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Lesbian community

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:

Gay Scotland, Issue 60, 1991

 Item
Identifier: GD61/10/2/61
Scope and Contents The cover reads: “Lord Advocate’s Review – Latest”, “Bumper Silver Jubilee Issue”, and “The Metropolitan Community Church”.This issue includes: an update on the Crown Office’s instructions not to initiate criminal proceedings in “gay sex cases involving males age between 16 and 21 where consent is present”; Mike Black, the first openly gay preside of NALGO, visits Glasgow; a feature on the Metropolitan Community Church in Glasgow, described as the second attempt to establish the...
Dates: 1991

Gay Scotland, Issue 61, 1992

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Identifier: GD61/10/2/62
Scope and Contents The cover reads: “Press Talk – The Latest Filth”, “Be Wary of The Soldier”, and “Lucifer Lurks – The Latest Gossip”.This issue includes: an update on fundraising for the Glasgow Lesbian and Gay Centre; political parties answer questions relating to the gay and lesbian community ahead of a general election; coverage of the gay and lesbian community in mainstream press; a personal account of coming out; a youth section; articles and reviews of theatre and books; updates on Lesbian...
Dates: 1992

Gay Times, May 2003

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Identifier: GD61/11/2/7/41
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

A collection of newspaper and magazine cuttings covering issues relating to the LGBTQ+ community.

Articles cover local, national and international news, however Scottish publications have the strongest representation with Edinburgh and Glasgow based publications being a specific strength within this sub-series.

Dates: May 2003

International Lesbian Information Service Newsletters, 1994 - 1996

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Identifier: GD61/10/1/22
Scope and Contents

Six newsletters from the International Lesbian Information Service (ILIS).

ILIS was an international organisation which aimed at fostering international lesbian organising.

Dates: 1994 - 1996

LesBeWell and Dykenosis, 1994 - 1997

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Identifier: GD61/10/1/24
Scope and Contents

Copies of Dykenosis, the newsletter of LesBeWell for women who have sex with women, and copies of LesBeWell Annual Reports.

A cover letter is included which confirms that Lothian Lesbian Line has subscribed to Dykenosis.

Dates: 1994 - 1997

Lesbian Safe Sex Leaflet, 1992 - 1993

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Identifier: GD61/5/1/4
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and invoices relating to the distribution of Lesbian Line’s leaflet: Lesbian Sex – Are You as Safe as You Think You Are.

A copy of Lesbian Line’s leaflet is included along with a copy of “Lesbians HIV and Safer Sex – Low Risk Isn’t No Risk”, produced by London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard.

Dates: 1992 - 1993

Letters to the Editor: There Is No Gay Community, Apr 1998

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Identifier: GD61/11/2/2/53/7
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

A collection of newspaper and magazine cuttings covering issues relating to the LGBTQ+ community.

Articles cover local, national and international news, however Scottish publications have the strongest representation with Edinburgh and Glasgow based publications being a specific strength within this sub-series.

Dates: Apr 1998

STIs [Sexually Transmitted Infections] and Sexual Health Training: A Guide for Lesbians and Bisexual Women, 1990s

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Identifier: GD61/5/3/3
Scope and Contents

Provides information sexually transmitted infections (STIs) for lesbians and bisexuals, and contains handouts on how to spot STIs and what to do if you suspect you have one.

Dates: 1990s

The Girls Guide, 3rd Edition, 1976

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Identifier: GD61/10/1/8
Scope and Contents

A published guide to international lesbian organisations, groups, and spaces. List of countries covered provided on back cover.

Handwriting on the front cover reads: SMG [Scottish Minorities Group] Branch Edinburgh (Women).

Dates: 1976