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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Gay and Lesbian Oral History Project, 2013-2014

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 351

Content Description

The majority of the collection consists of oral histories from alumni, faculty, and staff, conducted by Melissa Schultz from November 2013 to January 2014. Topics include living on and off campus, working on campus, student organizations like GLOBE and Spectrum, the campus community, and the Eau Queer Film Festival. There are also folders with subject files ranging from 1992-2017 of news releases, newspaper articles, artifacts, student/staff/faculty biographies, newsletters, National Coming Out Day information, questionnaires, university programs, the Women’s and LGBTQ Resource Center, promotional material related to the LGBT history on campus, and a master’s thesis by Melissa Schultz.

Dates

  • Creation: Project Date: 2013-2014; Materials Date: 1992-2017

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public except Box 1, Folder 2 and Box 1, Folder 10 are restricted until the year 2039. Contact Special Collections and Archives for information regarding access.

Use Restrictions

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright owned by the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.

Biographical/Historical Note

UW-Eau Claire alumni were interviewed who provide information on a variety of topics regarding LGBT culture on the UW- Eau Claire campus from 1984-2014. Faculty and staff that were interviewed offer administrative insight. The student organization GLOBE changed names multiples times over the years. The Spectrum Collection (AS579) also provided background information.

Extent

0.8 Linear Feet (2 archives boxes)

1.61 Gigabytes (40 files, 2 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Summary

An oral history collection concerning the LGBT student organizations on the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire campus. Melissa Schultz conducted oral histories of alumni, faculty, and staff from November 2013 to January 2014. The collection includes other materials ranging from 1992-2017 of news releases, newspaper articles, artifacts, biographies, promotional material related to the LGBT history on campus, and a master’s thesis by Melissa Schultz.

Acquisition Information

Transferred to the University Archives by Melissa Schultz in July 2014.

Accession Number

15-008

Related Materials

AS579: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Spectrum Records, 1980-2009

AS611: Eau Queer Film Festival Collections, 2010-2018

If Sexual Orientation Is A Choice, When Did You Choose? A History of the LGB Student Group at The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1983-2000, by Melissa Schultz, Master’s Thesis, May 2017 (Special Collections Theses, call #: LC2574.6 I4 2017)

Reference Code

UHC351

Processing Note

Processed by Melissa Schultz in July 2014.

Status
Published
Author
Julie Hatfield
Date
May 29, 2024
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library, UW-Eau Claire Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701 United States
715-836-2739