Alberta Hunter: My castle's rockin' . 1992. 1 videocassette (60 min.). Traces the long and colorful life of the legendary blues singer and jazz vocalist Alberta Hunter, from her early years through her death in 1984. Discusses her over 40 years success in the State and overseas. Talks about her early retiring from singing, becoming a nurse and finally her returning to singing in her later years. VHS 3344

Alice Neel, painter . 1989. 1 videocassette (ca. 20 min.). Painter Alice Neel discusses her life and art. VHS 1363

Alice Walker . Lannan literary series. 1989. 1 videocassette (60 min.). Alice Walker, Pulitzer Prize and American Book Award winning writer, reads poems and excerpts from her novels at the Los Angeles Theatre Center on Jan. 9, 1989. Journalist Evelyn White interviews Walker at her home in Mendocino County, Calif. on June 22, 1989. VHS 3987, VHS 3214

Amelia Earhart . 1993. 1 videocassette (57 min.). Chronicles the life of Amelia Earhart as a pioneer in aviation and examines the remarkable publicity machine that kept her constantly in the limelight. Film focus is on her life - not her mysterious death. VHS 4405

America's Victoria remembering: Victoria Woodhull . 1995. 1 videocassette (82 min.). Uses archival images, interviews with contemporary feminists such as Gloria Steinem, and readings from Woodhulls's works to present a portrait of the first woman to appear before a Congressional committee and the first woman to campaign (in 1872) for U.S. President - on a ticket of a single sexual standard for men and women, legalization of prostitution, reform of marriage and family institutions, and "free love." VHS 5137

Anaïs observed: A portrait of a woman as artist . 1973. 1 videocassette (60 min.). Presents life and philosophy of Anais Nin, foremost exponent of the twentieth-century's greatest art form: the art of the person. VHS 3465

Anna Sokolow, choreographer . 1989. 1 videocassette (17 min.). Anna Sokolow talks about her life history and her dances, using old and new footage. VHS 1362

Anne Frank remembered . 1996. 1 videocassette (ca. 117 min.). The video features vintage newsreels, photographs and even rarer home movies to look beyond the celebrated pages of Anne's diary. Includes interviews with her friends, family and protector, Miep Gies. VHS 4287

Antonia a portrait of the woman . 1994. 1 videocassette (58 min.). Celebrates the determination and accomplishments of a musical pioneer as it presents a portrait of Antonia Brico who in the 1930s established an international reputation as an accomplished orchestra conductor. Also shows how Antonia, in the face of adversity and discrimination, seeks the opportunity to lead a major symphony orchestra in a field dominated by men in the Western world. VHS 5817

Around the world in 72 days . 1997. 1 videocassette (60 min.). The story of a remarkably ambitious woman who, in an era of Victorian reserve, became a household name by doing things a woman wasn't supposed to do. But none of Bly's adventures prepared for her most demanding stunt of all - an around the world trip in record time. By the time Nellie Bly embarked on this trip that would make her world famous, she had already made a name for herself as one of Joseph Pulitzer's top reporters, writing the stories that captured the imagination of the newspaper readers. VHS 4844

The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman . 1993. 1 videocassette (ca. 110 min.). Presents the story of the long life of Miss Jane Pittman, who began her life as a slave in the South and who marched for her civil rights in the 20th century at the age of 110. VHS 3247

Barbara Nessim: Anatomy of an artists idea . David Howard's art seen: Computer art. 1987? 1 videocassette (ca. 30 min.). Barbara Nessim discusses her use of computers, photography, sketching and painting to reach and explore her subconscious through art. VHS 2922

Beatrice Wood: Mama of Dada . 1992. 1 videocassette (55 min.). Looks at the work of potter Beatrice Wood and provides a glimpse into her life, loves and influences. Includes archival photographs, original artwork, commentary by art historians and interviews with the artist. VHS 5799

Camille Claudel . 1989. 1 videocassette (159 min.). A historically accurate depiction of one of the most important collaborations in the history of art, that of legendary sculptor Rodin, and the creative prodigy Camille Claudel. VHS 2835

