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Communal living -- Oregon

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Collection of sacred and secular songs by member of the Aurora Colony in Oregon

 Collection — Multiple collection box [35025042618864]: [Barcode: 35025042618864], Folder: 1 of 1
Identifier: F811 B326
Abstract

The Aurora Colony was a Christian communal society located in Aurora, Oregon that was populated by nearly 600 Swiss and German emigrants from 1856-1883. Collection contains one manuscript book of lyrics to German and English selections, both hymns and ballads, by a member of this colony.

Dates: 1858

Ruth Mountaingrove papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 309
Abstract Ruth Mountaingrove (1923- ) is a feminist, lesbian, writer, publisher and photographer who lived and worked with many of the intentional communities of Southern Oregon. Mountaingrove has published poetry, articles, photographs and feminist/lesbian magazines. This collection contains correspondence, diaries, manuscripts, music, publishing material and photographs. The Photograph Series in particular captures a wide variety of subjects, moods and activities through ceremonies, rituals and...
Dates: 1950-1999

Ruth Mountaingrove videotape autobiography

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 265
Abstract

Ruth Mountaingrove (1923-2016) was a photographer, writer and artist who moved to Oregon in 1971, settling in communes and eventually co-founding Rootworks, a lesbian community in Southern Oregon. The collection consists of 21 VHS videotapes of Mountaingrove relating the story of her life by talking, dancing, and singing.

Dates: 1988-1997

SO CLAP! (Southern Oregon Country Lesbian Archival Project) Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 266
Abstract

SO CLAP! was a non-profit corporation established in 1989 to collect and preserve primary source material documenting the history of the lesbian and feminist back-to-the-land movement in southern Oregon. The collection contains correspondence, creative writings, autobiographical writings, financial records, publications, photographs, graphic materials, and ephemera.

Dates: 1974-1999

WomanShare records

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 269
Abstract

WomanShare is a woman’s land and feminist retreat in Grants Pass, Oregon, established in 1974. Records document the management, membership, daily activities and workshops of the WomanShare community and include correspondence, reference files, financial and meeting records, journals, audio, video and visual material.

Dates: 1974-1999