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Bill Holloway

Bill Holloway was a gay activist who was arrested for indecency for kissing another man during a photoshoot for an article on homophobia. Holloway and his partner in crime, Tom Field, were found guilty of committing an indecent act, leading to a protest “kiss-in” hosted by the Body Politic.

Names Bill Holloway (Main) BE [n76.38]
Related Pages Bill Holloway on LGLC
Identities Gay
BG [n76.129]

G [http://www.champlainsociety.ca/a-gay-kiss-in/(http://goo.gl/7VNeGd)]

Charges Toronto
Committing an indecent act
Kissing in public
Fine
$50 fine
1976/02/09 - 1976/07/13

https://lglc.ca/event/n76.38
https://lglc.ca/event/n76.129


“Racing Commission official drops libel suit against Damien,” Body Politic, no. 39 (1978), p. 14

Toronto
Obstructing the sidewalk
1976/02/09 - 1976/07/13

ABCEF [n76.38]

Associated People

Tom Field
(Partners)
Personal
Romantic
2/9/1976
Event: February 9 Toronto Bill Holloway and […]

Charles Drukarsh
({Defendant})
Professional
Legal - 7/13/1976
Event: July 13 Toronto Judge Drukarsh found […]