![]() was a lesbian-focused space, but not a separatist one. The evidence of their group that exists in the Washington University archives is a journal kept by the leaders of the group, in which they wrote back and forth to one another in order to plan programming, discuss ideas, and take notes from meetings.ĭ.Y.K.E.S. Their statement of purpose asserts, “We challenge societal myths about lesbians through political activities and educational programming we wish to create an environment of tolerance and understanding for lesbian lifestyles on the Washington University campus” (“Constitution,” found in D.Y.K.E.S. It was founded in 1985 and ran through at least 1987. stands for “Do You Keep Echoing Sappho?” and was a Washington University student group for lesbians and others who cared about lesbian issues. Finding the ‘L’ in ‘LGBTQ’: Part 2ĭ.Y.K.E.S. The following is a continuation of a guest post by Wash U undergraduate Jackie Feldman, who researched a Washington University lesbian student group for an independent study course. ![]() In celebration of Pride Month, the Special Collections Blog is highlighting a few of Washington University Libraries’ collections that are related to LGBTQ issues and activism. Kranzberg Art & Architecture Library Special Collections.Scholarly Publishing & Digital Scholarship. ![]() Kenneth and Nancy Kranzberg Art & Architecture Library.Special Collections Research Guidelines.Special Collections Collection Development Policy. ![]()
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