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Gay pride celebrations -- Missouri

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Challenge Metro Collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0260
Scope and Contents The Challenge Metro Collection contains 42 matted black and white photographs made by Wilbur Wegener showing what is considered to be St. Louis' first official Gay and Lesbian Pride parade in 1980. The collection documents the parade and the post-parade rally held on the campus of Washington University. Photographs show speakers, musicians, and participants holding banners. Some of the marchers are wearing costumes to protect their identity. Participating groups include Washington...
Dates: 1980

Christ Fellowship Bible Church Pride Card

 Collection
Identifier: A3253
Scope and Contents

The collection contains one small card entitled, “what comes after Pride?” The verso contains several bible quotes relating to pride and concludes with, “Humble yourself. Repent and believe the gospel, today. www.cfbcstl.org.”

Dates: ca. 2022

Metro Trans Umbrella Group Collection

 Collection
Identifier: A3234
Scope and Contents The collection consists primarily of ephemeral items produced for public distribution, such as brochures, fliers, advertising and business cards, programs, stickers, and newspaper clippings. The collection dates from 2015 to 2021 and is arranged alphabetically. A 2015 calendar includes photographs from the Metro Trans Umbrella Group (MTUG), such as T-shirt logos, the first art show, and its participation in a march in response to Ferguson. Most of...
Dates: 2015-2021

PrideFest Collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1022
Scope and Contents The PrideFest Collection contains four oversize posters promoting PrideFest 2003 and PrideFest 2004, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Pride in St. Louis. Both events were held in June in Tower Grove Park. Three of the posters document PrideFest25 in 2004, including a broadside advertisement with date and location information, a schedule of events, and a map of the event. One large poster advertises PrideFest 2003, including date and location information. Several of the posters list...
Dates: 2003-2004

Saint Louis Gay and Lesbian Community Collection

 Collection
Identifier: A1422
Scope and Contents

The collection contains fliers, newsletters, event programs and invitations, meeting minutes, advertisements, press releases, newspaper clippings, and other material documenting the social activities and activism of the St. Louis LGBTQ community and their allies with a small amount of material on Kansas City events.

Dates: 1980-2019; Majority of material found within 1989-1998

Tower Grove Pride Collection

 File
Identifier: A3258
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one illustrated advertising card for the 2021 Tower Grove Pride celebration.

Dates: 2021

Tower Grove Pride Poster Collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1129
Scope and Contents The Tower Grove Pride Poster Collection contains one poster designed by St. Louis-based illustrator and designer Taylor "Tay" Tuteur (they/them) to celebrate Tower Grove Pride. The poster features a colorful and detailed illustration of the Tower Grove Pride festival. It depicts many diverse festival-goers, inspired by actual people who have attended Tower Grove Pride. Also depicted are booths, a stage with a performance underway, and two of Tower Grove Park's historic pavilions. The...
Dates: 2022

Unofficial Pride Parade Collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1020
Scope and Contents The Unofficial Pride Parade Collection contains five color snapshots showing an unofficial Pride Parade, possibly in Forest Park. The parade features people riding in convertibles, some of whom are wearing extravagant headdresses and long dresses. Each car has a sign, several of which are illegible or partially legible. Two of the signs read: "Gus's" and "Red Bull, East St. Louis."Photographs may show one of the first St. Louis pride parades, held in May or June 1973. This parade...
Dates: ca. 1973