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Title
Muriel Fisher interview
Created Date
June 12th, 1997
Description
This is an interview with Muriel Fisher done for the Lesbian History Project. She was a prominent San Diego artist and activist, remaining active in artistic and political community events till her death in 2005. She was a founder of Many Hands Craft Gallery, San Diego's oldest artist cooperative. She was also involved with the San Diego Lesbian Organization, San Diego Jewish Lesbian Chavarah, Slightly Older Lesbians, and Shirttails Collective Coffee Houses. She performed and created stage sets for the Beautiful Lesbian Thespians stage group. Her specialty was in textiles and fiber arts, the most famous of which was a series of 12 dolls portraying Exceptional Women in the Arts, which are now permanently housed at the Women's History Museum in San Diego. Topics of the interview include her family and childhood, meeting Sandy Clauss, CWSS, San Diego Lesbian Organization, Slightly Older Lesbians, Califia, art, activism, teaching, LPA, Sisterhands, and H.E.A.L.
Creators and Contributors
Creator:
[Lesbian and Gay Historical Society San Diego]
Interviewer: Germain, Diane
Performer: [Lesbian and Gay Historical Society San Diego]
Interviewee: Fisher, Muriel
Interviewer: Germain, Diane
Performer: [Lesbian and Gay Historical Society San Diego]
Interviewee: Fisher, Muriel
Language
Media Type
Format
Audio cassette
Extent
1
Tape
Generation
Master
Stock Manufacturer
Maxell
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Country of Creation
United States
Contributing Organization
Call Number
C359
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Phone: (619) 260-1522
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