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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.
Meeting about the Boston Globe's Poor Coverage on Queer Issues
A meeting on the Boston Globe's poor coverage of the March on Washington and gay and lesbian issues generally. From left to right: Marion Tholander and Robin MacCormack of Lesbian & Gay Media Advocates, John Driscoll, Assistant Executive Managing…
Robin MacCormack and Richard Burns at MGPC/NOW Benefit
Robin MacCormack and Richard Burns at a benefit for the Massachusetts Gay and Lesbian Political Caucus and the National Organization for Women held at the Museum of Transportation.
Ad with Richard Burns and Sue Hyde
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…
Cindy Patton and Neil Miller Holding a Banner
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."
Amy Hoffman Speaking at Arlington Street Church
Amy Hoffman speaking behind a podium at the Arlington Street Church after the 1982 arson at 22 Bromfield Street.
"For the gay man who taught in the school, rest in peace" Demonstration
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.
Tom Reeves and Mike Riegle Embrace Outside 22 Bromfield Street
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.
22 Bromfield Street Arson
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.
Firefighter Exiting 22 Bromfield Street
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.
Burned File Cabinets Outside 22 Bromfield Street
Burned file cabinets removed from GCN's offices at 22 Bromfield Street after the 1982 arson, from Mike Reigle collection.
Demonstrators Marching, Shoulder to Shoulder
Five unidentified marching at a unknown demonstration, from Mike Riegle collection.
GCN Staffers Group Photo
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,…
Group Photo of GCN Staffers
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…
Cindy Patton at Typewriter
Cindy Patton working on a typewriter, from Mike Riegle collection.
Amy Hoffman
Amy Hoffman smiling behind a desk, from Mike Riegle collection.
Mike Riegle, Charles Shively, and Unidentified Person
Mike Riegle, Charles Shively, and unidentified person, possibly Michael Bronski, preparing Fag Rag #27/28 for mailing.
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…
Freddie Greenfield
Cut-out portrait of Freddie Greenfield, from Mike Riegle collection.
GCN Celebration in Copley Square
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.
GCN Celebration in Copley Square
Unidentified person holding two young children at a GCN celebration in Copley Square, from Mike Riegle collection.
GCN 10 Year Birthday Party
GCN 10th anniversary celebration, from Mike Riegle collection.
Sojourner Celebrates Gay and Lesbian Pride
Unidentified persons marching with the Sojourner banner reading "Sojourner Celebrates Gay and Lesbian Pride" at a march, from Mike Riegle collection.
Andrea Loewenstein and Unidentified Person at the Boston Commons
Andrea Loewenstein, on left, and an unidentified person at the Boston Commons, both wearing "Foster Equality" stickers. From Mike Riegle collection.
Unidentified Persons at the Boston Commons
Two unidentified persons, one is wearing glasses and one is wearing a "Foster Equality" sticker on their shirt. From Mike Riegle collection.
GCN Members Holding "Subscribe" Flyers
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…
Large GCN Coalition at Pride March
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…
GCN Banner in Northampton, MA
Demonstrators march with a GCN Banner at an undated Northampton, MA Gay Pride March. Possibly Art Cohen on the left holding banner.
Mike Riegle and Nancy Walker in front of leather GCN plaque
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.
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.
Meeting at Bromfield Gallery
Charley Shively and unidentified persons sitting on the floor at Bromfield Gallery, Shively's silhouette is accented in red overlay.
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.
Jimmy (James) Saslow on GCN Pride Car
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.
Gay Speakers Bureau meeting
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).
Mary Kennedy and Russle Fortune at Gay Community News office
Mary Kennedy working at her desk at Gay Community News, while Russle Fortune drinks out of a mug behind her.
View from street of the fire damage at Gay Community News office at 22 Bromfield Street in Boston
View of the façade of at 22 Bromfield Street where Gay Community News had its offices above next to the Glad Day Book Shop.
Gay Community News staff with banner at Pride 1990
Men and women of Gay Community News holding a large banner in the 1990 Pride march in Boston.
Gay Community News Staff Christmas 1973
Gay Community News 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 Gay Community News.