Jean Gonzalez papers, 1977-2006 and undated
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Summary
- Creator:
- Paz, Juana Maria
- Abstract:
- Collection comprises writings by Jean Gonzalez/Juana Maria Paz, 1977-2006 and undated, reflecting the breadth of her work and interests, from lesbian feminism to intential community and the lesbian land movement, with a primary focus on community building. Includes journal articles and book chapters, letters to the editor, newsletters, plays, and position statements, often in both draft and published form. Many of these works comprise her signature works in lesbian and feminist theory. Also includes architectural plans and drawings for her home in Twin Oaks.
- Extent:
- 0.4 Linear Feet
- Language:
- Materials in English
- Collection ID:
- RL.11015
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection comprises writings by Jean Gonzalez/Juana Maria Paz, 1977-2006 and undated, reflecting the breadth of her work and interests, from lesbian feminism to intential community and the lesbian land movement, with a primary focus on community building. Includes journal articles and book chapters, letters to the editor, newsletters, plays, and position statements, often in both draft and published form. Many of these works comprise her signature works in lesbian and feminist theory. Also includes architectural plans and drawings for her home in Twin Oaks.
Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.
- Biographical / historical:
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Jean Gonzalez, a.k.a. Juana Maria Paz, is an author, dramatist, and lesbian feminist, born in New York of Puerto Rican heritage. Since 1990, she has lived in Virginia as a resident in the intentional collective and ecofeminist community Twin Oaks.
- Acquisition information:
- The Jean Gonzalez papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in April 2015.
- Processing information:
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Processed by: Alice Poffinberger, April, 2015.
Accessions described in this finding aid: 2015-0041.
- Arrangement:
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Arranged into the following series: Writings and Plans.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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