Rebuilding the Historic Closet

Documenting LGBTQ Boston

Photo of Robert Fieseler and the cover of his book, Tinderbox

Robert Fieseler on writing about the Up Stairs Lounge fire

Thursday, May 3, 2018

6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

The History Project, 29 Stanhope Street, Boston, MA 02116

Events in this series are free and open to the public, but RSVPs are required.

While writing Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation, author Robert Fieseler spent much time and effort recreating the context of "the closet" of 1973 - a societal condition that now puzzles LGBTQ+ youth, as well as many allies who prefer to overlook their past attitudes. Fieseler will discuss this part of his writing process, and his research into the fire and its ramifications.

About the Out of the Archives Series

Join us for a series of intimate events featuring focused topics, lively discussions, and materials from The History Project's archives. All events in this series are held at The History Project, 29 Stanhope Street in Boston, unless otherwise noted. These events are free and open to the public, but because space is limited, we ask participants to RSVP online. While Out of the Archives events are free, many participants make a donation to support the work of The History Project.

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