Group of members outside the Dignity/Central PA 20th Anniversary Celebration - July 1995

Date
July 1995

This is a photo of a group of members standing outside Dignity/Central PA's 20th Anniversary Celebration, held in July 1995 at the Hotel Hershey in Hershey, PA. Members included in the photo are Barry Loveland (front left), Richard Hause (center), and Steven Leshner (far right). This picture is found on page 38 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.

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Steven Leshner receiving award at the Dignity/Central PA 20th Anniversary Celebration - July 1995

Date
July 1995

This is a photo of Steven Leshner (right) receiving the award "Member of the Year," presented by Richard Hause (left) at Dignity/Central PA's 20th Anniversary Celebration at the Hotel Hershey in July 1995. This picture is found on page 38 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.

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Steven Leshner with two members at the Dignity/Central PA booth at Pride Festival of Central PA - July 30, 1995

Date
July 30, 1995

This is a photo of Steven Leshner (in back) with two members at Dignity/Central PA's booth at the Pride Festival of Central PA, held on July 30, 1995 at Reservoir Park in Harrisburg, PA. This picture is found on page 36 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.

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Richard Hause with two members at the Dignity/Central PA booth at Pride Festival of Central PA – July 30, 1995

Date
July 30, 1995

This is a photo of Richard Hause (left) with two members at Dignity/Central PA's booth at the Pride Festival of Central PA, held on July 30, 1995 at Reservoir Park in Harrisburg, PA. This picture is found on page 36 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.

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Volleyball game at the Dignity/Central PA 20th Anniversary Picnic - July 1995

Date
July 1995

This is a photo of a group of members playing volleyball during Dignity/Central PA's 20th Anniversary Picnic, held in July 1995 at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Gardners, PA. This picture is found on page 35 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.

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Reverse side of Father Sawdy with group members at the Dignity/Central PA 20th Anniversary Picnic - July 1995

Date
July 1995

This is a photo of the reverse side of Father Wallace Sawdy with a group of members at Dignity/Central PA's 20th Anniversary Picnic, held in July 1995 at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Gardners, PA. This picture is found on page 35 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.

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Group members at table during the Dignity/Central PA 20th Anniversary Picnic - July 1995

Date
July 1995

This is a photo of a group of members sitting at a picnic table during Dignity/Central PA's 20th Anniversary Picnic, held in July 1995 at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Gardners, PA. Included in the photograph are Steven Leshner (far left) and Barry Loveland (far right). This picture is found on page 35 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.

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Father Sawdy with group members at the Dignity/Central PA 20th Anniversary Picnic - July 1995

Date
July 1995

This is a photo of Father Wallace Sawdy with group members at Dignity/Central PA's 20th Anniversary Picnic, held in July 1995 at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Gardners, PA. This picture is found on page 34 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.

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Steven Leshner and other members in lawn chairs at the Dignity/Central PA 20th Anniversary Picnic - July 1995

Date
July 1995

This is a photo of Steven Leshner sitting with other group members in lawn chairs during Dignity/Central PA's 20th Anniversary Picnic, held in July 1995 at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Gardners, PA. This picture is found on page 34 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.

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Steven Leshner and two unknown men at event – circa 1995

Date
1995

This is a photo of Steven Leshner (left) and two unknown men at an event around 1995. This picture is found on page 7 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.

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Harrisburg Men's Chorus Marilyn Horne Program - October 6, 1995

Number of Pages
38
Date
October 6, 1995

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 a concert organized by the Harrisburg Men's Chorus in concert with Marilyn Horne, the Hershey Symphony Orchestra, Delaware Valley Men's Chorus, Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus, Lehigh Valley Gay Men's Chorus, and vocalists from The Susquehanna Chorale, Jubilate!, Alumni Choral of Lebanon Valley College, and Saint John's Lutheran Church Chancel Choir. 

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Arts Against AIDS Auction 1995 Program - October 29, 1995

Number of Pages
45
Date
October 29, 1995

Founded in 1985, the Lancaster AIDS Project was a local organization established by volunteers to assist people with HIV/AIDS in the South Central PA region. The Lancaster AIDS Project organized and coordinated the Arts Against AIDS Auction which was their annual fundraiser.

This is the program for Arts Against AIDS Auction 1995 program. 

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Arts Against AIDS Auction 1995 Announcements - October 29, 1995

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4
Date
October 29, 1995

Founded in 1985, the Lancaster AIDS Project was a local organization established by volunteers to assist people with HIV/AIDS in the South Central PA region. The Lancaster AIDS Project organized and coordinated the Arts Against AIDS Auction which was their annual fundraiser.

