Firsthand account of the Upstairs Lounge fire: Offers a unique perspective on a major event in LGBTQ history
Unprecedented access to survivors and archives: Ensures a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the tragedy
Detailed exploration of the aftermath: Illustrates the social and political impact of the fire on New Orleans
Vivid historical context: Situates the event within broader themes of prejudice, activism, and civil rights
Engaging prose and rigorous research: Keeps readers captivated while delivering factual accuracy
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By Robert W. Fieseler
Buried for decades, the Up Stairs Lounge tragedy has only recently emerged as a catalyzing event of the gay liberation movement. In revelatory detail, Robert W. Fieseler chronicles the tragic event that claimed the lives of thirty-one men and one woman on June 24, 1973, at a New Orleans bar, the largest mass murder
