October 23 Toronto The Committee to […]
When
1975-10-23
Description
October 23 Toronto The Committee to Defend John Damien, along with several other organizations and prominent individuals, sponsored a public meeting on the Damien case. About 200 people attended the meeting, held at the University of Toronto, which was addressed by fourteen speakers, including Damien, Harry Kopyto, Doug Wilson, and representatives of local lesbian and gay groups and institutions. Both Damien and Wilson received standing ovations.
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University of TorontoTorontoAll People
Doug WilsonHarry KopytoJohn DamienAll Organizations
Committee to Defend John DamienAll Citations
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