LGBT Oral History Summaries

Number of Pages
120
Date
2018

Since August 2012 the LGBT History Project of the LGBT Center of Central PA has actively collected stories of LGBT history in central PA as told by those who lived them. This growing collection of oral history interviews is housed by the Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections. The attached PDF file contains summaries of each completed interview. To access the full video/audio file or transcription of an interview, contact archives@dickinson.edu or 717-245-1399.

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Created by Dickinson Archives and Special Collections Staff
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LGBT Oral History

LGBT History Project: LGBT-106 Jeremy S. Boorum Collection

Number of Pages
7
Date
2006-2023
Jeremy S. Boorum was born in 1997 in Rochester, New York. After completing his undergraduate education at Elmira College, Boorum briefly relocated to Central Pennsylvania in 2019 to begin a master’s degree in American studies at Penn State Harrisburg, and later returned in 2021 to pursue a doctoral education in the same department. As a doctoral student, Boorum became involved in the local LGBTQ+ community. During the Spring 2022 semester, Boorum led efforts to relaunch Pride at Penn State Harrisburg, the campus’s LGBTQ+ student organization, and served as the group’s president. Following his work with Pride, Boorum taught an undergraduate course about LGBTQ+ identity, culture, and the arts. Additionally, Boorum contributed to the LGBT Center of Central PA History Project and worked with the project’s archival collections at Dickinson College for two summers. Boorum continues to serve on the project’s steering committee.
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Gift of Jeremy Boorum
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LGBT-106 Jeremy S. Boorum Collection

LGBT History Project: LGBT-112 Borough of Carlisle Collection

Number of Pages
2
Date
2016-2021
Carlisle Borough, located in south-central Pennsylvania in Cumberland County, was founded in 1751 and incorporated as a borough in 1782. Carlisle serves as the county seat of Cumberland County. It is home to the U.S. Army War College, Dickinson College, and Penn State Dickinson School of Law. Carlisle Borough hosted its first official Pride Week celebration in 2019. The Carlisle Anti-Discrimination Ordinance, also known as the Borough of Carlisle Human Relations Ordinance, was passed in December 2016. This ordinance established a Human Relations Commission and protection of LGBTQ+ community in the Borough, specifically when it comes to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
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Gift of Carlisle Borough
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LGBT-112 Borough of Carlisle Collection

Central PA Womyn's Chorus "We Rise Again" Flyer - May 17 & 18, 2019

Number of Pages
2
Date
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 Womyn's Chorus' spring 2019 concert "We Rise Again," a collaboration with the Pennsylvania Immigrant and Refugee Women's Network, performed on May 17th at Market Square Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg and on May 18th at Camp Hill Presbyterian Church in Camp Hill.

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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn's Chorus "Animated Women" Flyer - May 19 & 20, 2018

Number of Pages
2
Date
May 19 and 20, 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 flyer promotes the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2018 concert "Animated Women," performed on May 19th at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsburg and on May 20th at Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg.

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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Keep on Moving Forward” Flyer - November 18 & 19, 2017

Number of Pages
2
Date
November 18 and 19, 2017
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 Womyn's Chorus' fall 2017 concert "Keep on Moving Forward," performed on November 18th at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsburg and on November 19th at Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn's Chorus "Down by the Riverside" Flyer - June 3 & 4, 2017

Number of Pages
2
Date
June 3 and 4, 2017

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 Womyn's Chorus' spring 2017 concert "Down by the Riverside," performed on June 3rd at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsburg and on June 4th at Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg.

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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Calling all Directions” Flyer - November 19 & 20, 2016

Number of Pages
2
Date
November 19 and 20, 2016
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 Womyn's Chorus' fall 2016 concert "Calling all Directions," performed on November 19th at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsburg and on November 20th at Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Fall in Love” Flyer - November 22, 2015

Number of Pages
2
Date
November 22, 2015
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 Womyn's Chorus' fall 2015 concert "Fall in Love," performed on November 22nd at First Reformed United Church of Christ in Lancaster.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Coming of Age” Flyer - May 30, 2015

Number of Pages
2
Date
May 30, 2015
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 Womyn's Chorus' spring 2015 concert "Coming of Age," performed on May 30th at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 Central PA Womyn's Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Pop Rocks: Divine Divas and Their Music” Flyer - November 22 & 23, 2014

Number of Pages
2
Date
November 22 and 23, 2014
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 Womyn's Chorus' fall 2014 concert "Pop Rocks: Divine Divas and Their Music," performed on November 22nd at Unity Church in Enola and on November 23rd at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn's Chorus Annual Spaghetti Dinner Postcard - October 19, 2019

Number of Pages
2
Date
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 Central PA Womyn's Chorus' 2019 spaghetti dinner fundraiser, held on October 19th at Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg.

