And as more “nations” legalize marriage let these two women’s love be a shining beacon. The 2003 film documents both their relationship and their public life, and includes interviews and rare photos. The gay couple introduced Martin and Lyon to another lesbian couple, one of whom suggested they create a social club. With incisive interviews, rare archival images and warmhearted humor, No Secret Anymore reveals their inspiring public work, as well as their charming private relationship. Lesbian/woman Del Martin, Phyllis Lyon Snippet view - 1991. You can find an overview of the collection here. Del Martin, (Dorothy L. Taliaferro), American gay rights activist (born May 5, 1921, San Francisco, Calif.—died Aug. 27, 2008, San Francisco), was in the forefront of the battle for lesbian and gay rights for more than 50 years.After a brief early marriage, she found that she was attracted to women. DEL MARTIN and PHYLLIS LYON, founders of the Daughters of Bilitis, (Beh-LEE-tis) the first-ever lesbian organization. Dorothy Louise Taliaferro "Del" Martin (May 5, 1921 – August 27, 2008) and Phyllis Ann Lyon (November 10, 1924 – April 9, 2020) were an American lesbian couple known as feminist and gay-rights activists.. Martin and Lyon met in 1950, became lovers in 1952, and moved in together on Valentine's Day 1953. Watch No Secret Anymore: The Times of Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon full English Full Movie Online No Secret Anymore: The Times of Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon full Film Online San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is one of the most courageous and forward thinking politicians we have today. Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon were partners in love and political struggle for over fifty years. They were a couple Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin’s papers are housed with the GLBT Historical Society in San Francisco.
Certainly Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon showed the world love and endurance for 55 years. In 1955, Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon had been together as lovers for three years when they complained to a gay male couple that they did not know any other lesbians. Watch a trailer for It’s No Secret Anymore: The Times of Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon. Lesbian/woman Del Martin, Phyllis Lyon Snippet view - 1972. Lesbian/woman Del Martin, Phyllis Lyon Snippet view - 1983. Then-Mayor Gavin Newsom presides over a reception celebrating the legal marriage of Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon in 2008. FILE - In this Dec. 17, 2004, file photo, Phyllis Lyon, left, and her partner Del Martin, right, sit for a photograph at their home in San Francisco. Wedding of Martin and Lyon Dorothy Louise Taliaferro Del Martin (May 5, 1921 – August 27, 2008)[1] and Phyllis Ann Lyon (born November 10, 1924) were an American lesbian couple known as feminist and gay rights activists.