The cinematic jazz of Julie Dash . 1997. 1 videocassette (27 min.). Afro-American filmmaker, producer, writer and director Julie Dash talks about her life and work and the difficulties she has had getting her films distributed and accepted. Interspersed with her comments are clips from three of her films, Daughters of the dust, Illusions, and Diary of an African Nun, and she talks about the making of a fourth film, Four women. One of her principal aims, she says, is "to redefine images of black women on the screen." VHS 6679

Darcy Gerbarg: Artist of the computer revolution . David Howard's art seen: Computer art. 1987. 1 videocassette (23 min.). Documents method used to create an image on a computer and from that to create a large scale acrylic painting. Computer artist Darcy Gerbarg discusses her work. VHS 2921

East wind, west wind: Pearl Buck, the woman who embraced the world . 1993? 1 videocassette (ca. 87 min.). Follows the extraordinary life of a missionary child, born in West Virginia at the end of 19th century and raised in rural China, who became one of the best known American writers and received the Nobel Prize for literature in 1938. VHS 5139

Eleanor Roosevelt . PBS Video database of America's history & culture. 2000? 2 videocassettes (145 min.). For more than thirty years, Eleanor Roosevelt was America's most powerful woman. Drawing on interviews with her closest relatives, friends, and biographers, as well as rare home movie footage, the film reveals the hidden dimensions of one of the century's most influential women. VHS 6170

Elizabeth . 2003. 1 videodisc [124 min.]. Queen Elizabeth I must learn to weigh her counsel carefully and ignore her private yearnings if she is to keep her crown--and her head. DVD 2354

Emily Dickinson . American women of achievement video collection. 1995. 1 videocassette (ca. 30 min.). A brief portrait of the life of Emily Dickinson, a reclusive but prolific poet. Her collection of nealry 2000 poems reflects her states of despair and concept of faith. VHS 3355

Evita . 1997? 1 videocassette (ca. 135 min.). True-life story of Eva Perón, who rose above childhood poverty and a scandalous past to achieve fortune and fame. DVD 2164, Home Use Collection VHS 5265

Evita: The woman behind the myth . Biography. 1996. 1 videocassette (ca. 50 min.). To some, she was a hero. To others, she was a symbol of naked ambition. To the world, she remains a legend. Eva Duarte de Peron, Evita, is one of the most controversial figures in history. Rare photographs and films tell Evita's real story, from her humble birth to her tragic death from cancer at 33. VHS 4215

Frankenthaler: Toward a new climate . The Originals, women in art. 1978. 1 videocassette (30 min.). One of a series of biographical documentaries whose focus is on the integration of the artists' lives and works. Shows painter Helen Frankenthaler creating a complete work, with friends and colleagues in her studio, in her home, and at an exhibition of her work. Examines her paintings and includes interviews with colleagues and critics. VHS 5501

Frida . 2003. 2 videodiscs (122 min.). The life of artist Frida Kahlo, from her humble upbringing to her worldwide fame and controversy that surrounded both her and her husband, Diego Rivera. DVD 707

Frida Kahlo . Portrait of an artist. 1983. 1 videocassette (62 min.). Profiles Frida Kahlo's work, her interest in politics and her tempestuous relationship with husband Diego Rivera, leader of the Mexican muralist movement. VHS 733

Fundi: The story of Ella Baker . 1981. 1 videocassette (48 min.). The history of the civil rights movement is seen through the lifework of Ella Baker, a little-known organizer in the civil rights movement of the past fifty years. She served in the NAACP, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, often when women were not always given equal status within these organizations. Uses stock footage and historical stills to document the struggle of black people for justice and equality. VHS 2554

Georgia O'Keeffe . Portrait of an artist: Women in art. 1977. 1 videocassette (60 min.). American artist Georgia O'Keeffe tells of her marriage and devotion to photographer Alfred Stieglitz and recounts their involvement in the formative years of the Modern Art Movement. The program includes many of her paintings. VHS 1576

Gertrude Stein and a companion! 1991. 1 videocassette (87 min.). Presents a stage presentation, set in their Paris salon, that celebrates the mutual devotion, respect, and love of Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas. Based on Toklas' letters and historical materials. VHS 4141

