Side view of Quentin Crisp at the Dignity/Central PA 10th Anniversary Celebration - July 20, 1985

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July 20, 1985

This is a photo of the side view of Quentin Crisp at Dignity/Central PA's 10th Anniversary Celebration, held on July 20, 1985 at the Excellent Inn in Harrisburg, PA. This picture is found on page 21 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.

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Service at the Dignity/Central PA 10th Anniversary Celebration - July 20, 1985

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July 20, 1985

This is a photo of a service at Dignity/Central PA's 10th Anniversary Celebration, held on July 20, 1985 at the Excellent Inn in Harrisburg, PA. This picture is found on page 21 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.

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Right side of the room at Dignity/Central PA 8th Anniversary Dinner (Railroad House, Marietta, PA) - July 1983

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July 1983

This is a photo of the right side of the room during Dignity/Central PA's 8th Anniversary Dinner, held in July 1983 at the Railroad House in Marietta, PA. This picture is found on page 18 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.

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Left side of the room at Dignity/Central PA 8th Anniversary Dinner (Railroad House, Marietta, PA) - July 1983

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July 1983

This is a photo of the left side of the room during Dignity/Central PA's 8th Anniversary Dinner, held in July 1983 at the Railroad House in Marietta, PA. This picture is found on page 18 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.

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Members of Dignity/Central PA with Speaker Quentin Crisp at 10th Anniversary Celebration - 1985

Date
1985

Members of Dignity/Central PA gathering in 1985 at the organization's 10th anniversary celebration, with invited speaker and entertainer Quentin Crisp. Left to right: Jerry Brennan (founder); Richard Hause; Quentin Crisp;William Clifford.

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MCC Harrisburg Newsletter - June/July 1981

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3
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June/July 1981

Founded in 1968 in California, the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) began as a Christian outreach to meet the needs of the LGBTQ+ community. MCC Harrisburg (later renamed MCC of the Spirit) and MCC Lancaster (later renamed MCC Vision of Hope) were two local parishes in the Central PA Area.

This newsletter gives a general summary of events int June and July, gave a summary of the parishes discussion on "Inclusive Language," which was a topic at a recent discussion meeting, and provides a calendar of events for the month of August. 

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Lavender Letter (Harrisburg, PA) - July 1986

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3
Date
July 1986

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.

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Lavender Letter (Harrisburg, PA) - May 1985

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3
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May 1985

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.

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Lavender Letter (Harrisburg, PA) - July 1984

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3
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July 1984

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-2000sThis issue features:

  • The first Open Air Festival is announced.
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Lavender Letter (Harrisburg, PA) - July 1983

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3
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July 1983

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.

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Gay Switchboard of Harrisburg (GSH) Newsletter - June 1981

Number of Pages
7
Date
June 1981

The GSH Newsletter is an outreach feature of the Gay Switchboard of Harrisburg. Notable articles in this issue are:

  • "A Rose" [La Rose Rouge] (p. 1)
  • "Switchboard Summer Picnic" (p. 1)
  • "June 30 - ERA Rally" (p. 3)
  • "Dignity/Central PA is Six" (p. 3)
  • "2 Flea Mkts. Net $98.38" (p. 4)
  • "Gods & Gays Part I" (p. 6)
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Welcome to the Tenth Anniversary Dinner and Celebration (Dignity/Central PA) - July 20,1985

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2
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July 20,1985

Dignity/Central PA Tenth Anniversary Dinner Celebration event timeline with names of guest speakers.

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"Proud of our Past...Preparing for the Future" Celebrating a Decade of Ministry (Dignity/Central PA) - July 20, 1985

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11
Date
July 20, 1985

Program of 10 year anniversary celebration of Dignity/Central PA. The program summarizes the history of the organization, its services, supporters, and affiliations.

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Mass of Thanksgiving, Sixth Anniversary Bulletin (Dignity/Central PA) - July 17, 1981

Number of Pages
5
Date
July 17, 1981

Mass of Thanksgiving Bulletin to celebrate six years of Dignity/Central PA being an organization. Bulletin contains mass events and outline.

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Keystone (Dignity/Central PA) - July/Aug. 1979

Number of Pages
5
Date
July 1979

Keystone is an educational and communication feature of Dignity/Central PA Inc. Noteworthy articles in this issue:

  • "From the President" (p. 1)
  • "Summer with Dignity (Update" (p. 2)
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Keystone (Dignity/Central PA) - May 1979

Number of Pages
5
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May 1979

Keystone is an educational and communication feature of Dignity/Central PA Inc. Noteworthy articles in this issue:

  • "From the President" (p. 1)
  • "Keystone Gay Library" (p. 3)
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Keystone (Dignity/Central PA) - March 1979

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3
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March 1979

Keystone is an educational and communication feature of Dignity/Central PA.

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Dignity/Central PA, Thanksgiving Mass and Picnic Flyer - July 17, 1977

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3
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July 17, 1977

Dignity/Central PA flyer inviting members to a Thanksgiving Mass and Picnic to celebrate the organization's two year anniversary.

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Dignity/Central PA, Letters to Members - June 3, 1977

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2
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June 3, 1977

Letter to members starting the "Summer with Dignity" calendar of events.

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