Herstory: Maryon Kantaroff
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Title
Herstory: Maryon Kantaroff
Subject
People
Women's History
Description
An oral history record from artist and women's advocate, Maryon Kantaroff. The presentation is a part of the Women's Decade Council Herstory project.
The recording consists of two sides of a cassette tape, available here as two MP3 files. (Click on the speaker logo to play each file.)
The tape records a presentation by Maryon Kantaroff at the Northwestern Women's Conference, April 6th 1973. Maryon shares that women’s movements have the potential to change relationships with others and with oneself. Maryon talks about radical feminism in relation to selflessness, and the importance of speaking up for oneself as a woman. The presentation recants her personal experience in joining the Canadian Women’s Movement and consciousness for camaraderie.
The talk is a critical look at the history of social oppression and the power patriarchies have to shape identity. Tracing significant historical events through her discussion of gender, sexuality, religion and culture, the talk by Maryon emphasizes the importance for women to work together for widespread cultural change.
The recording consists of two sides of a cassette tape, available here as two MP3 files. (Click on the speaker logo to play each file.)
The tape records a presentation by Maryon Kantaroff at the Northwestern Women's Conference, April 6th 1973. Maryon shares that women’s movements have the potential to change relationships with others and with oneself. Maryon talks about radical feminism in relation to selflessness, and the importance of speaking up for oneself as a woman. The presentation recants her personal experience in joining the Canadian Women’s Movement and consciousness for camaraderie.
The talk is a critical look at the history of social oppression and the power patriarchies have to shape identity. Tracing significant historical events through her discussion of gender, sexuality, religion and culture, the talk by Maryon emphasizes the importance for women to work together for widespread cultural change.
Creator
Northwestern Ontario Women's Decade Council
Date
1973-04-06
Format
MP3
Language
English
Type
Audio
Files
Citation
Northwestern Ontario Women's Decade Council, “Herstory: Maryon Kantaroff,” Archives & Digital Collections at Lakehead University Library, accessed May 15, 2026, https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/items/show/14365.
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