Lenn Keller photographer. filmmaker. activist.


Lenn Keller was a photographer, filmmaker, and activist who played a significant role in documenting and promoting lesbian culture in the United States.

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About Lenn Keller

Lenn Keller was a photographer, filmmaker, and activist who played a significant role in documenting and promoting lesbian culture in the United States.

Lenn Keller Career

Photographer

She began her career as a photographer in the 1970s, working as a freelance photographer for various publications.

Filmmaker

She produced and directed several films that explored issues of gender, sexuality, and identity\\\\\\

Activist

She is the founder of the Lesbian Herstory Archives (LHA) in 1974, along with her partner Joan Nestle and others

The Lesbian Herstory Archives (LHA)

The LHA is an extensive collection of documents, artifacts, and publications related to lesbian history and culture, with a particular focus on the experiences of lesbians in the United States. The LHA is now one of the largest collections of lesbian history in the world and continues to be a vital resource for scholars, activists, and the general public.

ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS!

Keller's most significant contribution to the lesbian community was her creation of the Lesbian Herstory Archives (LHA) in 1974, along with her partner Joan Nestle and others.