Winner of Washington State Book Award<p>Winner of Alpha Sigma Nu (ASN) Jesuit Book Award<p><i>Gay Seattle</i> traces the evolution of Seattle's gay community from 1893, when the state first passed legislation making homosexuality a crime. Gary Atkins shows through a century of stories how gays and lesbians have sought to achieve a sense of belonging in Seattle. <p>"Atkins skillfully weaves national changes and developments into stories of local individuals and movements, making this a study of importance far beyond the borders of the Pacific Northwest...A fast-paced, informative, and entertaining read." <i>-History: Reviews of New Books</i><p>"<i>Gay Seattle</i> tells the story of 20th-century Seattle in more compelling detail than any other book." <b>-John Hartl</b>, Special to <i>The Seattle Times</i><p><b>Gary Atkins</b> is associate professor of communication at Seattle University.