Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian Alliance at Rutgers University subject files, 1977-1995 : Ms.Coll.30
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John J. Wilcox, Jr. LGBT Archives, William Way LGBT Community Center 1315 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 [email protected] Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian Alliance at Rutgers University subject files, 1977-1995 : Ms.Coll.30
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Summary Information ...... 3 Biographical/Historical Note ...... 3 Scope and Content Note ...... 4 Administrative Information ...... 4 Controlled Access Headings ...... 5
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Summary Information
Repository: John J. Wilcox, Jr. LGBT Archives, William Way LGBT Community Center Creator: Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian Alliance at Rutgers University. Title: Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian Alliance at Rutgers University subject files ID: Ms.Coll.30 Date [inclusive]: 1977-1995 Physical Description: 13 Linear Feet Physical Description: 1 record carton and 6 file drawers Physical Location: Collections 15 and numbered file drawers 3-8 Language of the English Material: Abstract: In 1969 the Rutgers Homophile League, the first openly homosexual organization in New Jersey and the second on a college campus nationwide, was founded by student Lionel Cuffie. In 2012, there were at least ten LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) student groups at Rutgers. The Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian Alliance at Rutgers University subject files, 1977-1995, is comprised of subject files on various LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) issues, including LGBT youth, psychology, hate crimes, and organizations, compiled by the Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian Alliance at Rutgers University.
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Biographical/Historical Note
In 1969 the Rutgers Homophile League, the first openly homosexual organization in New Jersey and the second on a college campus nationwide, was founded by student Lionel Cuffie. Over time, the group evolved into the Queer Student Alliance at Rutgers University. In 2012, there were at least ten LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) student groups at Rutgers.
Bibliography:
Cantor, Carla. "Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, and Transgender History at Rutgers." Rutgers Today, January 2010. Accessed July 2, 2012. http://news.rutgers.edu/focus/issue.2010-01-08.0367999269/ article.2010-01-26.3126385599/.
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Rutgers Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities. "LGBT Groups on Campus." Accessed July 2, 2012. http://socialjustice.rutgers.edu/lgbt-groups-on-campus.
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Scope and Content Note
This collection is comprised of file drawers of scholarly articles, many specifically targeted for social workers working with LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) youth. The collection also contains subject files relating to various LGBT issues, with clippings, pamphlets/publications, reports, book catalog cards, and pins. There are also binders of materials on topics such as LGBT psychology, hate crimes, LGBT studies/biographies, LGBT people in the military/politics, and educating LGBT youth. There are files on various LGBT organizations and services local, national, and international. These materials include clippings, pamphlets, and newsletters. There are also a small number of photographs of LGBT literature displays created by the group and a VHS tape of the film "Serving in Silence."
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Administrative Information
Publication Statement John J. Wilcox, Jr. LGBT Archives, William Way LGBT Community Center
1315 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 [email protected]
Conditions Governing Access Note Contact John J. Wilcox Jr. LGBT Archives of Philadelphia for information about accessing this collection.
Processing Information Note Summary descriptive information on this collection was compiled in 2011-2012 as part of a pilot project conducted by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania to make better known and more accessible the largely hidden collections of small, primarily volunteer run repositories in the Philadelphia area. The Hidden Collections Initiative for Pennsylvania Small Archival Repositories (HCI-PSAR) was funded by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
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This is a preliminary finding aid. No physical processing, rehousing, reorganizing, or folder listing was accomplished during the HCI-PSAR project.
In some cases, more detailed inventories or finding aids may be available on-site at the repository where this collection is held; please contact John J. Wilcox Jr. LGBT Archives of Philadelphia directly for more information.
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Controlled Access Headings
• Gay activists • Gay college students • Lesbian activists • New Brunswick (N.J.) • Philadelphia (Pa.) • Sexual minorities • Social work education
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