STSO Documentary Educational Guide Rochester Pre-Stonewall
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STSO Documentary Educational Guide Chapter 1: Gay Oppression, Pre-Stonewall 4:59 This first chapter tries to describe what pre-Stonewall Rochester was like. The Closet was home to many in the ‘40’s, ‘50’s and early ‘60’s. In fact it is home for many even today. Gay culture was invisible. Pre-Stonewall the gay social life was focused on the bars. There were few resources available to help homosexuals understand themselves. Rochester Pre-Stonewall 1950’s – 1960’s LGBT Issues Timeline interwoven for Rochester Issues and the World ROCHESTER – 1. Upstate Native American Cultural Impact - 1R1 2. Political, social, economic issues a. Race Riots – 1R2 – 2a b. Employment – 1R2 – 2b c. Mayors of Rochester – 1R2 – 2c d. Core Values of Rochester and Upstate, NY 1R2 – 2d e. Influence of Social Reform Movements 1R2 – 2e 3. Gay culture focus – a.Closet – 1R3 – 3a b. Front St. - Bars 1R3-3b 4. Sodomy Laws 1R4 5. Growth of Corporations 1R5 Dallas O & E Presentation 6. Urban Renewal – 1R6 7. Railroads 1R7 8. Educational Institutions – 1R8 U of R, RIT 9. Protections Under the Law for LGBT Men and Women THE WORLD - New York State Mattachine Society EC STSO Article – March, 2014 USA Homophile Org Lavender scare DSM I Europe Featured Persons – Video and Audio Recordings for Most Anthony Mascioli John Grace J Ernest DuBois Nelson Baldo Ruth Rosenburg Napersteck Dr Charles Socarides (televised) Whitey LeBlanc Bruce Woolley Karen Hagberg Gerry Szymanski STSO Documentary Educational Guide Rochester Pre-Stonewall 1950’s – 1960’s LGBT Issues - (Continued) Timeline interwoven for Rochester Issues and the World ROCHESTER Library Resources Rundel – Local history – Front St. Magazines AJay – Man From AUNTIE – Harry Chat was a repeating character Queen’s Quarterly through the ‘70’s Internet Resources Youtube and Video Resources Historical Questions to be answered? Vaudeville - So. Clinton at Lyceum where Xerox Tower is. Riviera Lake Ave & Flower City Pk. South Ave. – south side of Main St. – Porn Shops Jim’s Bar – Owner was Jim Van allen We will use links to expand on the information for issues, Interviews, Library Resources, Internet Resources and Youtube and Video Resources. STSO Documentary Educational Guide 1R1- 1 Upstate Native American Impact References Rochester Pre-Stonewall 1950’s – 1960’s LGBT Issues Timeline interwoven for Rochester Issues and the World ROCHESTER – Reference Basic Information 1. Upstate Native American Cultural Impact EC STSO Article – February, 2014 Iroquois http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iroquois Native American Society on the Eve of British Colonization http://www.ushistory.org/us/1d.asp Upstate Citizens For Equality Inc., THE HISTORY AND ORIGIN OF THE FIVE NATIONS http://www.upstate-citizens.org/Iroquois-origin.htm The Iroquois Confederacy http://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-indians/iroquois-confederacy.htm Seneca Tribe Seneca – Nation of Indians https://sni.org/ Seneca Nation of New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seneca_Nation_of_New_York Wikipedia Seneca people - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seneca_people Wikipedia Images for Seneca Indian Tribe of upstate New york Seneca Nation of Indians Tourism | Experience Seneca ... senecanation.com/ STSO Documentary Educational Guide 1R2 – 2a Rochester Pre-Stonewall 1950’s – 1960’s LGBT Issues Timeline interwoven for Rochester Issues and the World ROCHESTER 2. Political, social, economic issues a. Race Riots – R1 – 2a Rochester Riot Timeline http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/july64/timeline.html 1964 riots revisited: 3 days that shook Rochester www.democratandchronicle.com/...rochester-riots... Democrat and Chronicle Rochester Race Riot Papers https://www.lib.rochester.edu/index.cfm?PAGE... 50 Years After the Rochester Riots | WHEC.com www.whec.com/article/10697/ July '64 - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6aQAEiGpHY STSO Documentary Educational Guide 1R2 – 2b Rochester Pre-Stonewall 1950’s – 1960’s LGBT Issues Timeline interwoven for Rochester Issues and the World ROCHESTER 2. Political, social, economic issues b. Employment 20th Century http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Rochester,_New_York Discrimination in http://www.libraryweb.org/~rochhist/indexe.htm#mh5618 Employment agencies/bureaus/programs http://www.libraryweb.org/~rochhist/indexe.htm#mh5618 Images for Employment Rates in Rochester in the ... Labor force historical summary-1890s, 14(3):6-9, 20-23 (Jun 1952) Life and times of Midtown Plaza by Cathy McCally http://www.rochesterhistory.org/documents/roch_history_magazine.pdf NY Economy http://www.city-data.com/states/New-York-Economy.html Population http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/pubs/research/pop_trends.pdf Rauschenbusch, Walter on, 14(4):15 (Oct 1952) Rochester Telephone http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rochester_Telephone_%28New_York%29 