A viewer provided us with a digital image of three photographs which are dated June 24th, 1979. The photos are part of an annual march known as Christopher Street Liberation Day and appear to be taking place in front of a cathedral in New York City. These photographs were archived here.
A banner reads “I am gay and I love you – The Advocate Experience”
A picket sign held by who is believed to be Mae West II reads “Not every boy dreams of being a marine”
In one photograph demonstrators carry a banner reading “I am gay and I love you – The Advocate Experience”. The back of the photo reads “What it’s all about!”
In the second photograph demonstrators are in front of a cathedral. The back reads: “Dignity” on the steps of the “Grand Closet”.
The final photograph shows the protesters which include a drag queen believed to be Mae West II (signed on the back). She carries a picket sign reading “Not every boy dreams of being a marine”.
“What it’s all about!”, “‘Dignity’ on the steps of the ‘grand closet'”, “Mae West II”
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