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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Vintage Photos of Gay Couples






Below is the touching inscription that is on the back of the photo above.















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 These photos are just a small fragment of our gay history; unfortunately so much of it has purposely been destroyed. Since most of the men in these photos are unknown, it's pretty much impossible to tell it they were a gay couple or just "good friends." Most photos of gay couple were eventually destroyed by embarrassed family members. For every photo that I may have mistakenly identified as gay, hundreds more were burned or torn in to pieces to keep a family secret.

Thanks,
Jeff

4 comments:

  1. The photo of the lifeguards and the inscription on back--so touching.

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  2. It is only now-the beginning of the Twenty-first Century- that we are being legitimized by society. These iconic photographs aptly show that we've always been there!

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  3. I love to look at the old pictures and imagine that the guys are in love, and will live long, happy lives together. I know that is not one bit realistic; just one mistake could mean the very end of their lives. I am sure the ones that really were in love had stolen moments that they treasured. We can't begin to imagine how careful they must have been. I like to think that they are together and very happy now!

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  4. love the old pics. if you get anymore of them please post them... thank you..

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