Brown, Howard, 1924-1975

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Howard J. Brown (1924-1975), a physician, was an innovative health planner and advocate for the gay rights movement. After working with several projects in New York City providing comprehensive health care and neighborhood medical services, he served as the City's Health Services Administrator from 1966 to 1968. He then became a professor of public health at New York University. In 1973 he became active in the gay rights movement and helped organize the National Gay Task Force. His book, Familiar Faces, Hidden Lives (published posthumously in 1976) described his life and discussed homosexuality in general.

From the guide to the Howard J. Brown papers, 1924-1974, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

Howard J. Brown (1924-1975), a physician, was an innovative health planner and advocate for the gay rights movement.

After working with several projects in New York City providing comprehensive health care and neighborhood medical services, he served as the City's Health Services Administrator from 1966 to 1968. He then became a professor of public health at New York University. In 1973 he became active in the gay rights movement and helped organize the National Gay Task Force. His book, Familiar Faces, Hidden Lives (published posthumously in 1976) described his life and discussed homosexuality in general.

From the description of Howard J. Brown papers, 1924-1974. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122485639

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creatorOf Howard J. Brown papers, 1924-1974 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
creatorOf Brown, Howard, 1924-1975. Howard J. Brown papers, 1924-1974. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Brown, Howard, 1924-1975. Howard J. Brown papers, 1924-1974. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Weinerman, E. Richard (Edwin Richard), 1917-1970. Edwin Richard Weinerman papers, 1908-1970 (inclusive). Yale University Library
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Place Name Admin Code Country
United States
New York (State)--New York
Subject
Gay liberation movement
Homosexuality
Homosexuality
Public health
Public health
Public health
Occupation
College teachers
Health services administrators
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Birth 1924-04-15

Death 1975-02-01

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