Polish, Jennifer
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Joan Nestle Oral History (2011)
Collection
Identifier: SCA-0075-A
Scope and Contents
The interview explores Nestle's time at Queens College as a student-activist (1959-1963) and teacher in the SEEK program (1966-1995). She discusses her upbringing in New York, the conservative culture of Queens College, her oft-times combative experiences as a student, as well as her incredibly fulfilling time spent teaching in the SEEK program. Nestle also discusses how being an activist in the civil rights movement was paramount to shaping her role in the gay liberation movement, as...
Dates:
2011-04-06
