Introduction
The prehistory of the Women's House of Detention (1796-1928)
Psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers
the prison's eyes, ears, and record keepers
Where the girls are: Greenwich Village & lesbian life
Rosie the Riveter gets fired
The long tail of the drug war
Flickers of pride
Conformity and resistance
The gay crowds
Queer women get organized
The city's search for the perfect victim
Gay lib and Black power.