Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “25 Years of Giving Voice to Our Community” Program - November 23 & 24, 2019

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25
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November 23 and 24, 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 event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2019 concert "25 Years of Giving Voice to Our Community," performed on November 23rd at Market Square Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, and on November 24th at Camp Hill Presbyterian Church in Camp Hill. The concert celebrated the group's 25th anniversary and featured a selection of songs performed at various concerts throughout the years. The program includes a timeline and photos documenting the group's history, a list of the group's concerts, and a roster of every individual who performed with the chorus since its founding in 1994. Bobbi Carmitchell performed as a special guest at the concert in Harrisburg.

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Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “We Rise Again” Program - May 19, 2019

Number of Pages
23
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May 19, 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 event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2019 concert "We Rise Again," performed on May 19th at Wesley United Methodist Church in Bloomsburg. This concert was the group's second collaboration with the Pennsylvania Immigrant and Refugee Women's Network, the first of which occurred in 2007 during the "Land of Our Dreams" concert. The concert and the program both feature stories of women from South and Central America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the National Endowment of the Arts provided funding for this performance.
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Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “The Road Home” Program - November 17 & 18, 2018

Number of Pages
17
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November 17 and 18, 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 event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2018 concert "The Road Home," performed on November 17th at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsburg and on November 18th at Market Square Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg.
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Keep on Moving Forward” Program - November 18 & 19, 2017

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17
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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 event program is from 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. The concert also featured Shaashawn "The Voyce" Dial.
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Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Down by the Riverside” Program - June 3 & 4, 2017

Number of Pages
17
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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 event program is from 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. The concert included songs referencing and celebrating the meaning of water, which also coincided with the debut of the group's new logo design featuring the Susquehanna River. The "CPWC Supports" non-profit organization for this concert was Brethren Housing, a shelter for homeless women and children in Harrisburg.
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Calling All Directions” Program - November 19 & 20, 2016

Number of Pages
17
Date
November 19 and 20, 2016
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 event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2016 concert "Calling All Directions," performed on November 19th at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsburg and on November 20th at Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg. This concert also featured the debut of the group's new initiative "CPWC Supports," which spotlights the work of a local non-profit organization at each concert. The chorus accepted food donations from concert patrons for their first "CPWC Supports" organization, Downtown Daily Bread, a soup kitchen in Harrisburg.
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Plant a Tree of Peace” Program - May 21 & 22, 2016

Number of Pages
17
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May 21 and 22, 2016
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 event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2016 concert "Plant a Tree of Peace," performed on May 21st at Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg and on May 22nd at York Unitarian Church in York. At the concerts, audience members could pick up seedlings of red and silver maples, or Freeman Maples, to plant and grow.
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Fall in Love” Program - November 21 & 22, 2015

Number of Pages
17
Date
November 21 and 22, 2015
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 event program is for the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2015 concert "Fall in Love," performed on November 21st at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church and on November 22nd at First Reformed UCC Church in Lancaster.
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LGBT-102 Central PA Womyn's Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “SHE-Bop, The Beat Goes On” Program - May 31 & June 1, 2014

Number of Pages
17
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May 31 and June 1, 2014
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 event program is for the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2014 concert "SHE Bop, the Beat Goes On," performed on May 31st at Unity Church in Enola and on June 1st at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York. The concert featured Marlene Kanuck as narrator and a supporting cast including Cynthia Swanson, Mary Nancarrow, Donna Stewart, Pamela Johnson, and Kelly McEntee.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 Central PA Womyn's Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “I Ain’t Afraid” Program - November 16, 2013

Number of Pages
17
Date
November 16, 2013
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 event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2013 concert "I Ain't Afraid," performed on November 16th at the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg. This performance celebrated women artists and advocated for women's and human rights.
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LGBT-102 Central PA Womyn's Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn's Chorus "Babes on Broadway: The Sequel" Program - June 1 & 2, 2013

Number of Pages
17
Date
June 1 and 2, 2013

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 event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' summer 2013 concert "Babes on Broadway: The Sequel," performed on June 1st at the Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg and on June 2nd at the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg. This performance follows the group's previous "Babes on Broadway" concert in June 2011.

