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The present laws particularly are found relevant to homosexuals, in Chapter 272 of the Maas. General Laws. Thia chapter is titled "crimes against Chastit{, Morality, Decency, The relevant secand Good Order. tions are: Section 34. "Whoever commits ab, abominableand detestable crime againat nature, either with mankind or with a bea1t, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 20 years." Section 35. "Whoever commits any unnaturaland lascivious act with another person shall be puniahed by ••• (varioua sentences follow-imprisonment and fines)." The crimes forbidden are not further defined in the law itself. The crime against nature has been variously inperpreted in different states at different times to mean genital-oral union, genital-anal union, or both. "Unnatural and lascivious behavior" was explained by a 1954 Masa. case {Jaquith v. indulgence Comm.) to mean "irregular illict sexual in sexual behavior, relations, and infamoua conduct which ia lustful, obacene, and in deviation of accepted customs and manner ■." The following is thought to be a submitted complete liat of the bills to the 1970 legislature which deal with these laws on sexuality. The was discharged from the joint first Judiciary Committee to the House Ways and Means for unknown reasons. The last three will have had a public hearing Feb. 23 by the Judiciary Committee. H. 1949 Change and repeal varM 1ou1 parts of Chapter 272, includ34, 35, & 18. ing repeal of sections k 3272 Repeal section 35. H. 3482 Repeal section 18, (prohibiting fornication). H. 3484 Repeal section 34 The most inclusive bill 1a clearly H. 1949, spoaaored by the Americana tor Democratic Action and othera. The other bills were submitted by William Baird. It is clear that legal re~orm ia far from being the panacea tor the homosexual's problems in society. However, {l) the public discussion generated over whether to enact the bills should work in favor of more reasonable laws because society today haa a more non-regulatory attitude towards sexual behavior than it {2) did when the laws were written. Even though few people are actually convicted of these crimes, some are. The possibility of such a conviction and puniahment should not exist. (3) Making auch acts legal will reduce that portion of antagonism or guilt which is aroused by their illegality per se. (Ir YOUwant to hel~ in planning and carrying out aOB procall: gram to SU'DPort these bills, Ann Haley Laura (625-1263) or write to the DOBaddress.) j J �MAIDEN VOYAGE (2) 19th CENTURY GAYLIFE IN PARIS Women and love in any form fascinated French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. In the last decade of the 19th century, he frequented bars and brothels which dotted bohemian Montmartre painting a aeries of and lesbians. studies of prostitutes Lautreo•s interest in a lesbian dancer at the Moulin Rouge increased He behis attraction to lesbians. came a fixture at La Souris, a gay bar near the Place Pigalle where a "group of women of common inclination met and were quite at home." ,&t La Souris, Lautreo mingled with ease among these women, some aggressively masculine and others very feminine, and painted their that conworld with a sensitivity tradicted his voiced opinion that there was not a "more foolish woman than she who is the woman of another." by his attention, Flattered customers at the bar were happy to pose for the crippled artist, and often sought his advice tor their problems. apSome ot his observations peared in a lithographed album "Elles", a study of all women. A few of his paintin~s - "In Bed", "Breakfast'', and "At the Circus" are well known and are exhibited in museums. Others, because they are labled "obscene" remain in private collections or appear in limited edition publications. ------PJB------ OPENFORUM •. On th• open forum question of Butch and Femme- I think that when you are comparing any two people-here, let us say, a Lesbian couple that on• ia bound to be more aggr••ive in aome areas than the other, just as one will probably be taller, than the other, or weigh more. In other words, two people are rarely exactly alike. Should we call this butch & femme? As far as couples go, I think not. I have found that in all the Lesbian couples in my acquaintance, once I got to know them, I could not make a definate butch-femme distinction between the two. They are simply two women living together sharing a common life with its usual problems and happinesses. On the other hand, I can more easily make butch-femme distinctions between my "single" friends, though such is not always the case. Here, there '' seems to be much more role playing-and I think the reason tor this is the very fact that·the person is "single", or at leaat not living with another woman. They then seem to identify with the society around