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Coalition on Lesbian-Gay Bar Policies records

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Identifier: Ms-Coll-44
Abstract The Coalition on Lesbian-Gay Bar Policies was a grassroots organization made up of representatives from several of Philadelphia lesbian and gay organizations. Active from 1984-1986, their goal was "to examine the practices and policies of bars serving Philadelphia's gay/lesbian community as they relate to the treatment and employment of women and racial minorities, and to analyze the results of this examination in order to decide on appropriate actions to address problem areas." The records...
Dates: 1984 - 1988
Found in: John J. Wilcox, Jr. LGBT Archives, William Way LGBT Community Center

Gay and Lesbian Switchboard of Philadelphia records

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Identifier: Ms-Coll-47
Abstract

The Gay and Lesbian Switchboard of Philadelphia operated at a series of locations in the city from 1973 to 1998. It aimed to provide information, counseling, and referrals to the gay and lesbian community via a call-in phone line. The Switchboard records are comprised of a range of business-related organizational materials dating from the mid 1970s through the late 1990s.

Dates: mid 1970s-1998
Found in: John J. Wilcox, Jr. LGBT Archives, William Way LGBT Community Center

Tea Time records

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Identifier: Ms-Coll-2
Abstract Tea Time was a Philadelphia-based social and support organization for Asian and Pacific Islander gay and bisexual men, operational between 1991-1993. It was dedicated to creating an anti-racist and anti-homophobic space for developing positive identity and creating awareness around issues relevant to gay, Asian and Pacific Islanders in a shared, nurturing community. The Tea Time records include the organizational records and associated ephemera of Tea Time, Organization for Asian Gay and...
Dates: 1990 - 1995; Majority of material found within 1991 - 1993
Found in: John J. Wilcox, Jr. LGBT Archives, William Way LGBT Community Center

William Way LGBT Community Center clippings file

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Identifier: Ms-Coll-34
Abstract

The William Way LGBT Community Center clippings file, 1979-2012, consists of clippings related to LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) issues collected by volunteers of the William Way Community Center.

Dates: 1979-2012
Found in: John J. Wilcox, Jr. LGBT Archives, William Way LGBT Community Center

William Way LGBT Community Center ephemera files

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Identifier: Ms-Coll-35
Abstract

The William Way LGBT Community Center ephemera files, 1972-2012, consists of flyers, newsletters, advertisements, posters, and other ephemera from LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) organizations, events, businesses, community groups, etc.

Dates: 1972-2012
Found in: John J. Wilcox, Jr. LGBT Archives, William Way LGBT Community Center

William Way LGBT Community Center records

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Identifier: Ms-Coll-21
Abstract Since the 1970s the William Way Community Center and its predecessors, the Gay Community Center of Philadelphia and Penguin Place, have provided encouragement, support, and advocacy for the well-being and acceptance of sexual and gender minorities through service, recreational, educational, and cultural programming. The William Way LGBT Community Center records, 1972-2012, are comprised of the institutional records of the center, including administrative and financial records, and some...
Dates: 1972 - 2012
Found in: John J. Wilcox, Jr. LGBT Archives, William Way LGBT Community Center

William Way LGBT Community Center subject files on media and entertainment

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Identifier: Ms-Coll-36
Abstract

The William Way LGBT Community Center subject files on media and entertainment, circa 1970-1997, include book catalogs, playbills, photographs, clippings, advertisements, and related materials,

Dates: circa 1970-1997
Found in: John J. Wilcox, Jr. LGBT Archives, William Way LGBT Community Center

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William Way Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center (Philadelphia, Pa.). 4
Coalition on Lesbian-Gay Bar Policies (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1
Gay and Lesbian Switchboard of Philadelphia (Pa.) 1
Tea Time (Community group) 1
 
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