Women's Peace Encampment    1983

Women's Peace Encampment 1983

The women’s peace camp in Romulus, NY was established in the summer of 1983 to oppose Cruise and Pershing missiles stored at a depot base in this rural community near Seneca Lake.  Over 12,000 women participated in the camp's activities and their creative protests drew national attention at the time. 

Constructing the Encampment

Constructing the Encampment

Hang It Up

Hang It Up

The Encampment Shower

The Encampment Shower

Solidarity While Marching

Solidarity While Marching

Draping Flags of Peace on Depot Fence

Draping Flags of Peace on Depot Fence

Marching for Peace

Marching for Peace

March Against Nuclear War

March Against Nuclear War

Bella Abzug Speaks for Marchers

Bella Abzug Speaks for Marchers

Bella Abzug (US Representative 1971-77) negotiates with local authorities to allow a march to proceed after residents tried to block its path.

Performance Art Against Nuclear Annihilation 1

Performance Art Against Nuclear Annihilation 1

Performance Art Against Nuclear Annihilation 2

Performance Art Against Nuclear Annihilation 2

Neighbors and Peace Camp Member

Neighbors and Peace Camp Member

The Peace Camp Book

The Peace Camp Book

During the first summer's encampment, I collected photographs and narratives from women at the encampment and edited the materials into a book that Temple University Press published in 1987.