It Started Here in The Dalles: The Passionate, Notorious Story of Dr. Marie Equi

Name: It Started Here in The Dalles: The Passionate, Notorious Story of Dr. Marie Equi
Start: 2026-06-25
End: 2026-06-25
Location: The Dalles

The Oregon Historical Society presents a public lecture by historian Michael Helquist detailing the life of Dr. Marie Equi, a pioneering physician and activist. Hosted at the Granada Theatre, the talk explores Equi's early 20th-century advocacy for suffrage, labor, and reproductive rights in Oregon.

Date: Jun 25, 2026
Location: The Dalles

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It Started Here in The Dalles: The Passionate, Notorious Story of Dr. Marie Equi

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Highlights

Presentation by historian and human rights activist Michael Helquist
Examination of Dr. Marie Equi’s role as a medical and LGBTQ+ pioneer
Discussion of early 20th-century activism for suffrage and reproductive rights
Free public event held at the historic Granada Theatre

Presented by the Oregon Historical Society, “It Started Here in The Dalles: The Passionate, Notorious Story of Dr. Marie Equi” is a free historical presentation featuring historian Michael Helquist. The event focuses on the influential life of one of Oregon's earliest health and equity advocates, who settled near The Dalles in the late 19th century and became one of the state's few female physicians in 1903.

The discussion covers Equi’s work as a lesbian pioneer and physician in Portland, where she provided primary care and then-illegal reproductive services to working-class populations. In addition to her medical career, Helquist highlights her radical involvement in social movements, including labor rights, free speech, and women's suffrage. Attendees can expect a detailed look at Equi’s passionate personality and her lasting impact on regional social history.

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Location described by the source: Granada Theatre; eastoregonian.com
Area for browsing nearby events: The Dalles

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