The All New, All Women, All Boogie Ways of Meringue. A Little More Lesbian Dance Club/Bar Event Flier

San Francisco, A Little More, Publisher. Unbound. no date, perhaps early 1980s. Single sheet, 8 ½ by 11 inches. Printed on a single side only. A flier/handbill advertising Ways of Meringue, which was perhaps a band or a dance group, performing March 9th at A Little More. A Little More was a lesbian dance club/bar in San Franciso on 15th at Potrero. Various online sources indicate the club opened in the early 1980s, although the flier and the word "boogie" suggests this may be late 1970s. GOOD condition. This was obviously stapled up somewhere at some point, with rips and small tears at the corners, as well as a 1 inch triangle missing from the top right corner, and a small piece missing from the bottom left corner. Minor toning and wrinkling. Good .

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Book number: 019742

Catalogue: gay/lesbian Studies

Keywords: Noisbn Fliers LGBTQ+

Get Ready for the Gay 90s. Shescape New Year's Eve Party Flier

No Place, Shescape, Publisher. Unbound. No place or date (New York, 1989). Single sheet, 8 ½ by 11 inches. Hot pink, black and white printing. A flier promoting a New Year's Eve celebration for women at Octagon, presumably in 1989. Shescape was a lesbian party promoter, staging private events across the country, although it appears a branch devoted to New York City evolved from this. GOOD condition. Three horizontal fold creases present. Minor toning and edgewear. Good .

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Book number: 018403

Catalogue: gay/lesbian Studies

Keywords: Noisbn Fliers LGBTQ+

Hallelujah Christmas and New Year's 1986 at the Saint

New York, The Saint, Publisher, 1986. Unbound. Single sheet folded into 10 by 7 inches, unfolding into four panels. Cover art by John Vaughan. A program of events being held in December of 1986, at the legendary gay and lesbian nightclub, The Saint. The club opened in 1980 in the old Fillmore East building. Founded by Bruce Mailman, the club operated for most of existence as a members' only venue, and earned a reputation for the parties held there. The club closed in 1988. This program features Gloria Gaynor playing at Disco Divas II, as well as a performance by the Weather Girls. VERY GOOD condition. Minor soiling, rubbing and edgewear. Very Good .

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Book number: 019609

Catalogue: gay/lesbian Studies

Keywords: Noisbn Fliers LGBTQ+

Ice-Skate on Christmas Eve at Away from the Saint Handbill. Saturday, December 24, 1983

New York, The Saint, Publisher, 1983. Unbound. Single sheet, 9 7/8 by 6 7/8 inches. An invitation to a Christmas event off premises from the Saint, featuring ice skating at The Sky Rink. The Saint, a gay nightclub, opened in 1980 in the old Fillmore East building. Founded by Bruce Mailman, the club operated for most of existence as a members' only venue, and earned a reputation for the parties held there. The club closed in 1988. VERY GOOD+ condition. Minor edgewear. Very Good .

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Book number: 019791

Catalogue: gay/lesbian Studies

Keywords: Noisbn Fliers LGBTQ+

Merry Christmas at the Saint Handbill. Sunday, December 25, 1983

New York, The Saint, Publisher, 1983. Unbound. Single sheet, 9 7/8 by 6 7/8 inches. An invitation to a Christmas event at the Saint, featuring Eartha Kitt. The Saint, a gay nightclub, opened in 1980 in the old Fillmore East building. Founded by Bruce Mailman, the club operated for most of existence as a members' only venue, and earned a reputation for the parties held there. The club closed in 1988. VERY GOOD condition. Minor toning. A hint of foxing along the edges. Very Good .

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Book number: 019540

Catalogue: gay/lesbian Studies

Keywords: Noisbn Pop Culture LGBTQ+

The Saint Salutes Gay Off and Off-Off Broadway Theatre Invitation Handbill. Sunday, February 1, 1987

New York, The Saint, Publisher, 1987. Unbound. Single sheet, 8 by 4 inches. An invitation to an event at the Saint, featuring the casts and crews of shows such as Blue is For Boys, Dancing in the Dark, etc. The Saint, a gay nightclub, opened in 1980 in the old Fillmore East building. Founded by Bruce Mailman, the club operated for most of existence as a members' only venue, and earned a reputation for the parties held there. The club closed in 1988. VERY GOOD+ condition. Minor toning. Very Good .

