Kay Tobin

Kay Tobin

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1930 - 2021

Occupation

Journalist, Photographer

Description

Considered the world's first women's photo-journalist. Contributor of covers to the lesbian newspaper 'The Ladder' (1964-1966). Partner was Barbara Gittings. Co-founder of Gay Activists Alliance (1970). Also known as Kay Lahusen.

Further Reading/Research

• http://outhistory.org/exhibits/show/philadelphia-lgbt-interviews/interviews/kay-lahusen
• http://archives.nypl.org/mss/6397
• https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/kay-lahusen-lesbian-gay-rights-b1866985.html
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9D7zu2jUyo

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