Oral history interview with Euan Bear and Mary Schwartz

Oral history interview with Euan Bear and Mary Schwartz

Euan Bear and her wife, Mary Schwartz, discuss life at the Redbird Collective from 1977 to 1979, including information on their vegan diet, building projects, and feminist philosophy. Also referenced is their activity as lesbian activists, particularly their formation of Dykes Against Nukes, an affinity group of the Clamshell Alliance, and their work helping victims of rape and sexual abuse.

2 July 2015

AudioFile1970s-1

MP3

Audio file

Hinesbury (Vt.)

Permission to publish material from the Vermont 1970s Counterculture Project must be obtained from the Vermont Historical Society.

Blofson, Kate

Bear, Euan

Schwartz, Mary

Bakersfield (Vt.)

60 min., 53 sec.

Vermont Historical Society Library, 60 Washington Street, Barre, VT 05641-4209