Stiletto - Vol 1 (1)
Sex work
Stiletto was the newsletter of the Canadian Organization for the Rights of Prostitutes (CORP) from 1990-1991. This issue includes contributions from Chris Bearchell, Danny Cockerline, Alexandre Highcrest, Ryan Hotchkiss, J., Julian, L., and Valerie Scott
Ryan Hotchkiss, editor
From the personal collection of Andrew Sorfleet
11" x 17" photocopy folded in half
Stiletto - Vol 1 (2)
Sex work
Stiletto was the newsletter of the Canadian Organization for the Rights of Prostitutes (CORP) from 1990-1991. This issue includes contributions from Chris Bearchell, Catherine, Danny Cockerline, Gwendolyn, Ryan Hotchkiss, Alexandre Highcrest, Hell-in, Julian, Mary Anne, Will Pritchard.
Canadian Organization for the Rights of Prostitutes
From the personal collection of Andrew Sorfleet
June 1990
11" x 17" photocopy folded in half
Stiletto - Vol 1 (3)
Sex work
Stiletto was the newsletter of the Canadian Organization for the Rights of Prostitutes (CORP) from 1990-1991. This issue includes contributions from Chris Bearchell, Erik, Gwendolyn, Alexandre Highcrest, Helen Posno, Will Pritchard, and Sasha.
Canadian Organization for the Rights of Prostitutes
From the personal collection of Andrew Sorfleet
October 1990
11" x 17" photocopy folded in half
Stiletto - Vol 2 (1)
Sex work
Stiletto was the newsletter of the Canadian Organization for the Rights of Prostitutes (CORP) from 1990-1991. This issue includes contributions from Catherine, Crystal, Delilah, Gwendolyn, Alexandre Highcrest, Jackie, Laura Jacobs, Will Pritchard.
Alexandre Highcrest, editor
From the personal collection of Andrew Sorfleet
February 1991
11" x 17" photocopy folded in half
CORP - Brochure
Sex work
Informational trifold brochure about the need to decriminalize sex work and support sex workers' rights. Includes safe sex messaging and a photo of CORP spokesperson, Valerie Scott.
Canadian Organization for the Rights of Prostitutes (CORP)
From the personal collection of Andrew Sorfleet
8.5" x 11" photocopy, double-sided, folded in thirds.
The Case Against C-49 - CORP Position Statement
Sex work
Position statement on C-49 (communicating for the purposes of prostitution) criminal code amendment aimed at curbing street based prostitution through criminalization by the Canadian Organization for the Rights of Prostitutes. Briefly mentions HIV in the context of sex work and the safety of sex workers.
Danny Cockerline
From the personal collection of Andrew Sorfleet
Canadian Organization for the Rights of Prostitutes
27 October 1989
8.5" x 11" photocopy
Cabbagetown Gentrification and Anti-prostitution Measures - CORP Letter to Ian Scott, Attorney General
Sex work
Letter on behalf of the Canadian Organization for the Rights of Prostitutes regarding gentrification and anti-prostitution measures taken in the Cabbagetown neighbourhood of Toronto.
Ryan Hotchkiss
From the personal collection of Andrew Sorfleet
Canadian Organization for the Rights of Prostitutes
16 December 1987
8.5" x 11" photocopy
Prostitution Crack Down - CORP Press Release
Sex work
In response to a local production of Alexander Galin's "Stars in the Morning Sky," a theatrical production about street cleanups just prior to the Moscow Summer Olympics in 1980, Toronto sex work activists point out the same thing is happening in their city just prior to the G7 economic summit being held in June of 1988.
Danny Cockerline and Valerie Scott
From the personal collection of Andrew Sorfleet
Canadian Organization for the Rights of Prostitutes
June 1988
8.5" x 11" photocopy
Response to Toronto Star Journalist Frank Jones - CORP Statement
Sex work
A response to Toronto Star journalist Frank Jones' November 30th 1987 article "Cabbagetown residents right to harass prostitutes" who argued against the legalization of prostitution. CORP's statement agrees with him in that they think prostitution should not be legalized, but decriminalized.
Canadian Organization for the Rights of Prostitutes
From the personal collection of Andrew Sorfleet
1987
8.5" x 11" photocopy
Prostitutes Jailed Unfairly, Groups Say & 'Condom Patrols,' Threats Cited at Hearing - Newspaper articles
Sex work
Two articles regarding prostitution that appeared in the Globe and Mail in 1987. Both articles are in reference to the impact of C-49, the criminalization of communication for the purposes of prostitution. Valerie Scott and Gillian Ridgerson of the Canadian Organization for the Rights of Prostitutes and Citizens Organization for the Repeal of Prostitution-Related Laws respectively are cited.
Ann Rauhala and Thomas Claridge
From the personal collection of Andrew Sorfleet
Globe and Mail
26 March 1987
8.5" x 11" photocopy
Prostitutes Protesting Crackdown - Newspaper Article
Sex work
Toronto sex work activists point out that there is an anti-prostitution crackdown happening in their city just prior to the G7 economic summit being held in late June of 1988. Includes quote from Valerie Scott from the Canadian Organization for the Rights of Prostitutes.
Lila Sarik
From the personal collection of Andrew Sorfleet
Globe and Mail
17 June 1988
8.5" x 11" photocopy
Ex-Hooker Helps Open 'Merchants of Love' Show - Newspaper article
Sex work
A newspaper article reviewing the opening of Gwendolyn's (Canadian Organization for the Rights of Prostitutes) sex worker-themed theatrical production 'Merchants of Love' at Ottawa's SAW Gallery
Evelyn Erskine
From the personal collection of Andrew Sorfleet
Ottawa Citizen
25 September 1987
photocopy