Dublin Core
Title
Tom Schasane Oral History
Rights
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Date Created
2017
Subject
Oral History
Description
Tom Schasane’s oral history traces his life from Illinois and Florida to Colorado, centered on Catholic school, sexuality, literature, music, activism, travel, and AIDS-era politics. He discusses childhood abuse, early same-sex experiences, Catholic education, Beat writers, civil rights, antiwar politics, SDS, Asia, Miami, Central America, Witness for Peace, El Salvador, and left-wing organizing. Schasane reflects on gay life, relationships, S&M, record stores, ACT UP, AIDS deaths, protest tactics, and anger at government neglect. His story highlights survival, radical politics, queer sexuality, cultural memory, antiwar activism, and AIDS-era resistance.
Type
Sound
Is Part Of
Colorado LGBTQ History Project
Format
audio/mp3