Interview with Anna Woods

Date
09 Feb 2001
By
Woods, Anna, 1931-2005
Reference
OHInt-0523/04
Description

Anna Woods gives definitions of stereotyping and talks about her experiences of ageism, being an older lesbian. Relates health issues, involvement in the community, her social networks including the tramping club, her exercise and fitness. Talks of the skills she learnt as wife and mother and in caring for an injured partner. Relates how she is coping with arthritis, the maintenance of the section and replacement of household appliances. Describes how she mananges financially. Talks of safety and security concerns and discrimination. Describes men's behaviour, stereotyping and ageist descriptions of men and women in films and the media. Expresses her feminist position and gives advice to younger women about retirement and aging.

Interviewer(s) - Isobel Munro

Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009086

Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 Hours Duration.

Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA 2883.

Photograph of Anna Woods sitting on a porch with a dog.

Search dates: 2000 - 2001

Additional description

Original recordings not available for playback. Surrogate copies will be provided.

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Public use may require the written permission of the donor Copyright: Isobel Munro
Access restrictions
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Part of
The quality of life for older women oral history project
Format
1 printed abstract(s), 1 C60 cassette(s), 1 Hours Duration, Oral histories, Illustration: Photograph of Anna Woods sitting on a porch with a dog.
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Interview with Anna Woods, printed abstract

Date: 09 Feb 2001

From: The quality of life for older women oral history project

Reference: OHA-2883

Description: Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Audio

Interview with Anna Woods, tape one

Date: 09 Feb 2001

From: The quality of life for older women oral history project

Reference: OHC-009086

Description: Arrangement: Tape sequence - 1 of 1 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.