1980-1989

What is Le-Hi-Ho Flyer
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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Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook - circa 1970 to circa 2000
circa 1970 to circa 2000

Dignity/Central PA's 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...

Memorabilia from Larry Wilson
1972 - 2013

These materials document several LGBTQ+ bars that operated in the Harrisburg, PA area, namely The Archives Nightclub and Restaurant (1983), La Rose Rouge (1978-1992), Neptune’s Lounge (1972), and the Shadows bar (1980-1984). These items take the...

Neptune's Lounge Matchbook
circa 1972

White and blue matchbooks from the Neptune's Lounge in Harrisburg, PA.

Collection: LGBT-013 - Selvey

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LGBT History Project Logo
1976 - 2010

This collection contains newspaper articles collected by a Central PA resident from The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Washington Blade, and The Washington Post that focus on national LGBTQ+ history in the Washington D.C....

Collection: LGBT-071 - Anonymous

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La Rose Rogue Matchbook
circa 1978

Red matchbook from La Rose Rouge in Harrisburg, PA

Collection: LGBT-006 - Anonymous

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Pennsylvania Lesbian/Gay Support Network Brochure
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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Pride '79 Fundraiser Flyer - June 9, 1978
June 9, 1978

Lesbian/Gay Fundraiser at Rosmary's for Pride '79 featuring Rainbow's End. 

Harrisburg Hustlers #3 Captain, Long Sleeve Shirt (maroon and white) - circa 1980
circa 1980

Harrisburg Hustlers #3 maroon and white long sleeve captian shirt.

Collection: LGBT-010 - Wilson

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Organizations: Harrisburg Hustlers Volleyball Team

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Harrisburg Hustlers #3, Long Sleeve Shirt (red) - circa 1980
circa 1980

Harrisburg Hustlers #3 red, long sleeve shirt.

Collection: LGBT-010 - Wilson

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Organizations: Harrisburg Hustlers Volleyball Team

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Harrisburg Hustlers #3, Short Sleeve Captain Shirt (yellow and black) - circa 1980
circa 1980

Harrisburg Hustlers #3 yellow and black, short sleeve Captain shirt.

Collection: LGBT-010 - Wilson

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Organizations: Harrisburg Hustlers Volleyball Team

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Harrisburg Hustlers HBG #16, Long Sleeve Shirt (yellow and black) - circa 1980
circa 1980

Harrisburg Hustlers HBG #16 yellow and black, long sleeve shirt.

Collection: LGBT-010 - Wilson

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Organizations: Harrisburg Hustlers Volleyball Team

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Keystone (Dignity/Central PA) - January 1980
January 1980

Keystone is an educational and communication feature of Dignity/Central PA Inc. Notable articles in this issue:

  • Father John McNeill 
  • Think About: On Going Home
Northeast Pennsylvania Gay Alliance (NEPGA) Newsletter - January 1980
January 1980

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.

Pride '80 Assessment - 1980
1980

Assessment of Pride Conference 1980. 

Collection: LGBT-001 - Burns

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Pride '80 Planning Information - 1980
1980

Planning materials for Pride Conference 1980.

Collection: LGBT-001 - Burns

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Shadows Bar Sign - 1980
1980

Electric bar sign of Shadows, a prominent gay bar in Harrisburg, PA.

Collection: LGBT-010 - Wilson

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Shadows Bar, Short Sleeve Shirt (tan with brown collar) - circa 1980
circa 1980

T-shirt for the Harrisburg, PA gay bar Shadows.

Collection: LGBT-010 - Wilson

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Shadows Matchbook - circa 1980
circa 1980

Matchbook from Harrisburg, PA gay bar Shadows.

Collection: LGBT-010 - Wilson

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Here's How (Williamsport, PA) - February 1980
February 1980

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...

Pride '80 Fundraiser Flyer - February 20, 1980
February 20, 1980

Lesbian/Gay Fundraiser at Rosmary's for Pride '80 featuring Sharon Ettinger. 

Collection: LGBT-001 - Burns

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Here's How (Williamsport, PA) - March 1980
March 1980

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...

Collection: LGBT-008 - Maneval

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Organizations: Homophiles of Williamsport (HOW)

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Springtime with Dignity/Central PA - 1980
March - May 1980

Calendar of events hosted by Dignity/Central PA during the Spring of 1980.

Governor's Council for Sexual Minorities ''Past Progress, Future Plans'' Draft - April 23, 1980
April 23, 1980

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...

Governor's Council for Sexual Minorities Meeting Agenda - April 23, 1980
April 23, 1980

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...

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