Gay and Lesbian Americans Records

Provenance

This collection was donated by Ray Dries, who was one of the founders of Gay & Lesbian Americans.

Use Restrictions

No names may be published unless (1) they are publicly known as gay, or (2) their permission has been obtained, or (3) they are deceased. restrictions are only in regards to publication; any researcher may view or copy any document in the collection.

Scope and Content

This collection contains important information regarding the organization. It is the Gay & Lesbian Americans organizational paperwork, consisting of newsletters, by laws, flyers, memos, media contact lists just to name a few.

History or Bio

Gay & Lesbian Americans was a diverse, non-partisan coalition of grassroots advocates who were committed to civil rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people, and to a cure for AIDS. They worked through community – based Chapters. As a results oriented organization, they worked to seek an end of governmental discrimination against individuals based on sexual orientation. To accomplish their goals they worked to gain the support of Congress, the president, governors, state legislatures, mayors, city councils and the public.

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