These announcements contain information about the cancelation of Arts Against AIDS 1994 and the upcoming Arts Against AIDS 1995.

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Harrisburg AIDSWalk Attendees Walking - 1995

Date
1995

Attendees walking at the Harrisburg AIDSWalk along Riverfront Park in Harrisburg, PA in 1995. 

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Harrisburg AIDSWalk Attendees - 1995

Date
1995

Attendees at the Harrisburg AIDSWalk in Harrisburg, PA in 1995. 

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Harrisburg AIDSWalk BonTon Team - 1995

Date
1995

The Bon-Ton team at the Harrisburg AIDSWalk in Harrisburg, PA in 1995. 

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Harrisburg AIDSWalk Dunk Tank - 1995

Date
1995

Dunk tank at the Harrisburg AIDSWalk in Harrisburg, PA in 1995.

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Harrisburg AIDSWalk Susquehanna Key Club Team - 1995

Date
1995

The Susquehanna Key Club at the Harrisburg AIDSWalk in Harrisburg, PA in 1995.

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Harrisburg AIDSWalk Mr. Ducks Team - 1995

Date
1995

Mr. Ducks team at the Harrisburg AIDSWalk in Harrisburg, PA in 1995. 

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The Pride Coalition of Central PA Pride on the Rise Program, 1995 - July 30, 1995

Number of Pages
48
Date
July 30, 1995

The Pride Festival of Central PA is an annual event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in the Central Pennsylvania region. Founded in 1992, the festival takes place every year on the last Saturday of July in the city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Each July, approximately 5,000 individuals travel to downtown Harrisburg and attend the Pride Festival. It is the largest Pride celebration between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

This is the program for the fourth Pride Festival of Central PA.

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Crossroads Magazine Premier Issue Sneak Peak - July 30, 1995

Number of Pages
22
Date
July 20, 1995

Crossroads Magazine was a bi-monthly local LGBTQ+ magazine created, edited, and published by Dr. Eric Selvey. The goal of Crossroads was to bring together the LGBTQ+ community of Central Pennsylvania by creating a space to showcase the efforts and talents of local LGBTQ+ organizations, people, and events, with all articles being voluntary contributions. Crossroads was published from June 1996 – October 1997.

This is a sneak peak of the premier issue later published in April 1996.

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The Lancaster Inqueery (Lancaster, PA) - September/October 1995

Number of Pages
3
Date
September/October 1995

Pink Triangle Coalition (PTC) was created in 1991 as a non-religious, LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy and social organization in the City of Lancaster. The Coalition was instrumental in getting sexual orientation non-discrimination protection added to the human relations ordinance in 1991, and in creating a new city Human Relations Commission to enforce the ordinance in 2001. The Coalition dissolved shortly thereafter.

The Lancaster Inqueery was the PTC newsletter. Noteworthy articles in this issue are: 

  • ''Names Project Quilt Coming!''
  • ''Thanks and No Thanks''
  • Both Letters to the Ed
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Pink Triangle Coalition "The Prom" Flyer - May 13, 1995

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2
Date
May 13, 1995

The Pink Triangle Coalition (PTC) was created in 1991 as a non-religious, LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy and social organization in the City of Lancaster. The Coalition was instrumental in getting sexual orientation non-discrimination protection added to the human relations ordinance in 1991, and in creating a new city Human Relations Commission to enforce the ordinance in 2001. The Coalition dissolved shortly thereafter.

The Prom event was jointly sponsord by PTC, Franklin and Marshall College's LGB's and Allies, and Millersville College's Allies. 

 

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The Lancaster Inqueery (Lancaster, PA) - March/April 1995

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3
Date
March/April 1995

Pink Triangle Coalition (PTC) was created in 1991 as a non-religious, LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy and social organization in the City of Lancaster. The Coalition was instrumental in getting sexual orientation non-discrimination protection added to the human relations ordinance in 1991, and in creating a new city Human Relations Commission to enforce the ordinance in 2001. The Coalition dissolved shortly thereafter.

The Lancaster Inqueery was the PTC newsletter. Noteworthy articles in this issue: 

  • ''The PTC Welcomes Three New Board Members''
  • ''What is our community?''
  • ''R.U. Gay? Lancaster Newspapers maintain their discriminatory policies''
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Altland's Ranch "A ‘FUN’draiser for AIDS and Breast Cancer" Poster - August 25, 1995

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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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