Wages and/or hours http://www.libraryweb.org/~rochhist/indexl.htm#mh10006 STSO Documentary Educational Guide 1R2 - 2c Rochester Pre-Stonewall 1950’s – 1960’s LGBT Issues Timeline interwoven for Rochester Issues and the World ROCHESTER 2. Political, social, economic issues c. Mayors of Rochester Dicker, Samuel B., as mayor (1939-1955) – 57th Mayor of Rochester election, 32(2):9-10 (Apr 1970) housing and, 27(4):17 (Oct 1965) Noise Abatement Week and-1940s, 66(1):26 (Win 2004) POWs and-WWII, 56(3):12, 14 (Sum 1994) resignation, 32(2):17 (Apr 1970) transit strike and, 30(3):21 (Jul 1968) war memorial inscription and, 51(1):9 (Win 1989) at world's fair-1930s, 26(3):21 (Jul 1964) Barry, Peter – 58th Mayor of Rochester biographical details, 32(2):17-18 (Apr 1970) as city councilman, 32(2):12 (Apr 1970) civic honor, 22(2):insert (Apr 1960) as mayor (1955-1962) election, 32(2):17 (Apr 1970) housing issues and, 19(3):30 (Jul 1957); 27(4):20-21 (Oct 1965) Midtown Plaza and, 69(1):4, 6 (Spr 2007) ribbon cutting ceremony, photograph-1960s, 69(1):12 (Spr 2007) sister cities program and-1950s, 27(2):20 (Apr 1965); 43(4):2 (Oct 1981) Gillette, Henry E. – 59th Mayor of Rochester - 1961 biographical summary, 32(2):19-20 (Apr 1970) burial site, 67(2):26 (Spr 2005) as councilman, 24(2):18 (Apr 1962) as mayor (1962-1964), 24(2):18 (Apr 1962); 32(2):20-21 (Apr 1970) housing initiatives, 27(4):23 (Oct 1965) at Midtown Plaza ribbon cutting, photograph-1960s, 69(1):12 (Spr 2007) STSO Documentary Educational Guide 1R2 - 2c Rochester Pre-Stonewall 1950’s – 1960’s LGBT Issues Timeline interwoven for Rochester Issues and the World ROCHESTER 2. Political, social, economic issues c. Mayors of Rochester Lamb, Frank T. – 60th Mayor of Rochester as councilman, 32(2):21 (Apr 1970) as mayor (1964-1970), 32(2):21, 22-24, 27 (Apr 1970) race riots, role in-1960s, 32(2):22 (Apr 1970) sister cities program, role in, 27(2):16, 18, 19, 20 centerfold photo (Apr 1965); 32(2):22 (Apr 1970); 43(4):4, 5, 6 (Oct 1981); 51(1):11 (Win 1989) on transit services, 30(3):24 (Jul 1968) world's fair, role at, 26(3):24 (Jul 1964) at YMCA, 32(2):22 (Apr 1970) May, Stephen – 61st Mayor of Rochester as city councilman, 32(2):26 (Apr 1970) war resolution and-1970s, 48(3&4):22-23 (Jul & Oct 1986) as mayor (1970-1972), 32(2):27 (Apr 1970) Rennes-Rochester sister city program and, 43(4):6 (Oct 1981) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Stephen May (politician) 62nd Mayor of Rochester In office January 1, 1970 – December 31, 1973 Preceded by Frank Lamb Succeeded by Thomas Ryan Personal details July 30, 1931 (age 83) Born Rochester, New York Political party Republican Spouse(s) Kathryn B. Wilson Wesleyan University Alma mater Georgetown University STSO Documentary Educational Guide 1R2 - 2c – (Continued) Rochester Pre-Stonewall 1950’s – 1960’s LGBT Issues Timeline interwoven for Rochester Issues and the World ROCHESTER 2. Political, social, economic issues c. Mayors of Rochester Stephen May (born July 30, 1931) is an American lawyer who served as mayor of Rochester between 1970 and 1973 and as an assistant secretary for congressional relations at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the Reagan administration. Biography Born in Rochester, New York, on July 30, 1931, May attended Wesleyan University and Georgetown University, obtaining a law degree from the latter. He served with the United States Army. From 1969 to 1981 he was with the law firm of Branch, Turner and Wise in Rochester, New York. May has served the Empire State Report magazine as chairman of the board. As of 2007, May maintained dual residences in Washington, D.C. and mid-coast Maine and occupied his time as a writer and art critic.[2] Political service May was a member of the Rochester City Council between 1966 and 1973 and appointed 62nd Mayor of Rochester by his City Council peers in 1970 until he stepped down after the 1973 election returned a Democratic majority to office. Subsequently, between 1975 and 1979 he served as commissioner and chairman of the New York State Board of Elections. In 1978, he also served as a member of the Republican State Platform Committee. May's other political services have included standing as vice president of the New York State Conference of Mayors, as chairman of the Committee on Housing, and as a member of the White House Conference on Aging. Reference Nomination of Stephen May To Be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 1. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/18/fashion/weddings/18wilson.html?_r=1 New York Times, Kathryn Wilson and Stephen May STSO Documentary Educational Guide 1R2 – 2d Rochester Pre-Stonewall 1950’s – 1960’s Issues Timeline interwoven for Rochester Issues and the World ROCHESTER – 2. Political, social, economic issues d. Core Values of Rochester/Upstate New York Influences of Past Political Systems/Social Structures of Rochester, NY on the ‘60’s and ‘70’s The historical roots of Rochester, NY and Upstate lie in what today would be called an alternative political and social order.