Gay and Lesbian Pride Month
Posted on June 9th, 2008 by Brown Library Blogger
Did you know that June is when diversity and civil liberties for all is celebrated across the country? Here’s a short history of Gay and Lesbian Pride Month.
The Brown Library has many books and resources by and about the LGBT community, including:
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Allison, Dorothy. Bastard Out of Carolina. Circulating collection, call number PS3551.L453 B37 1993
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Maupin, Armistead. Tales of the CIty. Circulating collection, call number PS3563.A878 T34 1994
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Winterson, Jeanette. Oranges are Not the Only Fruit. Circulating collection, call number PR6073.I558 O7 1987
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Vidal, Gore. The Essential Gore Vidal. Circulating collection, call number PS3543.I26 A6 1999
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Brown, Rita Mae. Rubyfruit Jungle. Circulating collection, call number PS3552.R698 R8 1988
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Duncan, Robert. The Opening of the Field. Circulating collection, call number PS3507.U629O6
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Morris, Jan. Journeys. Circulating collection, call number G465.M66 1984
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Fuss, Diana (editor). Inside/Out: Lesbian Theories, Gay Theories. Circulating collection, call number HQ76.25.I58 1991
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Jost, Kenneth. Gays on Campus [electronic resource]. Internet—Books—Online Access. CQresearcher.com
LOCAL EVENTS around town which commemorate Pride Month and/or celebrate the LGBT community:
- June 14th, 2008–Roanoke’s Annual Pride Pageants, hosted by the historic Hotel Roanoke
- September 19th-21st, 2008–19th Annual Pride in the Park, Elmwood Park
Filed under: Celebrations