them. And our society says that to assume any responsibilities or aggressiveness, one must also assume the role of the man-thus the mascuand it line or butch role-playing; also says that to be gentle or passive, one must assume the role of a woman- thus playing the "femme" also develops. I feel, though, that onoe a gay woman enters into a long-term relationship with another woman, then the butch-femme role playing begins to slowly drop off and she can finally relate to her lover as another person, an individual • ••• Diana Travis ••• EDITORIAL: The purpose of any publication is to inform without bias. If we say something you do not like, let us know about it. This of newsletter, the MAIi& VOYAGE,is Boston D0B1 a circuit communication to all members and interested parties. �MAIDEN VOYAGE (3) Q!!. MOTHERS "You don't realize how many ot us there are," our friend Ruth ■ aid, carefully ironing ruffles on a tiny pink dress. "We don't get too much chance to get together and talk because we're too busy with work and taking care of the , children. But there are a lot of us, and we should talk. "Some gay parents are torn with doubts about the effects of their homosexuality on their children - many feel they should tolerate marriage for the sake of their children. - I believe it ia better to be alone with my child than to bring her into the hostile environment of an unhappy marriage. It took me a long time to think all these things through, and I wish I'd known others who were thinking about the same things at the same time, because we could have shared our insigµts." . "Won't your daughter miss male companionship?" we asked. "Everyone makes too much of that issue," Ruth said. "Susan has her grandfather, she'll have male teachers at school, and she will have neighborhood boys to My mother asks every play with. once in a while when I'm getting married again to give Susan a father, and I say Susan has everything she needs with me now. Marriage is taking a chance. Some people are happily married and some are happy single. Susan is better off with a single mother who is happy than with a married mother and father who are both unhappy." "Would you have given up your custody to give her a more conventional life?" "only if there were some kind of prolonged court battle threatened that would air dirty linen and leave emotional soars on her. She ia surrounded by love here with me; her grandparents worship her; I can support her well. What kind of "conventional life" could any lather offer her that would be better than that?" "What if you couldn't support her, though? Suppose you only made $50 or $60 a week? You couldn't even pay a babysitter to take care of her while you worked. Would you give up oustodJ: then?" "The moat important thing is love. Money, usually, you can work something out. A friend of mine in that situation advertised and found an older woman who lived in and took care of her baby son while she worked in exchange for board and room. It was good for both of them. Then, too long before the too, it isn't children are in school and gone for half the day anywe:y. "Are you going to tell her you are gay?" we asked. "That's the most difficult problem - how much to tell and when. I guess it will depend upon her personality. I know I will prime her with an understanding toward all minority groups. I suppose the realization w111 come on her gradually." "What if' the other children in the neighborhood taunt her with •your mother's queer' or some such thing? What would you ch then?" "I don't think they ever will. Children cannot type a person by the way she looks. Even if I were living w1 th another woman, I don't think the question would arise. Ot course, actions could not be overt if I were living with someone, but they couldn't be ia 1 marriage. Many transient relations pa could be damaging, but a long-term relationship with the right person could be very good for Susan. The most important thing for a dlild is love •• so many of these I've come to realize other so-called "needs" of children are socially imposed. A loving family regardless ,of the sex of the parents will give the child the confidence and understanding he needs to grow up and race the world." 61 �MAIDEN VOYAGE (4) BUSINESSREVIEW January 30th business what we decided: meeting; -That a checking account will be opened for DOBBoston, and that Ann Haley and Andy Cox are authorized to negotiate financial transactions in the name of the chapter. -That Ann Haley will be reimbursed $12.00 by the treasury to cover costs of printing the DOBbrochures. -That the treasury will pay $50.00 for the use of 12 Carver st. for the party Feb. 14, and $30.00 for decorations and refreshments. -That DOBwill investigate the possibilities of opening• club and that all members will look for a suitable location at a reasonable cost for such a club. -That DOBwill allow women to pay their membership fee in $5.00 installments until the necessary $15.00 is paid. PERSONALS Lynda D.