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Harry Hay papers
Collection
Identifier: Coll2011-003
Abstract
Manuscripts, notes, published research sources, correspondence, interviews, clippings, financial and employment records, legal papers, photographs, posters, original and reproduced graphic material, flyers, memorabilia and other material documenting the life of Harry Hay. Hay conceptualized and was a co-founder of the Mattachine Society (1950), the first organization to advocate defense of the civil rights of gays and lesbians on the grounds that they were an oppressed minority. He would...
Dates:
circa 1867-2002; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1990
Waide Aaron Riddle writings
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2008-036
Abstract
Typescripts of seven poems, 1996-2002, by writer Waide Aaron Riddle, who began writing poetry in 1995. The collection includes his 1996 award-winning poem, "Two Men Kissing," as well as a photograph, circa 2002, of the author himself.
Dates:
1996-2002
Michael Shere papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2014-015
Abstract
This collection consists of Michael Shere's written works and personal papers, 1971-1994. Michael Shere worked as a theatrical performer, script writer, set and sound designer, and composer for 25 years. He also was an activist for the LGBT community, including for AIDS organizations such as Artists Confronting AIDS and the AIDS Service Center.
Dates:
1971-1994