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Gay culture

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Gay subculture ; Lavender culture

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

AIDS Remembrance Garden records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2025-002
Abstract

This collection consists of the records of the AIDS Remembrance Garden in Rochester, New York. The materials date between 1989 and 2004. The records are comprised of administrative and founding documents, site plans, cost estimates, photographs, VHS cassettes, correspondence, newspaper clippings, grant proposals, fundraising documents, and the Book of Life manuscript.

Dates: 1989 - 2004

Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley ephemera collection

 Collection — Box 1-3
Identifier: 2017-023
Abstract

This collection consists of ephemera collected by Rochester Custom Leathers and the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley. The materials date between 1991 and 2007, with a bulk of the materials dated between 1991 and 1997. The materials consist of t-shirts, awards, trophies, and thank you letters.

Dates: 1991-1998, 2007

Joan Giuffre papers

 Collection — Box 1-2
Identifier: 2017-016
Abstract This collection consists of the papers of Joan Giuffre, regarding the first National Women's Conference in Houston, Texas in 1977. The materials are dated between 1977 and 2000, with a bulk of the materials dated between 1977 and 1978. The materials consist of brochures, pamphlets, newsletters, programs, and other publications from the first National Women's Conference in Houston, Texas. Additional materials reflect gay life and culture in Rochester, N. Y., from the late 1970s to late...
Dates: 1977-2000, bulk 1977-1978; Majority of material found within 1977-1978

Margaret Mary Lau and Cynthia Burch papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 2019-046
Abstract

This collection consists of the papers of Margaret Mary Lau and Cynthia Burch, a lesbian couple from Rochester, New York involved in LGBTQ+ religious and activist groups. The papers date from 1973 to 2018. They consist of periodicals, other publications, ephemera and some handwritten documents.

Dates: 1976-2004; Majority of material found within 1976-1986

Margaret Mary Lau and Cynthia Burch papers

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2019-048
Dates: 1976-2004; Majority of material found within 1976-1986

Ralph Carter papers

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2019-003
Abstract

This collection consists of the papers of Ralph Carter, a gay and civil rights activist in Rochester, New York. The papers date from 1984 to 2009, with the bulk from 2001 to 2009. The materials include personal and organizational papers, books, serials, pamphlets, photographs and VHS tapes.

Dates: 1984-2009; Majority of material found within 2001-2009

Robert Dardano papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2024-008
Abstract Robert (Bob) Dardano (Jr.) was active in several gay and lesbian civil rights organizations in Rochester, NY in the 1980s, including the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley and in writing and publishing The Empty Closet magazine. Dardano also contributed volunteer efforts to the first political campaign of Rochester City Councilman Tim Mains in 1985. This collection consists of personal papers collected or created by Dardano in the course of these activities,...
Dates: 1983-2005; Majority of material found within 1984-1986

Sharon Rosenblum papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2024-058
Content Description This collection contains the personal papers of Sharon Rosenblum, a Rochester area professional, business woman, gardener, softball player, and member of the local lesbian community. The materials date between 1950 and 2019. The majority of the materials relate to her childhood, education, career, and her involvement in gardening, softball, and the lesbian community. The materials consist of documents, newspaper articles collected and authored by Rosenblum, photographs, slides, scrapbooks,...
Dates: 1950-2019

Susan David collection on gay and women's culture in Rochester (N. Y.)

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 2019-006
Abstract

This collection consists of event programs, photographs and papers related to gay and women's cultural groups, especially choirs, collected by Susan David of Rochester, N. Y., between 1983 and 1998.

Dates: 1983-1998; Majority of material found within 1992-1997

Susan David papers

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2019-006
Dates: 1983-1998; Majority of material found within 1992-1997

Tom Privitere collection of LGBTQ ephemera

 Collection — Box 1-3
Identifier: 2019-005
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.

Dates: 1992-2006

Tom Privitere papers

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2019-005
Dates: 1992-2006