Series III: Dignity-Integrity Rochester, 1977-1983
Scope and Contents
This series consists of records for Dignity-Integrity Rochester, an LGBTQ faith community focused on the struggle for justice in church and society. The materials date between 1977 and 1983. The materials consists of meeting minutes, brochures, newsletters, ballots, notes, and pins.
Dates
- Other: 1977-1983
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this series.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright is held by the Rochester Public Library. Copyright of the papers may be held by the authors', or authors' heirs or assigns. Researchers must obtain written permission of the holder[s] of copyright and the Rochester Public Library before publishing quotations from materials in the collection. Most papers may be copied in accordance with the library's usual procedures unless otherwise specified.
Biographical / Historical
Dignity-Integrity Rochester was chartered in 1975 as the first combined chapter of the national organizations of Dignity/USA (Roman Catholic) and Integrity, Inc., (Episcopal). The Rochester, New York chapter is the only chapter that is both Episcopal and Catholic.
According to their website, “As lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersexed persons of faith, together with our families and friends, we form a small faith community with regional and national connections in the struggle for justice in church and society.” And “Many of us call D-I home, feeling unwelcome, unsafe or un-affirmed in our home churches. All of us belong as a prophetic challenge to those in authority and as a ministry to those who have felt wounded or abandoned by organized religion. Our fellowship is a vital witness to all that our lives and loves are whole and holy.” Dignity-Integrity meets at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.
Extent
From the Collection: 3 Cubic Feet (2 record cartons, 1 legal size document case, 2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This series consists of records for Dignity-Integrity Rochester, an LGBTQ faith community focused on the struggle for justice in church and society. The materials date between 1977 and 1983. The materials consists of meeting minutes, brochures, newsletters, ballots, notes, and pins.
Bibliography
”Welcome to Dignity-Integrity/Rochester.” Dignity-Integrity Rochester. Accessed December 18, 2017. http://www.di-rochester.org/.
Processing Information
The series is arranged alphabetically by folder title. All forlder titles are orginal titles.
Repository Details
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