It's Time: Newsletter of National Gay Task Force, 1977
August-September 1977
November 1977
December 1977
Gay Rights Newsletter by Gay Rights Chapter, ACLU of Southern California, 1978
February 1978
March 1978
April 1978
Gay Rights Guardian by Gay Rights Chapter, ACLU of Southern California, 1978-1979
September 1978
November 1978
April 1979
July 1979
Open Forum by ACLU of Southern California, October 1978
"Guide Dog's Biggest Obstacle Is People" by Marcianne Miller (from Los Angeles Times), undated
Pamphlet: "79 Gay Parade & Festival Set for W. H'wood" by Christopher Street West Association, 1979
"Homosexuals march in celebration of gay rights anniversary" by Associated Press (from Pomona Progress Bulletin), June 25, 1979
"100,000 Attend S.F. Gay Day Parade" by Philip Hager and Grahame L. Jones (from Los Angeles Times), June 25, 1979
"Gay Pride Day Parade Attracts 5,000 Marchers" by Tendai Kumbula and Steve Harvey (from Los Angeles Times), July 2, 1979
Dianne Feinstein "Dianne '90" campaign button, 1990
Eight pages from Los Angeles Times, including "John Briggs--the Controversial Crusader: Tax Probe Touches Senator as He Launches Another Campaign" by Tracy Wood and Craig Turner; "Immoral U.S. Worries Briggs' New Ally" [about Ray Batema] by Craig Turner, March 2, 1979
Four pages from Los Angeles Times [including front page], including "Senator Says Gays Face Bias in Sex Arrest Policy" by Associated Press, March 13, 1979
Six pages from Los Angeles Times, including "Gay Rights Group Displays Power" by Doyle McManus, March 18, 1979
Four pages from Los Angeles Times, including "Brown to Act on Gay Job Rights" by Larry Stammer, March 26, 1979
Four pages from Los Angeles Times, including "Gay Marching Band Due Here" by Daniel Cariaga; "Gay Band? Not Only in San Francisco" by Daniel Cariaga, June 29, 1979
The Advocate, 1978-1979, 2010
[Four pages], February 22, 1978
August 9, 1978
November 29, 1978
December 13, 1978
[Four pages], April 5, 1979
August 23, 1979
December 2010/January 2011
"Miami Kills Gay Rights Law: Anita Bryant's Crusade Wins Resounding Victory" by Jeff Prugh (from Los Angeles Times), June 8, 1977
"California Senator Joins Fight Against Gay Rights in Florida" (from Los Angeles Times), June 8, 1977
Stonewall Democratic Club brochure: "Gay People Have a Greater Stake in Voting," 1977
Brochure: "Who Is Behind the Gay Rights Movement?" 1977
National Gay Task Force brochure: "Heard any good fag jokes lately?" 1977
ACLU of Southern California brochure, 1977
"The Bitter Message from Miami" (front page from The Advocate), July 13, 1977
"Miami" by Joe Baker (from The Advocate), July 13, 1977
"Miami: What did we learn?" by Robert J. McQueen (from The Advocate), July 13, 1977
Firebird Travel advertisement: "Hey, Anita!" 1977
"Gay Pride" by David Rothenberg (laid in, from The Advocate), July 27, 1977
"The Movement's 'Born Again' from Apathy to Action" by Robert J. McQueen and Randy Shilts (from The Advocate), July 27, 1977
"First-Hand from Houston: Bearing Witness to Our Humanity" by Robert J. McQueen (from The Advocate), July 27, 1977
"A 'No' to the Gays" by Richard Steele with Holly Camp (from Newsweek), June 20, 1977
Jerry Falwell advertisement: "Cast Your Vote to Clean Up America (and receive FREE!--2 'Jesus First' pins)" (from Family Weekly), July 30, 1978
"Save Our Children Is Not Leviticus' Concern" by Martin E. Marty (from Los Angeles Times), July 10, 1977
"Assembly OKs Ban on Gay Marriages" by Robert Fairbanks (from Los Angeles Times), April 22, 1977
