Friend, 1977 - 1984

File

Identifier: GD61/10/1/12

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Information about National Friend and branches of Friend from across the United Kingdom including Fife, Belfast (Cara-Friend), and Newcastle. Contains newsletters, information about conferences and meetings, and annual reports.

Dates

Creation: 1977 - 1984

Conditions Governing Access

This item is open to public access.

Biographical / Historical

Friend was established in 1974 and was a voluntary befriending and information organisation for gay and bisexual men and women. It provided information on homosexuality and on social spaces available for the gay community. It also provided social support for people coming to terms with their sexuality and help integrating in to the gay social scene.