Our Paper, May 7, 1986, Volume V, Issue 9

This issue of Our Paper, published May 7, 1986, serves as the gay family newspaper of the Greater Santa Clara Valley. The 12-page issue features major coverage of AIDS-related topics, including calls for a 'Manhattan Project' to develop an AIDS vaccine, debates over HTLV-III testing, and local and national AIDS support initiatives. It documents community activism, including a peaceful demonstration against Rev. Jerry Falwell's appearance in San Jose, endorsements by the East Bay Lesbian/Gay Democratic Club, and a directory of LGBTQ-friendly businesses, health providers, and organizations. The issue also contains editorial columns, theatre reviews, personal ads, classified listings, and advertisements for local services and venues. Black-and-white photographs by Ted Sahl and others illustrate community events, activism, and cultural life.

Title

Published

1986-05-07

Full Collection Name

Our Paper

Project Name

San Francisco Bay Area gay and lesbian serial collection

Subject (Topic)

AIDS (Disease)
LGBT activism
AIDS vaccines
Gay family
Community organization
Demonstrations
Directories

Keyword

AIDS ; HTLV-III ; LGBTQ activism ; Jerry Falwell ; Gay rights ; Community organizing ; AIDS vaccine ; Safe sex ; Demonstrations ; Political endorsements ; Health advocacy ; Theatre reviews ; Santa Clara Valley ; Directory ; Classifieds

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Text

Extent

1 online resource (v. : ill.)

Archive

The Library

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