"Gays' White House Visit Angers Anita" (from Los Angeles Times), February 28, 1977
"The Punks and the Fags: Behind the Gay Rights Murder" by Nora Gallagher [about Robert Hillsborough] (from New West), August 15, 1977
"The Sunshine Girl's Homophobic Pitch" by John Rechy (from Los Angeles Times), May 22, 1977
"Gays dismayed by vote" by Associated Press (from unknown newspaper), June 8, 1977
"LAPD hears the law, must hire homosexuals" by Associated Press (from Pomona Progress Bulletin), September 27, 1975
"Anita Bryant Drive Costs Her a Show" by Jennings Parrott (from Los Angeles Times), February 25, 1977
"Robbins Assails Davis' Terms to Describe Gays" by Kenneth Reich (from Los Angeles Times), February 27, 1977
"Letters to the Times," "Homosexuality and Sex Education" by Owen D. Neighbor; Ken Simpson; Leonard P. Kleid, and Don Amador; "U.S Hypocrisy" by Sterge T. Demetriades; "Gubernatorial Debates on TV" by Pete Wilson; and "Swine Flu Shots" by Janet Pearson (from Los Angeles Times), February 16, 1977
"Why Is Gay Law Needed, Anyway" by Bruce Voeller and Jean O'Leary of the National Gay Task Force (from Los Angeles Times), June 12, 1977
"Speaking of 'Closet Queens'..." Cartoon by Conrad (from Los Angeles Times), 1977
"Reaction to Anita Bryant Drive Seen: S.F. Gay Pride Parade Draws 375,000" by David Johnston (from Los Angeles Times), June 27, 1977
"A Gay Opposes Rights Just for Gays" by Don Slater, chairman of Homosexual Information Center (from Los Angeles Times), April 1, 1977
"The Fight against Gays: a Witch-Hunt?" by William Raspberry; "But Why Should Society Approve of Them?" by Michael Novak; "A Gay Writes His Father of His Happiness" by James Spada; "And a Parent Tells of Hers" by Jane Candee (from Los Angeles Times), June 24, 1977
"Parents of Gays Come Out of the Closet, Too" by Dave Smith (from Los Angeles Times), August 5, 1976
"The Right of Sexual Privacy--for Everyone" by Don Slater, chairman of Homosexual Information Center (from Los Angeles Times), April 22, 1976
"Letters to the Times": "Gays and 'Right of Sexual Privacy'" by Rev. Troy Perry, Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches, Rev. James Sandmire, Metropolitan Community Church, Robert A. Sirico, executive director, of Gay Community Services Center, and Frank K. Zerilli, president of Lambda Democratic Club of Los Angeles; Owen D. Neighbour; Dan Simonoski (from Los Angeles Times), May 3, 1976
"Homosexual's appeal denied" by Associated Press (from Pomona Progress Bulletin), October 21, 1975
"Gays Replace Horses, Guns" by Cecil Smith (from Los Angeles Times), September 28, 1976
"Rehash in a Beanery" by Cecil Smith (from Los Angeles Times), September 29, 1976
Photo of Anita Bryant with ironic caption "Every time a child says 'I don't believe in fairies,' there is a little fairy somewhere that falls down dead."-- Peter Pan (laid in, from Esquire), January 1978
"Will They Smear Jerry Brown?" by Mary Murphy and Ed Salzman; "The Man Who Embraces Anti-Gays" [about John Briggs] by Mary Murphy and Ed Salzman (from New West), July 18, 1977
"'Front Runner' out of the Closet" by Gregg Kilday (from Los Angeles Times), January 7, 1978
"Civil Liberties: a Look at 1977" by the American Civil Liberties Union of Co. Calif. (laid in, from Open Forum), undated
"TV Review: 'Sgt. Matlovich' First-Rate, Real" by Cecil Smith (from Los Angeles Times), August 21, 1978
"Anti-Gay Initiative" (from Open Forum), October 1977
"Briggs Initiative Error Found" (from Open Forum), December 1977
