Vector, August 1969, Volume Five, Number Eight

Society for Individual Rights.

This issue of 'Vector,' dated August 1969 (Volume Five, Number Eight), is the official monthly publication of the Society for Individual Rights (S.I.R.), a San Francisco-based organization advocating for the rights of homosexuals. The 21-page periodical features news, editorials, event listings, advertisements, and letters to the editor relevant to the LGBTQ+ community. Topics include legal actions against police decoy squads, protest songs celebrating S.I.R.'s fifth birthday, a major study on homosexuality by the Institute for Sex Research, reviews of films and stage productions, and coverage of activism, social events, and community resources. The publication includes black-and-white photography, illustrations, and advertisements for local businesses and services catering to the LGBTQ+ community. The physical format is a printed magazine-style periodical.

Title

Vector, August 1969, Volume Five, Number Eight

Creator

Society for Individual Rights.

Published

1969-08

Full Collection Name

Vector

Project Name

San Francisco Bay Area gay and lesbian serial collection

Subject (Topic)

Keyword

LGBTQ+ rights ; homophile movement ; gay community ; San Francisco ; S.I.R. ; police decoy squads ; homosexuality research ; gay social events ; gay publications ; gay activism ; protest songs ; legal advocacy ; community organizations ; gay literature ; gay bars ; gay businesses

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Text

Extent

1 online resource (v.)

Archive

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