LGBT Oral History 101: Rick Schulze

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33
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March 12, 2017

Frederick (Rick) Schulze was born in Delaware in the 60s and spent his childhood and adolescence in the 70s in the Harrisburg area. He first talks about his complicated relationship with his family and his gay identity, mentioning his mother’s support and positivity, his dad’s indifference, and other members’ repulsion. He then goes onto to discuss his first interactions with gay related material and media and his escapades cruising on State Street in Harrisburg. After high school, Rick went onto Mansfield University and was instrumental in forming The Mansfield Gay Alliance, first gay organization there. He describes the many abuses and acts of discrimination both he and his classmates faced. He goes on to detail the AIDS related volunteer work he did in the area, discussing the impact of the AIDS crisis on Central Pennsylvania. Rick worked closely with the organizations SCAAN, South Central AIDS Assistance Network, and AIDS Resource and then went on to work with the Department of Health in HIV/AIDS Counseling during the 90’s. During this time, his mother and Hope Nancarrow, the mother of Mary Nancarrow, worked closely with PFLAG, Parents and Friends of Gays and Lesbians, and he talks about the speaking circuits she went on at different churches and community spaces and touches on the threats that have been posed to the both of them. He also talks about various activists and their interactions with anti-gay leaders such as Anita Bryant in the area. After his public service, Rick went on to a career in academia, eventually settling in as a professor in Health Ed and Public Health at Lock Haven University. Outside of the classroom, he works closely with students on an LGBTQ related focus group and has been instrumental in instating gender name change policies and gender neutral bathrooms at the school. Rick’s story is a reminder to us all about the importance of public service and the impact just one person can have on a community and geographical region.

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PA Rural Gay Caucus Minutes - April 1977

Number of Pages
5
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April 1977

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 these minutes general information is shared, inluding updates on Senate Bill 83 and the sodomy repeal bill, information regarding Anita Bryant, and an update on how Gay Lobby Day went. 

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PA Rural Gay Caucus Minutes - March 1977

Number of Pages
5
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March 1977

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 these minutes general information is shared, along with planning of Gay Lobby Day, concerns over the Helath Concerns Committe, and information surrounding Anita Bryant's ''Save Our Children'' campaign. 

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Northeast Pennsylvania Gay Alliance (NEPGA) Newsletter - November 10, 1978

Number of Pages
3
Date
November 10, 1978

Founded in the early 1970’s, Northeast Pennsylvania Gay Alliance (NEPGA) was a major LGBTQ+ group in northeast Pennsylvania. The newsletter was used to relay monthly meeting minutes and upcoming events. In this newsletter it is mentioned that at the next meeting there was a discussion about dismissing a member from the group for the frist time. 

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Northeast Pennsylvania Gay Alliance (NEPGA) Newsletter - October 1978

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3
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October 1978

Founded in the early 1970’s, Northeast Pennsylvania Gay Alliance (NEPGA) was a major LGBTQ+ group in northeast Pennsylvania. The newsletter was used to relay monthly meeting minutes and upcoming events.

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Northeast Pennsylvania Gay Alliance (NEPGA) Newsletter - July 1978

Number of Pages
2
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July 1978

Founded in the early 1970s, Northeast Pennsylvania Gay Alliance (NEPGA) was a major LGBTQ+ group in northeast Pennsylvania. The newsletter was used to relay monthly meeting minutes and information about upcoming events.

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Northeast Pennsylvania Gay Alliance (NEPGA) Newsletter - January 1978

Number of Pages
2
Date
January 1978

Founded in the early 1970s, Northeast Pennsylvania Gay Alliance (NEPGA) was a major LGBTQ+ group in northeast Pennsylvania. The newsletter was used to relay monthly meeting minutes and information about upcoming events. This newletter specifically talks about instating dues to help fund the organization.

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Northeast Pennsylvania Gay Alliance (NEPGA) Newsletter - July 1977

Number of Pages
2
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July 1977

Founded in the early 1970’s, Northeast Pennsylvania Gay Alliance (NEPGA) was a major LGBTQ+ group in northeast Pennsylvania. The newsletter was used to relay monthly meeting minutes and upcoming events.

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Anita Bryant Boycott Flyer - June 1977

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2
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June 1977

Flyer created by the Gay Coordinating Society of Berks County, Reading (GCS Berks) giving information to protest Anita Bryant by writing to the Florida Citrus Commission saying that LGBT community will not buy Florida Oragne Juice if they keeps supporting Bryant.

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Here's How (Williamsport, PA) - October 1978

Number of Pages
3
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October 1978

Homophiles of Williamsport (HOW) was founded in 1975 to be an educational outreach and social group for members of the LGBTQ+ community in the Williamsport, PA area, through monthly meetings, social events, and discussion sessions. The newsletter, Here’s How, was a way to keep group members up-to-date on news and events.

