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Oral History of Joan Glassheim |
Collection |
Oral History |
Scope & Content |
Ombudsman for Marin County over the last two decades, Joan Glassheim shares her experiences in the communities of Marin. Joan left the East Coast for the West to further her career in the federal government’s public housing department, as well as perhaps a fresh start in San Francisco’s Castro District. Quickly, Joan felt drawn to Mill Valley, and greatly appreciated the dog-friendliness of nearby beaches and trails. Joan’s recollection of the vibrant queer community speaks to the scope of the scene as an active place to gather and grow. From meeting their spouse at a Bay Area Career Women conference to participating in multiple gay pride parades, Joan was at the forefront of many of the ‘80s and ‘90s LGBTQ movements in Marin. Her discussion of The Slant and Janie Spahr’s influence further elevates these two pillars of Marin’s queer history. Through this conversation, we can learn of a shifting cultural tide of acceptance; Joan speaks warmly of living ‘out’ without negativity after a young life spent unable to express their truth, and credits Marin for its welcoming nature. |
Audio and Transcript |
Click here to hear recording. Click here to read the transcript. |
Dates of Creation |
2023-08-01 |
Interviewee |
Glassheim, Joan |
Interviewer |
Thompson, Benja |
Extent and Medium |
Transcript: 10pp Recording: 36:33 |
Search Terms |
Spahr Center Stinson Beach Tennessee Valley Mill Valley Dog Park Marin Gay Pride Parade Bay Area Career Women Slant, The Marin Independent Journal Ross Valley Marin Civic Center Depot |
Object ID |
2023.033.001 |
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Recording |
Copyrights |
Transcript and recording copyright Mill Valley Public Library, 2023. Materials are made available for research purposes only; all rights are reserved to the Mill Valley Public Library. Requests for permission to quote for publication or for any other usage must be obtained from the Library. |