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Ida Leeson Dedication

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Dedication to Honour Ida Leeson

Marrickville Library - 6pm to 7pm

The rainbow flag will be raised at this event and flown for the remainder of the Mardi Gras celebrations.

* Light refreshments will be served

Ida Emily Leeson (1885 - 1964) was a lesbian, a Leichhardt local, trailblazer for women, librarians and a champion of the lively literary culture of Australia.

Register through Eventbrite for this event hosted by the Inner West Council and Marrickville Library.

Source:: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mardi-gras-dedication-to-ida-leeson-tickets-92595853691
Earlier Event: February 11
Inner West Flag Raising Ceremony
Later Event: February 15
A Lavender Menace? Australia’s Early Lesbian Movement