issues related to the gay and lesbian community in the media and a range of personal papers detailing Forsters activist work on various projects throughout her life. The archive also contains personal correspondence and materials relating to Forster’s family members, photographs of Forster throughout her life and a collection of books signed and dedicated to her.
Folder of material relating to Black lesbians and lesbians of colour, much of it directly related to and/or created by ONYX.
Includes: London Friend annual review 1992; bundle of ONYX documents, including flyers, an information leaflet and meeting minutes (1990); bundle of incoming & outgoing correspondence for ONYX, including correspondence re using the meeting space in 54-56 Phoenix Road (mid-1991) and correspondents including CLCBLG, London Friend, Microsyster, and others. Also contains brochure for counselling training course, grant application guidance leaflet for voluntary organisations, and related material.
ONYX: The social and discussion group for Black lesbians and lesbians of colourIssues of off our backs (Apr 1995, May 1995, Jun 1995, Jul 1995, Aug/Sept 1995, Oct 1995, Nov 1995, Jan 1996, Mar 1996, Apr 1996, May 1996, Jun 1996, Jul 1996, Aug/Sept 1996, Oct 1996, Nov 1996, Dec 1996, Jan 1997, Feb 1997, Mar 1997, Apr 1997, May 1997, June 1997).
off our backsSeries contains material relating to London Women's Centre, Wesley House, 4 Wild Court, London. Includes correspondence, annual reports, press releases, meeting agendas & minutes, briefings, grant funding information literature, women's health leaflets, flyers for women's events and campaigns, policy documents, a feasibility study for London Women's Centre, and more.
Series also includes two files of material pertaining to the voluntary sector in London, including the London Voluntary Service Council, London Voluntary Sector Forum, and material from Greater London Council voluntary and grants committees.
London Women's CentrePapers relating to the London Lesbian Line. Includes; minutes, correspondence, monthly records, training packets, booklets, logbooks, VHS tapes, floppy disc
London Lesbian LineEnvelope of photographs of London Lesbian Line staff. Also includes two London Lesbian Line stickers and an image of ‘Women Like Us: A Booklet for Exploring Women’s Sexuality’ (n.d.). Photographs by Em Fitzgerald.
London Lesbian LineNewsletters from various lesbian organisations, including: Ipswich Lesbians (Apr 1990); Lezzie Zone (n.d.), Working Class Lesbian Newsletter (Nov 1983), Wisconsin Women’s Land Co-op (Winter 1981, Summer 1983). Also includes a copy of Spare Rib (Feb 1985).
Material relating to the Lesbian Archive and Information Centre (LAIC), including: minutes and agendas of workers’ meetings; copies of a circular re admitting men into the London Women’s Centre; and circular & flyer relating to the (ultimately unsuccessful) Save Wesley House campaign.
London Women's CentrePapers and ephemera relating to Kate Charlesworth. Includes: correspondence, magazines, newspapers, t-shirts, mugs, DVDs, pamphlets, vitrines and other ephemera.
Kate Charlesworth, cartoonist, 1950-Invitations to CLCBLG opening on Friday 30 Oct 1987; list of guests and press contacts for press opening.