From 1970 to 1974, Jacksonville was the headquarters of the first magaze to serve Florida's gay muny. Here's a look at the history and impact of David magaze.
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DISVERG THE “GAY LIFTYLE” THROUGH 1970S MAGAZ
The gay men's magaz QQ and Ciao! were unabashedly liberated, but they still tered to an exclive dience. * gay magazine 80s *
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REMEMBERG DAVID, JAX'S TRAILBLAZG GAY MAGAZE
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