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Spectrum records, 1991-2010
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Spectrum
- Title
- Spectrum records
- Dates
- 1991-2010 (inclusive)19912010
- Quantity
- 4.83 cubic ft. (7 boxes)+ 8.04 KB
- Collection Number
- 300518
- Summary
- Spectrum was a University of Wyoming student organization and club for social and political support of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, queer, questioning, and allies of the Laramie, Wyoming community and campus. Collection contains the records of the events and programs they supported and administrative club documents.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Spectrum was a Recognized Student Organization at the University of Wyoming. Formerly the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Association, Spectrum was a club for social and political support of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, queer, questioning, and allies.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes newspaper articles and correspondence, material from national, state, and community events, artifacts from the LGB Association and Spectrum meetings and activities, pamphlets and other resources for GLBT community (created by national GLBT organizations), and various posters and fliers.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I. ArtifactsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 6 | Pins, Bracelets, Stickers, Magnets, and Props |
1997-2010 |
| 6 | T-shirts and Fabric Bands |
1991-2008 |
| 7 | World AIDS Day Quilt |
1995-1996 |
Series II. CorrespondenceReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 2 | The Center |
1998, 2001 |
| 2 | Equality Colorado |
1997-1998 |
| 2 | Franklin Projects Inc. |
1997 |
| 2 | Gay and Lesbian Sierrans |
1998 |
| 2 | Gender Identity Center(GIC) |
1997-2001 |
| 2 | IGM Speakers |
1997-1998 |
| 2 | Lambda Community Center |
1997-1998 |
| 2 | Lecture Literary Management |
1997 |
| 2 | Metropolitan Community Church |
1997-1998 |
| 2 | Miscellaneous |
1997-2009 |
Series III. Events Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | 2nd Annual Queer Leadership Conference |
1997 |
| 1 | Celebrate Diversity Series |
1997 |
| 1 | Day of Silence |
2006-2007 |
| 3 | Entertainment and Theatre |
1998-2008, undated |
| 5 | Margo Katherine Browall Memorial Memory Board |
2002 |
| 3 | Matthew Shepard Memorial Signature Books |
undated |
| 1 | Nancy Norton Comedy Performance |
1997 |
| 1 | National Coming Out Day / Week |
1990 |
| 1 | San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus Colorado/Wyoming Tour |
2012 |
| 1 | United Multicultural Council – The Green Circle |
2008 |
| 1 | WyoAIDS Walk |
2006 |
Series IV. Gay Awareness WeekReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Dave Pallone |
1997 |
| 1 | Gay Awareness Dance Pictures |
1997 |
| 1 | Gay History Lecture |
1997 |
| 1 | Lisa Lusero “Impossible Body” |
1997 |
| 1 | Miscellaneous |
1997 |
| 1 | Rhonda Stone “A Walk through Diversity” Poetry Reading |
1997 |
| 5 | Rhonda Stone “A Walk through Diversity” Poetry Reading Fliers |
1997 |
| 1 | Straight but Not Narrow |
1997 |
| 1 | Vendors |
1997 |
Series V. Information, Awareness, and Resource Materials Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Anchor Program Book |
2000 |
| 1 | HIV, AIDS, Community Outreach for Prevention and Education (C.O.P.E), and Wyoming Rural AIDS Prevention Project (WRAPP) |
1992-2001, undated |
| 1 | Matthew Shepard Materials |
1998-2008 |
| 1 | Miscellaneous Pamphlets, Fliers, and Booklets |
1991-2003, undated |
| 1 | The “Out List” |
1995 |
| 1 | Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) |
1997 |
| 1 | Safe Zone “Pink Bag” Series |
undated |
| 1 | Safe Zone |
2002-2010, undated |
| 1 | The Shared Heart |
1999 |
Series VI. LGB Association and SpectrumReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | |||
| 1 | LGBTA Cancelled Reservations |
1997 | |
| 1 | LGBTA Constitution |
1994-1995 | |
| 1 | LGBTA Budget Documents |
1996-1998 | |
| 1 | LGBTA Fliers and Informational Sheets |
undated | |
| 1 | LGBTA Materials |
1993-1998, undated | |
| 5 | LGBTA Poster |
undated | |
| 1 | LGBTA Student Empowerment Project |
2004 | |
| Folder | |||
| 1 and Digital | ahcdm_300518_001 | Spectrum |
2006-2012 |
Series VII.OrganizationsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Angels and Activism |
1999-2008, undated |
| 1 | ASUW and Student Government |
1996-2008 |
| 1 | Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Teacher’s Network(GLSTN) |
1996-1997 |
| 1 | Gay.Net |
undated |
| 1 | Human Rights Campaign |
1997-2006 |
| 1 | Jodi F. Solomon Speaker’s Bureau |
1997-1998 |
| 1 | National Gay and Lesbian Task Force |
1992-1993 |
| 3 | Outright Speakers and Talent Bureau and VCR Tape |
1997 |
| 1 | “University of Wyoming Student Clubs and Organizations” |
1996-1997 |
Series VIII. Published and Printed MaterialReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Articles about Gay Parents |
1993 |
| 1 | Articles about Gay Youth |
1993 |
| 1 | Articles about Genetic Link to Homosexuality |
1993 |
| 1 | Branding Iron Coverage of LGBTA |
1993 |
| 1 | Branding Iron Letters to the Editor Anti-Gay Columns |
1993 |
| 1 | Branding Iron Letters to the Editor Gay-Supportive Columns |
1993 |
| 4 | Branding Iron Newspapers |
2001-2007 |
| 4 | Casper Star-Tribune Newspapers |
2002, 2005 |
| 1 | Gays in the Military/ Military Ban on Gays |
1992-1994 |
| 5 | “The Kinsey Sicks Presents : I Want to be a Republican” Poster |
undated |
| 5 | “Love Makes a Family” Poster |
2008 |
| 4 | Magazines |
1997- 1998 |
| 1 | Miscellaneous Clippings and Articles |
1997-2006 |
| 1 | Newsletters |
1997-2001 |
| 4 | Northwest Trail Newspapers |
2005 |
| 1 | United Voice – UGLW Newsletter |
1994-2001 |
| 4 | University of Wyoming Orientation Guides |
2000-2006 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Bisexual college students.
- Coming out (Sexual orientation)
- Gay clubs.
- Gay college students.
- Lesbian college students.
- Transgender college students.
Corporate Names
- University of Wyoming -- History -- 21st century.
Geographical Names
- Laramie (Wyo.) -- History.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-
Processed by Kayci Kruhmin
2013;2022
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