Hawaii's last queen . PBS Video database of America's history & culture: American history video library. 1997. 1 videocassette (60 min.). Using archival film and photographs; interviews with historians and Hawaiians; and new cinematography, this film documents the life of Queen Lili`uokalani, Hawaii's last monarch. Born in 1838, she was educated in Western academic disciplines and etiquette and was an accomplished musician and composer who spoke several languages. Upon her brother's death in 1891, she became Queen of Hawaii. In 1893, she was forced to surrender the throne to the U.S., and in 1895 abdicated the throne. VHS 4476

Hillary Rodham Clinton: Changing the rules . 1994. 1 videocassette (50 min.). This profile of the life of the First Lady begins with her religious suburban Chicago upbringing and ends in the White House. VHS 3797

I shot Andy Warhol . 1996. 1 videocassette (104 min.). A journey into the cultural whirlwind of events surrounding Valerie Solanas' shooting of pop-art superstar Andy Warhol. Solanas (Taylor) arrived in mid-'60s New York City with a single-minded mission: to spread the word on female superiority. While feverishly putting her radical ideas down on paper, she becomes a fringe member of the psychedelic entourage surrounding Andy Warhol (Harris). But when her feminist zeal grows too bizarre and violent, even for this avant-garde circle, the consequences are explosive. VHS 4683

Ida B. Wells: A passion for justice . 1990. 1 videocassette (58 min.). Chronicles the life of Ida B. Wells who was born into slavery in Mississippi at the end of the Civil War and became a newspaper publisher, editor and pioneer investigative reporter. Her personal sense of integrity and justice led her to protest lynchings, unfair treatment of Afro-American soldiers, and other examples of racism, sexism and injustice in early 20th century. Wells advocated self-help and volunteerism in the Black community and she was active in the women's suffrage movement. Program includes Toni Morrison reading passages from Ida's memoirs. VHS 1288

Indians, outlaws and Angie Debo . 1988. 1 videocassette (58 min.). A profile of historian Angie Debo. Focuses on her research in the 1930s uncovering a statewide conspiracy that deprived the Oklahoma Indians of their oil-rich lands and the efforts of officials and business interests to suppress her findings. VHS 4065

Janis . 1987. 1 videocassette (96 min.). Features Janis Joplin performing some of her songs and traces her life from her childhood in Port Arthur, Texas, to first rehearsals and performances with Big Brother and the Holding Company through Woodstock and stardom. Includes interviews and rare film footage of her 1960's concerts. VHS 1577

The Josephine Baker story . 1991. 1 videocassette (129 min.). Real life story of Josephine Baker who achieved fame through exotic and erotic performances on the American vaudeville circuit and on the stages in Paris. VHS 3871

Kay Boyle . Lannan literary series. 1989. 1 videocassette (60 min.). "Kay Boyle, who has published more than 30 books in a rich career that stretches back to Paris in the 20's, gives her final performance at the Los Angeles Theatre Center and is interviewed by Sean Wong"--Container. VHS 3213

Lady day: The many faces of Billie Holiday . Masters of American music series. 1991. 1 videocassette (60 min.). Documentary features rare TV and movie clips, along with commentary by a group of jazz instrumentalists and singers who knew her well. VHS 1530

Lady sings the blues . 1998. 2 videocassettes (144 min.). Story of Billie Holliday, one of America's most loved and memorable blues singers. VHS 6083

The legacy of Barbara Jordan: Four speeches . 1996. 1 videocassette (75 min.). Barbara Jordan was the first black woman elected to the House of Representatives from the South. She served three terms in that office, and became known for her speeches. She was an attorney and later an educator in Houston, Texas. VHS 3824

Leslie Marmon Silko . Native American novelists. 1995. 1 videocassette (42 min.). Profiles the Native American woman author Leslie Marmon Silko, whose work is strongly rooted in her own matrilineal tribal background. Like all writing of lasting value, it uses particular experiences and places to reveal universal truths. Here, Silko discusses her own background and the interrelationship between her smaller, immediate Indian world and the larger brutal surrounding world. VHS 3993

