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November 17 and 18, 2018
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 event program is from...
Collection: LGBT-102 - Central PA Womyn's Chorus
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Organizations: Central PA Womyn's Chorus
View Item: Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “The Road Home” Program - November 17 & 18, 2018
November 25, 2018
William Horn, dressed as his drag persona “Miss Christina Louise,” Miss Tina for short, tells of their experiences growing up gay, performing as a Drag Queen and the various organizations they’ve been a part of in their life. After moving to...
Collection: LGBT Oral History
Topics: Drag
Organizations: Gays United Lancaster (GUL)
View Item: Transcription of LGBT Oral History 133: William ''Miss Tina'' Horn
1970s to present
These images represent a cross section of the types of materials included in the LGBT Center of Central PA's History Project, which is housed in the Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections....
May 2019
The Harrisburg Men’s Chorus, now the Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus, was established in 1987 in memory of Joe Tucci. They are a non-profit organization comprised of amateur singers, and their performance schedule includes two major concerts (Spring...
Collection: LGBT-014 - Loveland
Topics:
Organizations: Harrisburg Gay Men's Chorus
View Item: Harrisburg Gay Men's Chorus ''Two Boys Kissing'' Performance Flyers - May 2019
May 17 and 18, 2019
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 flyer promotes the Central PA...
Collection: LGBT-102 - Central PA Womyn's Chorus
Topics:
Organizations: Central PA Womyn's Chorus, Pennsylvania Immigrant and Refugee Women's Network
View Item: Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “We Rise Again” Flyer - May 17 & 18, 2019
May 19, 2019
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 event program is from...
Collection: LGBT-102 - Central PA Womyn's Chorus
Topics: Immigration
Organizations: Central PA Womyn's Chorus, Pennsylvania Immigrant and Refugee Women's Network
View Item: Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “We Rise Again” Program - May 19, 2019
October 19, 2019
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 postcard advertises the...
Collection: LGBT-014 - Loveland
Topics:
Organizations: Central PA Womyn's Chorus
View Item: Central PA Womyn's Chorus Annual Spaghetti Dinner Postcard - October 19, 2019
November 23 and 24, 2019
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 event program is from...
2019
The Harrisburg Men’s Chorus, now the Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus, was established in 1987 in memory of Joe Tucci. They are a non-profit organization comprised of amateur singers, and their performance schedule includes two major concerts (Spring...
Collection: LGBT-014 - Loveland
Topics:
Organizations: Harrisburg Gay Men's Chorus
View Item: Harrisburg Gay Men's Chorus ''Confessions of an Elf(ie)" Performance Postcard - 2019
1961-2007
Robert “Bob” Deibler was born on January 20, 1940 in upper Paxton Township in Dauphin County, PA. He graduated from Millersburg Area High School and went on to attend Bloomsburg University with majors in social science and English, and later...
Collection: LGBT-081 - Deibler
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View Item: LGBT History Project: LGBT-081 Robert ''Bob'' Deibler Collection
1990-1992
This collection of material reflects Thomas Pfeiffer’s involvement in the Lily White and Company drag troupe in Harrisburg, PA and The Pennsmen Inc., a group of LGBT people with a common interest in the leather/fetish lifestyle.
Collection: LGBT-017 - Pfeiffer
Topics:
Organizations: Lily White & Company, Pennsmen Inc.
View Item: LGBT History Project: LGBT-017 Thomas Pfeiffer Collection
1996-2007
These materials document LGBT programs and events in Central PA, such as Pride Festivals, the annual FAB Fall Achievement Benefit, and Lily White and Company performances. This collection also includes items from Pennsylvania bars.
Collection: LGBT-023 - Maurer
Topics:
Organizations: Central PA Womyn's Chorus
View Item: LGBT History Project: LGBT-023 Teresa ''Teddy'' Maurer Collection
undated
Program for "Glenda and Friends" performance at Altland's Ranch, supported by Lily White and Company. Glenda and Friends was a new troupe.
