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September Edmonton The Edmonton […]

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1978-09

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September Edmonton The Edmonton Lesbian and Gay Rights Organization (ELGRO), a political activist group, was officially formed at the University of Alberta, with Henry Van Ryk acting as spokesman. ELGRO planned to hold forums and demonstrations, as needed, to counter the activities of such groups as Renaissance International, which had sponsored Anita Bryant's visit to Edmonton in April 1978. ELGRO's first public forum was held on November 24, 1978; about fifty people attended a panel discussion on societal and self-oppression of lesbians and gays.

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University of AlbertaEdmonton

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Anita BryantHenry Van Ryk

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Renaissance InternationalEdmonton Lesbian and Gay Rights Organization

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Keltie Rae Lang, "New Alberta Gay Group Formed," Socialist Voice, 11 December 1978, p. 10."Gays Organize Anew: Campus Scene Attractive," Gateway (Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton), 15 September 1978"ELGRO," Gay Calgary, 2, no. 3 (September 1978): 4
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