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At the time, local police did not consider the tragedy a top priority. Archbishop Philip Hannan denied the victims Catholic funerals. See this page for more detailed information about the UpStairs Lounge Fire.

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See this page for our online archive of images related to the UpStairs Lounge Fire. Ina 50th anniversary commemoration will document and share this overlooked event with the community and honor the victims and their families. Haunting memories as N. UpStairs Lounge arson attack wikipedia.

Long Library, University of New Orleans. See this page for more detailed information about the Up Stairs Lounge Fire. Rusty Quinton. June 26,AP photo photographer not identified on reverse. June 28,AP photo photographer not identified on reverse. Thirty-two people from the LGBT community were burned to death, but officials failed to act in the ensuing days to help the victims or find their families.

The UpStairs Lounge Fire. The UpStairs Lounge was a refuge of love and acceptance in the New Orleans community until, in a matter of 19 minutes, it became a symbol of tragedy and rejection. Letter from Morty Manford to Bill Rushton. An announcement of a Day of Mourning after the fire.

Luther Boggs and Jean Gosnell. UpStairs Lounge and men near piano. Two men who didn't make it out the window. Bill Larson and fire chief McCrossen. Luther Boggs on stretcher. Ken Harrington. Robert Lumpkin. Ricky Everett. Reggie Adams. Adam Fontenot. Bud Matyi.

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