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A Questionnaire for Heterosexuals
Comedic article from an edition of Spokeswoman, the newsletter of the St. John's Status of Women Council, listing thirteen questions for heterosexuals to call attention to the absurdity of the questions heterosexuals ask queer people.
Stephenville Festival of the Arts, July 15-August 2 1980
The 1980 program for the Stephenville theatre festival. This was the third season of the festival and was directed by Maxim Mazumdar. The festival schedule that year featured Hamlet, Our Town, Jacques Brel Is..., and Trojan Women.
"Gay teens face hidden obstacles" / "Confronting homophobia"
Two articles in the Women Speak newsletter. The first is written by feminist therapist Susan McConnell on the difficulties of sexual identity development for queer teens. It also includes an ad for her therapy practice. The second is a satirical…
"Abuse in the closet: Violence in lesbian relationships"
Article on the need to recognize intimate partner violence (IPV) in lesbian relationships and the stigma of talking about IPV in lesbian communities. The author argues that this issue is not often taken seriously and that there are limited supports…
National Gay rights Conference
The cover of the Body Politic's September - October issue from 1975 which features the Canadian/ Community Homophile Association of Newfoundland front and centre with a banner that reads "C.H.A.N. St. John's NFLD."
Gay??? why not contact C.H.A.N.
An advertisement in the muse newsletter, a student newsletter from Memorial University of Newfoundland. The advertisement reads "Gay??? Why not contact CHAN (The Canadian Homophile Association of Newfoundland) G.P.O. 613 St. John's. All…
GAIN Foresight January 1985
Gay Association in Newfoundland monthly newsletter. Reports that GAIN is selling pink triangles for $5 to GAIN members and requests that sexual orientation be added to the Newfoundland Human Rights Code, and that there is one case of AIDS in…
GAIN Foresight February 1986
Monthly newsletter for GAIN members. It includes several announcements: that a telephone line will operate out of Wally Upward’s house; the opening of a new gay bar, Pricella’s; and efforts to have sexual orientation added as prohibited grounds of…
GAIN Foresight March 1986
Monthly newsletter for GAIN members. It mentions the installation of a phone line and calls for volunteers to run it; contains a response from the Office of the Minister of Justice to GAIN members’ letters about the censorship of the book The Joy of…
GAIN Foresight April 1986
Monthly newsletter for GAIN members. Contains news on upcoming events such as the monthly GAIN meeting and the next dance, and personal ads for someone seeking a carpenter, another selling a stereo, an ad for a two-woman show, and an ad for a bar.…
Queerest Romance In The City
This article contains transphobia. A 1946 article in the Sunday Herald that describes a trans feminine person who was outed by her landlord at a boarding house in St. John's and her love affair with a fellow boarder.
Women’s movement far from dead, feminist tells dinner meet
An article in the Western Star reporting on the Corner Brook Status of Women Council dinner in which Doris Anderson was a special speaker. The meeting touched on family law, and equal pay law amongst other topics on women’s rights.
Tommy Sexton relaxing with a drink, 1987
A home photograph taken of Sexton holding a beer and smiling at the camera.
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for his involvement in CODCO, a…
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for his involvement in CODCO, a…
Tommy Sexton enjoying a coffee
Tommy Sexton sitting in front of a sun lit window, holding a yellow mug with a smile on his face.
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for his involvement in…
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for his involvement in…
Tommy Sexton posing for the camera, 1986
Tommy Sexton posing with his arms crossed over his chest, looking to the side towards the camera without smiling.
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for his…
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for his…
Tommy Sexton's silly selfie
Tommy Sexton holding a camera and taking a photo of himself.
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for his involvement in CODCO, a Newfoundland-based comedy troupe…
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for his involvement in CODCO, a Newfoundland-based comedy troupe…
Tommy Sexton mirror selfie
A photograph of Tommy Sexton wearing a white t-shirt, taking a picture of himself in a mirror with a black camera.
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for his…
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for his…
Tommy Sexton selfie in drag
A selfie of Tommy Sexton in drag. Tommy is wearing a shiny black shirt, a curly blonde wig, red lipstick and breasts.
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for…
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for…
Jeff Myles on Green Couch
Jeff Myles is sitting in a relaxed position on a green couch. He is wearing jeans and a green long-sleeved top. An orange curtain frames a window behind Jeff's head. The sun is shining on Jeff's left arm which is resting on his stomach. His right arm…
Jeff Myles in Sun Patch
Jeff Myles is sitting in a patch of sun. He is in the foreground of the photograph, smiling and topless. Jeff's shoulders, neck and face are visible. There is a ray of sun cutting across his right eye, illuminating the brown color. The background is…
Tommy Sexton and Jeff Myles in Photobooth
Two black and white photographs of Tommy Sexton and Jeff Myles having fun in a photo booth.
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for his involvement in CODCO, a…
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for his involvement in CODCO, a…
Amendment proposed for NL Human Rights Act: ban discrimination based on sexual orientation
A brief segment stating that the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Association recommended that the Newfoundland Human Rights Act include a ban on discrimination based on sexual orientation. The segment also mentions GAIN being commended for…
Tree Walsh Oral History
A transcription from Tree Walsh's oral history interview as part of the Solidari-tea project. Tree discusses her journey as a lesbian and labour rights activist. Tree also explains how she and her wife sued the government for same-sex marriage…
Memorial Card - Charles H. Danielle with poem
Black wooden card with gold detailing states Charles Henry Danielle's date of death as the 1st of May, 1902, age 71 years 6 months. Contains a poem about grief and heaven. Above the poem is a picture of Danielle at the centre.
