The latest publication by The Historic New Orleans Collection, “Call Me Larry” is a touching, bittersweet, inspiring personal account of growing up gay in 1950s New Orleans. Larry Bagneris, along with co-author Ryan Gomez, details the story of his Creole upbringing, exploring the French Quarter, involvement in political activism both in Houston and at home here in New Orleans, and his leadership advocating for gay rights. Bagneris’ colorful story is at times harrowing, at times humorous, and is an inspiration for the LGBTQ community and allies this Pride month and well beyond.
From the publisher, Larry Bagneris continues his social and political activism and is executive director of the City of New Orleans Human Relations Commission. Ryan Gomez is a data analyst in the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office.
More titles to check out from The Historic New Orleans Collection
520 Royal St., 504-523-4662, hnoc.org
“Louisiana Lens: Photographs from The Historic New Orleans Collection”
By John H. Lawrence, with a foreword by Jeff L. Rosenheim
“Dancing in the Streets: Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs of New Orleans”
By Judy Cooper
The Tennessee Williams Annual Review series, volumes 1-23
Various writers, contributors and previously unpublished work by Tennessee Williams
“A Life in Jazz”
By Danny Barker, edited by Alyn Shipton, with an introduction by Gwen Thompkins
“Ernie K-Doe: The R&B Emperor of New Orleans”
by Ben Sandmel, with a foreword by Peter Guralnick
