Crossroads Magazine - October/November 1997

Number of Pages
64
Date
October/November 1997

Crossroads Magazine was a bi-monthly local LGBTQ+ magazine created, edited, and published by Dr. Eric Selvey. The goal of Crossroads was to bring together the LGBTQ+ community of Central Pennsylvania by creating a space to showcase the efforts and talents of local LGBTQ+ organizations, people, and events, with all articles being voluntary contributions. Crossroads was published from June 1996 – October 1997.

In this Education & Gay/Lesbian Issues Issues:

  • Gay Dollars! A look at this Summer's Gay and Lesbian Entrepreneurial Spirit
  • Lynn Lavner Interview
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Crossroads Magazine - August/September 1997

Number of Pages
64
Date
August/September 1997

Crossroads Magazine was a bi-monthly local LGBTQ+ magazine created, edited, and published by Dr. Eric Selvey. The goal of Crossroads was to bring together the LGBTQ+ community of Central Pennsylvania by creating a space to showcase the efforts and talents of local LGBTQ+ organizations, people, and events, with all articles being voluntary contributions. Crossroads was published from June 1996 – October 1997.

In this Issue: 

  • A Look Back at the 1970s
  • The Way We Were...And How We Came to Be
  • Kate Clinton - An Exclusive Interview
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Crossroads Magazine - June/July 1997

Number of Pages
62
Date
June/July 1997

Crossroads Magazine was a bi-monthly local LGBTQ+ magazine created, edited, and published by Dr. Eric Selvey. The goal of Crossroads was to bring together the LGBTQ+ community of Central Pennsylvania by creating a space to showcase the efforts and talents of local LGBTQ+ organizations, people, and events, with all articles being voluntary contributions. Crossroads was published from June 1996 – October 1997.

In this Pride '97 Issue:

  • Exclusive! International Flim Star Ty Fox
  • Pride '97
  • Bobbie Carmitchell Unplugged
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Crossroads Magazine - April/May 1997

Number of Pages
60
Date
April/May 1997

Crossroads Magazine was a bi-monthly local LGBTQ+ magazine created, edited, and published by Dr. Eric Selvey. The goal of Crossroads was to bring together the LGBTQ+ community of Central Pennsylvania by creating a space to showcase the efforts and talents of local LGBTQ+ organizations, people, and events, with all articles being voluntary contributions. Crossroads was published from June 1996 – October 1997.

In this First Anniversary Issue: 

  • Travel Section - Rehobeth & Puerto Vallarta
  • Fire from Hell...Treasures from God
  • ''In Search of Missy Ether'' Short Story
  • Mr. Harrisburg Contest 1997

 

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Crossroads Magazine - February/March 1997

Number of Pages
60
Date
February/March 1997

Crossroads Magazine was a bi-monthly local LGBTQ+ magazine created, edited, and published by Dr. Eric Selvey. The goal of Crossroads was to bring together the LGBTQ+ community of Central Pennsylvania by creating a space to showcase the efforts and talents of local LGBTQ+ organizations, people, and events, with all articles being voluntary contributions. Crossroads was published from June 1996 – October 1997.

In this Love & Romance Issue: 

  • The Pennsmen and All Things Leather
  • Moving to and from Harrisburg
  • Streisand's Mirrored Talesman
  • Gathering What Was Once Theirs
  • Photo Essay - FAB '96
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Crossroads Magazine - December 1996/January 1997

Number of Pages
64
Date
December 1996/January 1997

Crossroads Magazine was a bi-monthly local LGBTQ+ magazine created, edited, and published by Dr. Eric Selvey. The goal of Crossroads was to bring together the LGBTQ+ community of Central Pennsylvania by creating a space to showcase the efforts and talents of local LGBTQ+ organizations, people, and events, with all articles being voluntary contributions. Crossroads was published from June 1996 – October 1997.

