About LGBT History Project Resources

The LGBT Center of Central PA and the Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections have partnered to document the stories and history of LGBT life and activism in the greater Central Pennsylvania region. This site contains oral histories that have been recorded for the LGBT History Project, as well as fully accessible digital versions of documents, images, and artifacts that have been donated to the project.

This is a quickly growing collection, and not all items are available through this website. Please contact Malinda Triller-Doran at archives@dickinson.edu for information about how to access all of the resources of the LGBT History Project, as well as how to donate additional materials.

Generous support to make these unique resources accessible has been provided by the Schlegel Deibler Charitable Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

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Date: 1991

Dale Warner at the AIDSWalk in Harrisburg, PA in 1991.

Collection: LGBT-054 - Tornblom

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Organizations: South Central Aids Assistance Network (SCAAN)

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Date: 1991

Event at the AIDSWalk in Harrisburg, PA in 1991.

Collection: LGBT-054 - Tornblom

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Organizations: South Central Aids Assistance Network (SCAAN)

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Date: 1988-1990

Performer at and AIDSWalk in Harrisburg, PA held between 1988-1990.

Collection: LGBT-054 - Tornblom

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Organizations: South Central Aids Assistance Network (SCAAN)

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Date: 1988-1990

Picture of AIDWalk attendees in Harrisburg, PA held between 1988-1990.

Collection: LGBT-054 - Tornblom

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Organizations: South Central Aids Assistance Network (SCAAN)

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Date: 1988-1990

Attendees of AIDSWalk during the walk in Harrisburg, PA held between 1988-1990.

Collection: LGBT-054 - Tornblom

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Organizations: South Central Aids Assistance Network (SCAAN)

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Date: 1988-1990

AIDSWalk attendees gathered together at an AIDSWalk in Harrisburg, PA held between 1988-1990.

Collection: LGBT-054 - Tornblom

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Organizations: South Central Aids Assistance Network (SCAAN)

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Date: 1988-1990

Attendee being interviewed by reporter at an AIDSWalk in Harrisburg, PA between 1988-1990.

Collection: LGBT-054 - Tornblom

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Organizations: South Central Aids Assistance Network (SCAAN)

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Date: 1988-1990

Event held during an AIDSWalk held in Harrisburg, PA between 1988 and 1990.

Collection: LGBT-054 - Tornblom

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Organizations: South Central Aids Assistance Network (SCAAN)

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Date: 1988-1990

People attending the AIDSWalk in Harrisburg, PA

Collection: LGBT-054 - Tornblom

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Organizations: South Central Aids Assistance Network (SCAAN)

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Date: 1988 - 1990

Event held during an AIDSWalk held in Harrisburg, PA betweem 1988 and 1990.

Collection: LGBT-054 - Tornblom

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Organizations: South Central Aids Assistance Network (SCAAN)

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Date: July 31, 1999

The Pride Festival of Central PA is an annual event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in the Central Pennsylvania region. Founded in 1992, the festival takes place every year on the last Saturday of July in the city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Each July, approximately 5,000 individuals travel to downtown Harrisburg and attend the Pride Festival. It is the largest Pride celebration between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

Collection: LGBT-086 - DiFava

Topics: Stonewall, National Lesbian and Gay Community Funding Partnership (NLGCFP)

Organizations: Harrisburg Men's Chorus, Central PA Womyn's Chorus, The Greater Harrisburg Foundation

View Item: Pride Fest 1999 Program - July 31, 1999

Date: July 30, 1995

The Pride Festival of Central PA is an annual event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in the Central Pennsylvania region. Founded in 1992, the festival takes place every year on the last Saturday of July in the city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Each July, approximately 5,000 individuals travel to downtown Harrisburg and attend the Pride Festival. It is the largest Pride celebration between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

This is the program for the fourth Pride Festival of Central PA.

