The Edwardian gay rights campaigner George Ives long kept a scrapbook of those newspaper articles which aroused his interest in the early 20th century
George Ives Books
George Ives was a poet and writer whose work delved into themes of crime, punishment, gender psychology, and homosexuality, often documented through extensive scrapbooks. He was a dedicated penal reformer and an early advocate for gay rights, actively campaigning for the "Cause" of ending the oppression of homosexuals. Ives's writing and personal life were deeply intertwined with his social activism. He amassed a significant archive of his life's work, reflecting his multifaceted interests.