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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 Central PA Womyn's Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Around the World in Song” Program - December 1, 2012

Number of Pages
17
Date
December 1, 2012
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 event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2012 concert "Around the World in Song," performed on December 1st at the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 Central PA Womyn's Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Summer Fun – Food and Folk” Program - June 2, 2012

Number of Pages
13
Date
June 2, 2012
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 event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' summer 2012 concert "Summer Fun, Food and Folk," performed on June 2nd. The concert also featured a dinner and performances from Tret Fure and Dani Fiore.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 Central PA Womyn's Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Songs that Warm the Heart” Program - November 19, 2011

Number of Pages
13
Date
November 19, 2011
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 event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2011 concert "Songs to Warm the Heart," performed on November 19th at the Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg. The concert also featured a holiday sing-a-long.
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Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Babes on Broadway” Program - June 4, 2011

Number of Pages
13
Date
June 4, 2011
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 event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2011 concert "Babes on Broadway," performed on June 4th at the Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg.
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LGBT-102 Central PA Womyn's Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’ Chorus “Driven Women: Women Through The Years” Program - January 9, 2011

Number of Pages
13
Date
January 9, 2011
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 event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' winter 2011 concert "Driven Women: Womyn Through the Years: A Musical Retrospective," held on January 9th at the Unity Church of Harrisburg in Enola. This concert celebrated the group's 17th anniversary.
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LGBT-102 Central PA Womyn's Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “An American Quilt” Program - May 22, 2010

Number of Pages
13
Date
May 22, 2010

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 event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2010 concert "An American Quilt," performed at the Labyrinth Cafe at Unity Church in Enola on May 22nd.

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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “A Winter’s Walk” Program - December 5, 2009

Number of Pages
13
Date
December 5, 2009

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 event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' winter 2009 concert "A Winter's Walk," performed on December 5th at the Unity Church of Harrisburg in Enola.

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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Healing Song” Program - June 5 & 7, 2009

Number of Pages
27
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June 5 and 7, 2009
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 event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2009 concert "Healing Song," a music performance honoring survivors of domestic violence and abuse. The concerts were performed on June 5th at the Rose Lehrman Arts Center at Harrisburg Area Community College and on June 7th at the Carlisle Theatre. Both performances featured special guest artists 3.12. Shalom House and the YWCA of Greater Harrisburg provided information about resources at the Harrisburg concert, and Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties and YWCA Carlisle provided information about resources at the Carlisle concert.
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “God Bless This Family: A Christmas Concert” Program - December 13 & 14, 2008

Number of Pages
21
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December 13 and 14, 2008

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 event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2008 concert "God Bless This Family: A Christmas Concert," performed on December 13th at Lakeside Lutheran Church in Harrisburg and on December 14th at Holy Trinity Lutheran in York Springs.

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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Cover the World with Love” Program - June 8, 2008

Number of Pages
29
Date
June 8, 2008
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 event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2008 concert "Cover the World with Love" on June 8th at Unity Church of Greater Harrisburg in Enola.
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Holy Cow! We Can’t Stop Singing!” Program - November 10, 2007

Number of Pages
29
Date
November 10, 2007

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 event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2007 concert "Holy Cow! We Can't Stop Singing!," a joint performance with the Harrisburg Men's Chorus and Common Roads held on November 10th at the Rose Lehrman Arts Center of Harrisburg Area Community College. The event received support from the Jump Street/Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts program of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and from Equity for Gays and Lesbians of the Foundation for Enhancing Communities.

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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “SAS: Sisters and Songwriters” Program - November 18, 2006

Number of Pages
29
Date
November 18, 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 event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2006 concert "SAS: Singers and Songwriters," a celebration of female singer-songwriters held at the Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg on November 18th. The concert featured special guests Janie Womack and Bobbi Carmitchell and received support from the Jump Street/Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts program of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.

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LGBT History Project: LGBT-009 Lavender Letter Collection

Number of Pages
8
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1983 - 2006

Created by Lorraine Kujawa, Cindy Mitzel, Mary Nancarrow, and several others in 1983, the Lavender Letter Newsletter was a calendar of events for, by, and about lesbian women to create community in the Central Pennsylvania area. The newsletter was distributed monthly until the mid-2000s.

This collection contains a history of the Lavender Letter by Lorraine Kujawa and copies of the Lavender Letter from 1983 to 2006. It was two separate donations combined into one collection for easier access and use.

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Gift of Lorraine Kujawa and Laury McIntyre
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LGBT-009 Lavender Letter Collection

LGBT Oral History 080: Laury McIntyre

Number of Pages
9
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March 29, 2015

Laury was born in New Port Beach, California on March 20, 1961. She is the middle child with two brothers from a Presbyterian home. Laurie and her current partner Jan are not married and do not live together. She currently resides in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and is the Director of the High School Outreach Program at the Antonelli Art and Photography Institute in Erdenheim, PA.

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Gift of Laury McIntyre
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LGBT Oral History - McIntyre, Laury - 080