- MAIDEN VOYAGE has your donation and would like to send you a subscription but we do not Please get have your address. in touch with us again. $1.00 gets you a 30 word ad in the MV Personals Column. Contact lost friends ••• advertise your business, etc. Send your ad to: Box 221 Prudential center station, Boston, MA 02199 Do YOUhave your LESBIANSARE LOVIm button yet?????????? - ----===-DOBINSTALLMENT PLAN February 13th business what we decided: meeting; -That the Public Education Committee would invite a Boston Globe reporter to a meeting, the subject of which would first be approved by the members. would be asked -That said reporter to write a press release covering the meeting. -That as many people as possible should write to newspapers and to their State Representatives recommending passage of the pending bills pertaining to the sodomy laws. -That Boston DOBas an organization send a letter to the committee heading the Feb. 23 hearing of these bills. We have plan for DOBbut $15 all set up an installment those who want to join cannot afford to pay at once. You may now pay $5 a week or every other week until your dues are paid up. Please see Andy & she will make arrangements with you. Your $15 will bring you a subscription to THE LADDER,a subscription to THE MAIDEN VOYAGE, and reduced admissions to all & discussions. Boston DOBlectures Remember,- DOBis working for YOUgive it your support. JOIN DOB-JOIN DOB-JOIN OOB-JOIN DOB- �MAI DENVOYAGE (5) POETRY The Wheel I Remember•••• 7ou nod as you pass b7, I smile and I remember the many times we laughed and loved. aloneness is the axle togetherness, the wind each spoke is a person who has touched and been the wheel lives on becoming. --Shayna Reuben-- At one time we were together we were one. I knew life was only good until nowo Now, because of some words, careless we have parted Life is neither good nor bad it is only empty. And I remember the time we laughed and loved •••••••• Bab7love In the twilight of the year Rebecca changed the seasons And I never felt the wind And the dawning light was meliow And the streets an esplanade. My home lies in our wandering Though we never said a word And we never tried for nothing. --Shayna Reuben-ARTS & CRAFTSSHOW Boston DOBwill hold its first arts & crafts show March 6 in the Clarke Room at Arlington St. Church. ALL members of the homophile community are invited to exhibit paintings, photographs, jewelry, ceramics and other crafts. of entertainment There is a possibility by a folk singer and a woodwind quintet. An astrologer will discuss "Signs of the Times." Exhibitors should plan to arrive at the Clarke Rm. b7 8:15 p.m. to set up their work. The show will begin at 8:45. Refreshments will be served. CRITIQUE Starting with the next issue of THE MAIDEN VOYAGE, we would like to run a monthly critique of films and books dealing with homosexuality. If you have anything to say, good or bad- please let us know by sending your comments to: Editor/Critique P.O. Box 221 Prudential Center Station Boston, MA 02199 �MAIDEN VOYAGE (6) Letters to the Editor * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * -,'f, * * ·* * * * ·:t- -lt, * ************************************* Dear Bos ton, Thank you for the newsletter, and please keep it eoming1 You are a month or two ahead of us - we only started in November, stirring that is, and will be born at the end of this month. all going well. So, it was interesting to hear We have about {our beginnings. a pro- em committee of three, and six to ten prospective members. Hope our growing is as rapid and as strong as yours seems to be. * {!- ·:I- * {I-* * * -:1- * -lf- -lf- {f, NEWSLETTER STAFF To the Edi tor : On our way out, while paying the checks, she asked us not to come there again. My friend said we would not, and that neither would any other "gay" person. ~ * * Editor: Pam B 07d · * Assistant Editor: Pat Browne * * Production: Rose Marie Turner * Circulation: by courtesy of a friend. * **** ➔I-************ * * * * * * * * if- ii- * * * if- * * Best wishes anyway, from your Aussie mates. --Marion G.N.