Henry McClurg oral history interview and transcript

This recording and transcript form part of a collection of oral history interviews conducted by Center for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality at Rice University. This collection includes video recordings and transcripts of interviews with Houstonians who have made contributions to the LGBT community.Henry McClurg published Houston area gay newspapers for more than 40 years. The self-proclaimed "mayor of Montrose" McClurg was originally from Mississippi spending time in the military before going to work in radio in Houston. His first publication "Contact" provided news, bar guides, and ads for the Houston LGBTQ community. It began publication in March 1974 and ran for 17 issues, until October 1975, when it was sold to "The Advocate." McClurg's other publications included "The Montrose Star," "The Montrose Voice," and "Out in Texas." McClurg died in 2017