DETAILS: Original pinback button issued by the Baltimore Gay Alliance. Circa 1975.


BACKGROUND: The Baltimore Gay Alliance was founded in 1975, the first political activist group for gay people in the city. The group went from holding meetings in members’ homes to getting a small rented office. Community was growing. For many brave gay people in Baltimore, it wasn’t enough to just have private spaces, these people wanted community & this community wanted a voice. That same year, Baltimore city held its first pride celebration at Washington Monument in Mt. Vernon.

GUARANTEE: We offer a lifetime guarantee on all of our items to be authentic originals issued by the organization stated. They are not later re-issues or reproductions. We forensically examine all of our items prior to listing to make certain they are authentic. 

Oxxbridge Galleries was founded in 1987 and specializes in vintage paper items with a particular focus on counter culture and progressive materials. We are one of the few retailers in the country that regularly deals in such items. We are always adding to our online inventory. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. You will be pleased by the friendliness and knowledge of our staff.