Abstract

Forming part of the Kristen Ries and Maggie Snyder HIV/AIDS Archive, the HIV oral history project (2015-2017) is an initative to document the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Utah through oral histories.

Abstract

This collection contains a poster from the Salt Lake march supporting the Common Ground Initiative in 2009. The collection additionally contains an article from the Deseret News describing the march.

Abstract

The Robert I. McQueen biographical sketch (2003) entitled, "Robert I. McQueen: Missioanry, Editor, and Activist" was written by Jay Bell and discusses the struggles of McQueen who was an editor for the Advocate.

Abstract

The Ina Mae Murri papers (1977-2007) contain correspondence, newsletters and articles pertaining the Murri's life and involvement in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer/Questioning, and others (LGBTQ+), and Mormon feminist activism.

Abstract

The David Nelson papers (1983-2012) contain documents, memorabilia and news clippings spanning his tenure as an activist for the rights of Utah's LGBT community. Nelson was an activist and spokesperson for the rights of the gay and lesbian communities. He also founded the Gay and Lesbian Utah Democrats (GLUD), an organization that lobbied for the rights of, and promoted participation within, the gay community in local and national politics.

Abstract

The Trevor Southey papers (1917-2015) contains both his personal and professional records. These materials document Southey's career as a Utah artist and a gay activist.

Abstract The Johnny Townsend papers (1977-2023) contain the daily journals of Johnny Townsend (b. 1961), an ex-LDS Church member, writer and advocate for the rights of the gay community. The journals highlight Townsend's struggle to reconcile his religious upbringing with his emerging sense of homosexual identity. The collection also contains personal records including, but not limited to, school transcripts and standardized test scores, and email correspondence (2006-2014). Furthermore, the Townsend...

Abstract

The Utah Pride Center photo collection contains photos of events, marches, parades, and other gatherings. Box 2 is digital only.

Abstract The Utah Pride Center records (1976-2012) include material from the same body under two previous names: the Stonewall Center and the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Utah. The records contain correspondence, meeting minutes, pamphlets, brochures, newsletters, manuals, contracts, publications, financial documents, office files, administrative files, subject files, posters, and memorabilia. The Utah Stonewall Center, opened its doors in June 1991. The mission of the center is to provide a...