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| − | A travel guide intended | + | A travel guide originally titled "The Address Book" which was originally intended exclusively for gay men, although according to an interview with the editor in 2019 the word "Gay" wasn't included on the cover or in marketing until much later due to strict policing against queer people and locations. The travel guide was started by Bob Damron in 1965, who eventually sold the Damron publishing offices to Dan Delbex in 1985. After that critical change in leadership, the Damron publishing company expanded its scope to include publications geared towards lesbians and other queer identities, as well as location listings for places outside of the United States. The most recent (52nd) edition of the annual guide was published in 2019. <br/> |
Here are some Oklahoma places listed in various editions of the Damron Address Book: <br/><br/> | Here are some Oklahoma places listed in various editions of the Damron Address Book: <br/><br/> | ||
| + | The Historic District on Main Street of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, was listed in 1972<br/><br/> | ||
| + | The basement of Northeastern State University's Student Union Building in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, was listed from 1978-1980 | ||
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Locations in Norman: | Locations in Norman: | ||
*[[University of Oklahoma]], listed 1978-1980 | *[[University of Oklahoma]], listed 1978-1980 | ||
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*Nextdoor Club, listed 1970-1972 | *Nextdoor Club, listed 1970-1972 | ||
*Red Lion, listed 1969-1972 | *Red Lion, listed 1969-1972 | ||
| − | *[[Lake Hefner]], listed 1973-1980 | + | *[[Lake Hefner Park]], listed 1973-1980 |
| − | *Lee's Lounge or Lee's Club, listed 1965-1970 | + | *Lee's Lounge or Lee's Club, listed 1965-1970 |
*Our Place, listed 1973-1980 | *Our Place, listed 1973-1980 | ||
*Sheridan Historic District, specifically on 49th Ave between Broadway and Walker, listed 1965 | *Sheridan Historic District, specifically on 49th Ave between Broadway and Walker, listed 1965 | ||
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*The Strip, listed 1979-1980 | *The Strip, listed 1979-1980 | ||
*Cache Road Books, listed 1979-1980 | *Cache Road Books, listed 1979-1980 | ||
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Locations in Stillwater, Oklahoma: | Locations in Stillwater, Oklahoma: | ||
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Locations in Tulsa, Oklahoma: | Locations in Tulsa, Oklahoma: | ||
*Pete & Bob's, listed 1965-1968 | *Pete & Bob's, listed 1965-1968 | ||
| − | *University of Tulsa Student Union Building's Basement, listed 1978-1980 | + | *University of Tulsa Student Union Building's Basement, listed 1978-1980 |
*Big Sur, listed 1978-1980; now known as The Bros. Houligan | *Big Sur, listed 1978-1980; now known as The Bros. Houligan | ||
*Crystal Light, listed 1965-1968 | *Crystal Light, listed 1965-1968 | ||
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*New Plantation, listed 1979 | *New Plantation, listed 1979 | ||
*Zipper, listed 1980 | *Zipper, listed 1980 | ||
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Relevant Links: | Relevant Links: | ||
Latest revision as of 16:47, 18 May 2023
A travel guide originally titled "The Address Book" which was originally intended exclusively for gay men, although according to an interview with the editor in 2019 the word "Gay" wasn't included on the cover or in marketing until much later due to strict policing against queer people and locations. The travel guide was started by Bob Damron in 1965, who eventually sold the Damron publishing offices to Dan Delbex in 1985. After that critical change in leadership, the Damron publishing company expanded its scope to include publications geared towards lesbians and other queer identities, as well as location listings for places outside of the United States. The most recent (52nd) edition of the annual guide was published in 2019.
