"For the gay man who taught in the school, rest in peace" Demonstration
Shub, Ellen
Demonstration
Gay Community News
22 Bromfield Street
Arson
Unidentified person, possibly Jeremy Grainger, wearing GCN tank top marching at a demonstration with the sign "for the gay man who taught in the school, rest in peace." From Mike Riegle collection.
Ellen Shub
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1985
Mike Riegle
Copyright Ellen Shub 1985.
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Black-and-White Photograph
8 x 10 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.071
Boston, MA
<em>Gay Community News</em> Staff Christmas 1973
Gay Community News
Peterson, David
Bromfield Street Educational Foundation
Davis, Ellen B.
Johnson, Jan
Kyper, Jon
Lottman, Loretta
Martin, Joe
<em>Gay Community News</em> staff posed on a staircase, including: Joe Martin, Loretta Lottman, Sasha, Jon Kyper, Ellen B. Davis, Jan Johnson, and David Peterson (in a nun's habit). This is the first photograph taken of the staff of <em>Gay Community News.</em>
unknown
The History Project, Inc.
1973-12-25
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GCN.ORG.00271
<em>Gay Community News</em> staff with banner at Pride 1990
Gay Community News
Bromfield Street Educational Foundation
Boston Pride
Men and women of <em>Gay Community News</em> holding a large banner in the 1990 Pride march in Boston.
Susan Fleischmann
The History Project, Inc.
1990
Please credit Susan Fleischmann. Email info@historyproject.org for information about rights, reproductions, etc.
GCN.ORG.00272
22 Bromfield Street Arson
Glad Day Bookshop
Gay Community News
22 Bromfield Street
Arson
Fag Rag
Mike Riegle assessing damage after the arson at 22 Bromfield Street, the entrance to GCN and Fag Rag offices as well as Glad Day Books. Inscription on verso reads "please return to Mike Riegle," from Mike Riegle collection.
Unknown
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1982
Mike Riegle
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Black-and-White Photograph
8 x 10 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.065
Boston, MA
Ad with Richard Burns and Sue Hyde
Rich, Debbie
Gay Community News
Gay Community News Staff
The Center
National LGBTQ Task Force
Ad with photograph of Richard Burns and Sue Hyde wearing GCN shirts and text: "Richard Burns: GCN, NGLTF, and the Center are institutions central to the gay community. That means they have to accommodate as broad a spectrum of political thought as possible. When we have rough times around political disagreements, we have to agree to disagree without a lot of enmity."
Debbie Rich
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1984
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English
Still Image
GCN.STF.005
Amy Hoffman
Hoffman, Amy
Gay Community News
Amy Hoffman smiling behind a desk, from Mike Riegle collection.
Unknown
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1982
Mike Riegle
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Black-and-White Photograph
5 x 7 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.057
Boston, MA
Amy Hoffman Speaking at Arlington Street Church
Shub, Ellen
Hoffman, Amy
Gay Community News
22 Bromfield Street
Arson
Arlington Street Church
Amy Hoffman speaking behind a podium at the Arlington Street Church after the 1982 arson at 22 Bromfield Street.
Ellen Shub
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1982-12
Copyright Ellen Shub 1982.
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Black-and-White Photograph
8 x 10 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.012
Boston, MA
Burned File Cabinets Outside 22 Bromfield Street
Shub, Ellen
Gay Community News
22 Bromfield Street
Arson
Fag Rag
Glad Day Book Store
Burned file cabinets removed from GCN's offices at 22 Bromfield Street after the 1982 arson, from Mike Reigle collection.
Ellen Shub
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1982
Mike Riegle
Copyright Ellen Shub 1982.
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Black-and-White Photograph
8 x 10 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.066 (1 of 2)
Boston, MA
Charles Shively at the Boston Psychic Center
Mitzel, John
Shively, Charles
Gay Community News
Boston Psychic Center
Charles Shively in overalls standing next to a sign reading "Boston Psychic Center and Friendly Tea-Room Reading 4th Floor," from Mike Riegle collection.
John Mitzel
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1985
Mike Riegle
Copyright John Mitzel.
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Black-and-White Photograph
5 x 7 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.059
Boston, MA
Charley Shively and John Mitzel
Shively, Charley
Miztel, John
Fag Rag
Gay Community News
Charley Shively and John Mitzel attending a gathering in a park, a third unidentified man is wearing a Gay Community News t-shirt.
Michael Thompson
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1980
Copyright Michael Thompson.
