| | Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 1 | Title: | Stonewall Cleveland Records
| | | | Creator: | Stonewall Cleveland | | | | Dates: | 1984-1991 | | | | Abstract: | Stonewall Cleveland was established in April 1990 as the political voice of northeastern Ohio's lesbian and gay community. The organization was created in response to increasing violence and sexual discrimination against gays in Cleveland and throughout the nation. Stonewall Cleveland advanced its agendas through advertisements in several gay publications, as well as by engaging religious organizations. More recently, the group has become a Democratic Party club and is a national affiliate of the National Stonewall Democrats under the name Cleveland Stonewall Democrats. The collection consists of agendas, newspaper articles, articles of incorporation, by-laws, correspondence, financial records, flyers, goals and objectives, membership lists, minutes, networking resources, newsletters, organization history, planning calendars, platforms, policy statements, press releases, programs, reports, review of by-laws, structure documents, and surveys. | | | | Call #: | MS 5067 | | | | Extent: | 0.40 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Stonewall Cleveland (Ohio) | Sexual minorities -- Political activity -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Political activists -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Gay activists -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Political action committees -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
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| Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 2 | Title: | Lesbian-Gay Community Service Center of Greater Cleveland Records
| | | | Creator: | Lesbian-Gay Community Service Center of Greater Cleveland | | | | Dates: | 1974-1991 | | | | Abstract: | The Lesbian-Gay Community Service Center of Greater Cleveland (LGCSC) was opened in 1977 by the Gay Educational and Awareness Resource Foundation (Gear Foundation). The Gear Foundation was created to serve the Lesbian and Gay community of Cleveland, Ohio, through social, political, and cultural events, counseling and support groups, and to empower and raise the community's level of visibility. The Lesbian-Gay Community Service Center was opened to serve as a base of operations for the Gear Foundation's activities. The first Center was located on the city's east side, and over the years relocated several times. In 1988, The Gear Foundation officially changed its name to The Lesbian-Gay Community Service Center of Greater Cleveland. The Center has continued many of the Gear Foundation's activities while initiating many others, such as the Living Room Project to help support and nurture persons with AIDS. A Gay Youth Group has also been maintained by the Center, along with a Speakers Bureau and various entertainment and social events, including the yearly Lesbian-Gay Pride Day and march. In 2000, the Center was located at 1418 West 29th Street. The collection consists of board minutes, financial records, correspondence, memoranda, grants and funding files, Hotline records, annual reports, newsletters and other materials pertaining to events and issues with the Lesbian-Gay community of northeast Ohio. | | | | Call #: | MS 4610 | | | | Extent: | 2.20 linear feet (5 containers) | | | | Subjects: | Lesbian-Gay Community Service Center of Greater Cleveland (Ohio). | Gay Educational Awareness Resources Foundation. | Gays -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Lesbians -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Gay activists -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Gay press publications -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Gay liberation movement -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Gay rights -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Gay communities -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Gays -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Social life and customs.
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