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The LGBT Center of Central PA and the Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections have partnered to document the stories and history of LGBT life and activism in the greater Central Pennsylvania region. This site contains oral histories that have been recorded for the LGBT History Project, as well as fully accessible digital versions of documents, images, and artifacts that have been donated to the project.
This is a quickly growing collection, and not all items are available through this website. Please contact Malinda Triller-Doran at archives@dickinson.edu for information about how to access all of the resources of the LGBT History Project, as well as how to donate additional materials.
Generous support to make these unique resources accessible has been provided by the Schlegel Deibler Charitable Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
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Date: July 20, 1985
This is a photo of a group of members at dinner during 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 42 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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Date: July 20, 1985
This is a photo of Quentin Crisp with two members at Dignity/Central PA's 10th Anniversary Celebration, held on July 20, 1985 at the Excellent Inn in Harrisburg, PA. From left to right: Richard Hause, Quentin Crisp, William Clifford. This picture is found on page 42 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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Date: July 20, 1985
This is a photo of Quentin Crisp with three members at Dignity/Central PA's 10th Anniversary Celebration, held on July 20, 1985 at the Excellent Inn in Harrisburg, PA. From left to right: Jerry Brennan, Richard Hause, Quentin Crisp, William Clifford. This picture is found on page 42 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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Date: July 20, 1985
This is a photo of Quentin Crisp looking off to the side during 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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Date: July 20, 1985
This is a photo of Quentin Crisp looking directly at members during 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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Jerry Brennan and two members at the Dignity/Central PA 10th Anniversary Celebration - July 20, 1985
Date: July 20, 1985
This is a photo of Jerry Brennan (right) and two other members 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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Date: 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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Date: 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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Date: Summer 1983
This is a photo of Richard Hause and other members at Dignity/Central PA's Great South Lawn Picnic, held in Summer 1983. This picture is found on page 20 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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Date: Summer 1983
This is a photo of two members at Dignity/Central PA's Great South Lawn Picnic, held in Summer 1983. This picture is found on page 20 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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Date: Summer 1983
This is a photo of the waterfront view at Dignity/Central PA's Great South Lawn Picnic, held in Summer 1983. This picture is found on page 20 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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Up close view of group members in circle at Dignity/Central PA Great South Lawn Picnic - Summer 1983
Date: Summer 1983
This photo is an up close image of the group members sitting and standing in a circle at Dignity/Central PA's Great South Lawn Picnic, held in Summer 1983. This picture is found on page 19 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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Date: Summer 1983
This is a photo of a member wearing a pink shirt smiling while sitting with a group at Dignity/Central PA's Great South Lawn Picnic, held in Summer 1983. This picture is found on page 19 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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Date: Summer 1983
This is a photo which shows the entire group of members at Dignity/Central PA's Great South Lawn Picnic, held in Summer 1983. This picture is found on page 19 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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Date: Summer 1983
This is a photo of a member sipping a beverage while standing in a group during Dignity/Central PA's Great South Lawn Picnic, held in Summer 1983. This picture is found on page 19 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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Date: Summer 1983
This is a photo of three group members standing in front of the snack table during Dignity/Central PA's Great South Lawn Picnic, held in Summer 1983. This picture is found on page 19 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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Date: 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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Date: 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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Date: August 1983
This is a photo of a member wearing a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup shirt alongside other members at the August 1983 Dignity/Central PA Picnic. This picture is found on page 44 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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Date: August 1983
This is a photo of a shirtless member at the August 1983 Dignity/Central PA Picnic. This picture is found on page 44 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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Date: August 1983
This is a photo of a member serving the volleyball during a game at the August 1983 Dignity/Central PA Picnic. This picture is found on page 17 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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Date: August 1983
This is a photo of a group of members swimming at the August 1983 Dignity/Central PA Picnic. Two copies of this picture are found on pages 17 and 44 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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Date: August 1983
This is a photo of a group of members watching a volleyball fly through the air during a game at the August 1983 Dignity/Central PA Picnic. This picture is found on page 17 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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Date: August 1983
This is a photo of a shirtless member standing underneath a tree at the August 1983 Dignity/Central PA Picnic. This picture is found on page 17 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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Date: August 1983
This is a photo of the reverse side of a shirtless member at the August 1983 Dignity/Central PA Picnic. This picture is found on page 17 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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