Veterans
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Robert S. Basker papers
Collection — Box 1: Series Series 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
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: Series Series 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
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