The life of Sojourner Truth: Ain't I a woman . 1989. 1 videocassette (26 min.). In the middle 1800's, at the age of 46, Sojourner Truth set out across New England, speaking at prayer meetings and gatherings. Although she was plain-spoken and uneducated, audiences were moved. She became known for her persuasive ability to speak about politics, religion, slavery and women's rights. VHS 2655

Lucille Clifton . Lannan literary series. 1996. 2 videocassettes (ca. 134 min.). Lucille Clifton has published numerous books of poetry including Blessing the boats, winner of the National Book Award, The book of light, Quilting, and Ordinary woman. Also noted for her many children's books, Ms. Clifton received a Lannan Literary Award for Poetry in 1996. In this 2-volume set, she reads from some of her works and discusses them with Quincy Troupe (vol. 1) and Denise Chávez (vol. 2). VHS 3204

Margaret Mead: An observer observed . 1995. 1 videocassette (85 min.). Dealing with the controversies as well as the accomplishments of Margaret Mead's life, this program weaves together a story of a scientist, adventurer and international celebrity whose ideas shaped how we think about ourselves. VHS 3966

Margaret Sanger . 1998. 1 videocassette (86:46 min.). "Birth control advocate, self-styled libertarian, and ardent proponent of women's rights--Margaret Sanger was all of these, as this balanced, probing documentary attests. Using rare archival footage, diary excepts, and commentary from historians, critics, and relatives, the program traces Sanger's extraordinary life and exhaustive work in the promotion and legalization of contraception. The documentary examines Sanger's legal battles, her work to distribute scientific birth control information, and her best-known achievement: the establishment of Plannned Parenthood. Grandson Alexander Sanger--himself a birth control activist--offers insight into her Bohemian life as well as the fierce opposition she faced from conservative religious and social groups. Margaret Sanger is seen in both triumph and failure. At the start of her career, she opened the first birth control clinic in the United States. She finished her work a half-century later after launching the research that led to the birth control pill. But her darker side--her use of the racist and elitist arguments of eugenics--haunts her memory to this day." VHS 5537

Maria Montessori: Her life and legacy . Giants series: Giants series (Davidson Films) . 2004. 1 videodisc (35 min.). "Born more than 25 years before Piaget or Vygotsky, Maria Montessori understood the constructivistic nature of all learning. As she observed children building their understanding of the world, she developed materials and approaches to education that are now used, in part, in most early childhood classrooms across the world. She realized the tremendous power of intrinsic motivation and sought to capitalize upon it, especially for children between the ages of three and six. Montessori's conception of the changing roles the classroom environment and teacher should play for students of various ages is presented with carefully shot footage of toddler, preschool, elementary school and secondary classes at work in accredited Montessori schools. Students will also learn of Dr. Montessori's own dramatic life through archival visuals and will be challenged to think about what they think are the components of exemplary educational practice." --from www.davidsonfilms.com. DVD 993

Marian Anderson . 1991. 1 videocassette (58 min.). Marian Anderson's life and career is described in her personal reminiscences, in interviews with others, and in film clips and recordings from the time she sang spirituals as a child at the Union Baptist Church in Philadelphia to the beginning of her classical career in Europe in the 1930's, her return to the United States, her eventual appearance at the New York Metropolitan Opera in 1955 (the first black person to perform there), to her retirement in 1965, "a national treasure." VHS 1568

Marilyn French . 198-. 1 videocassette (48 min.). Interview with feminist novelist Marilyn French. VHS 876

Martha Graham: The dancer revealed . Dance series. 1994. 1 videocassette (60 min.). A documentary of the life of the American dancer and choreographer, Martha Graham. Extracts of her works include "Appalachian Spring" and "Night journey." VHS 3351

Mary Cassatt, impressionist from Philadelphia . The Originals, women in art. 1975. 1 videocassette (30 min). One of a series of biographical documentaries whose focus is on the integration of the artists' lives and works. The best examples of Cassatt's works have been collected for presentation in order to reveal their quality, variety, and originality. Her years in Paris, her relationship with Degas, the influence of her socially prominent Philadelphia family, the places she lived and painted are shown with on-location footage and stills. VHS 5504

