Betty Finney House Newsletter - undated

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3
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undated

The Betty Finney House was a non-profit organization founded in 1988 that provided housing assistance to those living with HIV/AIDS. It was the only housing assistance agency in South Central PA during the late 1980s and 1990s for those living with HIV/AIDS.

This newsletter asks for donations and gives updates on the organization. 

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Gift of Pat Saunders
Collection
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LGBT-062 Pat Saunders Collection

Governor's Council for Sexual Minorities Unidentified Minutes, page 3 - undated

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2
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undated

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 to end discriminatory practices and policies against all LGBTQ+ employees, clients, and program of state services. The proposed council was his instrument guaranteeing the implementation of his decree throughout the Executive Branch of state government.

Unidentified minutes from a meeting.

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Gift of Joseph W. Burns
Collection
Location
LGBT-001 Joseph W. Burns Collection

''It's Time to Fight Censorship'' Flyer - undated

Number of Pages
2
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undated

Flyer created by local activists in repsonse to the removal of the comic strip ''For Better or for Worse'' from the Intelligencer Journal, a local Lancaster, PA newspaper. 

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Gift of Mark Stoner and Mary Merriman
Location
LGBT-002 Lancaster, PA Activism Collection

Altland's Ranch Welcome Sign - undated

Number of Pages
2
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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.

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

Altland's Ranch Country Night Poster - undated

Number of Pages
2
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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.

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

Altland's Ranch Ticket - undated

Number of Pages
2
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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.

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

History of the Lavender Letter - undated

Number of Pages
2
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undated

Created by Lorraine Kujawa, Cindy Mitzel, Mary Nancarrow, and several others in 1983, the Lavender Letter Newsletter was a calendar of events for, by, and about lesbian women to create community in the Central Pennsylvania area. The newsletter was distributed monthly until the mid-2000s.

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Year
Time Period
Origin
Gift of Lorraine Kujawa
Location
LGBT-009 Lavender Letter Collection

Miss Lily's Coloring and Activity Book - undated

Number of Pages
6
Date
undated

Activity and coloring book created by Lily White and Company. Includes pictures to color, puzzles, and crafting activies.

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Gift of Paul Fotlz
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LGBT-043 Lily White & Company

"Lily White and Company" Paper Moon Program - undated

Number of Pages
5
Date
undated

Program for performance by Lily White and Company at the Paper Moon.

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Gift of Paul Foltz
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LGBT-043 Lily White & Company

"Glenda and Friends" Program - undated

Number of Pages
5
Date
undated

Program for "Glenda and Friends" performance at Altland's Ranch, supported by Lily White and Company. Glenda and Friends was a new troupe. 

People
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Gift of Paul Foltz
Location
LGBT-043 Lily White & Company

Lily White and Company "Tips for Success" - undated

Number of Pages
2
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undated

Tips on how to fundraise successfully created by Lily White and C0mpany. Suggestions include: Dinner/Theater Shows, Favorite Bartender Contests, Lily Bucks, Program Booklets, Underwriter and Patron Seating, and Brochures. 

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Gift of Paul Foltz
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LGBT-043 Lily White & Company

Dignity/Central PA Brochure - undated

Number of Pages
5
Date
undated

Dignity/Central PA brochure explaining the mission of this Harrisburg, PA chapter of the national Dignity organization. This local chapter was founded in 1975.

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Gift of Lawrence V. Valerio
Collection
Location
LGBT-036 Lawrence V. Valerio Collection

Membership Application (Dignity/Central PA) - undated

Number of Pages
2
Date
undated

Membership Application for Dignity/Central PA.

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