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John Fryer notes for Dr. Henry Anonymous speech, 1972
John Fryer notes for Dr. Henry Anonymous speech, 1972
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John Fryer notes for Dr. Henry Anonymous speech, 1972

Permanent ID:
14056
Date:
March 13 1972
Image Description:
These handwritten notes are in preparation for Fryer's participation on a discussion panel during the American Psychiatric Association's 1972 Annual Meeting.  He appeared disguised as "Dr. H. Anonymous" to discuss 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).
Format:
Manuscripts
Collection:
John E. Fryer papers
Related Person or Organization:
John E. Fryer, 1937-2003 (creator)
Library of Congress Subjects:
Gay rights [info:lc/authorities/subjects/sh94009215]
Fryer, John, 1937-2003 [info:lc/authorities/names/no2003035427]
American Psychiatric Association. Work Group to Revise DSM-III [info:lc/authorities/names/n86063442]