The Voice, January 30, 1981, Vol. 3, No. 3

A 13-page issue of 'The Voice,' a biweekly LGBTQ+ community newspaper published January 30, 1981, featuring news, editorials, legal advice, arts reviews, wellness columns, and political commentary relevant to gay and lesbian communities in San Francisco and Los Angeles. The cover features a black-and-white photograph by Jim Moss of model Richard Locke. Content highlights include a report on Supervisor Quentin Kopp, a history of the Mamlukes, legal columns on private parties and alcohol licenses, wellness and relationship advice, and coverage of local cultural events, business associations, and nightlife. The issue contains advertisements and business listings for gay-owned and gay-friendly establishments, and maps of the Castro, Hollywood, and West Hollywood neighborhoods. The masthead lists a diverse editorial and contributor team. Printed in black and white on newsprint in broadsheet format.

Title

Published

1981-01-30

Full Collection Name

The Voice

Project Name

San Francisco Bay Area gay and lesbian serial collection

Subject (Topic)

Gay rights
Gay community
Nightlife
Politics and government
Legal services
Business enterprises
San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.)

Keyword

LGBTQ+ community ; San Francisco ; Los Angeles ; gay rights ; politics ; legal advice ; health and wellness ; nightlife ; business associations ; Mamlukes ; Harvey Milk ; community events ; advertisements ; Castro ; Hollywood ; West Hollywood

Type

Text

Extent

1 online resource (5 v. : ill.)

Archive

The Library

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The Voice

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