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Jacqui Mac and Steve Blevins at Bar Entrance
Jaqui Mac and Steve Blevins smiling at bar entrance.
Gay Community Newsletter, 1973 June 17 (Vol 1, No. 1)
From this inaugural issue of Gay Community News (known at that time as the Gay Community Newsletter):
There has been a long-standing need in the Boston gay community for improved communication between the various gay organizations and the gay…
Gay Community News, 1973 July 5 (Vol 1, No. 2)
From this issue of Gay Community News:
This will be the last issue of GCN that will have the appearance of a PTA bulletin. To give you a more concise professional paper, next week we will be switching to offset printing. The paper will be then…
Gay Community News, 1973 July 12 (Vol 1, No. 4)
Leading this issue of Gay Community News is a story about efforts to support, financially and otherwise, the Charles Street Universalist Meetinghouse which, according to an article in this issue, "is best known to the gay community as the closest…
Gay Community News, 1973 July 19 (Vol. 1, No. 5)
Leading this issue of Gay Community News is a story about a murder and assault of two patrons of the Other Side bar. Other stories include information about an auction to support the Charles Street Universalist Meetinghouse; a plea from Homophile…
Gay Community News, 1973 July 26 (Vol. 1, No. 6)
Leading this issue of Gay Community News are stories about the growing number of reported assaults of GLBT community members. Other stories include discussions of gay community centers and the Charles Street Meetinghouse; information about "State…
"TV Watching in P'town," Gay Community News, November 15, 1975
An article in Gay Community News written by Bill Damon about the first Fantasia Fair in Provincetown. Fantasia Fair, a week-long trans celebration held in Ptown started in 1975. Gay Community News reported on the first event, although terminology in…
"Interview Boston Atty. John Ward on Rights Under the Law," Gay Community News, October 14, 1978
Originally published in Gay Community News, this is an excerpt of an interview between John Ward, Founder of GLAD (GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders) and Cindy Stein
Gay Community News : June 6, 1981. volume 8, number 45
Cover of the 1981 Music Supplement issue of Gay Community News
Punk & Gay: Natural Allies Article
Graphic taken from "Punk & Gay: Natural Allies Article" by Aubergine Green Field, also known as Myrna Greenfield, in the 1981 Music Supplement issue of Gay Community News (Volume 8, Number 45)
Rock Against Sexism Manifesto #1
Rock Against Sexism Manifesto #1 taken from "Punk & Gay: Natural Allies Article" by Aubergine Green Field, also known as Myrna Greenfield, in the 1981 Music Supplement issue of Gay Community News (Volume 8, Number 45).
Gay Community News Vol. 22, No. 03 Cover
Cover of Gay Community News Vol. 22, No. 03.
Gay Community News Vol. 20, No. 04 Cover
Cover from Gay Community News Vol. 20, No. 04
Woman on a pier in Provincetown, Mass.
An older woman wearing pearls sips a drink and reads a paper on a pier or dock over the water in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
Gary L. Sandison Portrait
Portrait of Gary Sandison, then President of the AIDS Action Committee, who went on to serve as the Mayor's AIDS Policy Advisor and helped implement one of Boston's first needle exchange programs.
List of personal property referred to in Gordon Copeland's Last Will and Testament, April 5, 1985.
This 1-page document is a list of personal property referred to in Gordon Copeland's Last Will and Testament, April 5, 1985. The list refers to 6 items (jewelry, a watch, and a pitcher) to be inherited by Gordon's sister, children, grandchildren, and…
Last Will and Testament (envelope and 4 page document) of Gordon W. Copeland, Jr. (Charles Shively's partner), signed April 5, 1985.
This document, dated April 5, 1985, is the Last Will and Testament (envelope and 4 page document) of Gordon W. Copeland, Jr. (Charles Shively's partner). Gordon left six precious items to his sister and younger descendants (the list is archived here…
Letter from Gordon Copeland to the Boston Veterans' Affairs office, regarding the benefits that the Air Force had denied him since 1953 due to his "undesirable discharge" (discharge based solely on accusation of homosexuality), dated July 3, 1979.
This type-written letter, from Gordon Copeland (Charles' partner) to the Boston Veterans' Affairs office, requests "to activate a character of service determination to determine my access to VA benefits." The letter is dated July 3, 1979 - during…
Copy of a letter from Gordon Copeland to the Secretary of the Air Force, Discharge Review Board, dated July 3, 1979.
This document is a type-written draft of a letter from Gordon Copeland, addressed to the Secretary of the Air Force, Discharge Review Board. Gordon writes, "I hope that an upgrade of my undesirable discharge will be possible without a personal…
Reggie Williams, John Teamer, Eric Rofes presenting check to Township AIDS Project
AIDS activists Reggie Williams, John Teamer, and Eric Rofes presenting a check for the Township AIDS Project.
Gay and Lesbian Labor Activist Network member organizers of the United Health Benefit posed in front of a brick wall
Left to Right: Harneen Chernow, Jenifer Firestone, Carol Cosenza, Steve Huber, Susan Moir, Nancy Marks, Organizers of United for Health Benefit.
Dignity members hold a banner welcoming pope John Paul II to Philadelphia
A group of men waits on the side of the street with a banner reading: "Greetings Pope John Paul II from the Gay- Lesbian Catholics of Philadelphia Dignity" and "Gay Rights are Human Rights".
The "Secret Service Cover-up" of Dignity's greetings sign for Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II passing through the streets of Philadelphia, waving out of the sunroof of a car, with motorcycle police on either side of the car. A large group of men stand covering the Dignity banner greeting the pope.