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Black-and-White Photograph
8 x 10 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.PPL-00.626
Boston, MA
Cindy Patton and Neil Miller Holding a Banner
Fleischmann, Susan
Patton, Cindy
Miller, Neil
Gay Community News
Gay Community News Staff
LGBTQ+ Authors
Demonstration
GCN staffers Cindy Patton and Neil Miller holding a banner that reads "Fighting for our lives" at an unknown demonstration. Inscription in verso reads "The Procession begins."
Susan Fleischmann
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1983
Copyright Susan Fleischmann 1983.
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Black-and-White Photograph
5 x 7 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.004
Boston, MA
Cindy Patton at Typewriter
Patton, Cindy
Gay Community News
Gay Community News Staff
Cindy Patton working on a typewriter, from Mike Riegle collection.
Unknown
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1980
Mike Riegle
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Black-and-White Photograph
5 x 7 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.056
Boston, MA
David Thorstad Portrait Mockup
Thorstad, David
Gay Community News
Portrait of David Thorstad in a mockup for April 8th, 1978 issue of GCN.
Unknown
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1978
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Document
English
Still Image
GCN.PPL-00.674
Demonstrators Marching, Shoulder to Shoulder
Gay Community News
Gay Community News Staff
Five unidentified marching at a unknown demonstration, from Mike Riegle collection.
Unknown
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1985
Mike Riegle
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Black-and-White Photograph
5 x 7 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.055
Boston, MA
Fag Rag Banner, Old South Church
Mitzel, John
Gay Community News
Fag Rag
Copley Square
Sullivan, Jimmy
Mather, Lenny
A Fag Rag banner stating "Christianity is the enemy" being carried in a demonstration by Old South Church in Copley Square. Three men under the banner from left: Jimmy Sullivan, Unidentified person, Lenny Mather. Unidentified Persons holding the banner. From Mike Riegle collection.
John Mitzel
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1986
Mike Riegle
Copyright John Mitzel.
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Black-and-White Photograph
5 x 7 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.064
Boston, MA
Firefighter Exiting 22 Bromfield Street
Shub, Ellen
Gay Community News
22 Bromfield Street
Arson
Fag Rag
Glad Day Book Store
Firefighter exiting 22 Bromfield Street, the location of GCN and Fag Rag offices as well as Glad Day Books, after the 1982 arson, from Mike Riegle collection.
Ellen Shub
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1982
Mike Riegle
Copyright Ellen Shub 1982.
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Black-and-White Photograph
8 x 10 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.070
Boston, MA
Freddie Greenfield
Greenfield, Freddie
Gay Community News
Gay Community News Staff
Cut-out portrait of Freddie Greenfield, from Mike Riegle collection.
Unknown
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1984
Mike Riegle
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Black-and-White Photograph
6.25 x 3.75 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.067
Boston, MA
Gay Community News, 1973 July 5 (Vol 1, No. 2)
Gay community news; Boston (Mass.); Lesbians; Gay men; Bisexuals; Transgender people
<p>From this issue of Gay Community News:</p>
<p><em>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 printed on regular newsprint, with our manpower needs reduced ... We are trying to give you the best paper possible, but your interest and support alone will determine how well we can do this.</em></p>
Gay Community News
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
1973-07-05
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Gay Community Newsletter, 1973 June 17 (Vol 1, No. 1)
Gay community news; Boston (Mass.); Lesbians; Gay men; Bisexuals; Transgender people
<p>From this inaugural issue of Gay Community News (known at that time as the Gay Community Newsletter):</p>
<p><em>There has been a long-standing need in the Boston gay community for improved communication between the various gay organizations and the gay individual. The lack of coverage in the "straight" press has added to this problem of getting necessary information to our community. Gay groups have attempted to overcome this problem by newsletters to their members, but this has lead to duplication of efforts, with vast portions of the community left uninformed about events until after they have passed. </em></p>
<p><em>The Gay Community Newsletter is meant as a means to solve this problem. The purpose will be to list all of the events and information of interest to the gay community in one publication. This will not be a literary publication. We are fortunate to have several already serving the community. We feel weekly publication will be necessary to fill this need for quick current information.</em></p>
Gay Community News
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
1973-06-17
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GCN-1973-06-17
Gay Speakers Bureau meeting
Gay Community News
Warren Blumenfeld
David Peterson
Gary Ralph
Anne Wadsworth
Nancy Wechsler
Members of the Gay Speakers Bureau sitting and talking at a meeting. Left to Right: Gary Ralph (speaker), Warren Blumenfeld (coordinator), David Peterson (president), Anne Wadsworth (outgoing treasurer, speaker), Nancy Wechsler (speaker).