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Gift of Barry Loveland
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LGBT-014 Barry Loveland Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “25 Years of Giving Voice to Our Community” Program - November 23 & 24, 2019

Number of Pages
25
Date
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 the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2019 concert "25 Years of Giving Voice to Our Community," performed on November 23rd at Market Square Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, and on November 24th at Camp Hill Presbyterian Church in Camp Hill. The concert celebrated the group's 25th anniversary and featured a selection of songs performed at various concerts throughout the years. The program includes a timeline and photos documenting the group's history, a list of the group's concerts, and a roster of every individual who performed with the chorus since its founding in 1994. Bobbi Carmitchell performed as a special guest at the concert in Harrisburg.

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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 Central PA Womyn's Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “We Rise Again” Program - May 19, 2019

Number of Pages
23
Date
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 the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2019 concert "We Rise Again," performed on May 19th at Wesley United Methodist Church in Bloomsburg. This concert was the group's second collaboration with the Pennsylvania Immigrant and Refugee Women's Network, the first of which occurred in 2007 during the "Land of Our Dreams" concert. The concert and the program both feature stories of women from South and Central America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the National Endowment of the Arts provided funding for this performance.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “The Road Home” Program - November 17 & 18, 2018

Number of Pages
17
Date
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 the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2018 concert "The Road Home," performed on November 17th at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsburg and on November 18th at Market Square Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Keep on Moving Forward” Program - November 18 & 19, 2017

Number of Pages
17
Date
November 18 and 19, 2017
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 the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2017 concert "Keep on Moving Forward," performed on November 18th at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsburg and on November 19th at Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg. The concert also featured Shaashawn "The Voyce" Dial.
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Time Period
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
Location
LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Down by the Riverside” Program - June 3 & 4, 2017

Number of Pages
17
Date
June 3 and 4, 2017
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 the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2017 concert "Down by the Riverside," performed on June 3rd at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsburg and on June 4th at Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg. The concert included songs referencing and celebrating the meaning of water, which also coincided with the debut of the group's new logo design featuring the Susquehanna River. The "CPWC Supports" non-profit organization for this concert was Brethren Housing, a shelter for homeless women and children in Harrisburg.
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Time Period
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Calling All Directions” Program - November 19 & 20, 2016

Number of Pages
17
Date
November 19 and 20, 2016
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 the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2016 concert "Calling All Directions," performed on November 19th at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsburg and on November 20th at Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg. This concert also featured the debut of the group's new initiative "CPWC Supports," which spotlights the work of a local non-profit organization at each concert. The chorus accepted food donations from concert patrons for their first "CPWC Supports" organization, Downtown Daily Bread, a soup kitchen in Harrisburg.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Plant a Tree of Peace” Program - May 21 & 22, 2016

Number of Pages
17
Date
May 21 and 22, 2016
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 the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2016 concert "Plant a Tree of Peace," performed on May 21st at Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg and on May 22nd at York Unitarian Church in York. At the concerts, audience members could pick up seedlings of red and silver maples, or Freeman Maples, to plant and grow.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
Location
LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Fall in Love” Program - November 21 & 22, 2015

Number of Pages
17
Date
November 21 and 22, 2015
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 for the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2015 concert "Fall in Love," performed on November 21st at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church and on November 22nd at First Reformed UCC Church in Lancaster.
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Time Period
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
Location
LGBT-102 Central PA Womyn's Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Coming of Age” Program - May 30, 2015

Number of Pages
15
Date
May 30, 2015
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 the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2015 concert "Coming of Age," performed on May 30th at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church. This concert celebrated "twenty one years of sisterhood and song."
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Year
Time Period
Origin
Gift of Mary Nancarrow
Location
LGBT-102 Central PA Womyn's Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Pop Rocks: Devine Diva’s and Their Music” Program - November 22 & 23, 2014

Number of Pages
11
Date
November 22 and 23, 2014
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 the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2014 concert "Pop Rocks: Divine Divas and Their Music," performed on November 22nd at Unity Church in Enola and on November 23rd at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York.
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Time Period
Origin
Gift of Mary Nancarrow
Location
LGBT-102 Central PA Womyn's Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “SHE-Bop, The Beat Goes On” Program - May 31 & June 1, 2014

Number of Pages
17
Date
May 31 and June 1, 2014
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 for the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2014 concert "SHE Bop, the Beat Goes On," performed on May 31st at Unity Church in Enola and on June 1st at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York. The concert featured Marlene Kanuck as narrator and a supporting cast including Cynthia Swanson, Mary Nancarrow, Donna Stewart, Pamela Johnson, and Kelly McEntee.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
Location
LGBT-102 Central PA Womyn's Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “I Ain’t Afraid” Program - November 16, 2013

Number of Pages
17
Date
November 16, 2013
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 the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2013 concert "I Ain't Afraid," performed on November 16th at the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg. This performance celebrated women artists and advocated for women's and human rights.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
Location
LGBT-102 Central PA Womyn's Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn's Chorus "Babes on Broadway: The Sequel" Program - June 1 & 2, 2013

Number of Pages
17
Date
June 1 and 2, 2013

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 the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' summer 2013 concert "Babes on Broadway: The Sequel," performed on June 1st at the Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg and on June 2nd at the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg. This performance follows the group's previous "Babes on Broadway" concert in June 2011.

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Time Period
Origin
Gift of Mary Nancarrow
Location
LGBT-102 Central PA Womyn's Chorus Collection