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A copy of John Kyper's article about the history of Boston's Gay Movement, published in 1980 by Gay Community News in volume 7, number 42, p. 10-11, 13.

Poster for the Homophile Union of Boston (HUB) Back to School Dance at the Arlington Street Church. Friday September 29, 1972. "Dance to the Music of The Sundance Band, Addmission [sic] $1.50 per person"

Poster for Student Homophile League Gay Dance, Arlington Street Church. 1972

Poster created for a Student Homophile League Dance at the Oddfellows Hall in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Circa 1970.

Postcard featuring young child reading "Wonder Woman" book, taken in New Words Bookstore in 1976 by Ellen Shub, Cambridge, MA.

Scanned clippings from Gay Community News, 1974, about New Words Bookstore.

New Words opened in April 1974 at 419 Washington Street in Somerville and then moved to 186 Hampshire Street in Cambridge in 1976.

Founded by Rita Arditti, Gilda…

Cover of the inaugural issue of Lavender Vision for the Lesbian Community, published in 1970, as part of  Cambridge-based Media Collective. Ultimately two issues were published between 1970 and 1971. Both are digitized and available freely via JSTOR.

I used to lead a gay social group called Gen-X Bears Boston. It was a social group for bears 18+ and their allies. Their goal was to establish a bear community separate from the bars, to promote a healthy social environment. Gen-X bears originally…

Who made this? The photographer is unknown.Where was it made or acquired? Boston Common, 1974 Pride parade & celebration Story Photo #1 shows GCN [Gay Community News] Office Manager Ron Arruda driving the birthday cake in the…

Who made this? Pat DonoghueWhere was it made or acquired? Boston, Massachusetts, June 1974StoryI took photographs at New England Gay Pride (March or Parade?) Boston in 1974

Who made this? Photos by Joel BenjaminWhere was it made or acquired? Boston, MAStory There are a number of items in this collection, including work for the Boston Phoenix, AIDS Action Committee and the Mass Department of Health.

Who made this? Photo: David Herder Where was it made or acquired? Cambridge, MAStoryI met David Feinberg in the spring of 1991. Our relationship combined two of the leitmotifs of the time: the growth of the nation’s gay literary scene,…

Where was it made or acquired? The Crown & Anchor Provincetown, Massachusetts Story In March of 2019 the Bay State Marauders celebrated their 16th Anniversary in Provincetown, Massachusetts. This was a 3 day event with 80 people in…

Who made this? Tom Beauchamp-Arnold (member of the club) Where was it made or acquired? Boston Ramrod 1254 Boylston Street, Boston MA Story This picture is of the 1st Anniversary celebration held at the Boston Ramrod. This…

Where was it made or acquired? Boston Ramrod, 1254 Boylston Street, Boston, MAStoryThe Mr. Boston Leather titleholders from 2003 to 2011. This picture was taken at the 2011 Mr Boston Leather Contest. From left to right: Rob Claffie 2003, Scott…

StoryAdvertising a gay dance at the Charles St Meeting House. Poster was made using a picture of me at the 1971 gay pride in Boston.

Where was it made or acquired? Home of Luis Aponte-Pares, Boston, MAStoryThis photo was snapped at The History Project's Volunteer Appreciation Brunch, held at board member Luis's condo in the South End. Left to right are: Volunteer Yves Agustin,…

Who made this? The History ProjectWhere was it made or acquired? Boston, MAStoryAs the THP Pride marching group leader, I designed this t-shirt to highlight the lavender rhino (an early symbol of Pride with strong roots in Boston). I’ve been asked…

Who made this? LGBTOUT zine committeeWhere was it made or acquired? Toronto, CanadaStory These zines from LGBTOUT (Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Transgendered of the University of Toronto) are currently stored in my extremely full filing cabinet. I…