B.A.R., December 11 and December 23, 1975, Volume 5, Numbers 25 and 26

BENRO Enterprises, Inc.

This 19-page issue of the Bay Area Reporter (B.A.R.), Volume 5, Numbers 25 and 26, published in December 1975, documents news, events, and advertisements centered on the San Francisco LGBTQ+ community. The newspaper features investigative reporting on violent crimes against gay men, community health surveys, political commentary by Harvey Milk, campaign advertisements for Empress XI candidates, and coverage of local events such as coronations, parties, and bar openings. Additional content includes classified ads, service listings, memorials, and opinion columns. The publication includes black and white photographs, illustrations, and a variety of advertisements for businesses, social events, and services relevant to the gay community. The layout is typical of a mid-1970s alternative newspaper, with dense columns of text and bold headlines.

Title

B.A.R., December 11 and December 23, 1975, Volume 5, Numbers 25 and 26

Creator

BENRO Enterprises, Inc.

Variant Title

Bay Area reporter

Published

1975-12-11/1975-12-23

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Project Name

San Francisco Bay Area gay and lesbian serial collection

Subject (Topic)

Gay community
Gay press publications
Political activists
Crime prevention
Community health services
Special events
Advertising, Classified

Keyword

Bay Area Reporter ; LGBTQ community ; San Francisco ; Empress XI ; community health ; classified ads ; political activism ; Harvey Milk ; community events ; crime reporting

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Extent

v.

Other Physical Details

ill.

Archive

The Library

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