Description
Correspondence, legal documents, clippings, event flyers, and photographs, 1972-1981, from gay activist Michael T. Manning.
In 1975, Manning lodged a complaint with the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners and the Los Angeles City Attorney,
requesting a formal investigation into the Los Angeles Police Department's discriminatory practices against gays and lesbians.
Background
Michael T. Manning was a gay activist in Los Angeles. Manning served as a chairperson for the Christopher Street West Association
gay pride parade in 1972 and was a member of the Gay Community Alliance. In 1975, Manning lodged a complaint with the Los
Angeles Board of Police Commissioners and the Los Angeles City Attorney. He requested a formal investigation into the Los
Angeles Police Department's discriminatory practices against gays and lesbians.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
1 folder.
Restrictions
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items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Availability
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.