In this issue, Dan Maneval shares the harassment he is experiencing after the Bloomberg State Fair rally, which will impact future HOW meetings. 

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Here's How (Williamsport, PA) - August 1978

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3
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August 1978

Homophiles of Williamsport (HOW) was founded in 1975 to be an educational outreach and social group for members of the LGBTQ+ community in the Williamsport, PA area, through monthly meetings, social events, and discussion sessions. The newsletter, Here’s How, was a way to keep group members up-to-date on news and events.

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Here's How (Williamsport, PA) - July 1977

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3
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July 1977

Homophiles of Williamsport (HOW) was founded in 1975 to be an educational outreach and social group for members of the LGBTQ+ community in the Williamsport, PA area, through monthly meetings, social events, and discussion sessions. The newsletter, Here’s How, was a way to keep group members up-to-date on news and events.

In this issue, Dan Maneval includes a letter sharing how HOW has impacted his life for the better.

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LGBT Oral History 072B: Dan Maneval

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17
Date
July 24, 2015

Daniel Maneval was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on October 3, 1947. In this interview, Daniel speaks frankly about his experiences growing up as an only child, about the homophobic violence he has experienced, and the gay organizations he has lead and participated in throughout his life. He specifically speaks on his experiences with his parent’s death and the independence he was forced to cultivate as a result. He first became involved with Susquehanna Valley Gays United and was a founding member of Homophiles of Williamsport. He also was a critical component to leading a protest against Anita Bryant, and participated in several Rural Gay Caucuses. He was forced to move out of his family home after homophobic gang-related attacks on his property, and experienced gay-bashing outside a bar in Williamsport. Daniel reflects on the differences he sees in the Williamsport LGBT community today. This interview provides an in-depth history of gay life in Williamsport from the 1950s to today.

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PA Rural Gay Caucus Report - May 1978

Number of Pages
3
Date
May 1978

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.” The report was used as a type of newsletter outreach to the Central PA LGBTQ community.

In this report, the Caucus gives the location of the nest meeting in June and gives the meeting minutes from the May meeting. Minutes to note are: 

  • discussion of formation of a state wide gay support group
  • postive and negative comments of Pride '78
  • update on the Human Relations Ordinance in Allentown, PA
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PA Rural Gay Caucus Report - March 1977

Number of Pages
6
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March 1977

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.” The report was used as a type of newsletter outreach to the Central PA LGBTQ+ community.

In this report, the Caucus mentions the location of the meeting in April and the meeting minutes from March. Minutes to note are:

  • The update on PA Senate Bill 83
  • The Allentown Human Relations Ordinance
  • The PA Rural Gay Caucus sending a letter to the Dade County Coalition for the Humanistic Rights of Gays in supporting their stance against Anita Bryant
  • The idea of a gay youth center is raised
  • Shippensburg State College passes a non-discrimination clause
  • Discussion of reaching out to people of color
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PA Rural Gay Caucus Report - July 1977

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3
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July 1977
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. The newsletter was used as outreach to the Central PA LGBTQ community. In this newsletter, the PA Rural Gay Caucus mentions two upcoming demonstrations. Lehigh Valley Citizens Concerned for a Better Community hosted a demonstration in favor of gay rights in the city of Allentown and the PA Rural Gay Caucus sponsored a march against Anita Bryant when she visited Central Pa at the Bloomsburg State Fair.
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Keystone (Dignity/Central PA) - July/August 1977

Number of Pages
8
Date
July 1977

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

  • "From Your President: Happy 2nd Anniversary" (p. 1)
  • "Telephone Tree" (p. 2)
  • "Notes from Paul" (p. 2)
  • "Treasurer's Report" (p. 3)
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Keystone (Dignity/Central PA) - May/June 1977

Number of Pages
7
Date
May/June 1977

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

  • "To Ms. Bryant" (p. 1)
  • "Notes from the President" (p. 2)
  • "Notes from Paul" (p. 5)
  • "Seder" (p. 6)
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Gay Era (Lancaster, PA) - November 1978

Number of Pages
23
Date
November 1978

The Gay Era was a newspaper that reported news of interest from around the United States, with a specific focus on the news surrounding the gay community in Central PA, and provided a central forum for gay communities that were spread out across Central PA. Noteworthy news in this issues:

  • "Priest Hired to Launch Gay Rights Campaign" (p. 2)
  • "Pre-Election Poop" (p. 6)
  • "Election Results" (p. 10)
  • "Rural Resouces" (p. 13)
  • "Health Care Plan Covers Sex-Change Surgery" (p. 18)
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Gay Era (Lancaster, PA) - October 1978

Number of Pages
25
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October 1978

