Summary:
Series 1 contains flyers, programs, newsletters, and administrative files from and about gay issues and organizations in the Boston area. There are several files concerning the Homophile Union of Boston and the Student Homophile League (SHL). There are also two folders with materials from MIT courses on homosexuality precipitated by SHL.
Although most of the material is about gay men, this series also contains a few files about feminism / lesbianism and the Daughters of Bilitis, which was founded in San Francisco in 1955 and whose Boston chapter was formed in 1969.
Also in this series are flyers, correspondence, and schedules regarding the Boston Pride Parade collected from several years between 1970 and 1978. The History Project folder contains a timeline of gay activities in New England from the 1950s through 1979.
Dates
- Creation: 1970-1971
Creator
- From the Collection: Canfield, William J., 1946- (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access:
The collection is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Collection: 12.50 cubic feet (17 containers)
Repository Details
Part of the Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections Repository