-(Auatralia) On Friday night, Jan. 16, my girlfriend and I were holding hands in the Cafe Florian, at 85 Newbury Street. The manager came over to us and asked us to behave, (which I clarify means "act straight"). Being pacifists by principle, we complied with her request. * We are asking a gay boycott of this establishment, and a letter aent to its manager •••••••••• Communication is the pitfall & responsibility of all mankindo Comm:unioate by being yourself, all you are. I think people trust you only when you are natural. So don•t look down and all around, and don•t think twice - it•s all right. --Shayna Reuben-- (Editor's note: The opinions expressed in the letters to the Editor are · the personal opinions of the writer and do not meQeasarily reflect the thoughts, ideals and/or goals of DOBBoston). �MAIDEN VOYAGE (7) SHOULD ------YOUTELL YOURSTRAIGHTFRIENDS? "Should you tell your straight friends" was the topic for the first discussion group sponsored by DOB. Diana Travis acted aa moderator tor the meeting held in the Clarke Room ot the Arlington St. Church on January 30. Many women told of friendships with straight friends who knew that they were gay, but did not discuss the subject. It was generally felt that tacit acknowledgement or Lesbianism without overt discussion created a barrier that was difficult, 11' not impossible to surmount in a friendship between atraight and gay people. Most women felt that having friends ignore their Lesbianism was worse in more ways than overt rejection. However, all agreed that that it waa with utmost discretion those told should be chosen for all conseare aware of the possible quences of telling the Wl'ong person. Hopefully, all real friends will be able to judge the person and not the or the person. sexual orientation Changing the public image of Lesbianism through a comprehensive, intelligent, educational campaign was the solution agJin offered to Lesbians who hold jobs which they would surely lose if their sexual were to become knowno orientation point Many women made the excellent that society muat be made to realize that Lesbians who hold such positions as teachers, nurses, and social workers can adequately fulfill these roles without supposedly corrupting the morals of those people over whose lives they exert vast influenoe. Generally the most adverse reactions to homosexuality come from men and women who are insecure in their present sexual role. If a heterosexual peraon is secure in his or her sexual role, then homosexuality poses no threat and they are more apt to accept it gracefully; but insecurity breeds · hoatilit7 and resentment because it presents an alternative to their present sexual role wh1oh these people find frightening in that it indiredtly preaenta them with a situation which they are not emotionally capable o:r handling auccesafull7. Analysia has brought many of our women into unhappy and very situations; some of frustrating the women were able to report understanding and intelligent but help obtained from analysis, unfortunately, the psychiatric field generally has yet to accept homosexuality as a normal and a basic part of maay women•a perMany analys,a tirmly sonality. believe that heterosexuality is a biological fact and any deviation from such is abnormal and, therefore, must be changed. Since the United States is based on the family unit premise, analyata tend in many cases to exert preaaure on women to marry and reproduce - one woman responded · to thia presaure by simply in- forming her analyst, "I'm not a rabbitJ" We are in agreement that reproduction is essential to the continuation of the hwnan race, but we also firml7 believe that a person's contributions ~ to the present society are equally important, and that the Lesbians can and will contribute In essence much to this aociety. we feel that it is tar more important to the individual to be whatever ahe wishes to be, rather than to conform to the wiahea of society. J �MAIDEN VOYAGE (8) CHAPTER CHATTER San Francisco has just formed an action core, similar to our oommi ttee Ollpublic education and law reform. Their first project is to investigate the reported firing of stewardesses by Western Airlines on the charge of lesbianism. The women involved have been contacted by the of the investigation will be announced just action core, and results a1 soon as possible. Two members of action cor ·e spoke on homosexual! ty to a speech 0las1 at a local High school. Representative members of the Cleveland Chapter and Rita Laporte appeared on both television and radio. Members were invited to the taping of the TV program, and the next evening a party was given in Rita's honor. Cleveland's library is growing by leaps and bounds with seventy-five books plus periodicals. The San ,ego Chapter had an interesting discussion on the "miserable picture o womanhood which advertising presents". A few members went to Disneyland, but their spirits were dampened by cold, foggy weather. New York has an interesting schedule of programs for February. Among inem-;-iLtalk on "Homosexuality in the Theatre" by Matt Crowley, author of "Boys in the Band." Speakers from the Fortune Society will discuss homosexuality in prisons. ---Charlotte Boudier--Open Forum Question~ ATTENTION:- Q: What would you do it you are living at home in the suburbs, have a good reputation, career and so forth, and your parents, friends, employer and/or neighbors find out you are a Lesbian??? What do you tell them??? Photographerswe will be able to use photographs in future editions of Maiden Voyage. Photos must be black & white and no larger than 5x7. Any aubjectl ~-r.