The Gay Era was a newspaper that reported news of interest from around the United States, with a specific focus on the news surrounding the gay community in Central PA, and provided a central forum for gay communities that were spread out across Central PA. Noteworthy news in this issues:

  • "Gay Prisoners: Should We Care Just Because They're Gay?" (p. 2)
  • "Rural Caucus Dissolved" (p. 3) "Defense Department Changes Policy" (p. 7)
  • "Rural Resources" (p. 9)
  • "Gay Rights Symposium" (p. 13)
  • "Gay Issues in New Civil Rights Survey" (p. 18)
  • "Gayton (PA) Mayor Swears to God" (p. 20)
  • "A.D.A. for Gay Rights" (p. 22)
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Gay Era (Lancaster, PA) - July/August 1978

Number of Pages
25
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July/August 1978

The Gay Era was a newspaper that reported news of interest from around the United States, with a specific focus on the news surrounding the gay community in Central PA, and provided a central forum for gay communities that were spread out across Central PA. Noteworthy news in this issues:

  • "State-Wide Gay-Support Group Announced" (p. 2)
  • "Council Appointments" (p. 4)
  • "Rights Ordinance Introduced in State College" (p. 5)
  • "Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Gay Case" (p. 6)
  • "Anita's Source" (p. 11)
  • "Rural Resources" (p. 15)
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Gay Era (Lancaster, PA) - June 1979

Number of Pages
25
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June 1979

The Gay Era was a newspaper that reported news of interest from around the United States, with a specific focus on the news surrounding the gay community in Central PA, and provided a central forum for gay communities that were spread out across Central PA. Noteworthy news in this issues:

  • "State of the Publication" (p. 2)
  • "Gay Pride Week Rapped" (p. 2)
  • "House Condemns Thornburgh for 'Gay Pride Week'" (p. 2)
  • "Switchboard Anniversay" (p. 3)
  • "Penn Acts to Prohibit Discrimination against Gays" (p. 3)
  • "HOPS Blue Jeans Day" (p. 3)
  • "Gay Pride Week Proclamation" (p. 4)
  • "Anti-Gay Bill Proposed" (p. 5)
  • "Culture Shock" (p. 10)
  • "Aries Portfolio" (p. 11)
  • "PA Lawmakers Get No Respect" (p. 13)
  • "Gay Professionals' Licenses Safe" (p. 18)
  • "Human Rights Resolution" (p. 18)
  • "When Lady Gay Was Queen of Conestoga" (p. 18)
  • "Sex and the Government Worker" (p. 19)
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Gay Era (Lancaster, PA) - September 1978

Number of Pages
25
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September 1978

The Gay Era was a newspaper that reported news of interest from around the United States, with a specific focus on the news surrounding the gay community in Central PA, and provided a central forum for gay communities that were spread out across Central PA. Noteworthy news in this issues:

  • "State Gay Support Group Formed" (p. 3)
  • "Voter Registration Starts in Pennsylvania" (p. 5)
  • "March Planned in Allentown" (p. 6)
  • "Anita to Appear at Bloomsburg Fair" (p. 6)

This issue is missing some articles that appear to have been cut out at some point.

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Gay Era (Lancaster, PA) - June 1978

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25
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July 1978

The Gay Era was a newspaper that reported news of interest from around the United States, with a specific focus on the news surrounding the gay community in Central PA, and provided a central forum for gay communities that were spread out across Central PA. Noteworthy news in this issues:

  • "Allentwon Battle Continues: Gays Banned from City Forums" (p. 2)
  • "Observations by David Leas" (p. 8)
  • "Anita Display Removed in Misunderstanding" (p. 20)
  • "Coming Out as an Old Man" (p. 24)
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Gay Era (Lancaster, PA) - May 1978

Number of Pages
27
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May 1978

The Gay Era was a newspaper that reported news of interest from around the United States, with a specific focus on the news surrounding the gay community in Central PA, and provided a central forum for gay communities that were spread out across Central PA. Noteworthy news in this issues:

  • "Lancaster City Council Votes against Anti-Porn Law" (p. 3)
  • "Centre County Minorities Form Democratic Club" (p. 3)
  • "Bill Gray for Congress" (p. 4)
  • "Era Extension Drive" (p. 6)
  • "Gubanatorial Candidates on Gay Issues" (p. 7)
  • "Impressions of Pride '78" (p. 9)
  • "Bruce Voeller" (p. 12)
  • "Tom Wilson: They Laugh When He Sits Down at the Piano" (p. 14)
  • "Tony Silvestre: Why Are You Gay-Because I'm Lucky" (p. 16)
  • "Wanted: Volunteers for Research Project" (p. 17)
  • "Report from Millersville" (p. 17)
  • "Ecumenical Conference" (p. 18)
  • "N.O.W. in Lancaster" (p. 19)
  • "Rural Resouces" (p. 23)
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