LESLA (Lesbianas Latinas) Photographs, 1987-1991
Title
LESLA (Lesbianas Latinas) Photographs, 1987-1991
Date
1987 - 1991
Description
These photographs were digitized from Series III of Coll. 055, LESLA (Lesbianas Latinas) Records. LESLA (short for Lesbianas Latinas) was a Boston-based group of self-identified Latina Lesbians active from approximately 1987-1991. This group was a point of connection for exploring intersectional identities that was formed in the 1980s as the LGBTQ+ community in the Boston area grew increasingly influential and outspoken. Over the course of its existence, LESLA connected with many local pillars of the Boston LGBTQ+ community, such as hosting parties at Club 1270, running advertisements in LGBTQ+ publications such as Bay Windows and Gay Community News, and marching in the Boston Pride Parade.
This series contains photographs and negatives which feature LESLA members and events. The photographer of these materials is unknown. Photographs in this collection were processed at the item level and have each been given a unique identifier, digitized, and assigned corresponding metadata. Items within each subseries are arranged as close to their original order as possible.
Four subseries have been established by subject matter:
Subseries I: Boston Gay Pride 1990, June 9, 1990
The 15 photographs in this subseries document LESLA members participating in Boston Gay Pride of 1990.
Subseries II: Boston Gay Pride 1991, June 8, 1991
The 23 photographs in this subseries document LESLA members participating in Boston Gay Pride of 1991.
Subseries III: LESLA Halloween Party 1989, October 29, 1989
The 22 photographs in this subseries document a LESLA Halloween Party in 1989 at Club 1270.
Subseries IV: LESLA Group Photographs, Approximately 1988-1989
The 10 photographs in this subseries document LESLA events and group photographs outside of the events covered in Subseries I-III. The items in this subseries were grouped together due to the low volume of related photographs.
Collection processed for Queer History Boston by Lauren Posklensky, student in the Simmons University Masters of Library and Information Science program, under the supervision of Mik Hamilton, Archivist, May 2025.
This series contains photographs and negatives which feature LESLA members and events. The photographer of these materials is unknown. Photographs in this collection were processed at the item level and have each been given a unique identifier, digitized, and assigned corresponding metadata. Items within each subseries are arranged as close to their original order as possible.
Four subseries have been established by subject matter:
Subseries I: Boston Gay Pride 1990, June 9, 1990
The 15 photographs in this subseries document LESLA members participating in Boston Gay Pride of 1990.
Subseries II: Boston Gay Pride 1991, June 8, 1991
The 23 photographs in this subseries document LESLA members participating in Boston Gay Pride of 1991.
Subseries III: LESLA Halloween Party 1989, October 29, 1989
The 22 photographs in this subseries document a LESLA Halloween Party in 1989 at Club 1270.
Subseries IV: LESLA Group Photographs, Approximately 1988-1989
The 10 photographs in this subseries document LESLA events and group photographs outside of the events covered in Subseries I-III. The items in this subseries were grouped together due to the low volume of related photographs.
Collection processed for Queer History Boston by Lauren Posklensky, student in the Simmons University Masters of Library and Information Science program, under the supervision of Mik Hamilton, Archivist, May 2025.
Publisher
Queer History Boston
Collection Items
Member Gives Kiss in Bodyworks Gym
LESLA member kisses another member on the cheek at the Bodyworks Gym
Six Members Pose for Photo in Bodyworks Gym
Six LESLA members with arms around each other smile at camera at Bodyworks Gym
Members and Dog in Circle at Cookout
Six LESLA members siting in beach chairs in a circle on grass with a dog in the middle at LESLA cookout event
Member Smiling at Camera at Cookout
LESLA member sitting at picnic table outside smiling at camera at LESLA cookout event
Member Standing at Cookout
LESLA member stands amidst beach chairs and sitting members at LESLA cookout event
Six Members Lounging at Cookout
Six LESLA members sit on beach chairs or blankets in grass at LESLA cookout event
Two Members at Table at Cookout
Two LESLA members sitting and talking at a table outside at LESLA cookout event
Twelve Members At Cookout
Twelve LESLA members sitting, chatting, eating, and/or drinking at LESLA cookout in a grassy backyard
Two Attendees Twirl while Dancing
Two attendees twirl while dancing at the LESLA Halloween party of 1989 at Club 1270
Attendee with Eye Makeup Posing for Photo
Attendee with dramatic eye makeup facing the camera at the LESLA Halloween party of 1989 at Club 1270
Two Attendees Sitting and Chatting by Wood Wall
Two attendees sitting and chatting in front of a wooden wall at the LESLA Halloween party of 1989 at Club 1270
Groups of Attendees Chatting
Two groups of attendees chatting at the LESLA Halloween party at Club 1270
Five Attendees Smiling and Posing for Photo
Five attendees with arms around each other laughing and smiling while looking at camera at LESLA Halloween party of 1989 at Club 1270
