Bay Area Reporter, June 22, 1978, Vol. 8, No. 13

Dan Cirells (Editor/Publisher)

This 22-page issue of Bay Area Reporter, published June 22, 1978, covers San Francisco's seventh annual Gay Freedom Day Parade and Gay Pride Week, with an expected attendance of half a million people. It features news, commentary, and event listings related to the LGBTQ+ community, including articles on legislative efforts, activist campaigns, and local politics. The issue contains editorials, open forum letters, advertisements for local businesses, classified ads, and coverage of Anita Bryant's appearance at the Southern Baptist Convention. The publication highlights major events, such as the Tavern Guild Picnic, the 6th Annual Closet Ball, and various community gatherings, alongside reports on legal and political developments affecting the gay community.

Title

Bay Area Reporter, June 22, 1978, Vol. 8, No. 13

Creator

Dan Cirells (Editor/Publisher)

Variant Title

Bay Area reporter

Published

1978-06-22

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Project Name

San Francisco Bay Area gay and lesbian serial collection

Subject (Topic)

Gay pride parades
Gay rights
LGBT activism
Gay community
Editorials
Parades
San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.)

Keyword

Gay Freedom Day ; Gay Pride Week ; LGBTQ+ Rights ; San Francisco ; Parade ; Community Events ; Political Activism ; Briggs Initiative ; Anita Bryant ; Classified Ads ; Editorial ; Open Forum ; Tavern Guild Picnic ; Operation Concern ; Closet Ball

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