Lesbian rights -- United States -- History -- 20th century
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
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
Dan Siminoski collection on Federal Bureau of Investigation surveillance of gays and lesbians
Collection — Box 1: Series Series 1.
Identifier: Coll2007-002
Abstract
The collection comprises materials received, collected, and created by Dan Siminoski in the course of prosecuting his 1982 request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and the subsequent 1983 lawsuit, for copies of FBI documents relating to the Bureau's surveillance of gays and lesbians from 1950 to 1982. The materials include photocopies of approximately 2,200 documents (7,000 pages) from FBI Headquarters and various regional offices, relating primarily to the Daughters of Bilitis,...
Dates:
1953-2001 (bulk 1953-1986); Majority of material found within 1953 - 1986