Four Attendees Sitting
Four attendees sitting to chat or pose for camera at LESLA Halloween party of 1989 at Club 1270
Two Attendees Dancing in Front of Mirror
Two attendees dancing with clasped hands in front of mirror wall at the LESLA Halloween party of 1989 at Club 1270
Two Attendees Posing for Photo near Wood Wall
Two attendees with arms around each other pose in front of a wood panelled wall at the LESLA Halloween party of 1989 at Club 1270
Attendee in Bowler Hat
Attendee wearing costume with bowler hat facing downward at the LESLA Halloween party of 1989 at Club 1270
Attendee in Nature Costume Posing for Photo
Attendee wearing a costume with white cotton and branches with leaves posing for camera at the LESLA Halloween party of 1989 at Club 1270
Attendee in Costume Laughing
Attendee wearing a costume with spooky mask on back of their head laughing in front of brick wall at the LESLA Halloween party of 1989 at Club 1270
Attendee in Costume Posing for Photo
Attendee wearing a costume with mask on back of their head posing for a picture at LESLA Halloween party of 1989 at Club 1270
Attendee in Spooky Mask Costume
Attendee facing away from camera showing their spooky mask costume at the LESLA Halloween party of 1989 at Club 1270
Two Attendees Holding Hands and Dancing
Two attendees dancing with clasped hands at the LESLA Halloween party of 1989 at Club 1270
Three Attendees Talking by Wrought Iron Wall
Three attendees standing and talking in front of wrought iron wall/stairguard at the LESLA Halloween party of 1989 at Club 1270
Attendee Sitting in Front of Mirror
Attendee sits against a mirror wall at the LESLA Halloween party of 1989 at Club 1270
Two Attendees Posing for Photo
Two attendees with arms around each other pose for the camera at the LESLA Halloween party of 1989 at Club 1270
Two Attendees Dancing in Wide Space
Two attendees dancing in a wide space at the LESLA Halloween party of 1989 at Club 1270
Two Attendees Dancing Closely
Two attendees dance closely at the LESLA Halloween party of 1989 at Club 1270
Three Attendees Sitting and Talking
Three attendees sitting at a table and talking at the LESLA Halloween party of 1989 at Club 1270
Four Attendees Posing for Picture
Four attendees pose for the camera for the LESLA Halloween party of 1989 at Club 1270
LESLA Members Interacting with Marchers
LESLA members speaking with other marchers while walking ahead of "LESLA LESBIANAS LATINAS" banner in the Boston Gay Pride parade of 1989
LESLA Group Posing with Banner Side View
LESLA members pose while sitting in a grassy area with a "LESLA LESBIANAS LATINAS" banner at Boston Gay Pride event of 1989
LESLA Members Laughing in Grassy Area
LESLA members laugh while sitting in a grassy area and posing with "LESLA LESBIANAS LATINAS" banner during a Boston Gay Pride event of 1989
LESLA Members Sitting near MBTA Stop
LESLA members holding "LESLA LESBIANAS LATINAS" banner sit on a brick structure near a MBTA stop during the Boston Gay Pride parade of 1989
LESLA Members Marching on Cambridge St
LESLA members marching in front of "LESLA LESBIANAS LATINAS" banner on Cambridge St during the Boston Gay Pride parade of 1989
LESLA in Crowd near Il Dolce Momento
"LESLA LESBIANAS LATINAS" banner over large crowd marching outside of Il Dolce Momento store in the Boston Gay Pride parade of 1989
LESLA Member Posing with Blue Car
LESLA member poses for picture in front of a blue car during the Boston Gay Pride parade of 1989
LESLA Among Crowd
LESLA members holding "LESLA LESBIANAS LATINAS" banner marching in crowd in the Boston Gay Pride parade of 1989
LESLA Marching with Lesbian Gay Alliance
LESLA members holding "LESLA LESBIANAS LATINAS" banner marching ahead of "LESBIAN GAY ALLIANCE" banner in the Boston Gay Pride parade of 1989
LESLA Member Facing Away with Banner
LESLA member turned towards other people away from the camera and holding a "LESLA LESBIANAS LATINAS" banner while marching in the Boston Gay Pride parade of 1989
LESLA Member Sitting with Banner
LESLA member sitting on a brick structure and holding a "LESLA LESBIANAS LATINAS" banner while at the Boston Gay Pride parade of 1989
LESLA Members Smiling while Marching
LESLA members smiling at the camera and holding a "LESLA LESBIANAS LATINAS" banner while marching in the Boston Gay Pride parade of 1989
LESLA Members Marching on Wide Street
LESLA members holding a "LESLA LESBIANAS LATINAS" banner marching on a wide street in the Boston Gay Pride parade of 1989
LESLA Group Posing with Banner Angled View
LESLA members pose while sitting in a grassy area with a "LESLA LESBIANAS LATINAS" banner at Boston Gay Pride event of 1989
LESLA Group Posing with Banner Front View
LESLA members pose while sitting in a grassy area with a LESLA banner at Boston Gay Pride event of 1989
LESLA Member Holding Banner Pole
LESLA member holds pole of LESLA banner while marching at Boston Gay Pride parade of 1991
LESLA Member with "PRIDE" Hat and Guiro
LESLA member poses for picture with guiro while marching at Boston Gay Pride parade of 1991
LESLA Member with "Strictly Vagitarian" Shirt
LESLA member posing for picture with shirt reading "Strictly VAGATARIAN" at Boston Gay Pride event of 1991
Collection Tree
- LESLA (Lesbianas Latinas) Photographs, 1987-1991
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