Researching LGBTQ DC

In this Place of Interest, DC History Center volunteer John P. Olinger looks back at the ClubHouse, a remarkable nightclub founded by Black members of DC’s LGBTQ community that filled multiple social needs from 1975 to 1990.

In addition to the text of an open letter on sexual diversity, the documents include internal position papers on the topic and related correspondence with the host of the troop's meeting space, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, as well as with the national office of the Boy Scouts of America. The collection also includes mission statements, routine planning documents, membership lists, court of honor ceremony programs, and literature and photographs regarding troop activities such as hikes, camping trips, and Anacostia River clean-ups.

Letters relating to a history of Washington which Painter was writing and for which he was seeking information about the history of legislation against gays, especially the city's sodomy law.

Gay and lesbian anti-discrimination collection, 1967-1975, includes press releases, resolutions, and statements calling for the end of discrimination against gays and lesbians. Groups issuing those statements include NOW, American Psychiatric Association, YMCA, American Bar Association, American Federation of Teachers, American Library Association, American Anthropological Association, Board of Education of the District of Columbia with Marion Barry as president of the Board, American Personnel and Guidance Association, National Education Association, American Psychological Association, National Gay Task Force, Lutheran Church in America, Unitarian Universalist Association, United Church of Christ, North American Jewish Student's Network, ACLU, and National Gay Task Force. The papers are arranged chronologically.

Court documents, biographical material, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and other documents related to the successful landmark discrimination case Ulrich, et al. v. Laird, et al. The documents provide details concerning Ulrich's fight to regain his security clearance after it was suspended on the basis of his open homosexuality.

Correspondence to the donor from Bernard Knox, Sam Nunn, Daniel Moynihan, Stephen H. Miller, Camille Paglia, Dorothy Dinnerstein, and Victor David Hansen, along with biographical information about Dinnerstein, Hansen, and Miller.

Creator: Mary M. Hill
Taken: 1988

Creator: Mary M. Hill
Taken: 1988

Creator: Mary M. Hill
Taken: 1988

Poster, Gay Pride, Gay Mensfest, 2-7 May 1972; Poster, Gay Pride, 2-7 May 1972.

Program, Home Defense League Entertainment and Dance, 28 Nov 1917 [10" x 7"]; Program, Maj. Ernest W. Brown, Celebrating 45 Years of Service in the Metropolitan Police Department of D. C., Willard Hotel, 11 Oct 1941; Invitation & Program, Commencement Exercises, Police Academy, 4-30-1943; Program, Col. Edward J. Kelly, Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police, Testimonial, The Departmental Auditorium, 11 Feb 1946; Brochure, Announcing an Examination for Probational appointment to the position of Policeman $5,160 a year with application for Civil Service Commission Test, 6 Jan 1960 [10 1/4" x 7 7/8"]; Program (2), Washington, D. C., Institute on Police-Community Relations, 2 Jun 1965 [9" x 4"]; Brochure, "This is Your Policeman," undated; Card (2), Metropolitan Police, "No matter how many people have badges in this town we are still in charge, " undated; Card Magnet, Gay & Lesbian Liaison Unit, undated; Brochure, "Goal DC," Gay Officers Action League, undated; Program, Promotion Ceremony, Captain Class 2004-1, Lieutenants Class 2004-1, Sergeant Class 2004-3, DAR Constitution Hall, 17 Sep 2004.

Sticker, Aids Vaccine, "an HIV vaccine is the world's best hope for a future without AIDS," 2003; Brochure, American Educational Gender Information Service, 2003; Card, ASGRA, "Hoedown 2003, June 14," 2003; Brochure, Asians & Friends-Washington, 2003; Card Ad, Burgundy Crescent volunteers, Whole Foods Market, 2003; Card, The Center-Home for GLBT in Metro D. C., "get involved, share your voice, show your colors; Newsletter, "The Center News," Spring 2003; Brochure, DC Bear Club, 2003; Flier, D. C. Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays, "Dance of the Dead," 26 Oct 1991; Business Card, DC Lambda Squares, "We Square with Flair!" 2003 Brochure, DC Lambda Squares, "What is Gay Square Dancing? Fun!" 2003; Flier, Different Avenues, "Different Avenue is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing services to youth…," 2003; Sticker, Pride Concert, GLASS Youth Choir, Postcard,"Everything Possible," 14 Jun 2003 and Flyer, "2003-2004 Season," Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D. C.; Business Card, Gay W dc.com Washington, "Complete resource guide to BGLT Community," undated; Card, Llego, El 10mo Encuentro y 4to Congreso Internacional, Seattle, Washington, 7- 11 Oct 2004; Flyer, Llego, Describing program, 2003; Flyer, The Kinsey Sicks, "America's Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet," 21 Jun 2003; Flyer, Lambda Sci-Fi, "About Lambda Sci-Fi: DC Area Gaylaxians," 2003; Sticker, MCC DC, "Gay by God," 2003; Announcement, Mid-Atlantic Men's Gathering, Fall Gathering, 27 & 28 Sep 2003 & Spring Gathering, 23-25 May 2004; Card, NAGAAA Gay Softball, 27th Annual NAGAAA Gay Softball World Series, 17-23 Aug 2003; Brochure, PFLAG,"Answers to Parents' Questions about Lesbians and Gays," 2000; Brochure, Prevention Works!, "Needle Exchange in the Nation's Capital," 2003; Brochure, Prime Timers, "A Social Club for Mature Gay Men and Their Admirers," undated; Newsletter, The Rainbow Spinnaker, "The Pride Day Edition, June 2003 (Washington, D. C.)," Jun 2003; Card, Reel Affirmations, Announcement of Pride Film Festival, Lincoln Theatre, 5 & 6 Jun 2003 and Washington DC's International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, 16-26 Oct 2003; Brochure, Reel Affirmations, "Washington DC's International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival," 2003; Flyer, Sgi-usa in dc, "Have You Heard of rainbow buddhas, Nam Myoho Renge Kyo," 16 Jun 2003; Brochure, Senior Health Resources, 2002; Stickers, SMYAL (Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League), "A Safe Place to be Who You Are" and "Safe Zone," undated; Brochure, SMYAL, "Our Mission," undated; Flyer, SMYAL, Donate by Safeway card, undated; Brochure, TransGender Education, "We're Here for You!", undated; Card, WOW, "Witness Our Welcome," 2003.

Poster, Latino GLBT History Project: Telling our stories in the nation's capital since 2000 (E 1826.002, 2 copies in Box 5OS); postcard, Latino GLBT History Project mission statement (E 1826.001, 2 copies).

Program, "Inaugural Centennial Program," 3-5 Dec 1943; Program, "One Hundredth Anniversary of the Christian Church, 5 Dec 1943; Brochure, "Milestones," 100th Anniversary, 1943; Program with enclosure, Easter, 9 Apr 1944; Program, 16 Apr 1944; Brochure, "The Brotherhood's National Church," undated [post 1 Jul 1961]; Program, postmarked "National Bicentennial Information Center Station," 4 Jul 1976; Brochure, 1977;
Program, Service, 23 Jan 1981; Christmas Card, "Christmas at National City Christian Church," undated; Brochure, Gay and Lesbian Fellowship and GLAD, 2003.

Solicitation, for donation for choir stalls in honor of Rector's wife, Apr 1912; Card, cover has Icon of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, Axios of Washington D. C. (Gay and Lesbian Eastern Orthodox), 2000; Flier, Axios, 2003.