Tape 14: Interview with Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, 1992
Scope and Content Summary
Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz responds to a question about the relationship between celibacy and sensuality and whether or not pursuing relationships with women was a feasible alternative within Cell 16's feminist framework. She talks about the criticisms she received as an organizer, and life in the public eye as a kind of celebrity activist. Dunbar-Ortiz also gives her perspective on Andy Warhol, her feelings and thinking around the shooting. The tape concludes with Dunbar-Ortiz providing a physical description of Valerie Solanas. People and organizations mentioned include Flo Kennedy; Norman O'Brown; Anita Hill; Harvey Milk; Rita Mae Brown; Daughters of Bilitis; Students for a Democratic Society (SDS); Abby Rockefeller; Malcolm X.
Dates
- Creation: 1992
Access
The collection is currently closed to all researchers in accordance with an ongoing documentary film project based on the interview footage, Civic-Minded Thrill-Seeking Responsible Females, dir. Eric Cramer, prod. Alexandra Juhasz. The interview materials will become unrestricted in April 2026.
Extent
From the Item: 948 Gigabytes (One harddrive (948 GB in 51 files).)
From the Item: 1 Linear Feet (One record carton of 25 betacam tapes (transferred from Hi8).)
Language
From the Item: English
Repository Details
Part of the Barnard Archives and Special Collections Repository