Gay Community News Photograph Collection
Title
Gay Community News Photograph Collection
Description
Gay Community News was a weekly journal published in Boston from 1973 to 1992 by the Bromfield Street Educational Foundation. It was an important resource for the LGBT community, reporting a wide variety of LGBT related news.
The GCN photograph collection housed at The History Project in Boston, MA consists of approximately 1500 photographs, most of which are black and white prints. The photographs were taken for use in the journal, many appearing in the publication, and donated to The History Project after the closure of the journal. History Project staff members were responsible for creating three series of photographs, categorizing the images by 1. Organizations, 2. People, and 3. Demonstrations.
The History Project also houses a complete run of the journal Gay Community News. A selection of the photographs from the Organizations series is available on this Omeka site. The photographs are from a wide variety of organization in the Boston area, ranging from protest groups, to musical groups, to political groups, to theater groups. The entire Organizations series has been digitized and may be available through email by contacting The History Project at info@historyproject.org.
As of Feburary 2024, approximatley 150 more items were digitized and made accessible including from the "People" and "Staff" series in celebration of GCN's 50th anniversary. Digitization and description were completed by Marco Lanier with the support of the Visual Resources Assoication's 2024 Internship Award.
The GCN photograph collection housed at The History Project in Boston, MA consists of approximately 1500 photographs, most of which are black and white prints. The photographs were taken for use in the journal, many appearing in the publication, and donated to The History Project after the closure of the journal. History Project staff members were responsible for creating three series of photographs, categorizing the images by 1. Organizations, 2. People, and 3. Demonstrations.
The History Project also houses a complete run of the journal Gay Community News. A selection of the photographs from the Organizations series is available on this Omeka site. The photographs are from a wide variety of organization in the Boston area, ranging from protest groups, to musical groups, to political groups, to theater groups. The entire Organizations series has been digitized and may be available through email by contacting The History Project at info@historyproject.org.
As of Feburary 2024, approximatley 150 more items were digitized and made accessible including from the "People" and "Staff" series in celebration of GCN's 50th anniversary. Digitization and description were completed by Marco Lanier with the support of the Visual Resources Assoication's 2024 Internship Award.
Creator
Gay Community News
Subject
Gay liberation movement--United States--Newspapers
Feminism--United States--Newspapers
Boston (Mass.)--Newspapers
Lesbian Feminism
Gay activists
Gay liberation movement
Homosexuality--Social aspects
Lesbianism--Social aspects
Lesbians
Massachusetts--Boston
New England
Contributor
Gay Community News (Boston, Ma)
Rights
Digital content made available by The History Project on DOCUMENTED is intended for personal research and educational purposes. Commercial use or distribution of this content is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. The History Project holds copyright to select content made available in DOCUMENTED. Copyright to other content may be held by authors, artists, or their heirs, or may be in the public domain. Requests to reproduce, distribute, or publish content in The History Project should be sent to info@historyproject.org.
Type
Collection
Language
English.
Identifier
Coll. 16
Source
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
Coverage
1969 - 1999, n.d. (inclusive)
Provenance
Donated by Gay Community News, Bromfield Street Educational Foundation.
Collection Items
George Mansour in front of GCN
George Mansour standing in front of the offices of Gay Community News offices at 62 Berkeley St.
George Mansour
Portrait of George Mansour sitting and smiling in front of a film poster for "The Valley" (1972).
Jonathan Mann
Portrait of Jonathan Mann, first Director of the Global Programme on AIDS of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Fred Mandel, Human Rights Commission
Fred (Fredrick) Mandel speaking as the first director of the Boston Human Rights Commission.
Fred Mandel, Mayor Raymond Flynn, and Surgeon General Charles Koop at AIDS Walk fundraiser
Fred Mandel, Mayor Raymond Flynn, and Surgeon General Charles Koop at an AIDS Walk fundraiser organized by All Walks of Life.
Cherríe Moraga at Glad Day Books
Chicana feminist writer and activist Cherríe Moraga reading at Glad Day Bookstore.
Cherríe Moraga Reading
Chicana feminist writer and activist Cherríe Moraga reading into a microphone.
Cherríe Moraga with Gloria Anzaldúa
Chicana feminist writers and activists Cherríe Moraga and Gloria Anzaldú.