In this AIDS Issue:

  • Central Pennsylvania in the Face of AIDS Spotlights
    • SCANN Closure 
    • York Hospice House
    • Coverage of the NAMES Project Memorial Quilt
  • 1997 Community Calendar
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Crossroads Magazine - October/November 1996

Number of Pages
60
Date
October/November 1996

Crossroads Magazine was a bi-monthly local LGBTQ+ magazine created, edited, and published by Dr. Eric Selvey. The goal of Crossroads was to bring together the LGBTQ+ community of Central Pennsylvania by creating a space to showcase the efforts and talents of local LGBTQ+ organizations, people, and events, with all articles being voluntary contributions. Crossroads was published from June 1996 – October 1997.

In this National Coming Out Day Issue:

  • The AIDS Quilt Returns to D.C. - Susquehanna Valley Names Highlights
  • The Renaissance Man
  • Organizational Spotlight - Bi-GLYAH
  • Community Scrapbook
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Crossroads Magazine - August/September 1996

Number of Pages
63
Date
August/September 1996

Crossroads Magazine was a bi-monthly local LGBTQ+ magazine created, edited, and published by Dr. Eric Selvey. The goal of Crossroads was to bring together the LGBTQ+ community of Central Pennsylvania by creating a space to showcase the efforts and talents of local LGBTQ+ organizations, people, and events, with all articles being voluntary contributions. Crossroads was published from June 1996 – October 1997.

This is Pride Issue: 

  • Tips to Same Sex Estate Planning
  • The Supreme TKO - The Court's Decision on Amendment 2
  • Take a Trip to Alpha Bathhouse Omega - The Crossroads' Short Story
  • Community Spotlight - York Area Lambda and their upcoming Judy! Benefit 
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Crossroads Magazine - June/July 1996

Number of Pages
63
Date
June/July 1996

Crossroads Magazine was a bi-monthly local LGBTQ+ magazine created, edited, and published by Dr. Eric Selvey. The goal of Crossroads was to bring together the LGBTQ+ community of Central Pennsylvania by creating a space to showcase the efforts and talents of local LGBTQ+ organizations, people, and events, with all articles being voluntary contributions. Crossroads was published from June 1996 – October 1997.

This issue includes: 

  • Special Report: Breast Cancer 1996 - The Other Community Health Concern
  • A Tribute to a Legal Warrior along with Her Parting Words ''I've Had a Magical Life''
  • Getting Orientation Into PA's Ethnic Intimidation Act - The Attempt to Stamp Out Hate Crimes Against PA's Sexual Minorities 
  • Part Two of the Interview with MCC's Pastor O'Diam
  • Community Resource Spotlight: Lily White & Company
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LGBT History Project: LGBT-013 Eric Selvey Collection

Number of Pages
2
Date
1996 - 1997, undated

Dr. Eric Selvey was born and raised in Harrisburg, PA. He attended optometry school in Philadelphia and returned to the Harrisburg area after graduating.

Selvey was a member of Lily White and Company drag troupe, which raised thousands of dollars for local AIDS related organizations including South Central AIDS Assistance Network (SCAAN), of which he was also an active member. He worked on the Harrisburg Human Relations Commission, which fostered community relationships between the diverse Harrisburg populations; helped to develop Harrisburg’s Pride Festival; and was a part organizing the first Fall Achievement Benefit (FAB) fundraising event in Harrisburg. He was also the creator, editor, and publisher of the local LGBTQ+ publication Crossroads Magazine.

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Speaking out for Equality Pin - circa 1990

Date
circa 1990

A black and white pin depicting a protest. The pin reads in white and yellow text on a purple back ground "Speaking out for Equality," and then in smaller text under that, "The constitution, Gay Rights & The Supreme Court."

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Lily White & Company T-Shirt (pink) - circa 1990

Date
circa 1990

Pink Lily White & Company T-Shirt.

Founded by Paul Foltz in 1982, Lily White and Company was a south central Pennsylvania organization composed of entertainers and female impersonators. Lily White and Company produced numerous shows and performances throughout central Pennsylvania and the United States with the intent of raising funds for HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ+ organizations in the 1980s and 1990s.

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