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Eric Marcus discusses his book "Making Gay History"

BROADCAST: Jun. 9, 1992 | DURATION: 00:48:47

Synopsis

Discussing the book "Making Gay History: The Struggle For Gay and Lesbian Equal Rights, 1945-1990: An Oral History" (published by Harper Collins) with the author, journalist Eric Marcus.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 9, 1992

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
48 minutes, 47 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Advocacy Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health LGBTQ Culture & Rights

People

Journalists

Tags

Marcus, Eric--Interviews Marcus, Eric. Making gay history. Gay liberation movement--History.--United States Gay rights--United States. Gay men's' writings--United States. Journalists--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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