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
1978-05-01
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GCN.ORG.00274
GCN 10 Year Birthday Party
Gay Community News
Gay Community News Staff
GCN 10th anniversary celebration, from Mike Riegle collection.
Unknown
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1983
Mike Riegle
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Color Photograph
4.5 x 3.5 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.047
Boston, MA
GCN Banner in Northampton, MA
Gay Community News
Gay Pride
Northampton, MA
Demonstrators march with a GCN Banner at an undated Northampton, MA Gay Pride March. Possibly Art Cohen on the left holding banner.
Unknown
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1985
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Black-and-White Photograph
8 x 10 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.008
Northampton, MA
GCN Celebration in Copley Square
Gay Community News
Gay Community News Staff
Copley Square
Children
Unidentified person holding two young children at a GCN celebration in Copley Square, from Mike Riegle collection.
Unknown
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1983-07
Mike Riegle
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Color Photograph
4.5 x 3.5 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.048
Boston, MA
GCN Celebration in Copley Square
Gay Community News
Gay Community News Staff
Copley Square
Gottlieb, Gordon
Gilfoy, Chris
Rofes, Eric
Chris Gilfoy, center forefront, Gordon Gottleib and Eric Rofes, far right under the banner, and unidentified persons celebrating GCN's 10th anniversary in Copley Square. From Mike Riegle collection.
Unknown
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1983-07
Mike Riegle
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Color Photograph
4.5 x 3.5 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.049
Boston, MA
GCN Members Holding "Subscribe" Flyers
Gay Community News
Gay Community News Staff
Fleischmann, Susan
Riegle, Mike
Burns, Richard
Weschler, Nancy
Morris, David
Hershkop, Lisa
Gilfoy, Chris
Hyde, Sue
Patton, Cindy
Goldsmith, Larry
GCN members covering their face with "Subscribe" flyers. Back row (l-r): Mike Riegle, Richard Burns, Nancy Wechsler, and David Morris. Front row (l-r): Lisa Hershkop, Chris Gilfoy, Sue Hyde, Cindy Patton, and Larry Goldsmith. From Mike Riegle collection.
Susan Fleischmann
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1984
Mike Riegle
Copyright Susan Fleischmann 1984.
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Black-and-White Photograph
8 x 10 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.051
Boston, MA
GCN Staffers Group Photo
Rich, Debbie
Gay Community News
Gay Community News Staff
Kiley, Jim
Riegel, Mike
Hopkins, Raymond
Irvine, Janice
Westheimer, Kim
Hayes, Loie
Firestone, Jennifer
Gottlieb, Gordon
Poggie, Stephanie
Bisticas-Cocoves, Marcos
Groves, Amy
Group photo of GCN members. From left to right, back row: possibly Jim Kiley, unidentified person, Mike Riegel; third row: Raymond Hopkins, Janice Irvine, Kim Westheimer, unidentified person bending forward, unidentified person, Loie Hayes, unidentified person; second row: possibly Jennifer Firestone, unidentified person, Amy Groves, unidentified person; front row: unidentified person, unidentified person (slightly behind), Gordon Gottlieb, unidentified person, Marcos Bisticas-Cocoves, and Stephanie Poggie. From Mike Riegle Collection.
Debbie Rich
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1986
Mike Riegle
Copyright Debbie Rich 1986.
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Black-and-White Photograph
5 x 7 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.054
Boston, MA
George Mansour in front of GCN
Mansour, George
Ally, Adrianna
LGBTQ+ Film Festivals
LGBTQ+ Cinema
Gay Community News
George Mansour standing in front of the offices of Gay Community News offices at 62 Berkeley St.
Adrianna Ally
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1990
Copyright Adrianna Ally 1990.
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Black-and-White Photograph
8 x 10 Inches
English
Still Image
GCN.PPL-00.48?
Boston, MA
Group Photo of GCN Staffers
Gay Community News
Gay Community News Staff
Fleischmann, Susan
Riegle, Mike
Burns, Richard
Weschler, Nancy
Morris, David
Hershkop, Lisa
Gilfoy, Chris
Hyde, Sue
Patton, Cindy
Goldsmith, Larry
Group photo of GCN staffers used in a GCN supporter's newsletter. Back row (l-r): Mike Riegle, Richard Burns, Nancy Wechsler, and David Morris. Front row (l-r): Lisa Hershkop, Chris Gilfoy, Sue Hyde, Cindy Patton, and Larry Goldsmith. From Mike Riegle collection.
