Repeal Consensual Sodomy Statute Pamphlet, Rochester Human Rights Municipal Code Draft, News Clippings, Writing on Discrimination and Life in Rochester, 1977 - 1980
Scope and Contents
This series contains the papers of James "Jim" Ide, an activist affiliated with the LGBTQ+ community in Rochester, New York. The materials date between 1972 and 2019 with the bulk of the material dating between 1977 and 1979. The materials consist of a disbound scrapbook documenting Ide's advocacy as a member of the Rochester Gay Task Force, including materials documenting Ide's work advocating for the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley's Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) grant and materials documenting speeches Ide delivered to religious organizations in the Rochester area to promote understanding and tolerance for lesbians and gays. Also included are various news clippings on topics of interest, including articles relating to the LGBTQ+ community and the attempted assassination of Gerald Ford. The materials consist of correspondence, writings, pamphlets, conference proceedings, and news clippings.
Dates
- Other: 1977 - 1980
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this series.
Extent
From the Collection: 3.37 Cubic Feet (2 record cartons, 1 legal size document case, 2 boxes, 2 letter size document cases)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Local History & Genealogy Division Repository
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