Series VIII: Norris (Bud) Minard, 1989-2011
Scope and Contents
This series documents the life of Norris "Bud" Minard. It includes letters to family, speeches detailing his life story and the challenges he overcame as a gay man. It includes diaries and memories written by Bud. It also includes details on his assault in 1989. Other topics include domestic partnership, events, the Rochester Gay Men's Chorus, AIDS/HIV, and LBGTQ inclusive churches.
Dates
- Other: 1989-2011
Conditions Governing Access
Access to the folder titled "Assault, 1998" have been restricted in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Contact the City Historian for information on access to the restricted protion of this series. This folder will become un-restricted on August 14, 2066.
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 Note
Norris “Bud” Minard was devoted to the Spiritus Christi Church and Open Arms MCC. He loved and supported the arts – he underwrote the Jason and DeMarco concerts. Minard sang in choirs all his life. He was in the choir at Spiritus Christi. He was also an activist for the LBGTQ community, participating in events and donating to the Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus, Shoulders To Stand On, and many others.
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 the papers collected by Norris "Bud" Minard, of Rochester, New York. The materials date between 1956 to 2014. the materials consist of personal memories, memorabilia of gay community events, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and notes.
Bibliography
”Bud Minard Passes at 89.” The Empty Closet 504, September 2016.
Processing Information
There are two folders titled "Assault, 1989." The restricted information is in an envelope labeled "RESTRICTED ACCESS." Access is restricted to this envelope because it contains medical and legal records. HIPAA regulations require medical records to be sealed for 50 years past the patient's date of death.
Repository Details
Part of the Local History & Genealogy Division Repository
115 South Ave.
Rochester 14604 USA
585-428-8370
585-428-8353 (Fax)
lochistref@libraryweb.org