"S.F. Parade Marks Gay Freedom Day" by Associated Press (from Los Angeles Times), June 26, 1978
"Briggs Submits Signatures for Anti-Gay Initiative" by Judith Michaelson (from Los Angeles Times), May 2, 1978
"Gay Chapter charges Briggs' workers deceive" (from Open Forum), May 1978
"Letters to The Times": "Campaign against Homosexuals" by David L. Savage; Patrick N. Drone; Carol Davy; Steven Robert Otto; and Steve Omlid; "March in Skokie" by Henri Temianka (from Los Angeles Times), June 21, 1978
Advertisement: "The campaign to BEAT BRIGGS is underway" by No on 6 Committee (from The Advocate), August 23, 1978
"2,000 Gay Spaniards March for Freedom" by UPI (from Los Angeles Times), June 26, 1978
Flyer: Stop Briggs Concert, Santa Monica, with Joan Baez, Harry Chapin, Holly Near, and Peter Yarrow, June 7, 1978
"Teen Polls Ranks Anita Bryant with Hitler in Causing Harm" by UPI (from Los Angeles Times), June 22, 1978
"2 GOP Candidates Vow Prop 13 Defense" by Larry Stammer (from Los Angeles Times), June 2, 1978
"Record Vote Turnout of 68% Predicted in State" by UPI (from Los Angeles Times), June 2, 1978
"Brown Criticizes Initiative Aimed at Gay Teachers" by George Skelton (from Los Angeles Times), June 2, 1978
"Bitter Fight Expected on Gay Teacher Issue" by Doug Shuit (from Los Angeles Times), June 2, 1978
"Gays and Baptists Collide at Parley: Words, Sneers, Stares Exchanged at Opening of Church's Convention" by Jeff Prugh (from Los Angeles Times), June 13, 1978
"Letters to The Times": "Civil Rights of Homosexuals" by Anthony Caporaletti, Mrs. Melvin Barlam, Burney Allgood, Carl A. Rowan, Walter Hoffman, Tom Lawson, Helen S. Wright, Joy Fiumerodo, R.G. Atwater, Bertram C. Barrois (from Los Angeles Times), June 6, 1978
Gay Rights Newsletter by Gay Rights Chapter, ACLU of Southern California, June 1978
It's Time: Newsletter of National Gay Task Force, May 1978
Reprint of article from Equal Opportunity Forum, April 1978, by Jean O'Leary and Bruce Voeller of National Gay Task Force, on reverse of May 1978 form letter from them, April-May 1978
Cartoon by Conrad "Back in your closets, you pre-verts, you queers...!" (laid in) from Los Angeles Times, May 26, 1978
Gay Rights Newsletter by Gay Rights Chapter, ACLU of Southern California. Articles on Troy Perry and John Mouzakis, May 1978
It's Time: Newsletter of National Gay Task Force, March 1978
Form letter from The Advocate, 1977
Form letter from National Gay Task Force, undated
Form letter from Stonewall Democratic Club personally signed by Daniel Whiteside, president, June 18
"Anita Bryant Won't Join Briggs' Drive" by John Dart (from Los Angeles Times), June 13, 1978
"Antigay Measure on Ballot Denounced: Politicians, Homosexual Activist Speak at Capitol Rally" by Associated Press (from Los Angeles Times), August 16, 1978
"Council Votes to Oppose Gay Teacher Issue" (from Los Angeles Times), July 13, 1978
"Open Season on Gays: This State's Coming Vote Is Indicative of a Disturbing Trend in the Country" by William Raspberry; "Gay Label Does Not Fit Most Homosexuals" by Don Slater, president of Homosexual Information Center (from Los Angeles Times), June 8, 1978
Gay Rights Newsletter by Gay Rights Chapter, ACLU of Southern California, July 1978
"Walker opposes Prop. 6" by Claudia Rustenhoven (from Orland Daily Unit-Register), August 24, 1978
"Molester Data Erroneous, Gates Admits" by Cathleen Decker (from Los Angeles Times) July 12, 1978
"Dear Abby: A Ban on Homosexual Teachers?" by Abigail Van Buren (from Los Angeles Times), August 28, 1978
