Gay and Lesbian St. Louis (Images of America)
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (866 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1467115924 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Fascinating documentation of the rich & colorful history of the Fascinating documentation of the rich & colorful history of the LGBT community in St. Louis. The book is well researched and entertaining with unique photos that accompany each entry. A must read for everyone!. Sandra Hughes said Great read. Brawley is the ultimate authority on St. Louis LGBT history and this is an enjoyable, well-crafted book.. "I enjoyed it, not only learned many new things about" according to Amazon Customer. A very approachable take on St. Louis's gay and lesbian community. I enjoyed it, not only learned many new things about my hometown but rekindled some fond memories of my misspent youth!
Learn about crucial Groups like Joan Lipkin's That Uppity Theatre Company and Dignity St. Louisan Josephine Baker's same-sex loves. Dip into the very earliest days in the Pioneers section, where you can learn about Native American practices and expat St. Stop by places that had an impact, like the Sunshine Inn, a vegetarian café that in 1987 hosted a national meeting of the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays; and bars like FACES and Clementine's. And peek at Everyday Life, like float trips, christenings and plain old porch parties."St. Revisit Milestones like Oscar Wilde's visit to the city in 1882, and the beginning of Pride in 1980. Louis Magazine. "Years of Steven Louis Brawley's hard work can now be had in a co
In the late 19th century, St. A colorful array of activists, drag queens, leather men, artists, academics, business leaders, and everyday folks have contributed to the rich fabric of the lesbian and gay community in St. Since 1764, the Gateway to the Wests LGBT community has experienced countless struggles and successes, including protests, arrests, murders, celebrations, and parades. It provided an oasis for those who lived in the shadows. LouisAmericas fourth-largest citywas a hub of robust commerce and risqué entertainment. St. Louis had its own version of Stonewall in October 1969 and is the hometown of icons such as Tennessee Williams and Josephine Baker. Louis.
. Louis LGBT History Project in an effort to help preserve and promote the regions LGBT legacy. The St. Louis community has rallied behind the project, helping amass and archive a rich collection of artifacts and photographs that offer a window into the vibrant LGBT past of St. Author Steven Louis Brawley is a historian specializing in LGBT topics. In 2007, he founded the St. Louis features ph