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A full run (a total of 17 issues) of a publication produced jointly by the Mattachine Society of Washington and the Mattachine Society of Florida from January 1966 to May 1967.***Homosexual Citizen was a short-lived magazine published by the…

The Mattachine Society of Washington (MSW) published The Insider, a newsletter for members that covered aspects of life in Washington DC before the Gay Blade first appeared in October 1969. In the late 1960s, Eva Freund and Richard Schaefers wrote…

This Washington Post article discusses "Inside/Outside the Beltway," the first gay soap opera aired in the D.C. area. The show premiered in Fairfax County as a segment on the show "Gay Fairfax." The article highlights the producer's intention to…

Memories and discussion of the bars, clubs, and businesses near South Capitol Street, L Street, and O Street SE that were razed to create Washington Nationals Ballpark.LISTEN ONLINEPart 1 of 2Part 2 of 2

Two key members of the Mattachine Society of Washington discuss the group's history and influence, with particular emphasis on the contributions of founding member Dr. Franklin Kameny.LISTEN ONLINEPart 1 of 2Part 2 of 2

Assumptions, actions, and emerging awareness of AIDS in DC, including mistaken assumptions of the medical community, mental health issues, and the politics of the emerging response to AIDS.LISTEN ONLINEPart 1 of 2Part 2 of 2

Origins, outreach, and activities of DC's first Latino/a gay support organization, ENLACE.LISTEN ONLINEPart 1 of 2Part 2 of 2

Advertisement urging DC Lesbians to drive to Somerset County, Pennsylvania to support the county's only gay and lesbian bar.
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A six minute video discussing new publications, gay book readership, featuring interview with Deacon Maccubbin, of Lambda Rising, and descriptions of latest books.

Newsletter for the national group about lesbian's experiences and opinions about considering children, creating a family, blending families, childrearing, and other issues of significance to lesbian mothers and their families.

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The emergence of ENLACE, Salud, and other Latino LGBTQ groups, the effect of AIDS on the community and the community's response, the development of Latino/a drag shows, bars, and AIDS outreach.Panel was bilingual in both Spanish and English. 

Presented at the D.C. Historical Studies Conference, 27 Oct 2006.

Joan Biren shares memories of her life, The Furies, and the lesbian community in D.C.

The GLBT choral movement has empowered individuals to come forth about their identities in a safe and welcoming environment. This documents purpose is to portray the origins, purpose, and history of the GLBT choral movement, including history from…

This compilation of performance videos and interview clips, by and about poet Chasen Gaver, is an interesting and offbeat look at the way one man gets his artistic and social messages across. Using a combination of Motown and punk rock, everyday…

Origins of gay softball (since 1982), bowling (since 1981), hockey (since 1993), and basketball groups in DC.LISTEN ONLINEPart 1 of 2Part 2 of 2

Support groups for gay youth that emerged in the '70s.

March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation (1993)

Tri-fold, double-sided brochure detailing areas in which discrimination is illegal in Howard County, MD

Text of H. R. 230, a bill introduced on January 3, 1985 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectational or sexual orientation, and for other purposes

Letter from BWMT-DC Chairman Gregg G. Kantak to Chauncey Miles, the Chairman of BLGP, Inc. It reports that BWMT-DC denies protesting Black Lesbian & Gay Pride Day. It says BWMT-DC never stated it would protest BLGPD.
Chauncey Miles
Gregg G.…