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earthman34 t1_j5n0ocp wrote

Everybody interested in this topic needs to read John Rechy's The Sexual Outlaw.

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badmancatcher t1_j5nw14t wrote

I'll follow that up thansk!

And Hunphrey Lauds Tearoom Trade (despite the ethical problems). Also George Chaunceys Gay New York and Matt Cooks A New City of Friends.

I can pull out more if people want!

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IllustriousArcher199 t1_j5ogek2 wrote

States of desire by Edmund White was a pretty good. He writes about the state of gay life in different states, and he particularly mentions Utah. Of course, things have changed, but it gives you a sense of life for gay men in different states and cities pre 1980s.

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badmancatcher t1_j5oi02s wrote

I will check that too. I'm doing a PhD around the subject area, so I'm just absorbing information at the moment

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