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Gays in the military -- United States

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Robert F. Craig Papers and Photographs

 Collection — Box 1: Series Series 1.
Identifier: Coll2012-177
Abstract Personal and professional papers, photographs, negatives, slides, film, audiocassettes, a videocassette, and other material from businessman, publisher, and gay activist, Robert F. Craig, 1934-2000. Perhaps best known as owner of the Los Angeles-based gay newsmagazine, Frontiers, Craig was also instrumental in organizations such as Christopher Street West, Valley Business Alliance, Lobby for Individual Freedom and Equality (LIFE AIDS Lobby), and the West...
Dates: 1934 - 2000; Majority of material found within 1980 - 2000
Found in: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Wilna and Robert Onthank papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll2015-024
Abstract

Manuscripts, photographs, correspondence and other papers, circa 1910-1995, of Wilna Onthank, who in 1994 wrote Born Gay, an unpublished book based on the diaries of her brother Robert Onthank, a gay World War II veteran.

Dates: circa 1910-1995
Found in: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Dusty Pruitt Papers

 Collection — Box 1: Series Series 1.; Series Series 2.; Series Series 3.; Series Series 4.
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
Found in: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Jimmy Saip papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll2022-006
Abstract

Jimmy Saip was a professional dancer and interior designer. The collection, 1935-1950, consists of materials from just before Saip was drafted into the United States Army to his service during World War II, including correspondence, records, photographs, ephemera, and keepsakes.

Dates: 1935-1950
Found in: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Stephen Stewart photographs

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Coll2010-006
Abstract

Photographs and the resulting published work documenting icons, iconic places, and events of the United States lesbian and gay movement, 1982-1984. The collection primarily consists of Stephen Stewart's published and unpublished black and white photographs from his work, Positive Image: A Portrait of Gay America, along with other Stewart photographs.

Dates: 1982-1984
Found in: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Usher family and military service photographs

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Coll2012-107
Abstract

Photographs of the Usher family and military service, circa 1885-1960.

Dates: circa 1885-1960
Found in: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Edward Westrick collection on Veterans Council for American Rights and Equality

 Collection — Box 1: Series Series 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
Found in: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, University of Southern California
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