Men covering Dignity's sign welcoming the Pope to Philadelphia
A group of men in suits stand blocking the view of Dignity's sign greeting the Pope to Philadelphia. A sign reading "Dignity for Gay Catholics" can be seen in the crowd.
Gay Press conference participants in conversation
Editorial Contents Panel Members, Gay Press Conference. Left to Right: Joe Di Sabato; Ross Wetzsteon, editor, Village Voice; Dr. James Tinney, Howard University professor of journalism
Gay Press conference participants shaking hands
Joe Di Sabato of the Gay Press Association shakes the hand of Dr. James Tinney professor of journalism at Howard University at the Gay Press Conference.
Gay Press conference audience with man speaking at microphone
A large room with rows of tables filled with people wearing nametags and racing forward. One man stands speaking into a microphone in the center aisle of the room.
Joe Di Sabato receives a proclamation at the Gay Press conference
A man hands Gay Press Association president, Joe Di Sabato a proclamation from the Office of the President of the Borough of Manhattan, City of New York.
Gay Press conference attendees eating
Three men, including Bruce Voeller of Mariposa Foundation, sit at a dining table eating during the Gay Press Conference.
Reception at the Gay Press conference
Three members of the Gay Press Association, including Amy Hoffman of Gay Community News, chatting over drinks at the Gay Press conference.
Dining at the Gay Press conference
Three members of the Gay Press Association, including Amy Hoffman of Gay Community News, sitting at a reception during the Gay Press conference, eating.
"Hippo New Service Editors Smiling for Fat Cat Accounts"
A group of people posed outside a building during the Gay Newspaper Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mike Chapman - Philadelphia Gay News; Mark Segal, Joe Demarco - Gayzette, Philadelphia.
Small Magazine Caucus members at the Gay Press Conference
Eight men from the small magazine caucus at the Gay Press conference pose standing as a group.
Circulation and Distribution Panel members at the Gay Press Conference
Circulation and Distribution Panel members, Gay Press Conference January 09, 1981, Roosevelt Hotel, NY. Left to Right: Mark Segal, publisher and managing editor, Philadelphia Gay News; Amy Hoffman, managing editor, Gay Community News (Boston); Robert…
Gay Press Advertising Panel at the Gay Press Conference
Gay Press Advertising Panel, Gay Press Conference January 09, 1981, Roosevelt Hotel, New York, NY. Left to Right: Joe Di Sabato, Rivendell Marketing (conference organizer); Charles Morris, publisher, The Sentinel (San Francisco); Peter Frisch,…
Cocktail hour at the Gay Press conference
Gay Press Convention, January 10, 1981. Left to Right, facing the camera: Bruce Voeller, Mariposa Foundation, Peter Frisch, publisher, The Advocate.
A panel at the Gay Press conference
Six panel members, including Amy Hoffman of Gay Community News, sit facing the Gay Press Conference.
RAMROD poster/print by Hawk, circa 1990s
Who made this?Hawk, for The Ramrod bar in BostonWhere was it made or acquired?Created circa 1990s, Boston, Massachusetts. Acquired circa 2010sStoryI purchased this poster on eBay in the early 2010s, possibly earlier. I was (and still am) interested…
Portrait photograph of Gordon Copeland at age 18 months, with a woman (possibly his mother).
This is a photocopy of a portrait photograph of Charles' partner, Gordon Copeland, at age 18 months (as noted on the back). He is standing beside a woman in a dress with lace on the shoulders. She may be Gordon's mother (Marie Thompson Copeland), or…
Abe Rybeck at a protest against the war in Nicaragua
Abe Rybeck, wearing a blonde wig, standing with two other men, one in a bathrobe, at an outdoor protest. Banners on a wall behind the men read "Hunger Kills As Well As Guns, Stop the Embargo" and "No U.S. War on Nicaragua, Stop the Embargo." Other…
Coll. 064: International Foundation for Gender Education Collection
The International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), founded in 1987 in Massachusetts, is a leading advocate and educational organization for promoting the self- definition and free expression of individual gender identity. IFGE is not a support…
letter to Charles from an attorney regarding the estate of his brother, Stephen C. Shively
This letter from May 10, 2000 introduces Jack Cornett as the attorney retained to administer the estate of Charles' brother, Stephen C. Shively, and presents a Waiver of Notice of Application to Relieve Estate from Administration. The estate in…
Andrea Loewenstein
Portrait of Andrea Loewenstein
Susie Chancey of the Cambridge Lesbian Theater performs
Susie Chancey, artistic director, The Cambridge Lesbian Theater, to perform at festival. Co-producer, Festival. Still is from "Sing Me a Struggle Song"- new show to be performed at festival, "First Lover" (listed in National Directory of Gay Plays)
Large crowd in AIDS Action Committee AIDS Walk
Large crowd with signs and balloons marches in AIDS Walk in Boston Common.
David Brill
Gay Community News writer David Brill holding a briefcase and photograph of two men.
Group portrait of Boston Gay Men's Chorus
The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is one of New England’s largest and most successful community-based choruses. This photograph is an outdoor group shot of the chorus with four members holding up director Robert Barney in the front.
Robert Barney close up portrait
Robert Barney, Music Director, Boston Gay Men's Chorus
Informal outdoor portrait of Boston Gay Men's Chorus
The Boston Gay Men's Chorus poses outside of a stone building on a sunny day in May.