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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.

A pamphlet for the "AIDS in the Black Community" national conference.

A program for "Becoming Visible: The First Black Lesbian Conference of the Western Regional States".

A discussion guide for the film "Black People Get AIDS Too." A button displaying the film's title is fastened to the front of the guide. This item is undated.

Flyer for the Chorus' 1985 reunion, which took place at the San Francisco Pride parade.

A poster announcing the 1988 San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parade and Celebration

Photograph of a group of chorus members gathering during their 1985 reunion at the San Francisco Pride parade.

Poster for the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco's annual Gay Musical Celebration, A Decade of Pride.

Flyer for the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps concert, A La Carte. This is a page from a scrapbook in this collection.

Flyer for the event A Little Rights Music, where the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps performed. This is a page of a scrapbook in this collection.