Gay Scotland, Issue 23, Sep 1985 - Oct 1985
Scope and Contents
The front covers reads "Toronto Exclusive", and shows a large crowd with some holding banners. An article in this issue discusses the first International Gay Association (IGA) Conference held Toronto between 1 July 1985 and 7 July 1985.
This issues discusses: funding for Scottish AIDS Monitor (SAM); funding for the London Lesbian and Gay Centre; the suicide of a gay man who had been evicted from his lodgings and a report in the Scotsman relating to a speech given by Robin Cook (MP) on this subject; the 1985 Short Story Competition Winner; poetry; news relating to socialism and trade unions; a report on the International Gay Youth Congress; a report on the 8th International Meeting of the International Lesbian Information Service (ILIS); reviews of exhibitions, music, and books; information on pubs, clubs and local groups; updates on Lesbian news and groups in Scotland; and personal ads.
Dates
- Creation: Sep 1985 - Oct 1985
Creator
- From the Fonds: Sinclair, Cecil James Herbert , 21 May 1931 - 20 October 2004 (gay rights activist) (Person)
- From the Fonds: Edinburgh Befrienders (Organization)
- From the Fonds: Edinburgh Gay Switchboard and Lesbian Line (Organization)
- From the Fonds: Lothian Gay and Lesbian Switchboard (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This sub-series is open to public access.
Full Extent
1 item
Language of Materials
English
Genre / Form
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Lothian Health Services Archive Repository
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