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Fred Mandel, Human Rights Commission
Fred (Fredrick) Mandel speaking as the first director of the Boston Human Rights Commission.
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.
Don McGaw
Portrait of Don McGaw.
Ann Maguire Speaking
Ann Maguire making fists as she speaks behind a podium. In the 1970s, Maguire hosted the WBUR radio show Gay Way, managed the Lesbian bar Somewhere, and served as the manager of Elaine Noble's successful 1974 election campaign. Maguire was a lifelong…
Ann Maguire
Portrait of Ann Maguire edited for publication, Maguire is wearing a Beantown's Women's Rugby shirt. In the 1970s, Maguire hosted the WBUR radio show Gay Way, managed the Lesbian bar Somewhere, and served as the manager of Elaine Noble's successful…
Ann Maguire and Joe Martin
Ann Maguire and Joe Martin, both activists and gay radio hosts, stand beside a microphone.
Nancy Gertner, Elaine Noble, and Ann Maguire at Noble's campgain
Elaine Noble, center, and Ann Maguire, her campaign manager, right, on the night of Noble’s successful election to the Massachusetts House in 1974. Noble was the first out LGBTQ+ eperson elected to any US state legislature. Nancy Gertner, left, would…
Ann Maguire
Color portrait of Ann Maguire with a red bandana around her neck. In the 1970s, Maguire hosted the WBUR radio show Gay Way, managed the Lesbian bar Somewhere, and served as the manager of Elaine Noble's successful 1974 election campaign. Maguire was…
David Scondras and Edmund White at Glad Day Bookshop
Author Edmund White and David Scondras at Scondra's City Council campaign event at Glad Day Bookshop.
Jimmy (James) Saslow On GCN Pride Car
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.
Eric Rofes Portrait
AIDS activist and writer Eric Rofes wearing a leather jacket. Inscribed in marker in verso: "I thought people like that killed themselves."
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.
Tom Reeves at Demo
Winter demonstration, Tom Reeves can be seen speaking to demonstrators in the foreground.
Matt Stern
Matt Stern wearing a Keith Haring shirt.