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Posted on: January 22nd, 2011 by History Month

History of Lesbianism

www.datehookup.com/content-the-history-of-lesbianism.htm

Greta Garbo

New evidence has emerged about the star’s private life.

http://observer.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,6903,1567211,00.html

Hilly Bits – by women for women

Lesbian information.

home.versatel.nl/j.antonisse/HillyBits_ENG/index_E.html

Herstory

A site that can you take you to many other sites that has useful information on lesbian history such as

www.lesbian.com/herstory/herstory_intro.html

Isle of Lesbos

A place of art, culture, and learning dedicated to lesbian and bisexual women. On this site you will find a wealth of historical literary material and images celebrating romantic love between women -as well as the joys of sisterhood.”

www.sappho.com

Lesbian History Timeline

Timeline of lesbian history attempts to be international but US based, all sorts of fascinating info.

www.swade.net/lesbian/tribal_chant/les_hist.html

Famous Lesbian couple

Pictures of some famous lesbian couples.

niftynats.tripod.com/lesbians/pictures.htm

Lesbian Love in Letters

Includes Emily Dickinson and Vita Sackville-West.

www.sappho.com/letters

Rosa Bonheur

Famous nineteenth century artist who applied for and received permission to dress in men’s clothing.

www.nmwa.org/collection/profile.asp?LinkID=95

Valentine Ackland

Lesbian poet profiled in The Guardian.

http://books.guardian.co.uk/poetry/features/0,,1778972,00.html

Zuna Institute

This excellent Black Lesbian site from the States is both informative and
exciting with an excellent Slide Presentation of Inspiring Black Lesbians.

www.zunainstitute.org

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