Abstract

The papers consist of biographical information, photographs, programs, and text of speeches and testimony documenting the life of Ermanno J. Stingo and his support of gay and lesbian rights, 1982-1995. A native of New York City, he and his partner, Boris Maysel became increasing involved in the movement. They attended the West Side Discussion group and marched in Pride parades. Stingo also testified a number of times at city hall hearings in support of gay and lesbian rights bills.

Scope and Content From the Collection: The papers consist of biographical information, photographs, programs, and text of speeches and testimony documenting the life of Ermanno J. Stingo and his support of gay and lesbian rights, 1982-1995. The collection includes programs from Parents, Friends of Lesbians And Gays (P-FLAG), the text and transcripts of testimony provided to various committees at New York City Hall in support of gay and lesbian rights, and a signed commemorative journal documenting the passage of Intro 2, the...