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Women brave weather to take back the night

Article in the Muse, Memorial University of Newfoundland’s student newspaper, about the “Take Back the Night” demonstration in St. John’s on September 21, 1984. Proceeding from Bannerman Park to City Hall, this march was the local arm of the annual…

Changes urged under rape law!!

An article in the Suburban Mirror reporting on proposed changes in the Canadian Code of Canada following the Exon House-Syrett rape trial. In this article, Diane Duggan explains what the change from sexual offense to assault in the Criminal Code…

Tags: 1970s, 1978, assault, consent, Criminal Code of Canada, Diane Duggan, Exon House-Syrett trial, Federal Advisory Council on the Status of Women, law, legislation, St. John’s, The Suburban Mirror

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…

Tags: 1980s, 1990s, drag, dress, makeup, Newfoundland, queer man, queer Newfoundlander, rowhouse, St. John’s, Tommy Sexton

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…

Tags: 1980s, drag, Drag Makeup, dress, Halloween, lipstick, makeup, Newfoundland, queer man, queer Newfoundlander, St. John’s, stockings, Tommy Sexton

"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…

Tags: 1900s, 1902, acting, adoption, alone, American flag, Brazil, bricks, Brooklyn, burial, callers, casket, castle, cemetery, Charles H. Danielle, coffin, costumer, dance teacher, death, death wishes, decoration, eccentric, fabric, fame, family, fought, frame, Frederick A. Brazill, funeral, galleries, garment design, health, heir, isolated, last wishes, money, mortuary, mystery, Octagon Castle, painting, parade, procession, queer, queer man, riches, satin, silk, St. John’s, Sunday, talent, wealth

"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…

Tags: 1900s, 1902, acting, adoption, Brooklyn, burial, callers, castle, Charles H. Danielle, coffin, costumer, dance teacher, death, death wishes, decoration, fame, family, frame, funeral, galleries, garment design, health, heir, isolated, money, mystery, Octagon Castle, painting, queer, queer man, riches, satin, silk, St. John’s, talent, wealth

"This ad is for men and women who are GAY"

An ad placed in the Muse, Memorial University of Newfoundland’s student newspaper informing gay men and women of an organized group in St. John’s, CHAN (Community Homophile Association of Newfoundland). Their contact information as well as a…

Tags: 1970s, 1974, CHAN, gay, lesbians, Memorial University, Muse, organizing, St. John’s, students

"GAIN dance"

Article in The Body Politic about a dance GAIN (Gay Association in Newfoundland) was hosting in conjunction with the Chicago House AIDS hospice performance fundraiser for queer people who are dying of AIDS. The event was being hosted as a Christmas…

Tags: 1980s, 1985, AIDS, AIDS crisis, Chicago, Chicago House AIDS Hospice, dance party, Edinburgh, fundraising, Gay Association in Newfoundland, gay theatre, Halifax, hospice, North Bay, Pink Triangle Press, St. John’s, The Body Politic