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Robert S. Basker papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2013-076
Abstract
Organizational records, correspondence, handwritten notes, published articles, awards, armed services papers, clippings, and photographs from Robert S. Basker (1918-2001). Born Solomon Sloane Basker in Harlem, Basker dedicated his life to progressive causes. He established or directed numerous gay rights groups including Mattachine Midwest, Gay Activist Alliance of Miami, and the Dade County Coalition for Human Rights. Basker also served as a committee member for numerous human rights...
Dates:
1931 - 2001
Walter Bendick West Hollywood Veterans Day Parade Photographs
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2012-037
Abstract
Photographs of the Veterans Day Parade in West Hollywood, 1985. Walter Bendick is noted on the back of a selection of photographs, implicating him as either the photographer or photography owner. Images include Fong Eu, California State Secretary, and the Great American Yankee Freedom Band.
Dates:
1985
Andrew J. Eddy papers
Collection
Identifier: Coll2016-003
Abstract
The Andrew J. Eddy papers include correspondence, printed emails, clippings, press releases, and other materials, 1968-2002, many for the Broward Log Cabin Club of Florida. The collection also includes his writings, such as clippings from "Frankly Speaking," his column for Hotspots Magazine. Andrew Jay Eddy is a Republican gay activist in Broward County, Florida, working with groups like Political Advocacy Coalition Political Action Committee; Log...
Dates:
1968-2002
Esther Herbert and Marvyl Doyle Papers and Photographs
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2013-030
Abstract
Correspondence, photographs, audiocassettes, manuscripts, professional papers, and other materials, 1921-2011, from lesbian speech pathologist and veteran, Esther Herbert, and her partner, Marvyl Doyle. The correspondence contains letters between Herbert and Doyle written between 1944 and 1996 with the bulk of the letters being exchanged during World War 2 while they were stationed separately in the Women's Army Corps. Also included is an extensive collection of photographs documenting their...
Dates:
1921 - 2011
Eugene Partyka and Philip Stuart papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2015-008
Abstract
Correspondence, journals, notebooks, photographs, slides, negatives, drawings, scrapbooks, film (home movies), sound recordings, video recordings, uniform accoutrements, and other material, 1961-2000, from Eugene Partyka and Philip Stuart. Materials in the collection document the relationship between Partyka and Stuart, as well as Partyka and his former partner Val Sondergaard. The bulk of the collection is Partyka and Stuart's visual works and other creative projects mostly involving...
Dates:
1961-2000
Johnnie Phelps papers and memorabilia
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2008-068
Abstract
Correspondence, awards, certificates, articles and other material from Johnnie Phelps, World War II veteran and lesbian activist. The majority of the collection dates from 1975-1998, with most materials pertaining to Phelps' involvement with the National Organization for Women, Southern California Women for Understanding, the Los Angeles County Veterans' Advisory Commission, and the Alcoholism Center for Women; along with personal correspondence and newspaper articles written about Phelps'...
Dates:
1943 - 1999; Majority of material found within 1975 - 1998
Dusty Pruitt Papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2012-029
Abstract
The Dusty Pruitt Collection is comprised of personal and professional papers (1945-2002, bulk 1983-1995) from minister, Army veteran and activist Rev. Dr. Dusty Pruitt. The papers include reports, legal briefs, interviews, correspondence, administration records, videocassettes, photographs and clippings from Pruitt related to a 12-year legal dispute with the Department of Defense pertaining to her sexual orientation; a proposed film about Pruitt, entitled A Woman...
Dates:
1945 - 2002; Majority of material found within 1983 - 1995
Chuck Schoen Papers and Veterans CARE Redwood Empire collection
Collection
Identifier: Coll2023-007
Abstract
Charles "Chuck" F. Schoen was a US Navy veteran and activist for the rights of LGBTQ+ servicemembers and veterans. Schoen was active in a number of LGBTQ+ veterans groups, most notably Veterans CARE (Council for American Rights and Equality) Redwood Empire and AVER (American Veterans for Equal Rights). His collection contains personal papers and photographs; naval records and realia; letters, articles, and documents about the United States military and Department of Defense; records,...
Dates:
1879-2014
Edward Westrick collection on Veterans Council for American Rights and Equality
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2009-018
Abstract
Minutes, correspondence, newsletters, clippings, manuscripts, notes, financial records, flyers, photographs, audiocassettes, textiles, memorabilia and other material relating to the gay and lesbian veterans' organization, Veterans Council for American Rights and Equality (Veterans CARE), founded in Los Angeles in 1984 by James Highland. The bulk of the materials was collected and donated by Edward Westrick, who served as the organization's Commander, and relates to the activities of the Los...
Dates:
1920 - 2002; Majority of material found within 1984 - 1997