islandora | William Way LGBT Community Center Digital Collections

: MsColl8_Cassette_052_01; Bert Wylen interviews Randy Shilts at the Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Veteran’s Association in Washington, DC on May 2, 1992 about his forthcoming book, Conduct Unbecoming: Gays and Lesbians in the Military, and the potential film adaptation of his previous books The Mayor of Castro Street and The Band Played On. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.

: MsColl8_Cassette_052_02; Field recording featuring ambient sounds of lunch at a restaurant; Bert Wylen interviews Gerry Studds at the Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Veterans Association in Washington, DC on May 2, 1992 about the future of the military’s policy on homosexuality. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.

: MsColl8_Cassette_053_01; Bert Wylen interviews Ed Miller, the brother of Sergeant Tim Miller, at the Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Veterans Association in Washington, DC on May 2, 1992 about the circumstances surrounding his brother's death. Wylen and Miller discuss Tim’s alleged murder of his lover and subsequent suicide. Miller reflects on military charges against Tim for sodomy preceding his death. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.

: MsColl8_Cassette_054_01; Excerpt from Bert Wylen interview with a soldier on U.S. military foreign policy, partially recorded over; Philadelphia Gay Pride event hosted on July 1, 1991 by Lea DeLaria. Destiny performs their original songs "It’s Alright," "Homophobic Blues," "I’m In Lust With This Girl," "Lesbian Lover," and "Destiny." Lea DeLaria reads an advertisement about upcoming fundraising drives for Amazon Country and Gaydreams on WXPN. Lea Delaria introduces the Philadelphia Freedom Band, DC’s Different Drummers, Baltimore’s Star Spangle Band, and New York’s Lesbian and Gay Big Apple Choir; excerpt from the conclusion of the same Bert Wylen interview with a soldier on U.S. military foreign policy.

: MsColl8_Cassette_054_02; Lea Delaria introduces the South American folk music group, Corazon al Sur, at a Philadelphia Gay Pride event on June 1, 1991. Corazon al Sur performs "Corazon Azul," "La Arenosa," and "Open Veins," among others. Lea DeLaria makes announcements.

: MsColl8_Cassette_055_01; Bert Wylen interviews Chuck Morgan on July 11, 1992 about his Navy service and dismissal on the basis of his sexuality. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.

: MsColl8_Cassette_055_02; Bert Wylen interviews Chuck Morgan on July 11, 1992 about his Navy service and dismissal on the basis of his sexuality. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.

: MsColl8_Cassette_056_01; Bert Wylen interviews former Naval Captain and psychiatrist Robert Rankin on July 15, 1992. Rankin discusses his experience offering psychiatric counseling to gay and lesbian troops. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.

: MsColl8_Cassette_057_01; Field recording from 1991 political forum hosted by Pride of Philadelphia at Penguin Place. Mark Segal of the Pride of Philadelphia election committee introduces the panel of Republican Mayoral candidates. Candidates James White and Ronald D. Castille present their platforms.

: MsColl8_Cassette_057_02; Field recording from 1991 political forum hosted by Pride of Philadelphia at Penguin Place. Candidate Ronald D. Castille and Sam Katz present their platforms. Mark Segal introduces Frank Rizzo. Candidate Frank Rizzo presents his platform. Includes public question and answer sessions.

: MsColl8_Cassette_058_01; Field recording from a May 1, 1991 Lancaster City Council meeting regarding the addition of sexual orientation to the city’s anti-discrimination Ordinance, including public commentary.

: MsColl8_Cassette_058_02; Field recording from a May 1, 1991 Lancaster City Council meeting regarding the addition of sexual orientation to the city’s anti-discrimination Ordinance, including public commentary.