Mattachine Society
From LGBTQIA+ Archives
The Mattachine Society was an early LGBT rights organization in the USA formed in 1950 by Harry Hay.
Activities
Mattachine Review
Mattachine Review was a bi-monthly periodical of the Mattachine Society.
Records
Gallery
D.C. Charity License Scandal (1962-1963)
- The Evening Star (1962) reports the Mattachine Society was issued a license to solicit donations to "protect homosexuals from discrimination".
- The Evening Star (1963) describes a congressional hearing beginning over the charity license in D.C.
- The Evening Star (1963) reports on D.C. officials opposing the license revocation and bill.
- The Evening Star (1963) describes Franklin Kameny's testimony to the subcommittee and refusal to name members of the organization.
- The Evening Star (1963) reports the proposed bill considered unconstitutional by the ACLU.
- The Evening Star (1963) publishes an article about the upcoming D.C. hearing over their charity license.
- The Evening Star (1963) describes the Mattachine Society in D.C. surrendering their license for charitable solicitations.
- The Evening Star (1963) reports the ACLU considers the bill harassment targeted at the Mattachine Society.
Related Pages
Sources
- National Archives, "111th Congress, 2009-2011: S. 1802 - Civil Rights Trail System (study)"
External Resources
Online Archives
- National Archives, "Washington, DC SP Kameny, Dr. Franklin E., House"
- Library of Congress, LGBTQIA+ Studies, A Resource Guide, "The Mattachine Society"
Books
- Mentioned in "Hoover's War on Gays: Exposing the FBI's Sex Deviates Program" by Douglas M. Charles
Podcasts
- Making Gay History (Podcast), Season 1: Episode 7: "Chuck Rowland"