1991

This is a photo of a group of members sitting in lawn chairs at Dignity/Central PA's 16th Anniversary Picnic in July 1991. This picture is found on page 31 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.

Dignity/Central PA 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 member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.

This is a photo of Barry Loveland and his partner at Dignity/Central PA's 16th Anniversary Picnic in July 1991. This picture is found on page 31 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.

Dignity/Central PA 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 member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.

This is a photo of a group of members eating and making plates of food at Dignity/Central PA's 16th Anniversary Picnic in July 1991. This picture is found on page 30 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.

Dignity/Central PA 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 member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.

This is a photo of a group of members eating and smiling during Dignity/Central PA's 16th Anniversary Picnic in July 1991. This picture is found on page 30 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.

Dignity/Central PA 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 member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.

This is a photo of Father Wallace Sawdy being recognized for his 40th ordination anniversary during Dignity/Central PA's 16th Anniversary Celebration in July 1991. This picture is found on page 29 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.

Dignity/Central PA 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 member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.

This is a photo of Clair Gunnet, Jr. receiving the award "D/CP Member of the Year" at Dignity/Central PA's 16th Anniversary Celebration in July 1991. This picture is found on page 29 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.

Dignity/Central PA 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 member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.

This is a photo of a "Sweet 16" cake served at Dignity/Central PA's 16th Anniversary Celebration in July 1991. This picture is found on page 29 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.

Dignity/Central PA 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 member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.

This is a photo of organist Tim Edwards during the "Blessing of Organ" at Dignity/Central PA's 16th Anniversary Celebration in July 1991. This picture is found on page 28 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.

Dignity/Central PA 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 member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.

This is a photo of Father Wallace Sawdy at Dignity/Central PA's 16th Anniversary Celebration in July 1991. This picture is found on page 28 of the PDF of the Dignity/Central PA Scrapbook.

Dignity/Central PA 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 member of Dignity/Central PA, and includes mostly photos, unless otherwise noted, of annual picnics, events, and members, like those of founder Jerry Brennan and Father Wallace Sawdy.

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 and Christmas) along with singing engagements throughout the year. The Harrisburg Men’s Chorus aspires “to create entertaining, fun, and vibrant gay-friendly musical programs” and “celebrates the LGBT experience in song and performance.”

This is the program for the 1991 Spring Concert. 

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 and Christmas) along with singing engagements throughout the year. The Harrisburg Men’s Chorus aspires “to create entertaining, fun, and vibrant gay-friendly musical programs” and “celebrates the LGBT experience in song and performance.”

This is the program for the 1991 Christmas Concert. 

The Harrisburg AIDSWalk Picnic in 1991.

Attendees gathering at the AIDWalke in Harrisburg, PA in 1991. 

The Harrisburg Men's Chorus performing at the AIDSWalk in Harriburg, PA in 1991.

Attendees during the walking portion of the AIDSWalk in Harrisburg, PA in 1991.

Attendees during the walking portion of the AIDSWalk in Harrisburg, PA in 1991.

Attendees during the walking portion of the AIDSWalk in Harrisburg, PA in 1991.

Attendees duirng the walking portion of the AIDSWalk in Harrisburg, PA in 1991.

Parking Lot and event space for the AIDSWalk in Harrisburg, PA in 1991.

Event at the AIDSWalk in Harrisburg, PA in 1991.

Speaker at the AIDSWalk in Harrisburg, PA in 1991. 

Dale Warner at the AIDSWalk in Harrisburg, PA in 1991.

Event at the AIDSWalk in Harrisburg, PA in 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.

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.