York Area LAMBDA Newsletter - May/June 1996

Number of Pages
7
Date
May/June 1996

York Area LAMBDA monthly newsletter with focus on Peg (Stoppard) Welch resigning as President.

York Area LAMBDA, started in the 1990s and originally known as York Support Inc., was an educational, political, and social group for the LGBTQ+ community of York, PA and the surrounding area.

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Gift of Peg & Delma Welch
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York Area LAMBDA Newsletter - March/April 1993

Number of Pages
5
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March/April 1993

York Area LAMBDA newsletter discussing local issues and the specifically the anti-discrimination ordinance that was passed by the York City Council to include sexual orientation.

York Area LAMBDA, started in the 1990s and originally known as York Support Inc., was an educational, political, and social group for the LGBTQ+ community of York, PA and the surrounding area.

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York Area LAMBDA General Meetings Memo - January 17 and February 21, 1993

Number of Pages
3
Date
January 17 and February 21, 1993

York Area LAMBDA memo in replacement of general meeting minutes for January 17 and February 21 meetings. The memo updates members on the status of the gay rights ordinance proposed by Mayor Althaus to the York City Council. 

York Area LAMBDA, started in the 1990s and originally known as York Support Inc., was an educational, political, and social group for the LGBTQ+ community of York, PA and the surrounding area.

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Gift of Peg & Delma Welch
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LGBT-080 Peg & Delma Welch Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Newsletter - Fall/Winter 2006

Number of Pages
5
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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.

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Gift of Marie DiFava
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LGBT-086 Marie DiFava Collection

South Central AIDS Assistance Network (SCAAN) Newsletters - April 1990 to January 1995

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April 1990 to January 1991

SCAAN supported patients with HIV/AIDs to navigate welfare, social security, and financial concerns, as well as providing medical supplies and assisting patients with a verity of task, ranging from light housekeeping to assisting terminal patients with end-of-life planning.

Digital versions of SCAAN Newsletters are unavailable to access online. Please contact archives@dickinson.edu for more information.

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Gift of Margaret ''Peg'' Dierkers
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LGBT-005 Margaret ''Peg'' Dierkers

Betty Finney House Newsletter - undated

Number of Pages
3
Date
undated

The Betty Finney House was a non-profit organization founded in 1988 that provided housing assistance to those living with HIV/AIDS. It was the only housing assistance agency in South Central PA during the late 1980s and 1990s for those living with HIV/AIDS.

This newsletter asks for donations and gives updates on the organization. 

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Gift of Pat Saunders
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LGBT-062 Pat Saunders Collection

The Pride Newsletter - May/June 1994

Number of Pages
7
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. 

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Gift of Barry Loveland
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LGBT-014 Barry Loveland Collection

Central PA Pride Festival Report - [Winter] 1994

Number of Pages
5
Date
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.

The Festival Report was the [Winter] 1994 version of The Pride Newsletter. 

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Gift of Barry Loveland
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LGBT-014 Barry Loveland Collection

Crossroads Magazine Premier Issue Sneak Peak - July 30, 1995

Number of Pages
22
Date
July 20, 1995

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 a sneak peak of the premier issue later published in April 1996.

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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
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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
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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
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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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Corrections Subcommittee Newsletter - August 12, 1976

Number of Pages
3
Date
August 12, 1976

The Pennsylvania Governor’s Council for Sexual Minorites was an officially appointed advisory committee created by Governor Milton J. Shapp in 1976. Governor Shapp, by executive order, declared that all executive branch offices and services were to end discriminatory practices and policies against all LGBTQ+ employees, clients, and program of state services. The proposed council was his instrument guaranteeing the implementation of his decree throughout the Executive Branch of state government.

This newsletter serves as an update on the Corrections Subcommittee of the Governor's Council for Sexual Minorities.

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Gift of Joseph W. Burns
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LGBT-001 Joseph W. Burns Collection

Corrections Subcommittee Newsletter - June 1, 1976

Number of Pages
3
Date
June 1, 1976

The Pennsylvania Governor’s Council for Sexual Minorites was an officially appointed advisory committee created by Governor Milton J. Shapp in 1976. Governor Shapp, by executive order, declared that all executive branch offices and services were to end discriminatory practices and policies against all LGBTQ+ employees, clients, and program of state services. The proposed council was his instrument guaranteeing the implementation of his decree throughout the Executive Branch of state government.

This newsletter serves as an update on the Corrections Subcommittee of the Governor's Council for Sexual Minorities.

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Gift of Joseph W. Burns
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LGBT-001 Joseph W. Burns Collection

Susquehanna Lambda Newsletter - April/May 1986

Number of Pages
3
Date
April/May 1986

Newsletter for Susquehanna Lambda, a LGBTQ+ organization that provided services to the LGBTQ+ community in the greater Susquehanna Valley. In this newsletter an introduction of the group, infromation on membership, and a list of upcoming events is provided. 

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Tassle Newsletter - October 1993

Number of Pages
3
Date
October 1993

The Tassle Newsletter was produced by The Gay & Lesbian Organization of Reading & Allentown. 

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Gift of Joseph W. Burns
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LGBT-001 Joseph W. Burns Collection

MCC Freedom Newsletter - April 1984

Number of Pages
8
Date
April 1984

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.

The Freedom Newsletter was a joint publication of MCC Harrisburg and MCC Lancaster. It includes various articles, parish new, and a calendar of events.

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MCC Freedom Newsletter - March 1984

Number of Pages
7
Date
March 1984

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.

The Freedom Newsletter was a joint publication of MCC Harrisburg and MCC Lancaster. It includes various articles, parish new, and a calendar of events.

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MCC Freedom Newsletter - January 1984

Number of Pages
7
Date
January 1984

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.

The Freedom Newsletter was a joint publication of MCC Harrisburg and MCC Lancaster. It includes various articles, parish new, and a calendar of events.

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Gift for Joseph W. Burns
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