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The historical religion programs in this collection came from the archives, library shelves, and back rooms of many organizations. Faith groups represented include African Methodist Episcopal, Baptist, Episcopal, Lutheran, Mennonite, Methodist, Presbyterian, Quaker, Roman Catholic, Salvation Army, United Church of Christ, United Methodist, and others.
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Homosexuals and the Law
Speaker(s): An Anonymous Lawyer, Del Shields (host)
Description: This programs guest, referred to as "Mr. Guest," was a lawyer representing gay clients in New York City. He remained anonymous by choice. He was represented The Mattachine Society, founded in 1950, one of the earliest homophile (gay rights) organizations in the United States. In response to callers, he said most homosexual men are not effeminate, and said homosexuals were becoming more accepted in society in New York City. He also said there are many well-adjusted homosexuals in stable relationships. A caller says she thinks homosexuals should not serve in the government. Another caller wants to know how gay bars are allowed to exist; Mr Guest says they operate by the same rules as other bars. Asked why he thinks homosexuality is on the increase, he thought it might be because of the number of men in military service and in prisons. One caller wants homosexuals to be "corrected." Mr. Guest said a physician should help a gay person become better adjusted with his/her reality in society. A woman asks what to do if she thinks her boyfriend is gay. Mr. Guest suggests she should find a heterosexual to marry if her current boyfriend is, indeed, gay - and that she should ask him.
Length: 59:11
Recording Date: November 20, 1968
Recorded at: WRVR Radio Studio, New York City