"Few Gays Fit Stereotypes, Study Finds" by UPI (from Los Angeles Times), July 6, 1978
Brochure: "5 Things You Should Know About Proposition 6," by ACLU Stop 6 Committee, undated
Brochure: "Don't let Senator Briggs shut the door on American Freedoms," by Concerned Voters of California, undated
Brochure: "California Defend Our Children: Save our Children from Homosexuals in our schools," undated
Sample ballot, consolidated primary election, County of Los Angeles, June 6, 1978
Voter receipt, official ballot, Democratic Party, County of Los Angeles, June 6, 1978
"Prop 6 May Face Legal Problems, Younger Says" by Richard Bergholz; "Brown Wins 4-1 Endorsement of School Employees" by UPI (from Los Angeles Times), Aug. 5, 1978
"Proposition 6 called a massive attack on freedom of expression" by Richard B. Marks (from Open Forum), September 1978
"Episcopal bishop hits anti-gay bill" by UPI (from Pomona Progress Bulletin), September 5, 1978
Form letter from National Gay Task Force, undated
Form letter from George Moscone, mayor of San Francisco, and Joel Wachs, president pro tem of Los Angeles City Council, from Concerned Voters of California, September 11, 1978
It's Time: Newsletter of National Gay Task Force, August-September 1978
NGTF Action Report from National Gay Task Force, August-September 1978
Form letter from Stonewall Democratic Club; on reverse, flyer from Stonewall Democratic Club announcing summer and fall 1978 agenda, September 24, 1978
Newsletter, ACLU Pomona Valley Chapter, September 1978
"Anti-homosexual bill opposed by some valley school officials" by Jon Morris (from Pomona Progress Bulletin), September 13, 1978
"Briggs Says He Has Been Told of Threat on His Life," by Associated Press (from Los Angeles Times), September 18, 1978
"Danger Seen in Supporting Gays: 'No on 6' Drive Suffers Fear Factor" by Penelope McMillan (from Los Angeles Times), September 15, 1978
"Beyond Tolerance and Justice for Homosexual Crime" by Richard Cohen (from Los Angeles Times), September 17, 1978
"Prop. 6 Dangerous, Reagan Believes" by Richard West (from Los Angeles Times), September 23, 1978
"Reagan Sees It Right" (from Los Angeles Times), September 27, 1978
"Briggs Points to Gay Teacher in North as Example" [about Larry Berner] by Penelope McMillan (from Los Angeles Times), September 29, 1978
"Letters to The Times": "No on 6 Drive Suffers Fear Factor" by Katherine King, Mrs. Pamela Cowan, John Weston, David R. Moss, Glen W. Redman, Marilyn Pon (from Los Angeles Times), September 26, 1978
"Your money or your life" advertisement by the Committee of 100,000 (from The Advocate), November 1, 1978
Voter's Guide by AFL-CIO for November 7, 1978 election, 1978
Invitation to Stop Briggs ACLU Benefit Auction, October 14, 1978
Pamphlet: "About Our Children" by Parents & Friends of Gays, 1978
Stonewall Democratic Club official endorsements, November 7, 1978
"Report," No on Briggs/Proposition No. 6 Initiative Committee, October 1978
Newsletter, Pomona Valley Chapter ACLU, October 1978
Invitation to wine and cheese party to raise funds for "No on 6," Pomona Valley Chapter of ACLU, October 28, 1978
Gay Rights Guardian by Gay Rights Chapter, ACLU of Southern California, October 1978
NGTF Action Report from National Gay Task Force. October 1978
It's Time: Newsletter of National Gay Task Force, October 1978
Fundraising envelope: No on 6 Committee (laid in), 1978
Flyer: Stop Prop 6 rally, October 7, 1978
"Opposed to Gay Teacher Initiative, Rep. Burke Says," by Associated Press (from Los Angeles Times), October 4, 1978
