Bay Area Reporter, December 1 and December 15, 1971, Vol. 1, No. 17-18

P. Bentley (Co-Editor); B. Ross (Co-Editor); Terry Alan Smith (Associate Editor); Don Nesland (Advertising Manager); Richard Myhre (Business Manager); Left Bank Galleries (Photography)

This issue of Bay Area Reporter, published December 1 and December 15, 1971, covers significant events and personalities in San Francisco's LGBTQ+ community. Major stories include the firing of the 181 Club cast, reviews of the Jim Bailey and Michelle' shows, and extensive coverage of local bar culture, community events, and nightlife. Features include astrology columns, classified ads, personal columns, and reports on community activism, drag performances, and bar openings. The issue highlights the interconnectedness of local performers, the impact of management changes on venues, and the vibrancy of LGBTQ+ social life in the Bay Area and Portland. The 21-page, tabloid-format newspaper contains black-and-white photographs, advertisements, and community announcements.

Title

Bay Area Reporter, December 1 and December 15, 1971, Vol. 1, No. 17-18

Creator

P. Bentley (Co-Editor)
B. Ross (Co-Editor)
Terry Alan Smith (Associate Editor)
Don Nesland (Advertising Manager)
Richard Myhre (Business Manager)
Left Bank Galleries (Photography)

Variant Title

Bay Area reporter

Published

1971-12

Full Collection Name

Bar

Project Name

San Francisco Bay Area gay and lesbian serial collection

Subject (Topic)

Gay community
Drag performance
Nightlife
Advertising, Classified
Community activists
Special events
San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.)

Keyword

LGBTQ+ Community ; Drag Performance ; Bar Culture ; Nightlife ; Community Events ; Astrology ; Classified Advertising ; San Francisco ; Portland ; Holiday Events ; Show Reviews ; Community Activism

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Extent

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Other Physical Details

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