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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: August 1982
This is a photo of a member grabbing food at the August 1982 Dignity/Central PA Picnic. This picture is found on page 16 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.
Dignity/Central PA is a forum for human concerns, a place of seeking for greater self, knowledge, and wisdom, an affirmation of one's sexual orientation in faith, and personal ministry. This scrapbook was created by Steven Leshner, a member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.
Collection: LGBT-029 - Leshner
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Date: August 22, 1976
This is a photo of Paul, Morin, Jeannine, and other members at the Dignity/Central PA Picnic on. August 22, 1976. This picture is found on page 14 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.
Dignity/Central PA is a forum for human concerns, a place of seeking for greater self, knowledge, and wisdom, an affirmation of one's sexual orientation in faith, and personal ministry. This scrapbook was created by Steven Leshner, a member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.
Collection: LGBT-029 - Leshner
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Date: August 22, 1976
This is a photo of Kate and Jim at the Dignity/Central PA Picnic on August 22, 1976. This picture is found on page 13 of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.
Dignity/Central PA is a forum for human concerns, a place of seeking for greater self, knowledge, and wisdom, an affirmation of one's sexual orientation in faith, and personal ministry. This scrapbook was created by Steven Leshner, a member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.
Collection: LGBT-029 - Leshner
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Date: August 22, 1976
This is a photo of Kate and Jeannine at the Dignity/Central PA Picnic on August 22, 1976. This picture is found on page 13 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.
Dignity/Central PA is a forum for human concerns, a place of seeking for greater self, knowledge, and wisdom, an affirmation of one's sexual orientation in faith, and personal ministry. This scrapbook was created by Steven Leshner, a member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.
Collection: LGBT-029 - Leshner
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Date: August 22, 1976
This is a photo of Ms. Kathy at the Dignity/Central PA Picnic on August 22, 1976. This picture is found on page 13 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.
Dignity/Central PA is a forum for human concerns, a place of seeking for greater self, knowledge, and wisdom, an affirmation of one's sexual orientation in faith, and personal ministry. This scrapbook was created by Steven Leshner, a member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.
Collection: LGBT-029 - Leshner
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Date: August 22, 1976
This is a photo of group members, referred to here as "the Gang," enjoying food at the Dignity/Central PA Picnic on August 22, 1976. This picture is found on page 12 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.
Dignity/Central PA is a forum for human concerns, a place of seeking for greater self, knowledge, and wisdom, an affirmation of one's sexual orientation in faith, and personal ministry. This scrapbook was created by Steven Leshner, a member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.
Collection: LGBT-029 - Leshner
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![Allen, Richard, [Shein], Jeff, and Barry at the Dignity/Central PA Picnic - August 22, 1976](/sites/default/files/styles/artifacts_browse/public/image_lgbt/Dignity_Scrapbook_12_p08.jpg?itok=1SxihCFf "Allen, Richard, [Shein], Jeff, and Barry at the Dignity/Central PA Picnic - August 22, 1976")
Date: August 22, 1976
This is a photo of members Allen, Richard, [Shein], Jeff, and Barry at the Dignity/Central PA Picnic on August 22, 1976. This picture is found on page 12 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.
Dignity/Central PA is a forum for human concerns, a place of seeking for greater self, knowledge, and wisdom, an affirmation of one's sexual orientation in faith, and personal ministry. This scrapbook was created by Steven Leshner, a member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.
Collection: LGBT-029 - Leshner
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Date: August 22, 1976
This is a photo of members Paul, John, and Pat grilling at the Dignity/Central PA Picnic on August 22, 1976. This picture is found on page 10 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.
Dignity/Central PA is a forum for human concerns, a place of seeking for greater self, knowledge, and wisdom, an affirmation of one's sexual orientation in faith, and personal ministry. This scrapbook was created by Steven Leshner, a member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.
Collection: LGBT-029 - Leshner
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Date: August 22, 1976
This is a photo from the second volleyball game at the Dignity/Central PA Picnic on August 22, 1976. This picture is found on page 14 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.
