Altland's Ranch "Karaoke with Extreme Entertainment" Poster - circa 2000

Number of Pages
2
Date
circa 2000

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 2016.

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Time Period
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Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
Location
LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch "Karaoke with DJ Storm" Poster - February 27, 2016

Number of Pages
2
Date
February 27, 2016

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 2016.

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Year
Time Period
Format
Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
Location
LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch "Haunting Halloween" Poster - October 26, 2002

Number of Pages
2
Date
October 26, 2002

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 2016.

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Year
Time Period
Format
Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
Location
LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch "Haunting Halloween" Poster - October 30, circa 2000

Number of Pages
2
Date
October 30, circa 2000

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 2016.

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Time Period
Format
Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
Location
LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch "A ‘FUN’draiser for AIDS and Breast Cancer" Poster - August 25, 1995

Number of Pages
2
Date
August 25, 1995

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 2016.

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Year
Time Period
Format
Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
Location
LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch “The Fourth Annual Entertainment Benefit” Posters - July 12, circa 2000

Number of Pages
2
Date
July 12, circa 2000

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 2016.

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Year
Time Period
Format
Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
Location
LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch Country Night Poster - undated

Number of Pages
2
Date
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 2016.

General Subjects
Year
Time Period
Format
Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
Location
LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch “Come and Try It: The Susquehanna Squares” Poster - August 23, 1997

Number of Pages
2
Date
August 23, 1997

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 2016.

General Subjects
Year
Time Period
Format
Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
Location
LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch Christmas Celebration - December 19 - 31, 1997

Number of Pages
2
Date
December 19 - 31, 1997

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 2016.

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Year
Time Period
Format
Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
Location
LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch Ticket - undated

Number of Pages
2
Date
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 2016.

General Subjects
Year
Time Period
Format
Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
Location
LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch "Bear and Leather Night" Posters - circa 2000

Number of Pages
3
Date
circa 2000

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 2016.

General Subjects
Year
Time Period
Format
Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
Location
LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch "Performer Application for Aphrodisiactic April Acts of Kindness [AAOK] Act IV" Poster - April 27, 1991

Number of Pages
2
Date
April 27, 1991

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 2016.

General Subjects
Year
Time Period
Format
Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
Location
LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch "Aphrodisiactic April Acts of Kindness [AAOK] Show: Act IV" Poster: Part 2 - April 27, 1991

Number of Pages
2
Date
April 27, 1991

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 2016.

General Subjects
Year
Time Period
Format
Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
Location
LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch

Altland's Ranch "Aphrodisiactic April Acts of Kindness [AAOK] Show: Act IV" Poster: Part 1 - April 27, 1991

Number of Pages
2
Date
April 27, 1991

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 2016.

General Subjects
Year
Time Period
Format
Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
Location
LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch "25th Halloween Celebration" Poster - October 31, [1991]

Number of Pages
2
Date
October 31, [1991]

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 2016.

General Subjects
Year
Time Period
Format
Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
Location
LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Gay Coordinating Society of Berks County, Reading (GCS Berks) Mutual Interest Groups Flyer - circa 1974

Number of Pages
3
Date
circa 1974

Founded in December of 1974, the Gay Coordinating Society of Berks County, Reading, PA (GCS Berks) was a LGBTQ+ activist organization in the Berks County area and a fundamental part of the Pennsylvania Rural Gay Caucus. 

This is a flyer created by GCS Berks to explain "mutal interest groups" and how they can be helpful for getting members of the LGBTQ+ community invovled in special interest groups. 

Year
Time Period
Origin
Gift of Joseph W. Burns
Collection
Location
LGBT-001 Joseph W. Burns Collection

Gay Coordinating Society of Berks County, Reading (GCS Berks) Newsletter - February 1976

Number of Pages
7
Date
February 1976

Founded in December of 1974, the Gay Coordinating Society of Berks County, Reading, PA (GCS Berks) was a LGBTQ+ activist organization in the Berks County area and a fundamental part of the Pennsylvania Rural Gay Caucus. The newsletter was a way to inform members and community members about LGBTQ+ issues. 

