Gay Rights Demonstrations in 1960s San Francisco (1 of 2)

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Content Type
Audio
Collection(s)
Collection(s)
San Francisco Lesbian and Gay History Project Records, 1998-05
Description
Description
A panel discussion hosted by the Lesbian and Gay History Project and featuring Del Martin, one of the founders of the Daughters of Bilitis, and Rev. Robert Cromey, an Episcopal priest and gay rights activist. They discuss a gay rights demonstrations held at the San Francisco Federal Building in May 1966 to protest the exclusion of gay people from military service. Martin explains why the organizers chose to demonstrate on Armed Forces Day and shares some of the reactions the demonstration received. Cromey explains how he came to cofound the Conference on Religion and Homosexuality, and both Martin and Cromey relate their memories of the demonstration. This material was digitized through the generous support of Larry Brenner and Angelo Figone.
Resource Type
Resource Type
Sound
Extent
Extent
1 item
Subject
Subject
LGBTQ
Gay men
Lesbians
Activism
Politics and elections
Geographic Subject
Geographic Subject
San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.)
Organizations
Organizations
Creator (cre): San Francisco Lesbian and Gay History Project
Date Created
Date Created
1987-01-21
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