Person

Ralph-Paul Gernhardt

Milwaukee

Biography

Ralph-Paul Gernhardt (publishing mostly under the name "Ralph Paul"), was the founder and publisher of many gay-oriented periodicals in the Midwest. Ralph's career is probably best summarized by the following statement on the home page of Gay Chicago Magazine after his death:

Images

Gay Chicago Magazine / 30th Anniversary cover / — Gay Chicago Magazine / 30th Anniversary cover / Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project

Ralph-Paul Gernhardt — Ralph-Paul Gernhardt Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project

Facts

Born: 1934
Died: June 4, 2006
Associated City: Milwaukee
Roles: Writer / Press

Tags

Milwaukee

Sources

Research adapted from the Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project. Archive page links below point to archive.wislgbthistory.com; for current news and community events, visit wislgbthistory.com.

Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project — Ralph-Paul Gernhardt (retrieved 2026-06-01)

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