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Book number: 019599

Catalogue: gay/lesbian Studies

Keywords: Noisbn Fliers LGBTQ+

The Saint Spring and Summer Program of Events Booklet/Broadside

New York, The Saint, Publisher. Unbound. no date, perhaps 1985 (or 1986). Single sheet folded into 10 by 7 inches, unfolding into four panels. Designed to look like a composition notebook by John Vaughan, with illustrations by Michael Kirwin. A piece that unfolds into a poster like piece, listing a variety of events to be held at The Saint nightclub in May and the Summer of perhaps 1985. Of note is the Saint's 1st Theatre Party featuring a performance of William Hoffman's play "As Is," a work that depicted the toll of the AIDS epidemic on the gay community. The Saint, a gay nightclub, opened in 1980 in the old Fillmore East building. Founded by Bruce Mailman, the club operated for most of existence as a members' only venue, and earned a reputation for the parties held there. The club closed in 1988. VERY GOOD condition. Minor soiling, rubbing and edgewear. Small crease near the lower left corner. Very Good .

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Book number: 019719

Catalogue: gay/lesbian Studies

Keywords: Noisbn Fliers LGBTQ+

Various authors

The Berkeley Barb. Nov. 2-8, 1973

Berkeley, Max Scherr, Publisher, 1973. Tabloid. Side folding tabloid newspaper. 40 pp. Black and white photos throughout. Single issue of this long running underground newspaper from Berkeley, California, using a blend of counterculture, politics and sex ads to achieve success. This issue with a half to ¾ page article on several gay candidates running for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors: this includes Harvey Milk, Jesus Christ Satan and Howard Wallace, with many quotes and commentary from Harvey Milk (and Jesus Christ Satan); a piece on being seeded by a comet; people's auras as art; Nixon news, etc. GOOD condition. Faint horizontal fold crease present. Moderate toning. Minor soiling and staining. Light wrinkling and edgewear, with some chips. Good .

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Book number: 015100

Catalogue: gay/lesbian Studies

Keywords: Noisbn Underground Newspapers Counterculture

Various authors

Berkeley Tribe. October 30-November 6, 1970

Berkeley, CA, Red Mountain Tribe, Publisher, 1970. Tabloid. Tabloid format. 28 pp. Illustrations and photos throughout. A single issue of this radical, counterculture underground newspaper from Berkeley, California, formed after a split with the Berkeley Barb over labor issues. The Tribe embraced more radical and left wing causes. This issue a piece seeking the freedom of John Frazier; news on Los Siete; a mostly full page photo of Angela Davis; a statement by a collective of gay sisters speaking on rights for lesbians, including disappointment in perceived superficial overtures by the Black Panther Party to treat the collective on equal terms; a column on gays seeking to colonize an area of California; antiwar protest news, etc. GOOD condition. Horizontal fold crease present. Moderate browning. Minor soiling. A few small tears along the extremities. Good .

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Book number: 015301

Catalogue: gay/lesbian Studies

Keywords: Noisbn Radical Studies Underground Newspapers

Various Authors

Berkeley Tribe. March 5-12, 1971

Berkeley, CA, Red Mountain Tribe, Publisher, 1971. Tabloid. Tabloid format. 20 pp. Illustrations and photos throughout. A single issue of this radical, counterculture underground newspaper from Berkeley, California, formed after a split with the Berkeley Barb over labor issues. The Tribe embraced more radical and left-wing causes. This issue with a communique from the Weather Underground, under the headline declaring their bombing of the US Capitol; a half page devoted to seeking the freedom of Black Panther Party members Ericka Huggins and Bobby Seale; a full page devoted to Los Siete; several pieces on prisons and prison conditions; a piece on the Stud bar in San Francisco, a gay bar where it seemed not all gays were welcome, etc. GOOD condition. Horizontal fold crease present. Moderate to heavy browning. Minor soiling and staining. A few small tears along the extremities. Ink notes and address stamp at the top right front cover. Upper corner wrinkled, creased and curled. Good .

