GLAMA: Lesbian and Gay Community Center of Kansas City (LGCCKC) Collection

Anne Shelley leaning against the counter during Women's History Celebration at Phoenix Books; two unidentified white women and an unidentified bearded white man are seen behind her.

Anne Shelley and another, unidentified, white woman leading the community picnic parade; she is holding a handmade sign reading "Vote" and is turned to the side and waving. Others seen behind her.

Anne Shelley speaking into a microphone with other women entertainers looking on, including one woman with keyboards; at Phoenix Books' grand opening. Jori Costello is seated on a stool on Shelley's...

A group of five white women, including Anne Shelley and Cheryl Berge, around a table with a cash box for donations or tickets at the Flirtations' visit to Phoenix Books; at least two unidentified...

Anne Shelley standing behind a table labeled "Black History Month Book Sale" from Phoenix Books; sign with Phoenix Books' logo standing beside the table.

Brenda Washington, Channel 9 (KMBC) reporter, conducting interview with Anne Shelley; also seen is camera man Rick Wheaton from behind and another unidentified blonde white woman along with a crowd of...

Photo taken from behind the counter at the Women's History Celebration at Phoenix Books; balloons and several unidentified white women are seen in the store and behind the counter are Kris Winegar and...

Anne Shelley and an unidentified white woman holding up a puppy between them at Phoenix Books; behind and above them is a banner for the Fifth National Women's Choral Festival.

The "Flirtations" posing for a photo with Anne Shelley and Cheryl Berge at Phoenix Books; Shelley is wearing a t-shirt with a pink triangle and the logo "Action = Life"; Michael Callen is one of the...

Two white male members of the Flirtations, one of which is Michael Callen, speaking with Anne Shelley at the counter of Phoenix Books; Michael Callen is in a navy and white t-shirt with a slogan...

Two white male members of the Flirtations, one of which is Michael Callen, speaking with Anne Shelley at the counter of Phoenix Books; Michael Callen is in a navy and white t-shirt with a slogan...

Two white male members of the Flirtations, one of which is Michael Callen, speaking with Anne Shelley and Cheryl Berge at the counter of Phoenix Books; Michael Callen is in a navy and white t-shirt...

The "Flirtations" posing for a photo with Anne Shelley and Cheryl Berge at Phoenix Books; Shelley is wearing a t-shirt with a pink triangle and the logo "Action = Life"; Michael Callen is one of the...

Two unidentified women at Phoenix Books' moving-in day; one woman with graying hair and glasses is facing the camera and the other woman (possibly Anne Shelley) with a teal bandana has her back turned...

Holly Near visiting Phoenix Books and posing with Anne Shelley, Cheryl Berge, and one other, unidentified, white woman; all standing near a section of books labeled "Lesbian Fiction" and the community...

Meril Crabtree seated with Sandra Martz during Sandra's book signing as part of Women's History Celebration at Phoenix Books; Cheryl Berge, Anne Shelley and several unidentified white women and an...

Kate Clinton with Anne Shelley near the entrance to Phoenix Books.

Kate Clinton leaning against the sales counter speaking with Anne Shelley and Cheryl Berge at Phoenix Books.

Kate Clinton leaning against the sales counter speaking with Anne Shelley and Cheryl Berge at Phoenix Books.

Kate Clinton leaning against the sales counter speaking with Anne Shelley and Cheryl Berge at Phoenix Books.

Kris Winegar and Anne Shelley in front of bookshelves and wearing black sweatshirts with Phoenix Books' logo making faces for the camera at the Women's History Celebration at Phoenix Books.

Anne Shelley, seated, at a table with books in the booth Phoenix Books has set up at an unknown event.

Ringing up a sale at the counter with Anne Shelley and Cheryl Berge with a third unidentified white woman writing a check; at Phoenix Books' grand opening.

Anne Shelley and others around the sales desk at Phoenix Books' grand opening; one unidentified white woman is drinking something.

Two white male members of the Flirtations, one of which is Michael Callen, speaking with Anne Shelley and Cheryl Berge at Phoenix Books; Michael Callen is in a navy and white t-shirt with a slogan...