University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire Spectrum Records, 1980-2009
Content Description
The collection consists largely of subject and clipping files collected by GLOBE members. Topics include AIDS, hate crimes, and homosexuality and the media. The clipping files contain articles dealing with GLBT topics in both regional and national newspapers. Organizational records include financial information from the 1990s, brochures and posters, announcements of “Coming Out Day” celebrations, incoming correspondence, UW System LGB task force files, and four Spectrum buttons.
Dates
- Creation: 1980-2009
Creator
- University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire. Spectrum (Organization)
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to the public.
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
The first formal student organization for gay and lesbian students attending the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire was GLOBE (Gay Lesbian or Bisexual Equality). Founded in 1984, GLOBE aimed to educate non-gays about homosexuality, provide social support to gay, lesbian, and bisexuals at UWEC, and work to end violence and discrimination against homosexuals. GLOBE welcomed homosexuals, bisexuals, and heterosexuals who supported their mission. In 1993 GLOBE won the UWEC Student Organization Award in recognition of its achievements. In the late 1990s or early 2000s, GLOBE changed its name to GLBT-SA (Gay Lesbian Bisexual, Transsexual Student Alliance). By 2006, the organization was named Spectrum.
Extent
0.8 Linear Feet (2 archives boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Summary
Subject files, incoming correspondence, and financial records for the first formal student organization for gay and lesbian students attending the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire, GLOBE (Gay Lesbian or Bisexual Equality), founded in 1984. In the late 1990s or early 2000s, GLOBE changed its name to GLBT-SA (Gay Lesbian Bisexual, Transsexual Student Alliance). By 2006, the organization was named Spectrum. The collection consists largely of subject and clipping files collected by GLOBE members, as well as organizational records including financial information from the 1990s, brochures and posters, announcements of “Coming Out Day” celebrations, incoming correspondence, UW System LGB task force files, and four Spectrum buttons.
Acquisition Information
Transferred to the University Archives by Karl Maki prior to March 2006.
Accession Number
07-64
Reference Code
AS579
Processing Note
Processed by Colleen McFarland in August 2006.
Subject
- University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire. Spectrum – Archives (Organization)
- University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire. GLOBE (Organization)
- University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire. GLBT-SA (Organization)
Genre / Form
Topical
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Guinevere Fischer
- Date
- November 1, 2023
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library, UW-Eau Claire Repository
Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701 United States
715-836-2739
library.archives@uwec.edu