Susan Fleischmann
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1984
Mike Riegle
Copyright Susan Fleischmann 1984.
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GCN.STF.051
Black-and-White Photograph
5 x 7 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.052
Boston, MA
Interview with Cindy Patton, former managing editor of Gay Community News and Boston's Other Voice Person of the Year, 1989 April 2
Patton, Cindy, 1956-; Gay community news; AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts; AIDS (Disease); Radio programs; Boston (Mass.); Lesbians; Gay men; Bisexuals; Transgender people
In this recording of Boston's Other Voice, which aired on April 2, 1989, host Peter Stickel interviews Cindy Patton, former managing editor of Gay Community News (GCN) and Boston's Other Voice Person of the Year. Patton is also the author of several books and is a teacher, organizer, and activist. She was selected as Person of the Year because of her contributions to the LGBTQ community in Boston, Mass. Patton talks about her time at GCN, including the fire that destroyed the newspaper office at 22 Bromfield Street in Boston. She goes on to describe her involvement with the AIDS Action Committee at the very beginning when they were having their first candle light vigil at Boston Pride in 1983. The AIDS crisis was just beginning at the time, and Patton talks about the realization in the community that safe sex is a permanent recommendation and the AIDS is far from being cured. Stickel and Patton conclude the interview with their views on promiscuity in the gay male community from the 1970s until the present. Her present title is Manager of Community Education and Resource Development at the AIDS Action Committee. Patton's new book is called "Making It: A Women's Safe Sex Guide."
Boston's Other Voice
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
1989-04-02
Stickel, Peter
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THP-046-BOV-062_19890402
Interview with Lisa Hershkop from Gay Community News. 1987 March 29
Hershkop, Lisa; Gay community news; Radio programs; Boston (Mass.); LGBTQ people; Lesbians; Gay men; Bisexual people; Transgender people; Queer people
In this recording of Boston's Other Voice, which aired on March 29, 1987, host Peter Stickel interviews Lisa Hershkop, who is also known as "Hershey," from Gay Community News (GCN). They discuss the history of the newspaper, the tone of the stories GCN covers, and the expansion from a local to a national LGBTQ newspaper. GCN was holding a fundraiser to move from their current space; Hershkop talks about her role in the Gay Cabaret fundraiser and the performers were expected to participate. The two also discuss the lesbian community, pornography, and the slideshow Hershey made for the fundraiser.
Boston's Other Voice
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
1987-03-29
Stickel, Peter
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THP-046-BOV-023_19870329
Interview with Marc Stein and Stephanie Poggi from Gay Community News, 1988 August 14
Stein, Marc; Poggi, Stephanie; Bromfield Street Educational Foundation; Gay community news; Radio programs; Boston (Mass.); LGBTQ people; Lesbians; Gay men; Bisexual people; Transgender people; Queer people
In this recording of Boston's Other Voice, which aired on August 14, 1988, host Peter Stickel interviews Marc Stein and Stephanie Poggi from Gay Community News (GCN). GCN is an LGBTQ newspaper based in Boston, Mass. Poggi and Stein explain that the newspaper is not just about changing the political system for equality but also about liberating society from homophobia. They talk about their personal and educational backgrounds, what brought them to GCN, the redesign of the GCN format, and the change of advertising focus.
Boston's Other Voice
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
1988-08-14
Stickel, Peter
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Sound
THP-046-BOV-045_19880814
Jimmy (James) Saslow on GCN Pride Car
Gay Community News
Boston Pride
Saslow, James
LGBTQ+ Activism
Jimmy (James) Saslow in a unitard with wings poses on the hood of a Gay Community News car in Boston Pride 1974, which also marked the 1st anniversary of GCN.
Unknown
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
1974-06
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GCN.ORG.00276
Jimmy (James) Saslow On GCN Pride Car
Saslow, James
Boston Pride
LGBTQ+ Activism
Gay Community News
Picture of James (Jimmy) Saslow, in costume, standing on top of the Gay Community News car in the 1974 Boston Pride parade which also marked the 1st anniversary of GCN.
