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Tom Field

Tom Field was a gay rights activist who was arrested for indecency while kissing another man during a photo shoot for an article on homophobia in Toronto in 1976. He and his partner Bill Holloway were found guilty of committing an indecent act, leading to a protest “kiss-in” hosted by the Body Politic.

Names Tom Field (Main) BE [n76.38]
Related Pages Tom Field on LGLC
Charges Toronto
Committing an indecent act
Kissing in public
Fine
$50 fine
1976/02/09 - 1976/07/13

ABCEF [n76.38], GD[n76.129]

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

ABCEF [n76.38]

Associated People

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

Associated Periodicals The Body Politic (LetterWriter)
1976

BCE [n76.129]