Found 2 collections related to Gay%20Power

John Edward Heys is an actor/filmmaker/director/writer who performed with numerous performance groups including the Angels of Light and Charles Ludlam’s Ridiculous Theatrical Company. In August 1969, he founded America's first bi-monthly newspaper for the LGBSTG community, Gay Power. The collection contains a variety of materials documenting Heys' personal life and his role as an active member of the artistic and LGBST communities of New York and Berlin. less

Gay rights activist and journalist. The papers consist of correspondence and typescripts of articles sent by Jackson to the editor of GAY POWER. As West Coast representative of GAY POWER Jackson reported on events relating to the struggle for gay rights in California, especially in Berkeley, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. The articles report on demonstrations, protest marches and other events affecting the gay community. less