Flier, "Where Do We Go From Here?," July-August 1969

Summary

On June 28, 1969, New York police raided the Stonewall Inn--a gay club in Greenwich Village--and harassed, arrested, and maltreated its LGBTQ+ patrons. Police raids on LGBTQ+ bars were common, but this particular raid sparked a movement. These fliers evidence the fraught months following the Stonewall Uprising and the efforts of gay rights groups to organize and fight for equality.

On June 28, 1969, New York police raided the Stonewall Inn--a gay club in Greenwich Village--and harassed, arrested, and maltreated its LGBTQ+ patrons. Police raids on LGBTQ+ bars were common, but this particular raid sparked a movement. These fliers evidence the fraught months following the Stonewall Uprising and the efforts of gay rights groups to organize and fight for equality.

Artifact

Flier (Printed matter)

Date Made

July 1969-August 1969

Subject Date

July 1969-August 1969

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.194.26

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black (Color)
Pink (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 11 6

Width: 8.5 in

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