The fonds consists of diaries, agendas, correspondence, memorabilia and other records that document the life of Lou Nelson, particularly her activities as a feminist activist in the Vancouver feminist movement and with the Press Gang. The fonds is divided into five series: Diaries, Agendas, Correspondence, Subject Files, and Memorabilia. - Le fonds est constitué de journaux intimes, d'agendas, de correspondance, de souvenirs et d'autres documents qui témoignent de la vie de Lou Nelson, en particulier de ses activités en tant que militante féministe au sein du mouvement féministe de Vancouver et du Press Gang. Le fonds est divisé en cinq séries : Journaux intimes, Agendas, Correspondance, Dossiers thématiques et Souvenirs.
The poster advertises activities organized for International Women's Day in Vancouver. Poster reads "Women Everywhere Unite. Printed by Press Gang, Design: M. J. Arbour and N. J. Pollak, Type: Nadine Schuurman." Light blue background with a circle containing image of women in sports, protesting, and carrying baskets on their heads. The poster was originally in the Women's Information Center collection in Toronto. This collection comes from several donations made in the second half of the 1980s by women involved in several Canadian organizations surrounding the feminist movement since the early 1970s.
The poster advertises a workshop manual and resource guide on lesbianism and feminism. Photograph of two people walking down the street, looking at the camera, in black and white on a pink background with black text. The poster was originally in the Women's Information Center collection in Toronto. This collection comes from several donations made in the second half of the 1980s, by women involved in several Canadian organizations surrounding the feminist movement since the early 1970s.
Image of figures within a circle ringed with stars inscribed with the words “The Moon Boat: Seven female figures standing in a crescent-shaped boat suggestive of the moon. This symbolizes an inner journey of initiation through waters of the underworld ruled by the moon or moonboat goddess. Therefore it probably symbolizes a woman’s initiation.”
The poster advertises activities organized for International Women's Day in Vancouver. Poster reads "Poster design by Nola Johnston. Production by Makara, Printing by Press Gang, feminist worker-owned and managed collectives. Event sponsored by Vancouver IWD Committee." Orange background with a group of female figures in blue reaching out to a solitary figure. March and Rally, Benefit Dance. The poster was originally in the Women's Information Center collection in Toronto. This collection comes from several donations made in the second half of the 1980s, by women involved in several Canadian organizations surrounding the feminist movement since the early 1970s.
