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David Nelson papers, 1983-2012
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Nelson, David K. (David Keith)
- Title
- David Nelson papers
- Dates
- 1983-2012 (inclusive)19832012
- Quantity
- 13.5 linear feet, (9 boxes)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2713
- Summary
- 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.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
David Keith Nelson was born in Salt Lake City in 1962. He attended the University of Utah from 1982 through 1984, majoring in political science. Nelson's decades long career as an activist and spokesperson for the rights of the gay and lesbian communities began during this time when he founded the Military Law Task Force of Salt Lake City and served as vice president of the Lesbian and Gay Student Union. Among other activities, many of which are documented in the collection, he ran in 1985 as a nonpartisan candidate for the 3rd District seat of the Salt Lake City Council. In 1990 he 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. Nelson was actively involved in the Clinton and Gore campaigns of 1996 and 2000, and he served as Utah Delegate to the Democratic National Conventions during these years. He founded Stonewall Shooting Sports of Utah in 2002 to promote awareness of Second Amendment rights among the LGBT communities. Nelson has also played an active role as publisher, editor, and regular contributor to local publications including Triangle Magazine, Salt Lake Metro and QSaltLake.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The David Nelson papers contain documents, memorabilia and newsclippings spanning his tenure as an activist for the rights of Utah's LGBT community.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The donor's original order has been maintained.
Acquisition Information
Donated by David Nelson in 2013.
Processing Note
Processed by Matthew Weathered in 2013.
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Separated Materials
Video tapes and photographs have been transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
I: LGBT ActivismReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Correspondence |
1988-1994 |
| 1 | 2 | Curriculum Vitae |
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| 1 | 3 | David Nelson for Utah Democratic Secretary, Campaign Materials |
1993-1994 |
| 1 | 4 | Democratic National Committee Meeting |
2001 |
| 1 | 5 | Files Discs
Contains digital files of various electronic Correspondence.
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| 1 | 6 | Gay and Lesbian Utah Democrats (GLUD) |
1990-1994 |
| 1 | 7 | Greeting Cards and Invitations |
1993-2005 |
| 1 | 8 | Homosexuality in Schools, Literature and Correspondence |
|
| 1 | 9 | Lawrence O'Brien Democratic Party Achievement Award |
1998 |
| 1 | 10 | LGBT Newspapers
Contains copies of the Community Reporter and Triangle Magazine.
|
1985-1986 |
| 1 | 11 | " Membership Incentives in Gay and Lesbian Utah Democrats"" by Alex Thornell |
1993 |
| 1 | 12 | Olympic Organizing Committee Appointment Materials |
1995 |
| 1 | 13 | Photographs |
1993-1996 |
| 1 | 14 | Presidential Inauguration Materials |
1997 |
| 1 | 15 | Salt Lake City Council Race
Contains materials from Nelson's campaign as well as newspaper clippings.