•**{HHh-'~HHHh'HPJ- Boston DOBOfficers Ann__Ha.1A,,. President: _ Melrose, MA Vice-President: Diana Travis Boston, MA(277-8952) Secretary: Donna Ferguson, Worcester, MA Treasurer: Andy Cox, Weare, N.H. Please contact any time. these people at Artistswe will need a series of pen and ink sketches in the style of the New Yorker Magazine to use as fillers after Any size up to 2 in. stories. by 3 inches. Please submit to: Editor, Maiden Voyage Box 221 Prudential center Boston, MA 02199 station �MAIDEN VOYAGE (9) COMING EVENTS Unless otherwise and are held at: specified, all Boston DOBevents are open to women only, Clarke Room, Arlington St. Church, 355 Arlington St. will discuss FRIDAY-Feb. 27 - Guest apeaker Alan Cooke, attorney-at-law, p.m. His talk will cover "Legal Points in Gay Marriages." such areas regarding homosexuality as the criminal law, wills, child custody and financial plalUling. Th.ere will Men are invited. Clarke Rm. be a long question period. Arlington St. Church-355 Arlington St. Boatoa. 8:45 FRIDAY-March 6 - Homophile Arts and Crafts show. Exhibits of photos, 8:45 p.m. jewelry, ceramics and paintings by men and women in Boston's homophile community. Live background music Clarke Rmo and a short talk by an astrologer. FRIDAY-March 13- Business p.m. meeting for OOBmembers only. Clarke Rm. 9:15 SAT. - March 14- A party at 12 Carver St., upatairso BYOB, buffet Tickets $2.50 at the door.Women onlyo 8:30 p.mo-1:a.m. and dancing. FRIDAY-March 20- Employment Discrimination Against Homosexuals. A p·"'member of the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission and possibly other major local businessmen will participate in a discussion on discrimination against women in general, and homosexuals in particular in Clarke Rm. various employment areas. %~l\S ANNOUNCEMENT I With regret as editor. MAIDEN VOYAGE announces the resignation of Marty Kelly We on the staff, and members alike would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to Marty, who, because of her concern for OOBled MAIDEN VOYAGE its suocesatul to debut. ) �MAIDEN VOYAGE ( 10 ) ~ !Q. WRITE~ The Public Education Committee is moving ahead with plans a marketable book on the homosexual experience. to compile any really good books on the The book, undertaken because there aren't will consist of chapters written by people connected with the subject, autobiographical .form. organization, and will be in a .fictionalized Anyone interested copy o.f any length, on the subject. in contributing should submit typed double-spaced relating personal incidents which will shed light Preliminary editing will be done by the committee but the .final major The committee further editing will be done by experienced personnel. hopes to interest a well-known paperback book publisher in the idea. ALL proceeds from sales 'Will go to our Boston DOB. Please mail copy to: Katie at 277-8952 is the coordinator. Boston DOB •••• P.O.Box 221 •••• Prudential Center Station •••• Boston, MA02199 --------------~---------------------------~------------------------------On Friday, January 23rd, the first meeting o.f the committee on law re- .form and public education took place. A dozen 1t0men gathered to start working on what is one of the essential aims of DOB--social acceptance of the homosexual. There was a high degree of enthusiasm and willingness to work, and many good ideas brought up at the meeting are already being acted upon. Before the next scheduled meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5th, at Diana Travis' apartment, the committee has set out to accomplish the .following activities: Getting the LADDER sold on su more newstands, and getting at least two libraries to carry it as a periodical; preparing a press release tor the contacting Jerry Williams Boston Globe about DOBand encouraging .followups; to see about getting members on his talk show on WBZ; contacting Boston After Dark to see if it will carry announcements of our events in its "What•s Happening" section; contacting Steve Fredericks, WMEX,to have him getting permission to reprint announce some of DOB's forthcoming events; an excellent article on Lesbianism .from the magazine Motive, published by the Methodist Church (the article will then be sent out to inquirers, le.ft in churches, libraries, etc.); and drawing up a Recommended List of what we consider valid books or articles on Lesbians. Also discussed were: a possible meeting, well publicized, for straight and having people to come, hear one of us speak, and to ask questions; speakers for such groups of public power as the League o.f Women Voters, the Chamber of Commerce, the Urban Priests League, and the Priests• Senate. �S\. Pf\\R\CK'S -PF\~-1 ~ DA MQrch 14, 1910 ~: 30 'P.rn. ta I Q.m. \~ CQruer str~e..t UP~Tf\\RS - U'Y'\der C.e>Y"t\e 9,.