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Organizational Records
1960s to 1980s
This collection documents the earliest known organizational history of the LGBTQ+ community in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley region. The Lehigh Valley Homophile Organization ("Le-Hi-Ho") held its first meeting on June 22, 1969. The goal of the...
Collection: LGBT-001 - Burns
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Organizations: Lehigh Valley Homophile Organization (Le-Hi-Ho)
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1976
This is a copy of the informal report of Gay Lobby Day that was held on March 23, 1976 in Harrisburg, PA. There are also two correspondences included between William F. Hollabaugh to Artemis House, asking about lobbying suggestions and if the Gay...
Collection: LGBT-001 - Burns
Topics: PA House Bill 196, PA Senate Bill 743
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Gay Lobby Day Informal Report Packet - 1976
1976
The Pennsylvania Rural Gay Caucus was “an association of interested individuals and groups, formed with the objective of promulgating the concerns and freedoms of gay people and all sexual minorities."
Flow chart of how information spreads...
Collection: LGBT-001 - Burns
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Organizations: PA Rural Gay Caucus
View Item: PA Rural Gay Caucus Chart - 1976
February 12, 1976
This is an update on the planning progress of Gay Lobby Day, which was held on March 23, 1976. There is information on upcoming workshops on lobbying, recruitment, educational packets, and what to expect on Gay Lobby Day itself.
Collection: LGBT-001 - Burns
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View Item: Gay Lobby Day Update - February 12, 1976
![Community [Affairs] Committee Goals - June 2, 1976](https://archives.dickinson.edu/sites/all/files/styles/artifacts_browse/public/image_lgbt/GCOSM_Community-Committee-Goals-1976-06-02.jpg?itok=PJKFB32m "Community [Affairs] Committee Goals - June 2, 1976")
June 2, 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...
Collection: LGBT-001 - Burns
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Organizations: PA Governor's Council for Sexual Minorities
View Item: Community [Affairs] Committee Goals - June 2, 1976
June 5, 1976
The Pennsylvania Rural Gay Caucus was “an association of interested individuals and groups, formed with the objective of promulgating the concerns and freedoms of gay people and all sexual minorities.”
In this flier, the Rural Gay Caucus...
Collection: LGBT-001 - Burns
Topics:
Organizations: PA Rural Gay Caucus, PA Governor's Council for Sexual Minorities
November 6, 1976
As described in the by-laws, "The Pennsylvania Rural Gay Caucus is an association of interested individuals and groups, formed with the objective of promulgating the concerns and freedoms of gay people and all sexual minorities. This goal is to...
September 17, 1977
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...
Collection: LGBT-001 - Burns
Topics:
Organizations: PA Governor's Council for Sexual Minorities
View Item: Community Affairs Committee Community Proposal - September 17, 1977
1977 to 1978
This collection documents the earliest known organizational history of the LGBTQ+ community in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley region. Lehigh Valley Citizens Concerned for a Better Community (CCBC, later Lehigh Valley Citizens Concerned for the Gay...
Collection: LGBT-001 - Burns
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Organizations: Lehigh Valley Citizens Concerned for a Better Community (CCBC)
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circa 1978
List of Gay Organizations in the Allentown/Reading Area of Pennsylvania created by the Gayline of Allentown.
Collection: LGBT-001 - Burns
Topics:
Organizations: Gayline of Allentown
View Item: Allentown/Reading Area Gay Organizations List - circa 1978
circa 1978
A list of essential gay services created by Gayline of Allentown, which include but are not limited to switchboards, local organizations, centers, and religious groups, in Berks County, Harrisburg, and Philadelpha, PA.
Collection: LGBT-001 - Burns
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Organizations: Gayline of Allentown
View Item: Essential Gay Services Berks County, Harrisburg to Philadelphia - circa 1978
1970s to 1980s
This collection documents the earliest known organizational history of the LGBTQ+ community in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley region. The Pennsylvania Lesbian and Gay Support Network (PALGSN) was established in 1978 after the first Pride Conference...
Collection: LGBT-001 - Burns
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Organizations: PA Lesbian/Gay Support Network (PALGSN)
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September 1978
A list of Gay Pride Slogans created by Citizens Concerned for a Better Community (CCBC).
Collection: LGBT-001 - Burns
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Organizations: Lehigh Valley Citizens Concerned for a Better Community (CCBC)
View Item: Citizens Concerned for a Better Community (CCBC) Gay Pride Slogans - September 1978
October 19 - 21, 1979
Draft of schedule for Pride '79, a statewide gay rights conference.
Collection: LGBT-001 - Burns
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View Item: Pride '79 Schedule (draft) - October 19 - 21, 1979
circa 1979
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...
Collection: LGBT-001 - Burns
Topics:
Organizations: PA Governor's Council for Sexual Minorities
View Item: Accomplishments of the Pennsylvania Governor's Council for Sexual Minorities - circa 1979
circa 1979
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...
Collection: LGBT-001 - Burns
Topics:
Organizations: PA Governor's Council for Sexual Minorities
View Item: DPW Task Force Projects Draft - circa 1979
1979
Pamphlet and organizational document that explains the Gay Switchboard of Harrisburg’s mission, background, funding, call-in categories, and call statistics.
Collection: LGBT-001 - Burns
Topics: Library
Organizations: Gay Switchboard of Harrisburg (GSH), PA Lesbian/Gay Support Network (PALGSN), National Gay Task Force (NGTF), Dignity/Central PA, Central PA Gay Alliance, Parents of Gays
1979
Final plans for Pride Conference 1979.
October 19 - 21, 1979
Exhibit Booth and Program Sponsor reservation forms for Pride '79, a statewide gay rights conference.
Collection: LGBT-001 - Burns
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View Item: Pride '79 Exhibit and Sponsorship Forms - October 19 - 21, 1979
1980
Assessment of Pride Conference 1980.
1980
Planning materials for Pride Conference 1980.
Collection: LGBT-001 - Burns
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View Item: Pride '80 Planning Information - 1980
1982
Publicity materials for the Rainbow Mountain Resort where Pride '82 was hosted.
Collection: LGBT-001 - Burns
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View Item: Rainbow Mountain Resort Information for Pride '82 - 1982
1994
Chronology of performances from May 1982 to December 1994 of Lily White and Company, along with performance locations.
Collection: LGBT-043 - Lily White & Company
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Organizations: Lily White & Company
View Item: Lily White and Company Chronology - May 1982 to December 1994
August 27 - 29, 1982
Exhibit Booth registraion form for Pride '82, a statewide gay rights conference.
Collection: LGBT-001 - Burns
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View Item: Pride '82 Exhibit Information Form - August 27 - 29, 1982
1985
Document created by Jerry Brennan and Richard Hill recording the history and development of Dignity/Central PA as an organization in Harrisburg from July 1975 to June 1985.
Collection: LGBT-053 - Hause
Topics: Human Rights Ordinance
Organizations: Dignity/Central PA, Metropolitan Community Church (MCC), Lesbian Rap Group, Gay Switchboard of Harrisburg (GSH), Women Alive, Sisters in Gay Ministry (SIGMA), Evangelicals Concerned (Gay and Lesbian Evangelicals), Gay Community Services of Harrisburg, CONTACT, Dignity/Northeast PA, Brethren and Mennonite Council for Gay Concerns
View Item: History of Dignity/Central PA - 1985
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