Wide-Open Town: A History of Queer San Francisco to 1965

by Nan Alamilla Boyd

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Wide-Open Town traces the history of gay men and lesbians in San Francisco from the turn of the century, when queer bars emerged in San Francisco's tourist districts, to 1965, when a raid on a drag ball changed the course of queer history. Bringing to life the striking personalities and vibrant milieu that fueled this era, Nan Alamilla Boyd examines the culture that developed around the bar scene and homophile activism. She argues that the...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0520244745

ISBN13:9780520244740

Release Date:April 2005

Publisher:University of California Press

Length:321 Pages

Weight:1.10 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Gay & Lesbian Historical Study & Educational Resources History Nonfiction Politics & Social Sciences Social History Social Science Social Sciences Specific Demographics State & Local

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