Homophiles of Penn State (HOPS) was formed in 1971 as a resource for homosexual students. In March of 1971, the club was officially recognized by Penn State; however, two months later, the University suspended the club's charter and confiscated the HOPS public bulletin board. From May through June, a legal battle ensued between members of HOPS and Penn State administration. In September 1971 Penn State suspended the HOPS's student organization charter; in February of 1972 four student members of the group filed suit against the University. After the case had exhausted its legal recourse, HOPS was formally recognized by the University as an official school-sanctioned organization in 1973. Ten years later, HOPS disbanded because of a lack of membership.
From the description of Homophiles of Penn State records, circa 1965-1975. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 609666327
