Before Stonewall, Cherry Grove: How a Fire Island beach town beme a gay 'safe haven'

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BEFORE STONEWALL, CHERRY GROVE: HOW A BEACH TOWN BEME A GAY 'SAFE HAVEN'

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Before Stonewall, Cherry Grove: How a Fire Island beach town beme a gay 'safe haven'.

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