Here are some Oklahoma places listed in various editions of the Damron Address Book:
The Historic District on Main Street of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, was listed in 1972
The basement of Northeastern State University's Student Union Building in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, was listed from 1978-1980
Locations in Norman:
- University of Oklahoma, listed 1978-1980
- White Street Historic District, listed 1978-1980
- Sunshine Shop, listed 1978-1980
- Walter Mitty's Bar, listed 1978-1980
Locations in Oklahoma City:
- Free Spirit, listed 1978-1980
- Clique, listed 1965; Later known as Urn, listed 1966
- Mirror Lounge, listed 1976-1977
- Pow Wow, listed 1974
- Jungle Pit, listed 1970-1972
- Nextdoor Club, listed 1970-1972
- Red Lion, listed 1969-1972
- Lake Hefner Park, listed 1973-1980
- Lee's Lounge or Lee's Club, listed 1965-1970
- Our Place, listed 1973-1980
- Sheridan Historic District, specifically on 49th Ave between Broadway and Walker, listed 1965
- Sweet Leona's Lounge, listed 1965
- Jug, listed 1965
- Sans Souci Club, listed 1978
- Black Cat, listed 1965
- Red Lion - Nextdoor Club, listed 1973-1974
- Gold Diggers, listed 1979; later known as End-Up, listed 1980
- Box Office, listed 1975
- Voodoo, listed 1970-1971
- The Club, listed 1970-1973; later known as French Quarter, listed 1975; later known as David's, listed 1977
- Funny Girl Club, listed 1977-1978
- House of Twelve, listed 1973-1978
- Beer House, listed 1973; later known as Rusty Nail, listed 1974-1979
- Club One, listed 1977
- Will Rogers Park, listed 1975-1980
- Disco 36, listed 1977
- D.J.'s Crescendo Club, listed 1975-1980
- Torch Club, listed 1979-1980; now known as Apothecary 39.
- Circa Club, listed 1976-1980; now known as Tramps.
- Truck Stop, listed 1976
- Do-Me Club, listed 1976
- Godfathers, listed 1980
- Outrigger at the Viva Motel, listed 1979
- Highland Hills Church, listed 1974-1975
- Road House, listed 1973-1979
Locations in Lawton, OK:
- The Strip, listed 1979-1980
- Cache Road Books, listed 1979-1980
Locations in Stillwater, Oklahoma:
- Campus Inn, listed 1970-1976
- Oklahoma State University's Student Union Building, listed 1978-1980
Locations in Tulsa, Oklahoma:
- Pete & Bob's, listed 1965-1968
- University of Tulsa Student Union Building's Basement, listed 1978-1980
- Big Sur, listed 1978-1980; now known as The Bros. Houligan
- Crystal Light, listed 1965-1968
- The Eighth Day, listed 1965-1974; later known as the Outside Inn, listed 1975; as Mama Dee's, listed 1976; and as Old Eighth Day, listed 1977
- Gala Club, listed 1965-1974
- Happy Pappy's, listed 1980
- Playroom, listed 1980
- Whittier Square Books, listed 1979-1980
- Le Cabaret, listed 1977-1980
- What's It To Ya, listed 1971-1972
- Club, listed 1975-1980
- Hiko Lounge, listed 1971-1972
- Schoobee Doo, listed 1969-1970
- Woodward Park, listed 1977-1980
- Bamboo Room, listed 1969-1980
- South Boulder Ave & S Boston Ave (specifically between W 10th and E 14th) Historic District, listed 1979-1980
- Tulsa Book Mart, listed 1975-1976
- Baker's, listed 1979-1980
- On Stage, listed 1973; later known as Tiffany, listed 1977
- Pete's Taj Mahal, listed 1965-1980
- Queen of Hearts, listed 1978
- Zebra Lounge, listed 1973-1980
- Body Shop bookstore, listed 1975-1980
- Metropolitan Community Church, listed 1976
- Doors Club or Doors Lounge, listed 1975-1980
- Friends Lounge, listed 1971-1980
- Chalk Board, listed 1979-1980
- Harvard Book Store, listed 1978
- Casablanca, listed 1969-1980
- New Plantation, listed 1979
- Zipper, listed 1980
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