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The International Gay Information Center, Inc. (IGIC) was founded in New York City in 1982 for the purpose of collecting and preserving historical records and papers which document the movement for gay rights in America. Since its founding the IGIC has collected the records of organizations and the papers of individuals who have been active in the gay rights movement.It has also collected and preserved an extensive file of gay periodicals and imprints; audio-visual materials; and a large mass of printed and near-printed ephemera which document the social and political activities and events of local gay organizations and groups in various cities throughout America. Since its founding John Hammond has served as president, and Bruce Eves as vice-president and treasurer.

From the guide to the International Gay Information Center collection, 1951-1994, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

Christopher Street That New Magazine, Inc. was founded in New York City in 1976 by Charles Ortleb for the purpose of publishing Christopher Street (subtitled That New Magazine), a monthly literary magazine featuring fiction, nonfiction, poetry, news, book reviews and photography of interest to the gay community. Its founder hoped to encourage the development of gay literature by providing gay writers with an outlet for the publication of their works. In addition to encouraging new authors the magazine has also published excerpts of gay fiction and nonfiction published by gay and mainstream publishers. Included among the many authors it has published are Michael Denneny, Richard Friedel, Seymour Kleinberg, Ned Rorem, George Stambolian, Edmund White and George Whitmore. The magazine is under the editorial direction of Thomas Steele. Its production manager is Bruce Eves. In 1989 it had a total reported circulation of 11,000 copies including 6,000 subscriptions.

From the guide to the Christopher Street That New Magazine, Inc. records, 1979-1982, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

Christopher Street That New Magazine, Inc. (later That New Magazine, Inc.) was founded in New York City in 1976 by Charles Ortleb for the purpose of publishing CHRISTOPHER STREET (subtitled THAT NEW MAGAZINE), a monthly literary magazine for the gay community featuring fiction, non-fiction, poetry, news, book reviews and photography.

From the description of Christopher Street That New Magazine, Inc. records, 1979-1982. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122682747

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