Community

Rescuing the Word: An Anthology of Writing Through the Prisms of Self and Community

Gift Shop #1

Location

5717 S Kimbark Apt 3
60637 Chicago
United States
US
Catalog Number: 
Zine, Gift Shop #1
Date: 
1995
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1
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English
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We Tell the Story from the Margins: Bittersweet Adolescence from 826CHI

Location

1276 N. Milwaukee Avenue
60622 Chicago, IL
United States
US
Date: 
2015
Abstract: 
A chapbook about the lives of adolescents as contributed by students of the 826CHI Youth Advisory Board.
Language: 
English
Notes: 
There are five copies in the library.
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Second to None: Queer and Trans Chicago Voices

Location

Chicago, IL
United States
US
Catalog Number: 
Zine Second to None
Date: 
Spring 2014
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H. Melt curates this collection of essays (mostly originally online), documenting a critical queer, nonfiction literary voice that is strongly rooted in Chicago. Themes include the need to talk more openly about race, class, and privilege, the power of community support, and the experience of living in Chicago. Builds on the work of Chicago-based queer publications like Chicago IRL, In Our Words, and others. (Adapted from Melt's introduction to the collection.)
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English
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Item Donor: 
H. Melt

Community in Transition: 40 years of struggle

Catalog Number: 
zine, Community in transition: 40 years of struggle
Date: 
2009
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Published in 2009, the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, this piece analyses and describes trends in LGBT community activism from 1969 to the present. It focuses on the tumultuous relationship between the trans and the Lesbian and Gay communities, offering insight into historical and contemporary developments. It was the first written piece published by the Trans Oral History Project and was initially debuted as a companion to a larger historical exhibition by the same title.
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Abstract taken from transoralhistory.com. http://transoralhistory.com/story-bank/writing/community-transition-40-years-stuggle
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transoralhistory.com

Distance 01: Concerns Beginnings

Location

Chicago
United States
US
Catalog Number: 
Magazine, Distance
Date: 
2012
Issue: 
01
Abstract: 
This independent journal operates under the mission of putting forth scholarly essays about design, while being published quarterly. Distance is also published digitally via MailChimp.
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ISSN/ISBN: 
9780985051501
Website: 

distance.cc

Heart, Head, and Hands: Life Lessons from the Writers of the Indo-American Center

Location

6328 N. California Avenue
60659 Chicago, IL
United States
41° 59' 46.8672" N, 87° 41' 59.064" W
US
Catalog Number: 
Zine, Heart, Head, and Hands
Date: 
2012
Abstract: 
"'Heart, Head, and Hands' is the result of Writers' Circle, an 8-week writing workshop facilitated by Literacy Works in partnership with the Indo-American Center."
Language: 
English
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Abstract taken from back cover.
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Esperanza

Date: 
2011*
Abstract: 
This is a Zine by a girl named Sandra. It is about her life and thoughts about love and those around her.
Language: 
English.
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* this is a guess
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North Kenwood-Oakland Planning Program Report 5

Catalog Number: 
Other, North Kenwood-Oakland Planning Program Report 5
Date: 
February, 1959
Issue: 
5
Abstract: 
Outline of Community Development Project for Kenwood-Ellis Community for the years 1956-1958.
Language: 
English
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4-R33L

Date: 
January 29-March 26, 2006
Abstract: 
The Hyde Park Art Center presents work created by the emerging and underrepresented artists of Chicago. This issue exhibits artwork and writings created by said artists.
Language: 
English
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Website: 

hydeparkart.org

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