B.A.R., February 20, 1975, Volume 5, Number 4

BENRO Enterprises, Inc.; Ross, Bob (Editor-in-Chief); McLean, Donald (Entertainment Editor); Leleu, Henri (General News Editor); Hoffman, John D. (Business Manager); Williams, Ron (Graphics); Bruno, Bruce; Grassby, George; Greene, Lou; Gyrovag; Hartmann, Paul-Francis; Matthews, Bob; Milk, Harvey; Miller, J.D.; Marcus, Mister; The Mole; Nielson, Rick; Polk Street Sally; Rutherford, Wally; Sweetlips; Walliker, Paul

Issue of 'B.A.R.' (Bay Area Reporter), published February 20, 1975, Volume 5, Number 4, a 22-page newspaper covering news, politics, social commentary, entertainment, and community events relevant to the LGBTQ+ community in San Francisco. The issue features a cover story on the new S.I.R. (Society for Individual Rights) president, letters to the editor, political commentary by Harvey Milk, social columns, reviews, classifieds, and advertisements for local businesses and events. Content includes advocacy for equal representation, community organizing, health advice, and event listings, with contributions from prominent local writers and activists. The publication is printed in black and white on newsprint, with a broadsheet layout, and contains both editorial content and advertisements.

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B.A.R., February 20, 1975, Volume 5, Number 4

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Bay Area reporter

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1975-02-20

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San Francisco Bay Area gay and lesbian serial collection

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Community newspapers
Gay community
LGBT activism
Advertising, Classified
Commentaries
Entertainment events
Representative government and representation

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Bay Area Reporter ; LGBTQ+ community ; San Francisco ; Society for Individual Rights ; community news ; Harvey Milk ; equal representation ; entertainment reviews ; social commentary ; local events ; classifieds ; health advice

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