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Gay and lesbian support group formed
An article in The Muse, Memorial University of Newfoundland’s student newspaper, reporting on the inaugural meeting of a new group formed for lesbians and gay men in St. John’s. The first meeting was organized by Padraic Brake, and attendees…
Province's gay community pressures gov't
An article in The Muse, Memorial University of Newfoundland’s student newspaper, reporting on St. John’s Gay Pride March in 1997. 50 people in the community gathered to celebrate the fight for queer freedom and to pressure the provincial government…
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.
AIDS committee seeks government support
Article in the MUSE regarding the NL AIDS Committee seeking support from the government. The article points out three key areas of concern regarding AIDS, which are public education, support for victims, and research.
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…
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…
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…
Rick Mercer in On Edge: Still Image #4
Coloured image of the play, On Edge, in action. Three actors are standing, and one is lying down. Image features Rick Mercer, Beni Malone, Mary Lewis, and Christine Taylor.
Rick Mercer in On Edge, Still Image #1
Poster for the On Edge show at the LSPU Hall.Written by Beni Malone and Rick MercerDirected by Lois BrownStarring Beni Malone, Rick Mercer, Mary Lewis, Randy Follett, and Christine TaylorDesigned by Peggy Hogan, Barry Nichols, and Boo NoseworthyShow…
AIDS Committee Needs More Support
Article on page three of The Summer Muse describing St. John's first participation in the International Candlelight and AIDS Mobilization, a march to remember those who have died and encourage others with the virus to carry on. The article also…
Show Me the Button: I'll Push It, Still Image #6
A black and white photograph of Rick Mercer in the middle of acting. Rick is wearing a t-shirt and a blazer. His mouth is open and he is looking upwards, seemingly staring at the ceiling, gesticulating with both of his hands.
MUNGALA Ratified
In a newspaper article from the MUSE, the author describes the ratification of MUN'S first queer group: Memorial University Gay and Lesbian Association. They ran into some administrative trouble at first because their executive had a non student…
Show Me the Button: I'll Push It, Still Image #1
A black and white photo of Rick Mercer performing in the play
Show Me The Button: I'll Push It, Still Image #4
Black and white still photo #4 from 'Show Me The Button and I'll Push It,' Rick Mercer's onstage performance from February 1991. He is wearing a t-shirt, a blazer, jeans, and Converse shoes. He is sitting on a chair, facing towards the camera, with…
Show Me the Button: I'll Push It, Still Image #3
A black and white photograph of Rick Mercer in the middle of acting.
Poster from 'Show Me The Button: I'll Push It'
A very colourful poster to advertise Rick Mercer and Gerald Lunz's play at LSPU Hall
"North Side. St. John's. [Harbour showing cod processing.]"
A photograph of the north side of the St. John's Harbour (the Battery). Several houses, dories, and fishing stages are visible.
Edith S. Watson (1861-1943) was an American freelance photographer who travelled throughout Canada as well as…
Edith S. Watson (1861-1943) was an American freelance photographer who travelled throughout Canada as well as…
"In Quidi Vidi"
A view of the cliffs in Quidi Vidi, with a building and fishing stages.
Edith S. Watson (1861-1943) was an American freelance photographer who travelled throughout Canada as well as Newfoundland and Labrador in the early 20th century. She…
Edith S. Watson (1861-1943) was an American freelance photographer who travelled throughout Canada as well as Newfoundland and Labrador in the early 20th century. She…
"Tommy Sexton is one of Newfoundland's most versatile actors and dancers. Here he portrays some well-known 'types'"
Four photographs of Tommy Sexton: posing as a ballet dancer, and parodies of John Travolta, Newfie stereotypes, and children's studio portraits. From Decks Awash magazine, volume 8, issue 4, page 40.Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer,…
"Last Night's Carnival"
Article in the Evening Herald about an ice skating masquerade carnival. It includes a description of a man named John Harvey dressed as a woman and wearing makeup, a performance enhanced by his skating backwards.
“Gays find organization means better life”
Article about CHAN and how it had positively affected life for gays and lesbians in St. John’s. It describes a boycott CHAN organized of the Waterfront Tavern after two gay men were thrown out of the bar for dancing together, and a presentation CHAN…
GAIN Foresight February 1986
Monthly newsletter for GAIN members. It announces 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 discrimination to the…
"GALA at MUN"
Article about the development of GALA, the Gay and Lesbian Association for students at Memorial University. The article highlights the purpose and importance of and need for the organization, and mentions that they are awaiting ratification at the…
"Newfoundland gays urge broad reading of Charter rights"
Article reporting that the Gay Association in Newfoundland had presented a brief to the House of Commons Sub-Committee on Equality Rights to advocate for gay liberation. Wally Upward presented on behalf of GAIN, the Provincial Advisory Council on the…
Gay Studies group forms on campus
Article in theMuseannouncing the formation of a Gay Studies Group at Memorial University, a space for students, faculty, and staff, to engage with academic topics and research related to gay studies/queer studies. Interviews member Ron Knowling, who…
N.A.N.'s News Vol 1, No 3
Includes announcement of 4th annual Gay and Lesbian Pride Week, June 19-25, 1995 by Deputy Mayor Andy Wells at St. John's City Hall. Notes partnership between NGALE and NAN for Pride Week events.
Contains Pride Week schedule, including March for…
Contains Pride Week schedule, including March for…
G.A.I.N. Dances
Short article promoting two G.A.I.N. dances: a Halloween dance on November 2, 1985, and a regular dance, on November 23. The article explains what G.A.I.N. is, and that the profits made from their dances fund their various operations, rent, and…
"St. John's police assault bar patrons"
Article in The Body Politic describing a violent police raid on the night of March 14, 1980 at Friends Bar in St. John's. It reports that police entered at 2:45 am with the intention to shut down the bar at any cost. Patrons were ordered to leave by…
"Gaining ground again"
An article discussing the latest incarceration of the Gay Association in Newfoundland (GAIN.) It appears to have been a positive event as the publication of GAIN's first newsletter skyrockets, called "Gain Foresight." The article then goes on to…
"What's in a name?"
Article in The Body Politic which states there had been a petition to change the name of a street in St. John's, Newfoundland. The street's name was "Dildo Place." It is noted that it is not known why the residents wanted the street name…
"Bar becomes private club to end violence"
Article in The Body Politic about a bar in St. John's called The Sea Breeze, which had hired extra bouncers to deal with violent clashes. After this effort was unsuccessful, management converted the bar into a private club to prevent violence. They…
Insane woman dressed in male attire washing a chimney
Article in the Evening Telegram about a woman dressed in male attire who was discovered by a neighbor while washing a chimney, then admitted to the lunatic asylum.