Collection: LGBT-043 - Lily White & Company
Topics:
Organizations: Lily White & Company, Glenda & Friends
View Item: "Glenda and Friends" Program - undated
undated
Program for performance by Lily White and Company at the Paper Moon.
Collection: LGBT-043 - Lily White & Company
Topics:
Organizations: Lily White & Company
View Item: "Lily White and Company" Paper Moon Program - undated
undated
Tips on how to fundraise successfully created by Lily White and C0mpany. Suggestions include: Dinner/Theater Shows, Favorite Bartender Contests, Lily Bucks, Program Booklets, Underwriter and Patron Seating, and Brochures.
Collection: LGBT-043 - Lily White & Company
Topics:
Organizations: Lily White & Company
View Item: Lily White and Company "Tips for Success" - undated
undated
Activity and coloring book created by Lily White and Company. Includes pictures to color, puzzles, and crafting activies.
1987, 2008
Paul Foltz grew up in Steelton, PA. After college, Foltz began studying theatre in England. It was here that Foltz discovered a strong and open LGBTQ+ community. When he returned to the United States, he became involved in Pennsylvania’s LGBTQA...
Collection: LGBT-093 - Foltz
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View Item: LGBT History Project: LGBT-093 Paul Foltz Collection
undated
Twaddle was a member of The Pennsmen, a group of LGBT people with a common interest in the leather/fetish lifestyle, for approximately 12 years. This collection consists of artifacts from his time in The Pennsmen. The artifacts...
Collection: LGBT-028 - Twaddle
Topics:
Organizations: Pennsmen Inc.
View Item: LGBT History Project: LGBT-029 Richard Twaddle Collection
1998-2008
This collection contains newsletters published between 1998 and 2004 by the Lower Susquehanna Valley Chapter of the Renaissance Education Association, Inc., a non-profit transgender support organization. These materials also include programs from...
Collection: LGBT-039 - Davidson
Topics:
Organizations: Renaissance Education Association, Inc.
View Item: LGBT History Project: LGBT-039 Ellen Davidson Collection
1982-1997
Founded by Paul Foltz in 1982, Lily White and Company was a south central Pennsylvania organization composed of entertainers and female impersonators. Lily White and Company produced numerous shows and performances throughout central Pennsylvania...
Collection: LGBT-043 - Lily White & Company
Topics: HIV/AIDs
Organizations: Lily White & Company
View Item: LGBT History Project: Lily White & Company Collection
2000-2014
Shaashawn Dial is as a poet, radio broadcaster, educator, author, and businesswoman. Kown as Shaashawn “The Voyce” Dial, and she released her debut spoken word album, Voycemail, after that nickname. Dial became the program director of 1400 THE...
Collection: LGBT-025 - Dial
Topics:
Organizations: LGBT Center of Central PA, Central PA Vipers
View Item: LGBT History Project: LGBT-025 Shaashawn Dial Collection
undated
This collection holds two rainbow chains donated by an anonymous donor.
Collection: LGBT-035 Anonymous Collection
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View Item: LGBT History Project: LGBT-035 Collection
1994 - 1997
Jack Radcliffe is a photographer known for his emotionally powerful photography. This collection is a compilation of Photographic Prints and Negatives that Radcliffe took of Lily White & Company as promotional material.
Collection: LGBT-042 - Radcliffe
Topics:
Organizations: Lily White & Company
View Item: LGBT History Project: LGBT-042 Jack Radcliffe Collection
1989 to 1997
Ray Myers was a member of the Lily White & Company. He was a performer, choreographer, and during the 1994 season held a “member-at-large” position. This collection includes “Lilygrams,” which were programs created by Lily White & Company...
Collection: LGBT-045 - Myers
Topics:
Organizations: Lily White & Company
View Item: LGBT History Project: LGBT-045 Ray Myers Collection
undated
Altland’s Ranch was the first official LGBTQ+ bar in the York area, and was the longest running LGBTQ+ bar in the county. It was known for hosting drag balls, discos, and particularly Halloween parties. Altland’s Ranch closed in...