\ ? - b l.\ \- ~ \ e. a::, e c:\oY\'-\. dT",n\(. l?.,r\Y'lg '(ol.\r D\Qn Bo\He. �. MAI DENVOYAGE ( 12 ) Support Boston OOBYour $15 membership fee gets you: - a subscription to THE LADDER - a Subsoription to THE MAIDEN VOYAGE - reduced admission to all Boston DOBlectures !!nolosed is my check or money order membership in Boston DOB and discussions. for $15 (do not mail cash) I would like to join on the installment plan • check for$ ___ • I am 21 years of age ore>ier. NA.fi: ,, -------------------------------------------------------- ADDRESS: ____________________ Enclosed for is my ZIP _____ _ PHONE: ALL membership applications are confidential& Mail to: Boston DOB, P.O.Box 221, Prudential Center Station, Boston, 02199 11 lNOTICE 111 we have learned that: a member of DOB (Boston); Frank Morgan of HUB; Peter Connolly, a heterosexual member of HUB; possibly Allan Cooke, an attorney; and possibly a member of the Legislature are to appear on the Steve Fredricks Show on WMEX,Friday, Feb. 20 at 11 p.mo about Homosexuality. Details on the outcome of the for a discussion program will be reviewed in the March issue. As we go to press, �The History Project http://www.historyproject.org/ info@historyproject.org Thank you for using the manuscript collections of The History Project. Copyright restrictions may apply. If you have questions or wish to request removal of a document in this collection from our digital repository, please contact The History Project. This PDF file contains images of an issue of the publication Maiden Voyage, produced by the Boston chapter of the Daughters of Bilitis from The Daughters of Bilitis (Boston chapter) records Collection #0011 Recommended Citation: [Item description including title, author, and date if known], Daughters of Bilitis (Boston chapter) records, The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Focus/Maiden Voyage, a publication of the Boston chapter of the Daughters of Bilitis, 1969-1975 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1969-1975 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Daughers of Bilitis (Boston, Mass.) Description An account of the resource <p>See <a href="https://historyproject.omeka.net/items/show/183">Daughters of Bilitis Collection Guide</a><br /><br />The Daughters of Bilitis (DOB) was a lesbian organization founded in 1955 in San Francisco by Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon for the purpose of self-knowledge and self-acceptance, public education, involvement in research, and lobbying to change the laws criminalizing homosexuality. Starting primarily as a private social group for lesbians focused on the integration of the lesbian into mainstream society, the aims of the group shifted during the 1960s due to the changing political, social and economic conditions of the decade. The DOB took up political activism to lobby for the rights of lesbians, promoting individualism with a decreased emphasis on societal conformity. During the 1960s many regional chapters were chartered around the country and globally, continuing the organization even after the closing of the San Francisco national office in 1978.<br /><br />The Boston chapter was founded in 1969 during a period when many homophile organizations were forming in Boston. Early leaders of the Boston DOB included Lois Johnson, Shari Barden, and Laura Robin/McMurry, who were prominent promoters of the group and its activities.<br /><br />The Boston chapter published a newsletter, originally entitled <em>Maiden Voyage</em>, until 1971 when it was renamed <em>Focus</em>. The publication runs from December 1969 to October 1983.<br /><br />See also: <a href="https://historyproject.omeka.net/collections/show/50">Daughters of Bilitis Oral History Project</a></p> Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Maiden Voyage: A Daughters of Bilitis Newsletter/Boston Chapter, 1970 February Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970-02 Description An account of the resource Volume 1, issue 3 of the newsletter of the Boston chapter of the Daughters of Bilitis. The first 14 issues of the newsletter were called "The Maiden Voyage." The publication was renamed "Focus" in 1971. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Daughters of Bilitis (Boston chapter) Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian newsletters; Newsletters (LGBTQ); Boston (Mass.); Cambridge (Mass.); Daughters of Bilitis Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright restrictions may apply. Visit https://historyproject.omeka.net/rights-and-reproductions for more information and to review The History Project's takedown policy. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context THP-0011-maiden-voyage-197002 Daughters of Bilitis lesbian organizations newsletters