Chicago Gay Crusader
| Founder(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Founded | May 1973 |
| Ceased publication | July 1975[1] |
Chicago Gay Crusader was a periodical about gay issues in Chicago and the United States. It was created in 1973 by Michael Bergeron and William B. Kelley, becoming defunct in 1976.[2][3][4][5][6][7] The first issue in May 1973 marked Chicago's "first successful attempt at producing a serious gay newspaper", following another paper that only lasted two issues.[8] Richard W. Pfeiffer wrote a monthly column for the newspaper.[9]
In 1974, Lavender Woman reported that the Crusader had a large free circulation.[10] The paper operated a gay switchboard, 929-HELP, from Bergeron's basement.[10]
In June 1976, Philadelphia Gay News reported that the Crusader would fold after issue 27, except for an annual wrap-up edition.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Chicago Gay Crusader (Chicago, IL) [newspaper]: no. 1 (May 1973) - no. 26 (July 1975), complete". John J. Wilcox, Jr. LGBT Archives. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
- ^ "WILLIAM B. KELLEY – Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame". chicagolgbthalloffame.org. Retrieved 2017-06-20.
- ^ "PASSAGES Longtime gay activist William B. Kelley dies - Gay Lesbian Bi Trans News Archive - Windy City Times". Windy City Times. 17 May 2015. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
- ^ "Archives Collection Guide" (PDF). Gerber/Hart Library and Archives. March 28, 2016.
- ^ John D'Emilio (October 22, 2008), "Culture as a force for liberation", Windy City Times – via OutHistory
- ^ Baim 2009, p. 94.
- ^ Williams, Albert (2019-06-12). "A 'freaking fag revolutionary' remembers the early years of gay liberation in Chicago". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ Sukie de la Croix (2003-10-01), "Street Walkin'", Windy City Times
- ^ "RICHARD W. PFEIFFER – Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame". Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ a b Marge; Peg; Martha; Sue; Lakey; Inger; Cherry; Jan; M.E.; Gina; courtot, martha; Karen; Who, Cindy; Katz, Dorothy; L., Helen (1974-07-01). "Lavender Woman". Lavender Woman. 3 (5).
- ^ Underhill, Stephen; Stein, M. David; Wechler, Nancy; Rusinow, Richard; Kielarowski, Henry E.; Doughty, Frances; Jefferson, Wayne; Lott, Lance A. (1976-06-01). "Philadelphia Gay News". Philadelphia Gay News ((6)).
Book sources
[edit]- Baim, T. (2009). Out and Proud in Chicago: An Overview of the City's Gay Community. Agate Publishing. ISBN 978-1-57284-643-2. Retrieved 2017-06-24.
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