Toohey, Francis

Francis Toohey, with his partner Bruce Jope, was the founder and editor of the magazine Hit Parade. HIt Parade was published in Boston from 1978-1980 and in New York from 1980-1982. Toohey also wrote the popular "Homoside" feature of the magazine. He has also written for After Dark, Esplanade, the Boston Phoenix, Night Fall, Boston Magazine, and other gay and mainstream publications.

From the guide to the Francis Toohey papers, circa 1977-1989, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)