Published illustration of Charles H. Danielle
A photograph of Charles H. Danielle.
Published illustration of rooms in the Octagon Castle
A photograph taken inside the Octagon Castle looking through the opened entryways of three different rooms, plus an upper level in the outermost room.
Published illustration of a room in the Octagon Castle
A photograph of a large room in the Octagon Castle, with a high ceiling, a loft, and seven chairs.
Published illustration of the dining room of the Octagon Castle
A photograph of the dining room of Octagon Castle with staff and a bearded man, potentially Danielle, on the right looking over the room.
Envelope with Octagon Castle advertisement
Small envelope with a picture of the Octagon Castle and text describing its amenities. Written on the address side is “For Sale 350”, and in shaky handwriting beneath it, “For You [illegible].” The illegible word may be “Charles”.
Frederick Brazill pictured with Charles Danielle's Coffin
Picture of Frederick Brazill looking into Charles Danielle's coffin, inside the Octagon Castle.
"Who Will Be The Heir of this Newfoundland Hermit?"
Article about Charles H. Danielle and the question of the inheritance of his estate. It describes how Danielle had moved to Newfoundland after a life of acting, teaching dance, and costuming in Brooklyn, New York. Danielle’s first house burnt down…
"A STRANGE FUNERAL: Spectacular Features Of That Of 'Professor' Danielle."
Article about the death and funeral of Charles H. Danielle. Danielle died on May 1st, 1902; after his death, his adopted son Brazill inherited Danielle’s wealth and possessions. Danielle’s last wishes were to have his funeral executed in a specific…
Tommy Sexton on Christmas Day 1987
Tommy Sexton sneaking up on the camera on Christmas Day 1987. He is surrounded by presents and his black cat is on the left side.
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best…
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best…
Tommy Sexton entertaining a crowd at Halloween party
Tommy Sexton entertaining a crowd while in drag at a Halloween party. He is holding a cigarette and a drink and people around him can be seen smiling.
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's,…
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's,…
Tommy Sexton in drag at Halloween party
Photo of Tommy Sexton in drag, at a Halloween party, performing in a living room and enjoying himself.
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for his involvement in…
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for his involvement in…
Tommy Sexton in drag perched on a roof
Photo of Tommy Sexton in drag sitting like a gargoyle outside on the roof of a house.
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for his involvement in CODCO, a…
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for his involvement in CODCO, a…
Tommy Sexton by the ocean
Photo of Tommy Sexton standing on a rock by the ocean wearing shorts, a t-shirt, and sneakers.
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for his involvement in CODCO,…
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for his involvement in CODCO,…
Tommy Sexton smiling at camera
Photo of Tommy Sexton seated, smiling at the camera, wearing a brown jacket.
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for his involvement in CODCO, a…
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for his involvement in CODCO, a…
Tommy Sexton holding picture of himself and dog
A photograph of Tommy Sexton seated, wearing a red hat and black shirt, holding an older photograph of himself with his arm around a black dog.
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland.…
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland.…
Tommy Sexton with cat in kitchen
Photo of Tommy Sexton seated in a kitchen, wearing a plaid shirt and blue pants. He is holding a black cat.
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for his…
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for his…
Tommy Sexton with cat by Christmas tree
Photo of Tommy Sexton seated on the ground, wearing a white t-shirt and jeans. He is holding a black cat. A Christmas tree and coffee table are visible in the background.
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born…
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born…
"The Professor's Will"
Newspaper article describing the reading of Prof. Danielle’s will. He left the Octagon Castle to Mr. Frederick Brazill and a small amount of money and land to his servants.
"Events and Echos"
A newspaper notice that Charles Danielle was ill at Octagon Castle. It mentions a visit by Dr. Tait.
"Some Pretty Draperies"
Newspaper article that praises Prof. Danielle’s decorating projects. It describes the professor’s parlour, with a focus on his multicoloured, satin, and silk piano canopy. It also mentions his work with drapes, including one gifted to the…
Tommy Sexton holding a drink, hand in pocket
A photograph of Tommy Sexton wearing a black shirt, jeans, and a red hat. He is holding a drink and leaning against a wall with his hand in his pocket. There is a person in the background of the photo.
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor,…
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor,…
Tommy Sexton sunbathing on tropical beach
A photograph of Tommy Sexton on a tropical beach, shirtless and facing the sun with his eyes closed. There are people, boats, houses, trees, and a partial view of the ocean in the background.
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer,…
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer,…
Tommy Sexton with cat and dog
A photograph of Tommy Sexton wearing a blue jacket, with his arms around a black cat and a black dog. In the background are a radiator heater, a staircase, and several pairs of shoes.
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and…
Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and…
Tommy Sexton under a floral arch
Photo of Tommy Sexton under an archway of greenery and florals. Tommy is holding onto a branch of flowers and leaves, head bent and slightly smiling towards the camera. He is wearing a white t-shirt with a faded image, casual pants, a backpack, and a…
Tommy Sexton before costume party
Photo of Tommy Sexton in drag in a living room. Tommy is standing in front of a plaid couch pushed in front of a window with closed blinds. The window is framed with a string of lights. To his left, there is a blue couch or chair. Tommy is in a…