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Coll. 077: John Mitzel Journals
John Mitzel (1948 – 2013) was a Boston based writer, activist, publisher, and bookstore owner. Mitzel was one of the organizers of Boston's first gay pride parade in 1971. Mitzel was also a founding member of the Fag Rag collective, which began…
John Mitzel with James Purdy
Writer James Purdy with writer and activist John Mitzel.
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.
John Mitzel Portrait
Portrait of gay writer, bookseller, and activist John Mitzel.
Roger Austen with John Mitzel
Literary historian Roger Austen with writer and activist John Mitzel.
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.
Charles Shively at the 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.
Fag Rag Banner, Old South Church
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…
Charley Shively and John Mitzel
Charley Shively and John Mitzel attending a gathering in a park, a third unidentified man is wearing a Gay Community News t-shirt.
Carl Wittman by the Charles River
Activist and Writer Carl Wittman in Cambridge, MA by the Charles River.
Ed Hougen, Tom Reeves, John Ward, and John Mitzel of Boston/Boise
Tom Reeves speaks into a microphone at a panel desk while Ed Hougen, John Ward, and John Mitzel sit around him looking on.