Collection: LGBT-014 - Loveland

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Organizations: Central PA Womyn's Chorus

View Item: The Pride Coalition of Central PA Pride on the Rise Program, 1995 - July 30, 1995

Date: July 31, 1994

The Pride Festival of Central PA is an annual event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in the Central Pennsylvania region. Founded in 1992, the festival takes place every year on the last Saturday of July in the city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Each July, approximately 5,000 individuals travel to downtown Harrisburg and attend the Pride Festival. It is the largest Pride celebration between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

This is the program for the third Pride Festival of Central PA. 

Collection: LGBT-014 - Loveland

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Organizations: Pride Coalition of Central PA, Lily White & Company

View Item: Pride Festival of Central PA Program, 1994 - July 31, 1994

Date: July 17, 1993

The Pride Festival of Central PA is an annual event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in the Central Pennsylvania region. Founded in 1992, the festival takes place every year on the last Saturday of July in the city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Each July, approximately 5,000 individuals travel to downtown Harrisburg and attend the Pride Festival. It is the largest Pride celebration between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

This is the program for the second Pride Festival of Central PA. 

Collection: LGBT-014 - Loveland

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Organizations: Harrisburg Men's Chorus

View Item: Central PA Pride Festival Program, 1993 - July 17, 1993

Date: July 26, 1992

The Pride Festival of Central PA is an annual event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in the Central Pennsylvania region. Founded in 1992, the festival takes place every year on the last Saturday of July in the city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Each July, approximately 5,000 individuals travel to downtown Harrisburg and attend the Pride Festival. It is the largest Pride celebration between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

This is the program for the First Annual Gay and Lesbian Pride Festival of Central PA. 

Collection: LGBT-014 - Loveland

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Organizations: Harrisburg Men's Chorus, Gay and Lesbian Switchboard of Harrisburg, Lily White & Company, MCC of the Spirit

View Item: Pride Festival of Central PA Program, 1992 - July 26, 1992

Date: May/June 1994

The Pride Festival of Central PA is an annual event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in the Central Pennsylvania region. Founded in 1992, the festival takes place every year on the last Saturday of July in the city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Each July, approximately 5,000 individuals travel to downtown Harrisburg and attend the Pride Festival. It is the largest Pride celebration between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

This was the offical newsletter for the Central PA Pride Festival. 

Collection: LGBT-014 - Loveland

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Organizations: Pride Coalition of Central PA, Harrisburg Men's Chorus, Gay and Lesbian Switchboard of Harrisburg

View Item: The Pride Newsletter - May/June 1994

Date: July 28, 2018

The Pride Festival of Central PA is an annual event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in the Central Pennsylvania region. Founded in 1992, the festival takes place every year on the last Saturday of July in the city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Each July, approximately 5,000 individuals travel to downtown Harrisburg and attend the Pride Festival. It is the largest Pride celebration between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

The Pride Guide was the official guide of all activities and events of Central PA Pride Festival (PrideFest) held at South RiverFront Park in Harrisburg, PA on July 28, 2018.

Collection: LGBT-014 - Loveland

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View Item: Pride Festival of Central PA Official Pride Guide, 2018 - July 28, 2018

Date: July 29, 2017

The Pride Festival of Central PA is an annual event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in the Central Pennsylvania region. Founded in 1992, the festival takes place every year on the last Saturday of July in the city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Each July, approximately 5,000 individuals travel to downtown Harrisburg and attend the Pride Festival. It is the largest Pride celebration between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

The Pride Guide was the official guide of all activities and events of Central PA Pride Festival (PrideFest) held at South RiverFront Park in Harrisburg, PA on July 29, 2017.

Collection: LGBT-021 - LGBT Center of Central PA

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View Item: Pride Festival of Central PA Official Pride Guide, 2017 - July 29, 2017

Date: July 30, 2016

The Pride Festival of Central PA is an annual event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in the Central Pennsylvania region. Founded in 1992, the festival takes place every year on the last Saturday of July in the city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Each July, approximately 5,000 individuals travel to downtown Harrisburg and attend the Pride Festival. It is the largest Pride celebration between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

The Pride Guide was the official guide of all activities and events of Central PA Pride Festival (PrideFest) held at South RiverFront Park in Harrisburg, PA on July 30, 2016.

