Persons with AIDS/HIV Project (PWA), 1974-1996
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Scope and Content
The PWA series, 1961-1996, documents the organization's administrative history; the affiliations and resources utilized to provide and support the organization's services; and the services provided to those with AIDS-related illnesses and needs. Administrative records include quarterly reports, AIDS research reports, correspondence, grant applications, travel vouchers, last will and testament documents, and funding applications. Affiliation and resource records document PWA collaborations with external organizations and include conference notes and literature, AIDS research publications, and obituaries. Service records include AIDS hotline information, contracts, AIDS survey reports, legal assistance, and zoning information.
Dates
- Creation: 1974-1996
Creator
- From the Collection: Sandifer, Edgar (Creator, Person)
Access
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.
Administrative History
In 1985 Sandifer established the PWA Project to assist persons with HIV/AIDS throughout the Mississippi area. As executive director, Sandifer helped provide services where local and state agencies fell short, without bias to age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, or socio-economic status. Sponsored by the Mississippi Gay Alliance, the PWA offered services such as transportation; volunteer support; information and referrals; housing; legal assistance and case management; counseling; education; access to home health care; and emergency food, clothing, and medical supplies. The Sandifer House, where Sandier was director starting in 1986, and the Selph House were created to provide housing and care for persons with AIDS who did not have a place to live and did not require hospitalization.
Extent
4.8 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
The files are arranged into three sections: 1) Administrative records, 2) Affiliation and resource records, and 3) Service records. Records are organized alphabetically with the exception of the general chronological files at the end of the Administrative records subsection, which are organized by year.
Repository Details
Part of the ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, University of Southern California Repository
909 West Adams Boulevard
Los Angeles California 90007 United States
(213) 821-2771
askone@usc.edu