Pink Flamingos and Purple Hearts Gay and Lesbian Convention, 1991
Scope and Contents
This sub-series consists of materials collected by Janet "Jan" Gillespie, an associate professor at SUNY Brockport who served on the D-I liturgy committee beginning in 1989. She was endorsed as a member of the community council in 1995 and served in a leadership role during the organization's 1995 community needs assessment. In 1998, she was serving as D-I's Celebrations/Remembrance Coordinator and Historian. Gillespie and the members of D-I were actively involved with numerous local and national LGBTGQ+, Catholic, and LGBTQ-affirming religious organizations.
This sub-series comprises Gillespie's personal papers and correspondence relating to Dignity-Integrity, as well as loose materials that were housed with these papers prior to transfer to the archival repository. Topics include newsletters, programs, brochures, and other materials from LGBTQ+ and religious organizations in Rochester and around the United States.
Dates
- Other: 1991
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this collection.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 14.05 Cubic Feet (16 boxes [9 record cartons, 5 legal document box, 1 photo storage box, 1 small box) + 1 oversized folder)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Local History & Genealogy Division Repository
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Rochester 14604 USA
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