Dignity/Central PA is a forum for human concerns, a place of seeking for greater self, knowledge, and wisdom, an affirmation of one's sexual orientation in faith, and personal ministry. This scrapbook was created by Steven Leshner, a member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.
Collection: LGBT-029 - Leshner
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Date: August 22, 1976
This is a photo from the first all-women's volleyball game at the Dignity/Central PA Picnic on August 22, 1976. In this photo, a member in a yellow shirt attempts to save the play and hit the volleyball. This picture is found on page 12 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.
Dignity/Central PA is a forum for human concerns, a place of seeking for greater self, knowledge, and wisdom, an affirmation of one's sexual orientation in faith, and personal ministry. This scrapbook was created by Steven Leshner, a member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.
Collection: LGBT-029 - Leshner
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Date: August 22, 1976
This is a photo from the first all-women's volleyball game at the Dignity/Central PA Picnic on August 22, 1976. In this photo, a member in a yellow shirt is ready to spike the volleyball. This picture is found on page 10 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.
Dignity/Central PA is a forum for human concerns, a place of seeking for greater self, knowledge, and wisdom, an affirmation of one's sexual orientation in faith, and personal ministry. This scrapbook was created by Steven Leshner, a member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.
Collection: LGBT-029 - Leshner
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Date: August 22, 1976
This is a photo from the first all-women's volleyball game at the Dignity/Central PA Picnic on August 22, 1976. In this photo, a member in a yellow shirt is jumping in the air trying to catch the volleyball. This picture is found on page 10 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.
Dignity/Central PA is a forum for human concerns, a place of seeking for greater self, knowledge, and wisdom, an affirmation of one's sexual orientation in faith, and personal ministry. This scrapbook was created by Steven Leshner, a member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.
Collection: LGBT-029 - Leshner
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Date: August 22, 1976
This is a photo of Mauri and Paul at the Dignity/Central PA Picnic on August 22, 1976. This picture is found on page 9 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.
Dignity/Central PA is a forum for human concerns, a place of seeking for greater self, knowledge, and wisdom, an affirmation of one's sexual orientation in faith, and personal ministry. This scrapbook was created by Steven Leshner, a member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.
Collection: LGBT-029 - Leshner
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Date: August 22, 1976
This is a photo of John B. at the Dignity/Central PA Picnic on August 22, 1976. This picture is found on page 9 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.
Dignity/Central PA is a forum for human concerns, a place of seeking for greater self, knowledge, and wisdom, an affirmation of one's sexual orientation in faith, and personal ministry. This scrapbook was created by Steven Leshner, a member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.
Collection: LGBT-029 - Leshner
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Date: 1990
This is a photo of Steven Leshner (left) and Richard Hause (right) at an event in Washington, D.C. around 1990. Two copies of this picture are found on pages 7 and 39 of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.
Dignity/Central PA is a forum for human concerns, a place of seeking for greater self, knowledge, and wisdom, an affirmation of one's sexual orientation in faith, and personal ministry. This scrapbook was created by Steven Leshner, a member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.
Collection: LGBT-029 - Leshner
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Date: 1995
This is a photo of Steven Leshner (left) and two unknown men at an event around 1995. This picture is found on page 7 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.
Dignity/Central PA is a forum for human concerns, a place of seeking for greater self, knowledge, and wisdom, an affirmation of one's sexual orientation in faith, and personal ministry. This scrapbook was created by Steven Leshner, a member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.
Collection: LGBT-029 - Leshner
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![Aaron Spicher and Ted [Hogonvesher] at Philadelphia Gay Pride – 1976](/sites/default/files/styles/artifacts_browse/public/image_lgbt/Dignity_Scrapbook_03_p03_0.jpg?itok=bs6-sr7I "Aaron Spicher and Ted [Hogonvesher] at Philadelphia Gay Pride – 1976")
Date: 1976
This is a photo of Aaron Spicher and Ted Hogonvesher at Philadelphia Gay Pride in 1976. This picture is found on page 4 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.
Dignity/Central PA is a forum for human concerns, a place of seeking for greater self, knowledge, and wisdom, an affirmation of one's sexual orientation in faith, and personal ministry. This scrapbook was created by Steven Leshner, a member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.