"Prop. 6 foes spend $200,000" by Associated Press (from Pomona Progress Bulletin), October 5, 1978
"Opposition to Proposition 6 Growing, California Poll Finds" by Associated Press; "Vote Pamphlets Will Be Delayed" by Associated Press (from Los Angeles Times), October 6, 1978
"Fund-raising by opponents of Prop. 6 gains" by W.B. Rood (from Los Angeles Times), October 6, 1978
"Bradley Attacks Prop. 6; Likens It to Hitler Tactics" [reports on event from Stop Prop 6 flyer, #110] by George Ramos; "Deadline for Registering to Vote Nears" (from Los Angeles Times), October 8, 1978
Cartoon by Interlandi (from Los Angeles Times), October 11, 1978
"A Times Interview with Sen. John Briggs on Homosexuality" by Robert Scheer (from Los Angeles Times), October 6, 1978
"Briggs Interview" [letters] by Richard F. Nance and Tony Ferrarese (from Los Angeles Times), October 12, 1978
Flyer: Anti-6 Freedom Faire, October 21, 1978
"Homosexual Issue: No on 6" (from Los Angeles Times), October 13, 1978
Cartoon by Stayskal (from Los Angeles Times), October 15, 1978
"Confusion Compounds Prop. 6 Controversy" by Doyle McManus (from Los Angeles Times), October 18, 1978
"Mutilation Case" [letter] by Steven Robert Otto (from Los Angeles Times), October 19, 1978
"School Board Unanimously Opposes Prop. 6" by Jack McCurdy (from Los Angeles Times), October 17, 1978
"Letters to The Times": "Interview with Sen. John Briggs on Proposition 6" by John Ibson, Leo Brodie, Richard R. Conant, Dean Richards, George La Fountaine, Karen L. Johnson, Mrs. Carolyn Clark, Martin E. Fuller, Kit Ahern, Mr. & Mrs. Dwight D. Davis, Lynne Lopatin, M.J. Murphy, Richard C. Wulliger. Concludes with this remarkable addendum: "Editor's Note: The Times has received 139 letters regarding Robert Scheer's interview with California Sen. John Briggs. Six of the letters support the senator's views on the intent and application of Proposition 6; the remaining 133 oppose them" (from Los Angeles Times), October 16, 1978
"Yes: Homosexuality Is a Perversion of Human Nature" by James. F. Baxter; "No: Homosexuals Should Not Be Social Scapegoats" by Richard B. Marks; "The Official California Voter's Pamphlet Summary of Proposition 6" (from Los Angeles Times), October 15, 1978
"Gay Teacher in the Eye of Proposition 6 Storm" [about Larry Berner] by Doyle McManus (from Los Angeles Times), October 21, 1978
"Low profile over new gay measure" [about new antidiscrimination initiative in Dade County, Florida] by Associated Press (from unknown newspaper), October 24, 1978
"Why Lesbian Can't Come Out Proudly" [letter] by Elizabeth Strong [pseud.] (from Los Angeles Times), undated
"Letters to The Times": "Proposition 6 Sparks Fears" by Ron Norman; D.E. Zambo, Ronni Wickware, Karen Hutchinson, and Karen Graves; Lee Hinson; Peg Maynard; Dean Santoro, and S.R. Campbell (from Los Angeles Times), October 25, 1978
"Witch hunting" [letter] by Tim Jacques and Steve Prancevic (from Pomona Progress Bulletin), October 30, 1978
"Healdsburg's Weirdest Event: Briggs Debates Gay Teacher" (from Los Angeles Times), October 26, 1978
"Prop. 6: It's an Insult" (from Los Angeles Times), October 30, 1978
"Prop. 6 Will Draw a Moral Line--Briggs" by Doyle McManus (from Los Angeles Times), October 31, 1978
"Research Data: Homosexuals: Many Types, Many Causes" by Lois Timnick (from Los Angeles Times), November 1, 1978
"Los Angeles Times Poll: Voters' Opposition to Props. 5 and 6 Growing" by George Skelton (from Los Angeles Times), November 1, 1978