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Book number: 016604

Catalogue: gay/lesbian Studies

Keywords: Noisbn African American Radical Studies Underground Newspapers Black Studies

Various Authors

Boston Gay Review. Fall 1979

Boston, Boston Gay Review, Publisher, 1979. Tabloid. Side folding tabloid format. 16 pp. Black and white photos and illustrations throughout. Single issue of this journal reviewing various books that relate to gay subjects and interests. This includes a look at the photography of Hap Paull, reviews of books by Quentin Crisp, Edward Field, the Gay Stud's Guide to Amsterdam, etc. GOOD condition. Large faint dampstain along the top edge. General browning. Minor soiling, wrinkling and creasing. Good .

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Book number: 016087

Catalogue: gay/lesbian Studies

Keywords: Noisbn Underground Newspapers

Various Authors

The East Village Other W/Stonewall Inn Riot Account. July 9, 1969. Vol. 4. , No. 32

New York, East Village Other, Publisher, 1969. Tabloid. Side folding tabloid newspaper. 20 pp. Black and white illustrations and comix throughout. East Village Other was an underground newspaper from New York (duh), known for its early embrace of the counterculture and counterculture aesthetics, often using absurdist pieces to provide social commentary. As an early proponent of the underground comix movement, EVO published work by R. Crumb, Trina Robbins and others, as well as publishing a paper devoted to comix. This issue with an almost full page, first person account of the Stonewall Inn riots. Written by Ronnie Di Brienza, a self-proclaimed musician and "freak," the piece recounts events leading up to the riots, and with some foresight, anticipates that a movement may have begun. Despite claiming to be a friend of the LBGTQ+ community, and asserting the he liked both men and women, Di Brienza uses a variety of slurs when referring to the gay community. The Stonewall Inn riots began on June 28th, as a result from continued police harassment. These events have been viewed as a turning point in the gay liberation movement. The site was made a national monument in 2016. GOOD condition. Horizontal fold crease present. Moderate toning. Paper a bit brittle, with a 2 inch split at the center spine, and a two inch tear at the center rear edge. Mailing label present. Good .

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Book number: 019580

Catalogue: gay/lesbian Studies

Keywords: Noisbn Underground Newspapers Counterculture Social Movements LGBTQ+

Various authors

Gai Saber. Gay Academic Union Journal. Spring 1977. Volume 1, Number 1

New York, Gay Academic Union, Publisher, 1977. Wraps. Blue wraps. 79 pp. First issue of this scholarly journal devoted to gay and lesbian subjects. This issue looks at Emily Dickinson's homoerotic poetry; coming out as an aspect of identity formation; Japan's homosexual heritage; Blacks and gay liberation, etc. GOOD condition. Minor foxing/staining to the covers. Offsetting along the extremities. Spine a bit frayed. Good .

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Book number: 018573

Catalogue: gay/lesbian Studies

Keywords: Noisbn LGBTQ+

Various authors

Gai Saber. Gay Academic Union Journal. Summer 1977. Volume 1, Number 2

New York, Gay Academic Union, Publisher, 1977. Wraps. Blue wraps. 79 pp. Second issue of this scholarly journal devoted to gay and lesbian subjects. This issue looks at female crushes, affections and friendships in children's literature; gay teachers association of New York Cit; homosexuality in the Navy, etc. GOOD condition. Minor soiling. Offsetting along the extremities. Spine a bit frayed. Good .

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Book number: 018618

Catalogue: gay/lesbian Studies

Keywords: Noisbn LGBTQ+

Various Authors

Gay People's Chronicle. January 10, 1992. Vol. 7, No. 7

Cleveland, OH, Gay People's Chronicle, Publisher, 1992. Tabloid. Side folding tabloid newspaper. 24 pp. The Gay People's Chronicle was founded in 1985, originally focusing on the gay community in and around Cleveland, Ohio, but expanding its distribution to serve parts of Kentucky, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. It ceased publication in 2015. This issue with articles on the finding that a ban on gays in the military was legitimate over AIDS concerns; a short piece on the impact of Magic Johnson on AIDS awareness; local politics and news; many ads, etc. GOOD condition. Horizontal fold crease present. Minor toning and soiling. Good .

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Book number: 017478

Catalogue: gay/lesbian Studies

Keywords: Noisbn Underground Newspapers LGBTQ+