John Fryer parents photographs
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14001Image Description:
Two undated photographs of John Fryer's parents, Ercell R. Fryer and Katherine Z. Fryer. John Fryer famously appeared at the 1972 Annual Meeting disguised at "Dr. H. Anonymous." He spoke about being gay and a psychiatrist. This speech is considered an important event in the decision to remove homosexuality from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). His papers contain many correspondences with his parents.Format:
PhotographsCollection:
John E. Fryer papersRelated Person or Organization:
John E. Fryer, 1937-2003 (relates to)Library of Congress Subjects:
Fryer, John, 1937-2003 [info:lc/authorities/names/no2003035427]
Gay rights [info:lc/authorities/subjects/sh94009215]
American Psychiatric Association. Work Group to Revise DSM-III [info:lc/authorities/names/n86063442]
Gay rights [info:lc/authorities/subjects/sh94009215]
American Psychiatric Association. Work Group to Revise DSM-III [info:lc/authorities/names/n86063442]