Snake Mary (UNCLASSIFIED)

[Mullins, Bill CIV (US)]

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> 
> In the banner spread above, "fairy" means "gay man." I had *no* idea
> that "fairy" could ever  have been used so casually in the headline of
> one of the "Big Three" of national black newspapers. 


Harlem's Queer Escort Bureau No 'Fairy' Tale
The Chicago Defender May 15, 1954; pg. 3

Are The Fairies Running Harlem?
New York Amsterdam News Feb 12, 1955; pg. 5

Flight Of The Fairies
The Chicago Defender Oct 22, 1955; pg. 2


'Fairy Shaking' and D.C. Cops
The Washington Post Dec 2, 1997; pg. A26

FAIRY-SPOTTING: A HISTORICAL VIEW
New York Times Jun 13, 1999; pg. SM13




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