Name/Title
WomanSpiritEntry/Object ID
2024.4.66Description
WomanSpirit was a Lesbian feminist quarterly dedicated to both feminism and spirituality. "WomenSpirit" had brightly colored covers emblazoned with lesbian feminist-inspired art. It had 40 publications, covering topics such as ecology, goddess myths and rituals, feminist theory, and divination. Its submissions included articles, photos, letters, book reviews, artwork, and songs.
HOLDINGS: Wanderground holds all issues except #1 - Vol. 1 (#2), 16974 Winter Solstice - Vol. 10 (#40) Summer Solstice 1984.Context
In 1974, Ruth and Jean Mountaingrove founded "WomanSpirit," a Lesbian feminist quarterly based in southern Oregon near Wolf Creek and published on the Equinoxes and Solstices. It was the first American Lesbian feminist periodical focused on feminism and spirituality. Many of the contributors to "WomanSpirit" were, or became, prominent in the women's spirituality movement. The Mountaingroves were dedicated to the Womyn’s land, part of the Lesbian separatist movement focused on fostering women-centric spaces. Issues from 1978 to the last issues in 1984 were produced on their land.Publication Details
Publication Type
MagazineEditor
Ruth and Jean MountaingrovePublisher
WomanSpiritDate Published
1974 - 1984Relationships
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Place
* Untyped Place
Wolf Creek, ORCreate Date
June 14, 2024Update Date
March 2, 2026