Calendar: "Stop Proposition 6" advertisement for event November 6, 1978 (from Los Angeles Times), November 5, 1978
"Two emotionally charged issues on state ballot" by Associated Press (from Pomona Progress Bulletin), November 2, 1978
"Many Church Leaders Oppose Prop. 6" by Russell Chandler and John Dart (from Los Angeles Times), November 3, 1978
"No on Prop. 6" [letter] by Helen L. Orr (from Pomona Progress Bulletin), November 3, 1978
"Proposition 6: Homosexuals" [letters] by Robert Livingston, Eugene London, Linda Singer, Marian Schneider, Margaret E. Denson, Stanley O. White (from Los Angeles Times), November 4, 1978
"Despite Polls, Prop. 6 Called a Cliff-Hanger" by Doyle McManus (from Los Angeles Times), November 5, 1978
"PB recommendations in Tuesday Election"; "No on Prop. 6" [letter] by Mrs. Dorothy B. Thompson; "Yes on Prop. 6" [letter] by Philip A. Hastings (from Pomona Progress Bulletin), November 5, 1978
"On Both Sides: Prop. 6 Battle a Bit Bizarre" by Doyle McManus (from Los Angeles Times), November 6, 1978
"Religion Leaders Conduct Rally Against Prop. 6" (from Los Angeles Times), November 6, 1978
"Times Ballot Recommendations" (from Los Angeles Times), November 7, 1978
"Vote NO on 6!" by Action Coalition Against Briggs (from unknown newspaper), November 6, 1978
Official ballot receipt, County of Los Angeles, November 7, 1978
Sample Ballot, General Election, County of Los Angeles, November 7, 1978
Candidates' Statements, Superior Court Office Nos. 2, 3, and 15, County of Los Angeles General Election, November 7, 1978
"County Questions," County of Los Angeles, General Election, November 7, 1978
"California Voters Pamphlet," General Election November 7, 1978, compiled by March Fong Eu, secretary of state; analyses by William G. Hamm, legislative analyst, 1978
Letter from Doug De Young, treasurer of No on 6, thanking David R. King for a donation of $100.00, October 6, 1978
Form letter from Tom Bradley, mayor of Los Angeles, and George Moscone, mayor of San Francisco, asking for more donations to No on 6, October 24, 1978
"California Voters Pamphlet," Primary Election June 6, 1978, compiled by March Fong Eu, secretary of state; analyses by William G. Hamm, legislative analyst, 1978
"Opening Space" by David Goodstein (from The Advocate), November 15, 1978
"Californians Face Proposition 6 And Will it Be Written Mene, Mene, Tekel Upharsin?" [includes lengthy biography of John Briggs] by Sasha Gregory-Lewis; "State Races for Major Offices" by Scott Anderson and George Mendenhall; "Dispatch" by Scott P. Anderson, "No on 6 Calendar"; pre-election advertisements (from The Advocate), November 15, 1978
"Opinions: California Endorsements," letters by Stephen Dines, Aaron Cohen, Name Withheld, Don Clark, A. Robinson (from The Advocate), November 15, 1978
"Brown Wins Handily; Propositions 5 and 6 Lose: Gay Teacher and Antismoking Initiatives Lose" by William Endicott (from Los Angeles Times), November 8, 1978
"Eu, Unruh and Cory Turn Back GOP Foes; Death Penalty Measure OKd" by Richard Bergholz; "Statewide Vote at Edition Time" (from Los Angeles Times), November 8, 1978
"Counties' Vote on Propositions" (from Los Angeles Times), November 9, 1978
"The Politics of Homosexuality" (from Los Angeles Times), November 12, 1978
Flyer: "The No on 6 Committee invites YOU to join us to watch Election Night Returns," November 7, 1978
"Briggs to Try Antigay Move Again in 1980" by Doyle McManus (from Los Angeles Times), November 9, 1978