Coll. 127: Gays for Patsy Collection
Title
Coll. 127: Gays for Patsy Collection
Date
1991 - 2005
Description
Gays for Patsy (GFP) is a Boston-based, nonprofit, all-volunteer organization made up of Country/Western dance enthusiasts. They mission is to share the joy of country-western dancing while raising funds for groups serving those in need.
Founded in 1991 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization under the name GFP, Inc., for the purpose of promoting Country/Western dance while providing assistance through their fundraisers to service oriented groups.
They organize and participate in numerous dance performances and demonstrations nationally and internationally, and since 1993 have sponsored Lambda Ranch, a smoke-free and alcohol-free dance event.
Gays for Patsy is a Member Club of the International Association of Gay/Lesbian Country Western Dance Clubs (IAGLCWDC) whose purpose is to promote country western dancing, activities and music to all persons without regard to age, sex, gender or gender identity, religion, national or cultural origin, sexual orientation, disability or HIV status.”
Founded in 1991 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization under the name GFP, Inc., for the purpose of promoting Country/Western dance while providing assistance through their fundraisers to service oriented groups.
They organize and participate in numerous dance performances and demonstrations nationally and internationally, and since 1993 have sponsored Lambda Ranch, a smoke-free and alcohol-free dance event.
Gays for Patsy is a Member Club of the International Association of Gay/Lesbian Country Western Dance Clubs (IAGLCWDC) whose purpose is to promote country western dancing, activities and music to all persons without regard to age, sex, gender or gender identity, religion, national or cultural origin, sexual orientation, disability or HIV status.”
Rights
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Identifier
THP-FA-0127
Citation
“Coll. 127: Gays for Patsy Collection,” Documented | Digital Collections of The History Project, accessed March 19, 2024, https://historyproject.omeka.net/items/show/415.
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