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1985 |
| 1 | 16 | Salt Lake City Human Rights Commission Bill |
1986-1987 |
| 1 | 17 | Salt Lake County Anti-Discrimination Legislation |
1992-1993 |
| 1 | 18 | Stonewall Shooting Sports of Utah |
2003 |
| 1 | 19 | Utah Democratic Gay and Lesbian Caucus, Rules of |
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| 1 | 20 | Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing |
2011-2012 |
| 1 | 21 | Utah State Democratic Party |
2005-2006 |
| 1 | 22 | Wesley Clark Campaign Materials |
2004 |
| 1 | 23 | Utah Pride Festival |
2007 |
| 1 | 24 | Newspaper Clippings |
1983-2012 |
II: 1996 and 2000 Presidential ElectionsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 1 | Americans for Democratic Action |
1996 |
| 2 | 2 | Chicago Jobs and Living Wage Campaign |
1996 |
| 2 | 3 | Clinton-Gore Action Kit |
1996 |
| 2 | 4 | Clinton-Gore Surrogate Speaker's Kit |
1996 |
| 2 | 5 | Clinton-Gore Utah Steering Committee |
1996 |
| 2 | 6 | Convention Delegate Materials |
1996 |
| 2 | 7 | Democratic Leadership Council |
1996 |
| 2 | 8-10 | Democratic National Committee (DNC), Campaign Training Manual |
1996 |
| 2 | 11 | Democratic National Convention, Official Documents |
1996 |
| 2 | 12 | Democratic National Convention, Official Proceedings |
1996 |
| 2 | 13 | Democratic National Convention, Welcome Packet |
1996 |
| 3 | 1 | Democratic National Convention, Welcome Packet |
1996 |
| 3 | 2 | Human Rights Campaign |
1996 |
| 3 | 3 | Invitations and Affiliated Organizations' Literature |
1996 |
| 3 | 4 | National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) Campaign Publications |
1996 |
| 3 | 5 | Utah Lesbian and Gay Committee |
1996 |
| 3 | 6 | Utah State Democratic Party, Coordinated Campaign Plan |
1996 |
| 3 | 7 | Americans for Democratic Action |
2000 |
| 3 | 8 | Affiliated Organization Materials |
2000 |
| 3 | 9 | Convention Delegate Materials |
2000 |
| 3 | 10 | Democratic National Convention, Official Documents |
2000 |
| 3 | 11-12 | Democratic National Convention, Welcome Packet |
2000 |
| 4 | 1 | Gay and Lesbian Americans for Gore, Utah Committee |
2000 |
| 4 | 2 | Gore Campaign Literature |
2000 |
| 4 | 3 | Hotel Organizing Project |
2000 |
| 4 | 4 | Human Rights Campaign |
2000 |
| 4 | 5 | Invitations |
2000 |
| 4 | 6 | LGBT Materials |
2000 |
| 4 | 7 | Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center |
2000 |
| 4 | 8 | Magazines, Election Issues |
2000 |
| 4 | 9 | Promotional Materials |
2000 |
| 4 | 10 | Utah State Delegate Selection and Affirmative Action Plan |
2000 |
| 4 | 11 | Utah State Democratic Committee, Delegate Selection Materials |
1999-2000 |
| 4 | 12 | Utah State Democratic Party, Constitution |
2000 |
| 4 | 13 | Western States Presidential Primary |
1999 |
III: General MaterialsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 5 | Awards, Fliers and Convention Memorabilia |
1993-2008 |
| 6 | Democratic National Convention Memorabilia |
1996-2000 |
| 9 | Newspapers, Election Editions |
2000 |
| 10 | Certificates |
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| 11 | Framed Documents |
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| 12 | Campaign and Stonewall Shooting Sports Banners |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Gay activists--Utah--Archives
- Gay people--Political activity--Utah--Archives
- Gay rights--Utah
- LGBT activism--Utah
- Political Campaigns--Utah--20th century
- Presidents--United States--Election--1996--Archives
- Presidents--United States--Election--2000--Archives
- Sexual minorities--Legal status, laws, etc.--Utah--Salt Lake City
- Sexual minority political candidates--Utah--Salt Lake City--Archives
Personal Names
- Nelson, David K. (David Keith)--Archives
Corporate Names
- Democratic National Convention (1996 : Chicago, Ill.)--Records and correspondence
- Democratic National Convention (2000 : Los Angeles, Calif.)--Records and correspondence
- Democratic Party (U.S.)--Records and correspondence
- Democratic Party (Utah)--Records and correspondence
- Stonewall Shooting Sports of Utah--Archives
- University of Utah. Department of Political Science--Alumni and alumnae--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Banners
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Community newspapers
- Compact discs
- Greeting cards
- LGBTQ+ newspapers
- Legislative materials
- Memorabilia
- Newspapers
- Periodicals
- Personal correspondence
- Records (Documents)
Finding aid created by Matthew Weathered.
2013 (last modified: 2019)
