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Alan (Al) Roy Stewart fonds File LGBTQ people and culture
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Open Hands journal, 1989-1991

File contains six issues of Open Hands : Reconciling Ministries with Lesbians and Gay Men, a journal published by Affirmations : United Methodists for Lesbian/Gay Concerns.

For your information – We are the men who took our shirts off last Saturday night

File contains one copy of the open letter entitled For your information – We are the men who took our shirts off last Saturday night. This letter was written by members of the Gay and Lesbian Association (GALA) in response to a ban on shirtless dancing for women at Rumours bar and related actions undertaken by members of GALA's board.

Open Hands journal, 1991-1992

File contains six issues of Open Hands : Reconciling Ministries with Lesbians and Gay Men, a journal published by Affirmations : United Methodists for Lesbian/Gay Concerns.

Boston Pride parade 1992 photos

File contains photographs of the 1992 Boston Pride parade and accompanying correspondence. Photos were taken by Sally McShane and sent to Al Stewart on 1992-07-15.

To the point : AIDS

File contains one copy of the book To the Point: AIDS, edited by Diana L. Hynson and Carmen M. Gaud, published 1993. This book provides suggestions and strategies for how Christian churches can respond to the AIDS crisis.

Killing dad zine

File contains one copy of the zine Killing dad. Volume contains graphic illustrations of a sexual and sometimes violent nature collaged with photographs and text.

National Union pride poster

File contains one poster produced by the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) advocating for the inclusion of LGBT employees. Poster features a cartoon of a man with a shocked expression and a dialogue bubble reading "Jeez! Karl can't be one of THEM! He's in our hockey pool!", and large text reading "PRIDE! WE'RE HERE, WE'RE QUEER, GET USED TO IT.".

Open Hands journal, 1993-1999

File contains six issues of Open Hands : Reconciling Ministries with Lesbians and Gay Men, a journal published by Affirmations : United Methodists for Lesbian/Gay Concerns.

Erotic gear catalogues; Toronto Pink Pages 1993

File contains one copy of the Spartacus Enterprises of Oregon catalogue, one copy of JT's Stockroom mail order catalogue, one copy of a retail price list of erotic accessories, and one copy of the 1993 Toronto Pink Pages directory of lesbian and gay businesses.

Affirm United reference materials

File contains reference materials relating to the operations of Affirm United. Materials include informational documents relating to Affirm mission and how churches can become a part of the organization, as well as articles, essays, and pamphlets regarding LGBT issues and Christianity.

Mr. Atlantic Leatherman 2001 contest poster

File contains one poster for the Mr. Atlantic Leatherman 2001 contest, held in Halifax from November 24-26, 2000. Mr. Atlantic Leatherman was later renamed to the Mr. Atlantic Canada (M.A.C.) Leather contest.

Wilson Hodder photographs, correspondence, and celebration of life programs

File contains materials related to the life and passing of Wilson Hodder. Hodder was a prominent LGBT activist in Nova Scotia, who successfully petitioned for spousal survivors benefits for same-sex couples under the Canada Pension Plan following the passing of his partner, Terry Martin.

File contains 30 colour photographs taken by Hodder of the 1998 Ottawa Pride parade, three photographs of Hodder and friends, correspondence between Hodder and Mike Sangster, two copies of the program from Hodder's celebration of life, and two program inserts.

TightRope website printouts, pamphlets, event participation certificates, correspondence

File contains printouts from the TightRope website containing information about TightRope's purpose, membership rules and regulations, and events; two TightRope pamphlets; one certificate of participation in the McNab's Island Massacre 2000 awarded by TightRope to Mask and a thank you card from Mask; two certificate of participation awarded to TightRope by the Mr. Leather Ottawa-Hull organization for participation in their 1999 and 2001 contests; and correspondence between TightRope and Mr. Leather Ottawa-Hull.

TightRope administrative and financial records ; event flyers and calendars ; correspondence

File contains records produced as part of the operations of the TightRope Leather Brotherhood. Materials include notices and flyers for events put on by TightRope and the Toronto-based leather club Spearhead between 1992 and 2001; administrative and financial records including general meeting and elections notices from 2000 and 2001, meeting minutes dated 2000 to 2002, budgets and financial statements produced between 1993 and 2000, and a certificate of incorporation from 1997; correspondence regarding TightRope operations dated 2000 to 2003; and dungeon rules and hanky codes

TightRope

Leather website printouts ; Men of Pumpjack 2002 calendar

File contains five pages of printouts from the website LeatherRubberMaster.com featuring black and white illustrations and photos of leather club activities, some of which are pornographic in nature; and one copy of the 2002 Men of Pumpjack calendar, produced by the Pumpjack pub in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Leather community event calendars and schedules

File contains leather community events calendars and schedules covering events in both Nova Scotia, across Canada and the United States, and some European events. Materials include one schedule for the Mr. Atlantic Canada (M.A.C.) Leather 2003 contest weekend, held October 4-6, 2002; one calendar produced by the TightRope brotherhood featuring both TightRope gatherings and other leather community events across Canada, the United States, and Europe from 1994-1995; and two copies of the Hot Boots calendar for 2002-2003.

TightRope event notices ; leather organization newsletters, correspondence, and event notices

File contains notices and flyers for events held by the TightRope Leather Brotherhood, as well as newsletters, correspondence, and event notices from other leather organizations. Materials include copies of the newsletters Smoke Signals, produced by Poconowarriors in Pennsylvania, and The Brand, produced by the Chicago Hellfire Club; correspondence, pamphlets, and registration forms from Spearhead Leather/Denim Social club in Toronto; event notices and registration forms from East Coast Bears, based in Fredricton; correspondence from the Ottawa Knights; one registration form for the Toone Towne event held by Firedancers Texas ; and notices for TightRope events held between May and August, 1999.

Phalia newsletter

File contains five copies of Phalia, the newsletter of the Spearhead Leather/Denim Social Club based in Toronto, published between July, 1999 and July, 2002.

Leather event cards, brochures, and programs

File contains event cards and brochures for leather contests and meet-ups in Chicago, Illinois and Cincinnatti, Ohio; and one program for the 2002 International Mr. Leather contest, held in Chicago from May 23-27, 2002.

Personal photographs and correspondence

File contains one photograph of Al Stewart taken at City Cycle motor shop, which he operated, one photograph of Mike Sangster's head superimposed onto a muscular man's body, and personal correspondence between Al and Mike and their friends.

Affirm United flyers and reference materials

File contains flyers for Affirm United; one poster for Jesus for the Non-Religious, a lecture with the Right Reverend Bishop John Shelby Spong; pamphlets on homosexuality and the churchs; one cartoon about gay bashing; one pamphlet for St John;'s United Church; and one copy of the essay Supporting Our Gay Loved Ones : A Parents FLAG Perspective.

Super-poz comic book

File contains one issue of the comic book Super-poz, written and illustrated by Daniel-Claude Gendron and translated from French to English by George Paradalis.

Affirm United reference materials, correspondence

File contains one copy of appendix A of the PCPMM Accountability Report to General Council Executive, one copy of the Grace United Church Strategic Framework, one copy of Open Hearts : Resources for Affirming Ministries in The United Church of Canada, one copy of the Heterosexual Privilege Questionnaire; and correspondence.