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Gay liberation

 Subject
Subject Source: Homosaurus
Scope Note: Movement of the late 1960s and early to mid 1970s that urged lesbians and gay men to “come out" and publicly reveal their sexuality to family, friends, and colleagues as a form of activism and as a means of countering shame with pride.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Hensley (David) LGBT Magazine Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2014-005
Abstract

This collection consists of magazines, journals, and other material devoted to the gay and lesbian community. Most of the material in this collection was published by or affiliated with ONE, Inc. and includes short stories, poetry, book reviews, news articles, editorials, scholarly articles, images, artwork, and cartoons.

Dates: 1953-2014, undated

LGBTQ Publications Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2018-031
Abstract

The LGBTQ Publications Collection (1935-2022, undated; bulk 1970-2000) contains newspapers, magazines, newsletters, reports, and other publications devoted to the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) community.

Dates: 1935-2023; Majority of material found within 1975-2000