Gay Crusader: no. 40, February 1977
San Francisco: Gay Crusader of America (GLA), 1977. Newspaper. 16p. folded tabloid newspaper, photos, ads, classifieds, directory of services, features, columns, reviews, very good on newsprint.
This issue features above the fold story on a gay marriage presided over by Reverend Ray (photo included) Also the DA blaming homosexual influx for rise in murders. Also known as San Francisco Crusader, Gay Crusader and Crusader. The Reverend Ray Broshears was a radical gay activist and Evangelist who was a minister for the Metropolitan Community Church, helped organize the first Christopher Street West Gay Pride Day, was a roommate of David Ferrie (of JFK fame) Founded Helping Hand in SF, the gay vigilante group The Lavender Panthers, and was photographed by The Advocate brandishing a shotgun in front of the church.
Cat.No: 185972
Price: $45.00