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Article in MUN's student newspaper, The Muse, describing that The Memorial University Gay and Lesbian Association (MUNGALA) will not be ratified by the Council of the Student's Union in the coming year, but will remain active on campus. Author…

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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…

Solidari-tea_transcript Amy and Nathalie.pdf
A transcription from Nathalie Brunet's oral history interview as part of the Solidari-tea project. She discusses her experience starting the first GSA at the school where she taught.

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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."

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An article in MUN's student newspaper the MUSE that discusses a recent change in party policy for the Newfoundland's New Democratic Party that pledges to support gay and lesbians in Newfoundland and Labrador. As well, the party resolved to further…

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A short article describing a film being released by the Atlantic Region of the National Film Board about the author Harold Horwood. Horwood was best known for his 1966 novel "Tomorrow Will Be Sunday" which is about a man's coming out and coming of…

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An advertisement and interview about the comedy revue "Too Foolish to Talk About", created by Greg Malone and Tommy Sexton. The article discusses the show and how it has allowed the duo to have more freedom to perform openly gay materials. The actors…

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Cover of Peter Miller’s scrapbook. Mixed media collage with birchbark caribou head on pale green background and lettering reading "1920 From Caribou Land". Handwritten introduction page to the scrapbook, explaining the nature of the materials used,…

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Snippet from an erotic poem by American writer and social philosopher Paul Goodman that describes Middle Cove Beach. This article was posted in the Body Politic newsletter. The Body Politic was a queer, activist-based Canadian monthly newsletter that…

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Picture of the shadows of three people in a room. There is a lamp in the middle providing light.

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…

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A photograph of Charles Danielle's royal lake pavilion which was located near the bandstand by Quidi Vidi Lake

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An exterior shot of the Octagon Castle, with a man with a bicycle in the foreground and three more men with bicycles in the background. Written around the picture are the words “St. John’s”, “June 25 [illegible]”, “Octagon Castle”, “Yours truly, P.H.…

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A very colourful poster to advertise Rick Mercer and Gerald Lunz's play at LSPU Hall

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A photograph of a large room in the Octagon Castle, with a high ceiling, a loft, and seven chairs.

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A photograph of Charles H. Danielle.

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A photograph taken inside the Octagon Castle looking through the opened entryways of three different rooms, plus an upper level in the outermost room.

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A photograph of the dining room of Octagon Castle with staff and a bearded man, potentially Danielle, on the right looking over the room.

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Ray Condon was an AIDS activist born in 1945 in Calvert, Newfoundland. He was a trailblazing teacher in the province who became an activist after his 1991 diagnosis and spent the rest of his life fighting for 2SLGBTQ+ rights in Newfoundland and…

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Review of A Strange Breed of Cat: An Encounter in Human Sexuality by psychologist B. Mark Schoenberg, a book recording the sessions of a male encounter group at Memorial University consisting of seven students: two gay, one bisexual, three…

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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…

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Black and white photo of Rick Mercer sitting and pointing at the camera.

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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.

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A black and white photo of Rick Mercer performing in the play

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A still, black and white photo of Rick Mercer Performing at the LSPU hall.

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A black and white photograph of Rick Mercer in the middle of acting.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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Article from “The Heterosexism Enquirer” in an edition of the St. John's Status of Women Council's newsletter Spokeswoman on the impact that homophobia and sexism have on lesbian health care.

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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…

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A photograph of Tommy Sexton dressed as a police officer holding a white cat. Tommy is wearing a blonde wig and make up.

Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for…

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A photograph of Tommy Sexton dressed as a police officer and holding a white cat. Tommy is wearing a blonde wig and makeup. The camera is slightly out of focus.

Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St.…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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,…

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Picture of Tommy Sexton glaring at the camera. He is inside and the background is dark.

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 a drink, hand in pocket.jpg
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 holding a picture of himself holding a dog.jpg
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.…

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A photograph of Tommy Sexton in a red bathrobe in front of a white wall. He is looking at the camera bemusedly.

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 in bathrobe, pensive.jpg
A photograph of Tommy Sexton in a red bathrobe in front of a white wall. He is looking at the camera pensively.

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 in drag, having fun.jpg
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 in drag, sitting like a gargoyle.jpg
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 in kitchen with dog.jpg
A photograph of Tommy Sexton in a kitchen holding a black dog. He is wearing a white bathrobe.

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 in kitchen with soap bar.jpg
A photograph of Tommy Sexton in a kitchen pointing to a bar of soap held in his hand. Behind him there are wooden kitchen cabinets, a calendar, a stove, and a shelf with several items.

Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and…

Tommy Sexton in resort room, 1989.jpg
A photograph of Tommy Sexton sitting in a resort room in a tropical location. Behind him is a window showing the ocean below. An unknown person is partially show on the right side of the image.

Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer,…

Tommy Sexton in swimsuit on Christmas Eve, 1988.jpg
Tommy Sexton posing in front of a stone wall and trees in a tropical location. He is wearing a swim suit and is smiling.

Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was best known for…

Tommy Sexton mirror selfie.jpg
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 on tropical beach, 1988.jpg
Tommy Sexton sitting on a beach in a tropical location. Behind him there are are buildings, people, a boat and a large hill covered in trees.

Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St. John's, Newfoundland.…

Tommy Sexton on beach with snow.jpg
An image of Tommy Sexton on a beach with snow in the foreground and the ocean behind him. The sky is pink and he is wearing a leather jacket, jeans and boots.

Tommy Sexton (1957-1993) was an actor, dancer, musician, and comedian born in St.…
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