Maxine Hong Kingston: Talking story . 1990. 1 videocassette (60 min.). Contemporary Chinese-American author Maxine Hong Kingston comments about her life as an artist, a writer, and as a human being, and reads from her works: The Woman Warrior; China Men; and Tripmaster Monkey. VHS 1616

Maya Angelou . Creativity with Bill Moyers. 1982. 1 videocassette (58 min.). Thirty years after she left it, Maya Angelou, poet, musician, and actress, returns to Stamps, Ark., the rural southern town where she grew up. She confronts the scenes of her past, turning over the leaves of memory to recount the inspirations and agonies of her youth in a segregated community. VHS 5123

Maya Lin: A strong clear vision . 1995. 1 videocassette (98 min). Documentary on the sculptor/architect Maya Lin and her work, which includes the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., the Peace Chapel at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pa., the civil rights memorial in Montgomery, Ala., and more. VHS 4121

Muriel Rukeyser, poet . 1989. 1 videocassette (20 min.). Muriel Rukeyser discusses the strength and significance of poetry and its role in life. She recounts past experiences and reads some of the poems those experiences inspired. Many are read while film clips of the events are shown. VHS 1361

Nevelson in process . The Originals, women in art. 1977. 1 videocassette (30 min.). One of a series of biographical documentaries whose focus is on the integration of the artists' lives and works. Contrasts sculptor Louise Nevelson's public and private lives, demonstrates her technique of creating pieces out of discarded wood, and offers her thoughts on her work. VHS 5503

Not for ourselves alone: The story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony . 1999. 2 videocassettes (210 min.). "The dramatic, little-known story of one of the most compelling friendships in American history. Elizabeth Stanton and Susan Anthony were born into a world ruled entirely by men. By the time their lives were over, they had changed for the better the lives of a majority of American citizens. Their personal relationship was often turbulent but they never wavered in their shared belief that equality was the birthright of every woman, and for more than half a century led the fight to make that dream a reality"--Container. VHS 5947

Partner to genius: Olgivanna Lloyd Wright . 1997. 1 videocassette (ca. 60 min.). Examines the life and influence of Olgivanna Lloyd Wright, third wife of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Program interweaves archival footage and family films with family interviews to provide insight into the life of Wright and his wife who became the inspiration for Wright's creative renaissance and the driving force behind the famed Taliesin Fellowship. VHS 4788

Pattiann Rogers . Lannan literary series. 1993. 1 videocassette (90 min.). "Pattiann Rogers weaves biological, botanical, and zoological details into her astonishing poetry. Her identification with the natural world results in poetry that is intense, spiritual, and sensual. She reads from Geocentric, The Tattooed Lady in the Garden, Splitting and Binding and unpublished work. She read on May 4, 1993, in Los Angeles and talked with Michael Silverblatt"--Container. VHS 3234

Pioneer of color: A conversation with Lois Mailou Jones . 1993. 1 videocassette (57 min.). Doris McMillon interviews artist Lois Mailou Jones about her life, her art and the factors that influenced her art. The interview is interspersed with photographs of and paintings by Lois Mailou Jones. VHS 2743

Pioneer of color: A conversation with Mal Goode . 1991. 1 videocassette (58 min.). Anchorwoman Doris McMillon interviews retired TV reporter Mal Goode about his education, career, social conditions during his time as a journalist and his family. VHS 2032

A portrait of Katherine Mansfield a woman and writer . 1987. 1 videocassette (54 min.). Presents a biographical sketch of the life of Katherine Mansfield. Leads viewers from her birthplace in New Zealand to London and Europe where she wrote and mingled in intellectual circles. VHS 4255

Rigoberta Menchu broken silence . 1993. 1 videocassette (21 min.). This program focuses on 1992 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Rigoberta Menchu, as she discusses the lack of human rights for the indigenous people of Guatemala and her commitment to the struggle for a more egalitarian society. VHS 3507

