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Marie Equi: Radical Politics and Outlaw Passions

by Michael Helquist
Marie Equi: Radical Politics and Outlaw Passions

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ISBN10: 087071595X



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Named a 2016 Stonewall Honor Book by the American Library Association, Marie Equi explores the fiercely independent life of an extraordinary woman. Born of Italian-Irish parents in 1872, Marie Equi endured childhood labor in a gritty Massachusetts textile mill before fleeing to an Oregon homestead with her first longtime woman companion, who described her as impulsive, earnest, and kind-hearted. These traits, along with courage, stubborn resolve, and a passion for justice, propelled Equi through an unparalleled life journey.

Equi self-studied her way into a San Francisco medical school and then obtained her license in Portland to become one of the first practicing woman physicians in the Pacific Northwest. From Pendleton, Portland, Seattle and beyond to Boston and San Francisco, she leveraged her professional status to fight for woman suffrage, labor rights, and reproductive freedom. She mounted soapboxes, fought with police, and spent a night in jail with birth control advocate Margaret Sanger. Equi marched so often with unemployed men that the media referred to them as her army. She battled for economic justice at every turn and protested the U.S. entry into World War I, leading to a conviction for sedition and a three-year sentence in San Quentin. Breaking boundaries in all facets of life, she became the first well-known lesbian in Oregon, and her same-sex affairs figured prominently in a U.S. Supreme Court case.

Marie Equi is a finely written, rigorously researched account of a woman of consequence, who one fellow-activist considered “the most interesting woman that ever lived in this state, certainly the most fascinating, colorful, and flamboyant.” This much-anticipated biography will engage anyone interested in Pacific Northwest history, women’s studies, the history of lesbian and gay rights, and the personal demands of political activism. It is the inspiring story of a singular woman who was not afraid to take risks, who refused to compromise her principles in the face of enormous opposition and adversity, and who paid a steep personal price for living by her convictions.

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"Author and historian Michael Helquist skillfully outlines the fierce tenacity and incredible courage Equi exemplifies throughout her life, giving equal attention to her passion for medicine, her lesbian lifestyle and her unwavering commitment to activism. Helquist's tribute to this historical figure is nothing short of brilliant." Amy Schneider, Eugene Weekly

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"Michael Helquist has written a biography of a remarkable woman that every feminist should be familiar with. The book...is well researched and provides valuable information about the activists and the politics of the early 20th century." Old Lesbians Organizing for Change

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"Helquist sets out primarily to recover the notorious yet elusive Dr. Marie Equi and he succeeds, but he may have redefined our basic understanding of her as well. This biography deserves wide readership and much debate." Adam J. Hodges, Oregon Historical Quarterly

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Michael Helquist is an historian, journalist, and editor and has written for several publications including the Oregon Historical Quarterly, the Journal of Homosexuality, the American Medical News, MS Magazine, The Advocate, and the San Francisco Bay Guardian. He has edited four volumes on health communication, social marketing, and behavior change. He directed a global AIDS and health communication program and worked on campaigns for safe streets and alternative transportation, development of GLBT history archives, and community resilience and sustainability. Helquist is a Portland native, now living in San Francisco.

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Dale Danley , September 20, 2015 (view all comments by Dale Danley)
This well-researched biography of a strong-willed woman physician opens up a new perspective on Portland before the First World War - its people, economy, and political culture. The Portland depicted here is the best a small city can be - tolerating the diversity of different gender and sexual minorities. The prestigious hotels downtown (many of them still standing) offered a form of elegant lodging where women could live with a great level of independence. The women who attained education could also earn professional prestige. The medical community was strong but also pulled apart by warring factions over abortion and family planning. When Marie Equi was in her heyday - between her medical school graduation in 1903 and her conviction for sedition in 1919 - she was a force to be reckoned with, in the courthouses and in the meeting halls. I enjoyed learning more about Portland in this book.

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ISBN:
9780870715952
Binding:
Trade Paperback
Publication date:
09/15/2015
Publisher:
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Pages:
352
Height:
.80IN
Width:
6.00IN
Thickness:
.50
UPC Code:
9780870715952
Author:
Michael Helquist
Author:
Michael Helquist
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Biography-Women

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