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Libertarians for Gay and Lesbian Concerns records 1992-02 | Libertarians for Gay and Lesbian Concerns (LGLC) records document the activities of LGLC especially those of George Meyer, LGLC's National Coordinator from 1983 to 1987. LGLC was established during the 1981 national Libertarian Party Convention in Denver, Colorado. LGLC succeeded the Thomas Jefferson Libertarian Club, a 1970's gay and lesbian political organization. Despite LGLC's ties with the libertarian movement, it has never been an official organization of the Libertarian party. The organization's mission was to support gay and lesbians libertarians, to persuade gay and lesbians to consider the libertarian view of civil liberties, and to bring awareness of gay and lesbian issues to libertarians.
After a slow beginning in Salt Lake City (1981-1983), LGLC moved to Washington, D.C. (1983- 1984). George Meyer moved to San Francisco in late 1984, and began the San Francisco chapter (August 1984) while serving as National Coordinator. Meyer's efforts as National Coordinator saw an increase in the organization's membership and influence. He edited the bi-monthly LGLC Newsletter, which had 400 subscribers during the mid-1980's. Meyer supported the Washington, D.C., New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco local chapters. By 1986, despite his efforts, only the New York City and San Francisco chapters were still active. Meyer also arranged information booths at Libertarian party state and national conventions, encouraged LGLC participation in Gay Freedom Day parades, and maintained a network of contacts in thirteen states.
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"Betsy Ross" drag gown and hat | A drag ensemble created by the artist Gilbert Baker, drawing on the popular image of Betsy Ross. |
2012 | |
"Concentration camp uniform" protest ensemble | An ensemble consisting of a replica concentration camp uniform with Pride details, created by artist Gilbert Baker to protest the election of Donald Trump. |
2017 | |
"Lady Liberty" ensemble | A Statue of Liberty drag ensemble created by the artist Gilbert Baker. |
2010 to 2017 | |
01 Richard Evans Photo | This is a photographic slide documenting the work of the Stellar Arts Collective on "The Power of the Sun," a large-scale stained glass installation that was displayed in the State of California office building at 455 Golden Gate Avenue in San Francisco from 1979 until the artwork’s destruction in a protest in 1991. This slide is part of the collection of Richard William Evans, a Black, gay artist, community advocate, and participant in the “back-to-the-land” movement in Northern California who was a contributor to the Stellar Arts Collective. Evans's friends, in collaboration with Evans, digitized a portion of his slides before his death in 2023. This slide's title mirrors the digital file name created at the time of scanning, with surnames added in brackets by GLBTHS archivists when known. |
1979 | |
1979 performance photograph | Photograph of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus performing in 1979. |
1979 | |
1981 National Tour chorus memo, 01/19/1981 | 1981-01-19 | ||
1981 National Tour chorus memo, 02/02/1981 | 1981-02-02 | ||
1981 National Tour chorus memo, 03/30/1981 | 1981-03-30 | ||
1981 National Tour chorus memo, 05/18/1981 | 1981-05-18 | ||
1981 National Tour chorus memo, 05/25/81 | 1981-05-25 | ||
1981 National Tour performance photograph [1] | 1981-06 | ||
1982 retreat photograph | Photograph of Chorus members performing at their 1982 retreat. |
1982 | |
1985 family reunion flyer | Flyer for the Chorus' 1985 reunion, which took place at the San Francisco Pride parade. |
1985-06 | |
2nd Annual Christmas GALA and Dance Along Nutcracker poster | 1986-12 |