Simone de Beauvoir . 1989. 1 videocassette (ca. 110 min.). Simone de Beauvoir recalls the events and ideas of her life in conversations with Jean-Paul Sartre and Claude Lanzmann. VHS 4255

Sonia Sanchez . Lannan literary series. 1991. 1 videocassette (60 min.). Sonia Sanchez, poet, teacher, and activist, reads from her books of poetry, talks to students at Georgetown University, and is interviewed by Lewis MacAdams. VHS 3221

Spirit catcher . The originals: women in art. 1977. 1 videocassette (30 min.). One of a series of biographical documentaries whose focus is on the integration of the artists' lives and works. Examines the life and work of the artist, Betye Saar. Uses examples of her art, her comments about her career and the comments of friends and colleagues. Shows how her fascination with the mystical and the unknown merges with her social concerns as a Black American. Her provocative and powerful assemblages, often employing discarded objects, reveal her interest in Caribbean culture and her ability to liberate stereotyped black images from derogatory contexts, thus creating new levels of awareness. Includes several sequences of her at work on her assemblages. VHS 5505

Suzanne Farrell elusive muse . 1997. 1 videocassette (105 min.). Nominated for an Academy Award, this documentary chronicles the life of dancer Suzanne Farrell. Film eloquently weaves together vintage and extraordinary never-before-seen archival clips of Farrell's radiant performances of choreographer George Balanchine ballets with the compelling and bitter-sweet love story between Farrell and Balanchine. VHS 4628

Thérèse . 1986. 1 videocassette (90 min.). The story of Therese Martin, a 15-year old girl from Provence who overcomes the opposition of her father and local priest to become a Carmelite nun. Her cheerfulness and dignity despite the tuberculosis pain that led to her early death in 1897 made her one of the most beloved modern saints. She was canonized in 1925 and is known as "The Little Flower of Jesus.” VHS 1303

The war within: A portrait of Virginia Woolf . 1995. 1 videocassette (52 min.). A portrait of Virginia Woolf, including a recreation of the furor around the 1910 and 1912 post-Impressionist exhibits, documentation of the Woolfs' contribution to the creation of the League of Nations, the recently discovered letters of Virginia Woolf to Vita Sackville-West and the actual Gestapo arrest list of 1940 that shows the Nazis's intention to arrest both Leonard and Virginia Woolf. VHS 4093

Wild women don't have the blues . 1989. 1 videocassette (58 min.). The story of Ma Rainey, Ethel Waters, Bessie Smith, Alberta Hunter, Ida Cox, and other pioneering blues women from early in the century. We learn of their vision and their struggle, their pain and their humor. The film recreates the stories of these pioneering women who left an indeliable mark on the music and the heart of America. Includes recordings, photographs, historical footage and interviews. VHS 741

A woman called Moses . 1992? 2 videocassettes (200 min.). Life story of Harriet Ross Tubman, founder of the Underground Railroad, who led hundreds of slaves to freedom in the North before the Civil War. During the Civil War, Tubman aided the Union Army as a reconnaissance agent, mobilizing black troops against the Confederates, freeing slaves and staging raids on plantations. Later she became a leader of the suffragette movement with connections to many of the nation's great political figures. VHS 6081

The wonderful horrible life of Leni Riefenstahl . 1993. 2 videocassettes (181 min.). Interviews with Leni Riefenstahl, now in her nineties, flash-backs and modern film sequences tell the story of the most famous woman film director of all time. Known for her films made during the Third Reich, Riefenstahl's story is a controversial one. Best known for "Triumph of the Will," the film made of the 1934 Nazi Party Congress, it proved to be her undoing. VHS 3019

Yo, la peor de todas = I, the worst of all . 1990. 1 videocassette (107 min.). This historical drama tells the story of Juana Inés de la Cruz, one of the greatest poets of the Spanish Siglo de Oro. In order to pursue her passion for writing, Juana enters the convent. There, she develops an intimate relationship with the vicereine, who inspires her poetry. But when the forces of the Inquisition invade the convent, the women have only each other to turn to. DVD 1162, VHS 3195