Photographs relating to the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, 1978-2016 / photographed by Geoff Friend

fonds

1978-2016

Graphic Materials, Photographs

1001674

13 photographs - digital, TIFF, black & white
48 photographs - digital, Camera Raw file, colour

Geoff Friend is an Australian professional photographer based in Sydney. He worked for 30 years at the Powerhouse Museum, most recently as their Photography Manager.

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is an annual LGBTQI pride festival held in Sydney, Australia. It is one of the largest such festivals in the world, and includes a variety of events such as the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade and Party. The event grew from gay rights parades held annually since 1978, when numerous participants were arrested by New South Wales Police. The Mardi Gras Parade maintains a political flavour, with many marching groups and floats promoting LGBTQI rights, issues or themes.

Reference:
Library correspondence file

Series 1: Gay and lesbian rights marches in Sydney, New South Wales, 15 July 1978, 27 August 1978 / photographed by Geoff Friend

Series 2: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, 4 March 2006 / photographed by Geoff Friend

Series 3: New South Wales State Parliament apology to the 78ers, 25 February 2016 / photographed by Geoff Friend

Copyright status:: In copyright - Life of photographer plus 70 years
Copyright holder:: Geoff Friend
Research & study copies allowed:
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales and Courtesy Geoff Friend

Acquired in digital format. Access copy available online