Overview of the Collection
Wheaton, Chad
Onondaga County Public
Library
Local History & Genealogy Department
447 South Salina
Street
Syracuse, New York, 13202
(315) 435-1900
English
Syracuse Gay Rights Activism
1968
- 1993
0.417 linear foot
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This collection consists of transcribed interviews, newletters
and documents relating to Syracuse Gay Rights activism from 1968-1993.
Biographical History
Chad Wheaton received his Ph.D. in history from Syracuse University in 2003. His major field was U.S. History since 1865, with minor fields in Colonial and U.S. History to 1865, and German History 1800 to the Present. He has taught World Civilizations, Western Civilization, Afro-American History, U.S. Foreign Policy, and U.S. History for Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY, and for Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
This collection consists of transcribed interviews, newletters
and documents relating to Syracuse Gay Rights activism from 1968-1993.
Arrangement of the Collection
The documents and papers in this collection are arranged in alphabetical order.
Related Materials
There are related materials on Syracuse Gay Rights in the Local History/Genealogy Department of the Onondaga
County Central Library, including Gay Light Newsletters. Please
view the library catalog www.onlib.org or contact an OCPL librarian for more
information. Please check with OCPL staff to access the
archival collection.
Access Restrictions
User must have a valid Onondaga County Public Library card.
Use Restrictions
User must use materials in the Local History and Genealogy Department of the Central
Library.
Permission must be obtained from staff for reproduction of any
materials.
Subject Headings
Persons
Colvin, Earl
Freeman-Jones, Harry
Jones, Bob
Onofre, Ronald
Strunk, Bonnie
Wheaton, Chad
Onondaga County Public Library
Places
Gay newspapers--New York (State)--New York.
Gay rights--United States.
Gays--Political activity--United States.
Brochure.
Clippings, Newspaper.
Fliers.
Legal Brief.
Publications.
Transcripts.
Onondaga County (NY) History
Syracuse (NY) - History
Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Chad Wheaton Papers on Syracuse Gay Rights Activism
Onondaga County Public Library
Local History and
Genealogy Department
MS-19
Acquisition Information
This collection was donated by Syracuse University student Chad Wheaton.
Inventory
Paper by Chad Wheaton, "Syracuse Gay and Lesbian Activist Organizations 1971-1986: Their Goals, Achievements, Failures and Successes", April 4, 1994.
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Chronology by Chad Wheaton "Gay Activism in Syracuse", 1968-1990.
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Draft- Proposed City of Syracuse Fair Practice Ordinance, July
3, 1990.
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3
Flyer- Gay Light Awards Dinner, December 2,
1978.
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4
Paper by Student Homophile League of Cornell University "Homosexuality and the Draft."
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5
Colvin, Earl transcribed interview-interviewed by Chad Wheaton, March 23, 1993.
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Freeman-Jones, Harry transcribed interview-interviewed by Chad Wheaton, March 12, 1993.
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Letter to the Editor-Syracuse Post-Standard, June 30, 1990.
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8
Misc. History 108 Guidlines on Papers.
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Newspaper Clipping-Post Standard, Onofre Case, May 21, 1981.
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Newsletter of New York State Gay and Lesbian Conference (GAYGRAM), March 1, 1981-April/May 1986.
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Syracuse Gay and Lesbian Pride Committee-Proclamation of Gay and Lesbian Pride Day, June 21, 1986.
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Syracuse Lavender Union Reporting Press (SLURP) Newsletters, February 7, 1975-July 1975.
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The People of The State of New York against Ronald Onofre-Brief for Appellant.
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