Collection: LGBT-021 - LGBT Center of Central PA

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Organizations: Adler Health Services

View Item: Pride Festival of Central PA Official Pride Guide, 2016 - July 30, 2016

Date: July 27, 2002

The Pride Festival of Central PA is an annual event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in the Central Pennsylvania region. Founded in 1992, the festival takes place every year on the last Saturday of July in the city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Each July, approximately 5,000 individuals travel to downtown Harrisburg and attend the Pride Festival. It is the largest Pride celebration between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

The Pride Guide was the offical guide of all activities and events of Central PA Pride Festival (PrideFest) held at South RiverFront Park in Harrisburg, PA on July 27, 2002. 

Collection: LGBT-021 - LGBT Center of Central PA

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Organizations: Gay and Lesbian Switchboard of Harrisburg, MCC of the Spirit, Equity for Gays and Lesbians (EGAL)

View Item: The Official Central PA Pride Guide, Pride Fest 2002 - July 27, 2002

Date: April 10, 1992

The Pride Festival of Central PA is an annual event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in the Central Pennsylvania region. Founded in 1992, the festival takes place every year on the last Saturday of July in the city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Each July, approximately 5,000 individuals travel to downtown Harrisburg and attend the Pride Festival. It is the largest Pride celebration between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

This letter announces the time and date of the First Annual Gay & Lesbian Pride Festival of Central Pennsylvania, organized by the Gay and Lesbian Switchboard of Harrisburg. 

Collection: LGBT-014 - Loveland

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Organizations: Gay and Lesbian Switchboard of Harrisburg

View Item: First Annual Gay and Lesbian Pride Festival of Central PA Announcement Letter - April 10, 1992

Date: July 31, 1994

The Pride Festival of Central PA is an annual event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in the Central Pennsylvania region. Founded in 1992, the festival takes place every year on the last Saturday of July in the city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Each July, approximately 5,000 individuals travel to downtown Harrisburg and attend the Pride Festival. It is the largest Pride celebration between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

Invitation and advertisment materials for the 1994 Pride Festival of Central Pennsylvania held at Reservoir Park in Harrisburg, PA. 

Collection: LGBT-014 - Loveland

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Organizations: Pride Coalition of Central PA

View Item: Central PA Pride Festival 1994 Invitation - July 31, 1994

Date: December 1993 to March 1994

The Pride Festival of Central PA is an annual event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in the Central Pennsylvania region. Founded in 1992, the festival takes place every year on the last Saturday of July in the city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Each July, approximately 5,000 individuals travel to downtown Harrisburg and attend the Pride Festival. It is the largest Pride celebration between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

These materials were used during the planning of Central PA's Pride Festival 1994. Materials include a flyer and two letters to volunteers. 

Collection: LGBT-014 - Loveland

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Organizations: Gay and Lesbian Community Awareness Council of Central PA (CAC), Pride Coalition of Central PA

View Item: Central PA Pride Festival 1994 Planning Meeting Flyer - December 14, 1993

Date: July 25, 1993

The Pride Festival of Central PA is an annual event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in the Central Pennsylvania region. Founded in 1992, the festival takes place every year on the last Saturday of July in the city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Each July, approximately 5,000 individuals travel to downtown Harrisburg and attend the Pride Festival. It is the largest Pride celebration between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

This flyer is advertising the Central PA Pride Festival, held at Reservoir Park in Harrisburg, PA on July 25, 1993.

Collection: LGBT-014 - Loveland

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Organizations: Harrisburg Men's Chorus, Lily White & Company

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Date: July 26, 1992

The Pride Festival of Central PA is an annual event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in the Central Pennsylvania region. Founded in 1992, the festival takes place every year on the last Saturday of July in the city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Each July, approximately 5,000 individuals travel to downtown Harrisburg and attend the Pride Festival. It is the largest Pride celebration between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

This flyer is advertising the first Gay and Lesbian Pride Festival of Central PA, held at Reservoir Park in Harrisburg, PA on July 26, 1992. 

Collection: LGBT-014 - Loveland

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Organizations: Harrisburg Men's Chorus

View Item: Gay and Lesbian Pride Festival of Central PA Flyer - July 26, 1992