Gittings, Barbara, 1932-2007
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1932-07-31 - 2007-02-18
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Barbara Gittings and Frank Kameny picket sign collection
Collection
Identifier: Coll2018-026
Abstract
Seven picket signs from the earliest public demonstrations in the United States advocating for gay and lesbian rights, organized by Frank Kameny and Barbara Gittings, among others. The original protests and subsequent "Annual Reminder" demonstrations were held in Washington, D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia from 1965-1969, and were attended by east coast members of the Mattachine Society, Janus Society, and Daughters of Bilitis.
Dates:
circa 1965-1969
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- Subject: Lesbian rights -- United States -- History -- 20th century X