Chicago Gay Crusader

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Chicago Gay Crusader
Founder(s)
FoundedMay 1973 (1973-05)
Ceased publicationJuly 1975 (1975-07) [1]

Chicago Gay Crusader was a periodical about gay issues in Chicago and the United States. It was created in 1973 by Michael Bergeron and William B. Kelley, becoming defunct in 1976. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] The first issue in May 1973 marked Chicago's "first successful attempt at producing a serious gay newspaper", following another paper that only lasted two issues. [8] Richard W. Pfeiffer wrote a monthly column for the newspaper. [9]

In 1974, Lavender Woman reported that the Crusader had a large free circulation. [10] The paper operated a gay switchboard, 929-HELP, from Bergeron's basement. [10]

In June 1976, Philadelphia Gay News reported that the Crusader would fold after issue 27, except for an annual wrap-up edition. [11]

References

  1. ↑ "Chicago Gay Crusader (Chicago, IL) [newspaper]: no. 1 (May 1973) - no. 26 (July 1975), complete". John J. Wilcox, Jr. LGBT Archives. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  2. ↑ "WILLIAM B. KELLEY – Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame". chicagolgbthalloffame.org. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  3. ↑ "PASSAGES Longtime gay activist William B. Kelley dies - Gay Lesbian Bi Trans News Archive - Windy City Times". Windy City Times. May 17, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Archives Collection Guide" (PDF). Gerber/Hart Library and Archives. March 28, 2016.
  5. ↑ John D'Emilio (October 22, 2008), "Culture as a force for liberation", Windy City Times – via OutHistory
  6. ↑ Baim 2009, p. 94.
  7. ↑ Williams, Albert (June 12, 2019). "A 'freaking fag revolutionary' remembers the early years of gay liberation in Chicago". Chicago Reader. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  8. ↑ Sukie de la Croix (October 1, 2003), "Street Walkin'", Windy City Times
  9. ↑ "RICHARD W. PFEIFFER – Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame" . Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  10. 1 2 Marge; Peg; Martha; Sue; Lakey; Inger; Cherry; Jan; M.E.; Gina; courtot, martha; Karen; Who, Cindy; Katz, Dorothy; L., Helen (July 1, 1974). "Lavender Woman". Lavender Woman . 3 (5).
  11. ↑ Underhill, Stephen; Stein, M. David; Wechler, Nancy; Rusinow, Richard; Kielarowski, Henry E.; Doughty, Frances; Jefferson, Wayne; Lott, Lance A. (June 1, 1976). "Philadelphia Gay News". Philadelphia Gay News ((6)).

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