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Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold offers an account of the growth of the lesbian community in Buffalo, New York from the mid-1930s to the early 1960s. Drawing on oral histories collected from 45 women, it provides a comprehensive history of a working-class lesbian community. These poignant and complex stories provide a new look at black and white working-class lesbians as powerful agents of historical change. Their creativity and resilience under oppressive circumstances constructed a better life for all lesbians and expanded possibilities for all women.

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9780415902939

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This should be seen as a groundbreaking book a fascinating look at the pre-political support systems, of friendship groups extended to include ex-lovers' families and children that became one of the foundation blocks for building the gay/lesbian communities of our day. - San Francisco Review of Books At a time when many lesbian and gay leaders are urging assimilation and moderation, Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold recovers a neglected chapter of lesbian and gay history and reminds us of the enduring importance of outlaw roots. - San Francisco Chronicle-Examiner . . . the first comprehensive account of a working-class lesbian community. . .. - Ms. Magazine Conducted over a 13-year period, these interviews contribute a massive amount of original research to the anthology of American culture as well as to lesbian history. - Library Journal The book soars on the plain, yet eloquent voices of the women. . .. - Boston Globe

This should be seen as a groundbreaking book a fascinating look at the pre-political support systems, of friendship groups extended to include ex-lovers' families and children that became one of the foundation blocks for building the gay/lesbian communities of our day. <br>- San Francisco Review of Books <br> At a time when many lesbian and gay leaders are urging assimilation and moderation, Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold recovers a neglected chapter of lesbian and gay history and reminds us of the enduring importance of outlaw roots. <br>- San Francisco Chronicle-Examiner <br>. . . the first comprehensive account of a working-class lesbian community. . .. <br>- Ms. Magazine <br> Conducted over a 13-year period, these interviews contribute a massive amount of original research to the anthology of American culture as well as to lesbian history. <br>- Library Journal <br> The book soars on the plain, yet eloquent voices of the women. . .. <br>- Boston Globe <br>

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Elizabeth Lapovsky Kennedy is Professor of American Studies and Women's Studies at SUNY, Buffalo. Madeline D. Davis is Chief Conservator and Head of Preservation for the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library System.

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