Collection: LGBT-029 - Leshner
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Date: 1976
This is a photo of PA Rural Gay Caucus members at the Philadelphia Gay Pride in 1976. Members include Aaron Spicher (with the Dignity Banner), Joe Burns, Richard Hoffman (with GCS Berks Banner), Sam Deetz (turned away from the camera) and Jerry Brennan. This picture is found on page 5 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.
Dignity/Central PA is a forum for human concerns, a place of seeking for greater self, knowledge, and wisdom, an affirmation of one's sexual orientation in faith, and personal ministry. This scrapbook was created by Steven Leshner, a member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.
Collection: LGBT-029 - Leshner
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Organizations: PA Rural Gay Caucus, Dignity/Central PA
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Date: Fall/Winter 2006
Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.”
This is a newsletter for the Central PA Womyn's Chorus for Fall/Winter 2006 which includes updates about the chorus, a list of upcoming events, a report from the fundraising committee, and a detachable form to support the chorus.
Collection: LGBT-086 - DiFava
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Organizations: Central PA Womyn's Chorus
View Item: Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Newsletter - Fall/Winter 2006
![Central PA Women's Music Festival Flyer - August 19, [2006]](/sites/default/files/styles/artifacts_browse/public/image_lgbt/WomynsChorus_Music-Festival-08-19-undated.jpg?itok=gRLHBTJP "Central PA Women's Music Festival Flyer - August 19, [2006]")
Date: August 19, [2006]
Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This flyer promotes the Central Pennsylvania Women's Music Festival, held on August 19th, 2006 at Reservoir Park in Harrisburg. The festival featured Bobbi Carmitchell, Deenie Hamacher, Robin Chambers, Delta Jelly, the Central PA Womyn's Chorus, Natalie Darkes, Bumbada Women Drumming, N'Bonye Dancers, Janie Womack, Renee Bartholomew, Pat George, and an open mic session.
Collection: LGBT-062 - Saunders
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Organizations: Central PA Womyn's Chorus
View Item: Central PA Women's Music Festival Flyer - August 19, [2006]
Date: May 10, 2003
Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This flyer promotes the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2003 concert "Music in Our Mother's House," performed on May 10th at Unity Church in Enola.
Collection: LGBT-086 - DiFava
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Organizations: Central PA Womyn's Chorus
View Item: Central PA Womyn's Chorus "Music in Our Mother’s House" Flyer - May 10, 2003
Date: May 17 and 18, 2019
Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This flyer promotes the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2019 concert "We Rise Again," a collaboration with the Pennsylvania Immigrant and Refugee Women's Network, performed on May 17th at Market Square Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg and on May 18th at Camp Hill Presbyterian Church in Camp Hill.
Collection: LGBT-102 - Central PA Womyn's Chorus
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Organizations: Central PA Womyn's Chorus, Pennsylvania Immigrant and Refugee Women's Network
View Item: Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “We Rise Again” Flyer - May 17 & 18, 2019
Date: May 19 and 20, 2018
Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This flyer promotes the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2018 concert "Animated Women," performed on May 19th at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsburg and on May 20th at Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg.
Collection: LGBT-102 - Central PA Womyn's Chorus
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Organizations: Central PA Womyn's Chorus
View Item: Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Animated Women” Flyer - May 19 & 20, 2018
Date: November 18 and 19, 2017
Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This flyer promotes the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2017 concert "Keep on Moving Forward," performed on November 18th at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsburg and on November 19th at Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg.
Collection: LGBT-102 - Central PA Womyn's Chorus
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Organizations: Central PA Womyn's Chorus
View Item: Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Keep on Moving Forward” Flyer - November 18 & 19, 2017
Date: June 3 and 4, 2017
Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This flyer promotes the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2017 concert "Down by the Riverside," performed on June 3rd at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsburg and on June 4th at Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg.
Collection: LGBT-102 - Central PA Womyn's Chorus
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Organizations: Central PA Womyn's Chorus
View Item: Central PA Womyns’ Chorus “Down by the Riverside” Flyer - June 3 & 4, 2017