Randy Wicker papers 1958-1993

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Randy Wicker papers 1958-1993

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Randy Wicker was a leader of the homophile movement in New York in the 1960's and a gay rights activist during the early days of the gay liberation movement. As public relations director of the Homosexual League of New York (an organizational title apparently invented for publicity purposes) he was instrumental in breaking down the taboo against the discussion of homosexuality by the mainstream media. His papers, dated 1958 to 1993, consist of correspondence, miscellaneous papers and printed ephemera, reflecting Mr. Wicker's efforts as a gay activist in New York to focus public attention upon the status of gay men and lesbians in America, and to win understanding and support for their cause

.84 linear foot (2 boxes); 32 videotapes

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Christopher Street Liberation Day Committee

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The Christopher Street Liberation Day Committee was the original organizer, starting in 1970, of the New York Gay Pride March and Rally. At first a committee of representatives from various organizations, they later became fully independent. They continued to be the organizers until replaced by Heritage of Pride in 1984. From the description of Christopher Street Liberation Day Committee records, 1970-1979, 1973-1974 (bulk). (New York State Historical Documents). WorldCat record id: ...

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