Tom Privitere collection of LGBTQ ephemera

Collection — Box: 1-3

Identifier: 2019-005

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of ephemera collected by gay rights activist and labor leader Tom Privitere between 1992 and 2006. The objects document both elements of Privitere's life. They include clothing, posters and pins related to gay rights and the AIDS crisis, along with pins connected to the labor movement, in particular his involvement with the CSEA.

Dates

Creation: 1992-2006

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.

Biographical Note

Tom Privitere is a Rochester, N. Y. and graduate of James Madison High School. A graduate of Cornell University in Industrial and Labor Relations, Mr. Privitere served as a leader in the labor movement in Rochester and around New York State for 42 years. He was long involved with the Public Employees Federation, ultimately retiring as 38 years with the organization in 2015. Mr. Privitere played a critical role in the foundation of Pride at Work as an AFL-CIO constituency group during the 1993 Gay March on Washington. In his personal life, Mr. Privitere came out in the 1970s and was a leading voice in Rochester's gay community for decades. The father of three children, Mr. Privitere lived in Pittsford, N. Y. for much of his life.

Extent

0.9 Cubic Feet (Three boxes.)

0.9 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Tom Privitere collection consists of ephemera assembled by gay rights activist and labor leader Tom Privitere. The material dates from 1992 to 2006, and consists of posters, clothing, pins and a certificate.

Arrangement

This collection consists of three boxes arranged in a single series.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Rochester Public Library by the Out Alliance, January 2019. Donated to the Out Alliance by Tom Privitere, 2017.

Bibliography

Overmyer, Ove. "Pride At Work honors Federation of Social Workers, Tom Privitere with True Colors Award." The Empty Closet, number 489, May 2015, page 1. "Pride at Work awards dinner to honor Tom Privitere for activism, leadership." The Empty Closet, number 486, February 2015, page 1.