Homosexuality -- United States -- Personal narratives; Homosexuality -- Law and legislation -- Connecticut; Gay liberation movement -- Connecticut -- Hartford; Homosexuality -- Religious aspects; Franciscans; Dignity/Hartford
Interview conducted by Nicholas Vargas. Richard Cardarelli was born and raised in Cromwell, CT. From the age of four he was aware of two things: that he wanted to be a priest and that he was gay. Although, his upbringing was not particularly...
Homosexuality -- United States -- Personal narratives; Homosexuality -- Law and legislation -- Connecticut; Gay pride parades;
Interview conducted by Amanda Abbott. Carol Gale is a lesbian and feminist activist who was the chair of CT Pride. Gale was responsible for the gay Pride festival and parade in Hartford for the years 1982-1990. She describes how and why the...
Homosexuality -- United States -- Personal narratives; Homosexuality -- Law and legislation -- Connecticut; Lobbying -- Law and legislation -- Connecticut;
Interview with Christine Pattee conducted by Becky Waters. Christine Pattee was a lesbian feminist activist and the first statewide lobbyist for gay rights. She played a vital role in the passage of the CT Civil Rights Bill of 1975, and the...