Unknown
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1974-06
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Black-and-White Photograph
8 x 10 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.PPL-00.567
Boston, MA
Large GCN Coalition at Pride March
Gay Community News
Gay Community News Staff
Gay Pride
Morris, David
Goldsmith, Larry
Burns, Richard
Rofes, Eric
Gottlieb, Gordon
Riegel, Mike
Gilfoy, Chris
Hoffman, Amy
Large coalition of GCN marching in a Pride march, from Mike Riegle Collection. Includes David Morris, right, and Larry Goldsmith, center, holding the GCN banner Richard Burns, center, with a child on his shoulders, to his left is Eric Rofes and to his right is Gordon Gottlieb. On the far left is Mike Riegel, in hat, with his arms around an unidentified woman, two rows behind them are Chris Gilfoy and Amy Hoffman.
John Tobin
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1985
Mike Riegle
Copyright John Tobin.
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Black-and-White Photograph
8 x 10 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.050
Mary Kennedy and Russle Fortune at Gay Community News office
Gay Community News
Russle Fortune
Mary Kennedy
Mary Kennedy working at her desk at Gay Community News, while Russle Fortune drinks out of a mug behind her.
Liz Holden
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
1976
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GCN.ORG.00273
Mike Riegle and Nancy Walker in front of leather GCN plaque
Riegle, Mike
Walker, Nancy
Severance, L
White, Robert Lee
Gay Community News
Gay Community News Staff
Gay Community News Prison Project
Nancy Walker and Mike Riegle in front of a unicorn etching on leather, framed in wood and copper, by Robert "Bobbie" Lee White, a GCN Prisoner Program pen pal who was a fan of Walker's "Odyssey of a Unicorn" column.
L. Severance
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1980
Robert Lee White
Copyright L. Severance.
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Black-and-White Photograph
8 x 10 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.072
Boston, MA
Mike Riegle, Charles Shively, and Unidentified Person
Riegle, Mike
Shively, Charles
Gay Community News
Fag Rag
Mike Riegle, Charles Shively, and unidentified person, possibly Michael Bronski, preparing Fag Rag #27/28 for mailing.
Unknown
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1980
Mike Riegle
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Black-and-White Photograph
5 x 7 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.058
Boston, MA
Nancy Walker: March 17, 1935 - May 20, 1996 [memorial book]
Walker, Nancy
A book/pamphlet prepared after Nancy Walker died in 1996 after a 21 year battle with breast cancer. The book includes selections from the writings of Nancy Walker, as well as several photographs (including two of Nancy).
David Peterson Collection (Collection 18)
circa 1996
Walker, Nancy
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application/pdf
Text
THP-018-series4-folder53
Neil Miller Headshot
Savage, Steve
Miller, Neil
Gay Community News
Gay Community News Staff
LGBTQ+ Authors
GCN editor and author of "In Search of Gay America" Neil Miller publicity photo.
Steve Savage
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
ca. 1989
Copyright Dean Savage.
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Black-and-White Photograph
5 x 7 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.007
Ray in a press hat with cigarette
Gay Community News
A man standing at an outdoor gathering with a hat that says Press on it, looking at the camera with a cigarette in his mouth.
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
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GCN.ORG.00275
The entrance to Glad Day Bookshop after the fire at Gay Community News
Glad Day Bookstore
The ruined entrance and stairway leading up to the Gay Community News office after a fire.
Ellen Shub
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
1983
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GCN.ORG.00303
Tom Reeves and Mike Riegle Embrace Outside 22 Bromfield Street
Shub, Ellen
Reeves, Tom
Gay Community News
22 Bromfield Street
Arson
Fag Rag
Glad Day Book Store
Tom Reeves and Mike Riegle embrace next to burned file cabinets outside 22 Bromfield Street, the location of GCN and Fag Rag offices as well as Glad Day Books, after the 1982 arson. From Mike Riegle collection.
Ellen Shub
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
1982
Mike Riegle
Copyright Ellen Shub 1982.
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Black-and-White Photograph
8 x 10 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.066 (2 of 2)
Boston, MA
Unidentified Person at Desk
Gay Community News
Gay Community News Staff
Unidentified person wearing a black sweater sitting at desk, possibly GCN offices. The photograph slightly obscured from a tear in photograph. From Mike Riegle collection.
Unknown
Gay Community News (publication and photographs), 1973-1999
The History Project
ca. 1985
Mike Riegle
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Black-and-White Photograph
5 x 7 inches
English
Still Image
GCN.STF.053
Boston, MA
View from street of the fire damage at Gay Community News office at 22 Bromfield Street in Boston
Gay Community News
View of the façade of at 22 Bromfield Street where Gay Community News had its offices above next to the Glad Day Book Shop.
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
1982
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GCN.ORG.00270