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Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin

by p-out
Among the most beloved figures in the lesbian community, Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon got married in San Francisco on February 12, 2004. A couple since 1953, they first earned a spot in queer history by founding the first national lesbian organization, the Daughters of Bilitis.
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From its modest beginnings with eight members in 1955, the Daughters of Bilitis grew into a major force, helping lesbians meet outside of bars, documenting their lives, and promoting civil rights.

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http://www.planetout.com/specials/pride/features/lyonmartin.html

The Daughters Of Bilitis
http://www.rowfant.demon.co.uk/bilititisdof.htm
http://members.aol.com/matrixwerx/glbthistory/bilitis.htm
http://www.theology.bham.ac.uk/guest/Queerying%20Theology/daughters_of_bilitis.htm

More About Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon:
http://www.lesbiannews.com/2000/00_02.html
http://www.noevalleyvoice.com/2003/February/Lyon.html
http://www.queertheory.com/histories/l/lyon_phyllis.htm
http://www.queertheory.com/histories/m/martin_del.htm
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http://www.geocities.com/mycauses/legend.html
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