Noteworthy news in this issue include:

  • Heart and Lambda patches available for sale from GCS Berks members
  • State Senate Bill 743 which would permit discrimination in employment
  • Creation of a GCS Berks Political Action Committee
Year
Time Period
Format
Origin
Gift of Joseph W. Burns
Collection
Location
LGBT-001 Joseph W. Burns Collection

GCS Berks Gay Liberation Stamp Design - 1976

Number of Pages
2
Date
1976

Founded in December of 1974, the Gay Coordinating Society of Berks County, Reading, PA (GCS Berks) was a LGBTQ+ activist organization in the Berks County area and a fundamental part of the Pennsylvania Rural Gay Caucus. This Gay Liberation Stamp was designed by Jerry Yoder, member of GCS Berks.  

Year
Time Period
Format
Origin
Gift of Joseph W. Burns
Collection
Location
LGBT-001 Joseph W. Burns Collection

Gay Coordinating Society of Berks County, Reading (GCS Berks) Newsletter - November 1975

Number of Pages
9
Date
November 1975

Founded in December of 1974, the Gay Coordinating Society of Berks County, Reading, PA (GCS Berks) was a LGBTQ+ activist organization in the Berks County area and a fundamental part of the Pennsylvania Rural Gay Caucus. The newsletter was a way to inform members and community members about LGBTQ+ issues.

Noteworthy in this issue:

  • GCS Berks Art Alliance establishes National Gay Art Alliance and plans National Gay Art Show (p. 7)
People
Year
Time Period
Format
Origin
Gift of Joseph W. Burns
Collection
Location
LGBT-001 Joseph W. Burns Collection

Gay Coordinating Society of Berks County, Reading (GCS Berks) Newsletter - April 1975

Number of Pages
5
Date
April 1975

Founded in December of 1974, the Gay Coordinating Society of Berks County, Reading, PA (GCS Berks) was a LGBTQ+ activist organization in the Berks County area and a fundamental part of the Pennsylvania Rural Gay Caucus. The newsletter was a way to inform members and community members about LGBTQ+ issues.

Year
Time Period
Format
Origin
Gift of Joseph W. Burns
Collection
Location
LGBT-001 Joseph W. Burns Collection

LGBT History Project: LGBT-045 Ray Myers Collection

Number of Pages
2
Date
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 for their performances, a copy of the Lily White & Company Coloring book, and VHS tapes with footage of performances.
People
Organizations
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Time Period
Origin
Gift of Ray Myers
Collection
Location
LGBT-045 Ray Myers Collection

Lily White & Company Ways and Means Committee Report - February 12, 1995

Number of Pages
3
Date
February 12, 1995

Lily White & Company Ways and Means Committee Report of the approved schedule of fundraisers for the company's 1995 fiscal year. 

Organizations
General Subjects
Year
Time Period
Format
Origin
Gift of Paul Foltz
Location
LGBT-043 Lily White & Company Collection

Lily White & Company Ways and Means Committee Calendar Proposal - 1993 to 1994

Number of Pages
3
Date
1993 to 1994

Proposal by Ways and Means Committee regarding the costs of creating Lily White & Company Calendars, and suggestions on where and when to sell them. 

Organizations
General Subjects
Time Period
Origin
Gift of Paul Foltz
Location
LGBT-043 Lily White & Company Collection

Lily White & Company Table of Demographics - circa 1990

Number of Pages
9
Date
circa 1990

Table of Demographics created by Lily White & Company to gather information about their audience members. Information was gathered through informal, voluntary surveys that were inserted inside programs for shows. 

Organizations
General Subjects
Year
Time Period
Origin
Gift of Paul Foltz
Location
LGBT-043 Lily White & Company Collection

Lily White & Company Production Checklists - 1992

Number of Pages
13
Date
1992

Production checklists for Lily White & Company production planning. 

Organizations
General Subjects
Year
Time Period
Origin
Gift of Paul Foltz
Location
LGBT-043 Lily White & Company Collection