Cherríe Moraga with Judy Grahn
Chicana feminist writer and activist Cherríe Moraga with lesbian feminist poet Judy Grahn.
John Mitzel Sexual Outlaw
John Mitzel posing with The Sexual Outlaw by John Rechy sometime after the crackdown on cruising at the Boston Public Library.
Mev Miller
Mev Miller reading from her essay "She’s a witch...burn her--" in Barbara Zanotti's anthology A Faith of One's Own: Explorations by Catholic lesbians (1986) at New Words Bookstore. A copy of the book is visible on the table in the foreground.
Robert Mikolitch, Santa Fareri, and Linda Lachman
Robert Mikolitch, Santa Fareri, and Linda Lachman in an unknown office cutting a cake.
Bette Midler Singers at the Boston Opera House
Bette Midler backup singers in wheelchairs at the Boston Opera House.
Denise McWilliams
Portrait of Denise McWilliams, Director of GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) AIDS Law Project.
Marlene Dietrich and Paul McMahon
Actress Marlene Dietrich signing an autograph with then stage manager Paul McMahon.
Jean McGuire Endorsement of David Scondras
Boston School Committee-woman Jean McGuire endorses David Scondras at 1983 May Day announcement in the Arlington Street Church.
Ken Mayer, Research Director, Fenway Community Health Center
Headshot of Ken Mayer, Research Director at Fenway Community Health Center.
Social Services Commissioner Marie Matava
Portrait of Boston Social Services Commissioner Marie Matava.
Ann Maguire Speaking
Ann Maguire making fists as she speaks behind a podium. In the 1970s, Maguire hosted the WBUR radio show Gay Way, managed the Lesbian bar Somewhere, and served as the manager of Elaine Noble's successful 1974 election campaign. Maguire was a lifelong…
Ann Maguire
Portrait of Ann Maguire edited for publication, Maguire is wearing a Beantown's Women's Rugby shirt. In the 1970s, Maguire hosted the WBUR radio show Gay Way, managed the Lesbian bar Somewhere, and served as the manager of Elaine Noble's successful…
Ann Maguire and Joe Martin
Ann Maguire and Joe Martin, both activists and gay radio hosts, stand beside a microphone.
Nancy Gertner, Elaine Noble, and Ann Maguire at Noble's campgain
Elaine Noble, center, and Ann Maguire, her campaign manager, right, on the night of Noble’s successful election to the Massachusetts House in 1974. Noble was the first out LGBTQ+ eperson elected to any US state legislature. Nancy Gertner, left, would…
Ann Maguire
Color portrait of Ann Maguire with a red bandana around her neck. In the 1970s, Maguire hosted the WBUR radio show Gay Way, managed the Lesbian bar Somewhere, and served as the manager of Elaine Noble's successful 1974 election campaign. Maguire was…
Chris Madsen
Portrait of former Christian Science Monitor journalist Chris Madsen who was fired for being a lesbian.
Triple Gay Wedding Celebration
Unidentified persons celebrating a triple gay wedding at Jacqui Mac's club.
Triple Gay Wedding at Jacqui Mac's Club
Jacqui Mac surrounded by three unidentified couples in a joint wedding celebration.
Jacqui Mac with Unidentified Person
Jacqui Mac posing with an unidentified person in front of vinyl records.
Jacqui Mac with Vinyl
Jacqui Mac holds a vinyl record next to an unidentified person who is crossed out with marker.
Wendy Hunt and Jacqui Mack, "Big Splash"
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Wendy Hunt and Jackie Mack stand behind a DJ booth for an event called "Big Splash."
Robin MacCormack
Robin MacCormack, right, standing with an unidentified person, center, behind a partially obscured shirtless person facing away from the camera.
Meeting about the Boston Globe's Poor Coverage on Queer Issues
A meeting on the Boston Globe's poor coverage of the March on Washington and gay and lesbian issues generally. From left to right: Marion Tholander and Robin MacCormack of Lesbian & Gay Media Advocates, John Driscoll, Assistant Executive Managing…
Robin MacCormack and Richard Burns at MGPC/NOW Benefit
Robin MacCormack and Richard Burns at a benefit for the Massachusetts Gay and Lesbian Political Caucus and the National Organization for Women held at the Museum of Transportation.
Audre Lorde and Margot Karle at The Roosevelt
Audre Lorde and Margot Karle behind a podium at The Roosevelt.
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