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A book and a family tree uncover Hamilton s little-known role in gay liberation
Bill Larson s death in the worst fire in New Orleans history is tragically well-documented. But, until several years ago, little was widely known about his life.
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HAMILTON â Bill Larson lived a nearly impossible dream in 1970s New Orleans: He was an openly gay minister.
His death, in the worst fire in that city s history, is tragically well documented. But, until several years ago, little was widely known about his life.
It directly ties the Tri-State to one of the most important moments in gay history.