Dressen, Joan, 1934-
Joan and Roger Dressen lived in Excelsior, then in Hopkins, Minnesota. They raised three children: daughters Jennifer and Lori, and son Roger Jr. After their son revealed his sexual orientation in 1981, the Dressens joined gay rights causes, including the St. Paul/Minneapolis chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays). PFLAG described itself as a support, education, and advocacy organization promoting dialogue and understanding about gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and their families.
From the guide to the Joan Dressen and family papers., 1981-2000., (Minnesota Historical Society)
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| creatorOf | Dressen, Joan, 1934-. Joan Dressen and family papers, 1981-2000. | Minnesota Historical Society Library | |
| creatorOf | Joan Dressen and family papers., 1981-2000. | Minnesota Historical Society |
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| associatedWith | Dorn, Bill. | person |
| associatedWith | Dorn, Bill. | person |
| associatedWith | Dressen, Roger, 1931- | person |
| associatedWith | Dressen, Roger, 1931. | person |
| associatedWith | Dressen, Roger, 1960- | person |
| associatedWith | Dressen, Roger, 1961. | person |
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| associatedWith | Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. St. Paul/Minneapolis Chapter. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Parents & Friends of Gays. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Parents & Friends of Lesbians and Gays. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Urbanski, Donna, 1935- | person |
| associatedWith | Urbanski, Roger, 1934- | person |
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