Interview with Gary Kinsman
gay men
lesbians
sociology
gay liberation
HIV/AIDS
politics
An extended interview between Tom Warner and Gary Kinsman, an academic and activist who discusses gay political activism in the 1970s and 1980s in Toronto and the maritimes.
Part 1 covers coming out and his early life, and getting involved with gay and leftist politics in the 1970s. He discusses the necessity of revolution for gay, lesbian, and women's politics, and addresses the opportunities and challenges around activism and press coverage of Anita Bryant.
Part 2 covers Pride's political potential, the Right to Privacy Committee and the Bathhouse Raids, AIDS social service work and activism, Bill 7, and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms Kinsman also discusses gay and lesbian studies and the homophobia at U of T.
Part 3 discusses activism in Newfoundland around pride celebration and sexual orientation protections, pornography and moral panic in the media, and washroom raids.
Tom Warner
Interview with Chris Bearchell (1993)
lesbians
politics
press
pornography
Tom Warner interviews lesbian activist Chris Bearchell about her experiences in the early days of LOOT (Lesbian Organization of Toronto), writing for the Body Politic, and her experiences with leftist groups. Themes include feminism, pornography, and the class politics of the gay and liberation movements.
Tom Warner
1993-09-05
Cassette Tape
English
2003-047/05T
History of Calgary's Gay Organizations with Jean B
support groups
religion
parenthood
night life
press
people with disabilities
Tom Warner interviews Jean B about gay and lesbian social and support groups and publications in Calgary, Alberta from the late 1970s to the mid 1980s. Groups include Dignity – Gay and Lesbian Catholics, the Womyn’s Collective, New Horizons (for gays and lesbians with disabilities), Integrity (an Anglican group), the Metropolitan Community Church, Imperial Court of the Chinook Arch, Edmonton’s Court of the Wild Rose, Camp 181, Apollo sports and recreation club, 50/50, Gay Fathers, Lesbian Mothers, the Status of Women Action committee and Gay Alcoholics Anonymous.
Tom Warner
1997-03-06
Cassette Tape
English
2003-047/03T
Interviews with Lesbian Phone Line Members
1982 interviews with members of Toronto's Lesbian Phone Line about their coming out experiences and subsequent reflections.
The three women discuss their early life, coming out, early crushes and relationships, family issues, and socializing and forming communities with other lesbians. They also share advice for younger lesbians.
1982
Cassette tape
English
2003-007/01T
We Are Today's Jews: Germany 1939 Toronto 1981
homophobia
police
police raids
visibility
Circular white button with a Star of David made with two pink triangles, and black text.
1981
CLGA does not hold copyright
button
English
button
Wilde '82
events
education
writers
poets
Circular yellow button with an image of Oscar Wilde wearing a pink triangle.
1982
CLGA does not hold copyright
button
English
button
No More Shit! Toronto '81
activists
demonstrations
police
visibility
Circular white button with a pink triangle and black text.
1981-02-06
CLGA does not hold copyright
button
English
button
Chaps Toronto 1983
gay culture
night life
bars
meeting places
leather community
Circular white pin with two figures wearing leather gear, including chaps, in black. Text in black also.
1983
CLGA does not hold copyright
button
English
button
TCCLG: Five Years of Service
counseling
gay community
lesbian community
gay community centres
lesbian community centres
Rectangular white button with black text and five triangles of different shades of pink falling.
Toronto Counselling Centre for Lesbians and Gays
1986
CLGA does not hold copyright
button
English
button
Gay Summer Games 1984
gay pride
sports
sporting events
gay games
Circular white button with red text, and arrows and crosses from male/female symbols horizontally crossing the middle.
1984-08-02
CLGA does not hold copyright
button
English
button