Chicago Gay Crusader was a periodical about gay issues in Chicago and the United States. It was created in 1973 by Michael Bergeron and William B. Kelley, becoming defunct in 1976.[2][3][4][5][6][7] The first issue in May 1973 marked Chicago's "first successful attempt at producing a serious gay newspaper", following another paper that only lasted two issues.[8] Richard W. Pfeiffer wrote a monthly column for the newspaper.[9]

Chicago Gay Crusader
Founder(s)
FoundedMay 1973 (1973-05)
Ceased publicationJuly 1975 (1975-07)[1]

In 1974, Lavender Woman reported that the Crusader had a large free circulation.[10] The paper operated a gay switchboard, 929-HELP, from Bergeron's basement.[10]

In June 1976, Philadelphia Gay News reported that the Crusader would fold after issue 27, except for an annual wrap-up edition.[11]

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  1. ^ "Chicago Gay Crusader (Chicago, IL) [newspaper]: no. 1 (May 1973) - no. 26 (July 1975), complete". John J. Wilcox, Jr. LGBT Archives. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  2. ^ "WILLIAM B. KELLEY – Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame". chicagolgbthalloffame.org. Retrieved 2017-06-20.
  3. ^ "PASSAGES Longtime gay activist William B. Kelley dies - Gay Lesbian Bi Trans News Archive - Windy City Times". Windy City Times. 17 May 2015. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
  4. ^ "Archives Collection Guide" (PDF). Gerber/Hart Library and Archives. March 28, 2016.
  5. ^ John D'Emilio (October 22, 2008), "Culture as a force for liberation", Windy City Times – via OutHistory
  6. ^ Baim 2009, p. 94.
  7. ^ Williams, Albert (2019-06-12). "A 'freaking fag revolutionary' remembers the early years of gay liberation in Chicago". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
  8. ^ Sukie de la Croix (2003-10-01), "Street Walkin'", Windy City Times
  9. ^ "RICHARD W. PFEIFFER – Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame". Retrieved 2023-11-14.
  10. ^ a b Marge; Peg; Martha; Sue; Lakey; Inger; Cherry; Jan; M.E.; Gina; courtot, martha; Karen; Who, Cindy; Katz, Dorothy; L., Helen (1974-07-01). "Lavender Woman". Lavender Woman. 3 (5).
  11. ^ Underhill, Stephen; Stein, M. David; Wechler, Nancy; Rusinow, Richard; Kielarowski, Henry E.; Doughty, Frances; Jefferson, Wayne; Lott, Lance A. (1976-06-01). "Philadelphia Gay News". Philadelphia Gay News ((6)).

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