Bay Area Reporter, November 1 and November 15, 1971, Vol. 1, Nos. 15-16

P. Bentley; B. Ross; Terry Alan Smith; Don Nesland; Richard Myhre; Left Bank Galleries

Seventeenth issue of Bay Area Reporter, published bi-monthly in November 1971, focusing on San Francisco's LGBTQ+ community, local politics, and cultural events. The issue includes in-depth coverage of the mayoral campaign, featuring interviews and profiles of Dianne Feinstein, discussions of police reform, housing, and public transportation. Letters from readers debate political endorsements, gay community unity, and the impact of local candidates. Advertisements and classified sections highlight local businesses, bars, entertainment venues, and community services. Social columns and event listings document drag shows, Halloween festivities, and the Imperial Court campaign. The issue also contains astrology columns, advice, and reviews of adult films and performances.

Title

Bay Area Reporter, November 1 and November 15, 1971, Vol. 1, Nos. 15-16

Creator

P. Bentley
B. Ross
Terry Alan Smith
Don Nesland
Richard Myhre
Left Bank Galleries

Variant Title

Bay Area reporter

Published

1971-11

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Project Name

San Francisco Bay Area gay and lesbian serial collection

Subject (Topic)

Gay community
San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.)
Political campaigns
Police-community relations
Housing
Drag shows
Letters to the editor

Keyword

LGBTQ+ Community ; San Francisco Politics ; Dianne Feinstein ; Mayoral Campaign ; Police Reform ; Housing ; Public Transportation ; Drag Shows ; Imperial Court ; Community Events ; Classified Advertising ; Astrology ; Letters to the Editor

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