Home
About
Browse Exhibits
Request Exhibit
Guidelines
Digital Repository
Login
Domestic Violence and Sexual Discrimination
Mary Gehman’s Feminist Ephemera: Violence Against Women
Mary Gehman’s Feminist Ephemera: Violence Against Women
/
Domestic Violence and Sexual Discrimination
/
Exhibit Sections
Women Against Violence Against Women
Rape Prevention and Avoidance
Domestic Violence and Sexual Discrimination
Prev
Next
×
Title: Alternatives to Violence Pamphlet
Caption: p. 1
Description: This pamphlet contains information regarding the workshops that were offered on November 8, 1986, at the First Unitarian Church. The topics of the workshops offered include how to avoid violence, learning self-defense, how war was perceived in the nuclear era, and violence against women, among others. The pamphlet exhibits sign of foxing, particularly on the front and in the creases of the folds on the inside.
Creator: First Unitarian Church of New Orleans
Subject: Pamphlet promoting the Alternatives to Violence day of workshops.
Format: Pamphlet
Date: November 8, 1986
Prev
Next
×
Title: Alternatives to Violence Pamphlet
Caption: p. 2
Description: This pamphlet contains information regarding the workshops that were offered on November 8, 1986, at the First Unitarian Church. The topics of the workshops offered include how to avoid violence, learning self-defense, how war was perceived in the nuclear era, and violence against women, among others. The pamphlet exhibits sign of foxing, particularly on the front and in the creases of the folds on the inside.
Creator: First Unitarian Church of New Orleans
Subject: Pamphlet promoting the Alternatives to Violence day of workshops.
Format: Pamphlet
Date: November 8, 1986
Prev
Next
×
Title: Domestic Violence Handbook
Caption: p. 1
Description: This handbook contains information regarding domestic violence. The booklet defines and gives examples of abuse and domestic violence. It addresses 10 commonly believed "myths" about domestic violence and responds to them with the truth concerning the abuse. Other contents of the booklet include describing the power dynamics and the wheel of control, children and domestic violence, how women become trapped in abusive relationships, and how to stop domestic violence, among other topics. Under the table of contents is a clarification note about the language in the handbook. The booklet is light purple with dark purple text and green embellishment.
Creator: Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Subject: Domestic Violence
Publisher: Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Rights: Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Format: Booklet
Date: Summer 2007
Prev
Next
×
Title: Domestic Violence Handbook
Caption: p. 2
Description: This handbook contains information regarding domestic violence. The booklet defines and gives examples of abuse and domestic violence. It addresses 10 commonly believed "myths" about domestic violence and responds to them with the truth concerning the abuse. Other contents of the booklet include describing the power dynamics and the wheel of control, children and domestic violence, how women become trapped in abusive relationships, and how to stop domestic violence, among other topics. Under the table of contents is a clarification note about the language in the handbook. The booklet is light purple with dark purple text and green embellishment.
Creator: Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Subject: Domestic Violence
Publisher: Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Rights: Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Format: Booklet
Date: Summer 2007
Prev
Next
×
Title: Tulane Sexual Harassment Pamphlet
Caption: p. 2
Description: This blue pamphlet delineates Tulane University's stance and policy on sexual harassment, as well as how the university defines sexual harassment. Inside the pamphlet on the right side is a chart that outlines the services available to members of the Tulane community for informal advice. On the back side of the paper is a chart showing the formal measures one must take if they are a victim of sexual harassment. Lastly, it provides the contact information for these resources.
Creator: Tulane University
Subject: Sexual Harassment: Definition, Policy, and Principles
Format: Pamphlet
Prev
Next
×
Title: Crescent House Information Mail
Description: This object was distributed by Crescent House in 1983, asking for donations for their non-profit organization which helps abused women and children. Not only does Crescent House provide temporary housing, but they also provide information about how these women can lead better lives after their stay at the Crescent House. The object has signs of foxing on the edges.
Creator: Crescent House President, Barbara W. Songy, and Administrator Jace Schinderman.
Subject: Flyer for Crescent House, which provides shelter for battered women and their children.
Date: December 19, 1983
Prev
Next
×
Title: Response to Memorandum Regarding Budget Cuts for Domestic Violence Programs in Louisianna
Description: As an activist, Gehman contacted numerous politicians in an effort to influence policy and change decisions that may be harmful to women. Presented is one example of this outreach, as Gehman wrote to Governor Edwin W. Edwards concerning budget cuts for domestic violence programs in 1983-4. She states her distress in learning that funding for this program would be diminished, noting that domestic violence is an issue that affects the entire community. This paper is heavily stained, presumedly by an old newspaper which surrounded the paper in the folder.
Creator: Mary Gehman
Subject: Domestic Violence
Format: Letter
Date: 1983-1984
Relation: Edwin W. Edwards, former Governor of Louisianna
Prev
Next
×
Title: Letter to Gehman from Wheeler
Description: In the Feminist Ephemera series, there are a few items from correspondence between Gehman and her colleagues. This particular letter, written by Helen Wheeler, introduces an article Wheeler offers Gehman to print in Distaff. This article is a response to sexism and discrimination she and many others faced in Louisiana, though she notes that other publications wouldn't print this response. This item is interesting, as it shows a method how journalists receive information and maintain contacts in certain groups. Attached to this letter is a page of the AAUW newsletter touched upon in the letter, as well as the aforementioned article.
Creator: Helen Wheeler
Subject: Potential Article for Distaff Regarding Sexual Discrimination
Format: Letter
Date: November 24, 1979
Prev
Next
×
Title: Letter to WSMB Radio
Description: On July 27, 1992, Mary Gehman wrote a letter to WSMB Radio regarding the constant ads for Hooters. In the letter, she delineates the reason Hooters is a sexist, problematic establishment and why the radio stations shouldn't accept its sponsorship. This is just one example of Gehman's everyday activism and how she tried to shape and better the New Orleans community. In the collection, there were a plethora of letters written by Gehman to various individuals for various reasons.
Creator: Mary Gehman
Subject: Ads for Hooters on the station.
Format: Letter
Date: July 27, 1992
Relation: WSMB Radio
Coverage: Sexism, Hooters, Objectification of Women
Exhibit Sections
Women Against Violence Against Women
Rape Prevention and Avoidance
Domestic Violence and Sexual Discrimination