political activism
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Anne Tischer and Bess Watts collection on marriage equality
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2017-021
Abstract
This collection consists of the papers of Rochester based gay rights activists, Anne Tischer and Bess Watts. The materials date between 1984 and 2013, with a bulk of the materials dated between 2004 and 2013. The materials consist of ephemera, flyers, brochures, news articles, publications, meeting minutes, resource information, correspondence, notes, speeches, Pride at Work reports and minutes, photographs, and signs.
Dates:
1984-2013, bulk 2004-2013; Majority of material found within 2004-2013
Found in:
Local History & Genealogy Division
Tim O. Mains Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2025-006
Abstract
This collection consists of the personal and professional papers of Tim O. Mains (1948-2021), a career educator and elected official from Rochester, New York. Mains was the first openly gay elected official in New York State and the first openly gay member of the Rochester City Council (1985). The materials date between 1972 and 2021 with the bulk of materials dating between 1985 and 2015. The papers are comprised of correspondence, memorandums, legal documents, speeches, guest essays,...
Dates:
1972 - 2021; Majority of material found within 1985 - 2015
Found in:
Local History & Genealogy Division