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Spectrum records, 1991-2010

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Spectrum
Title
Spectrum records
Dates
1991-2010 (inclusive)
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
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

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

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.

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Content Description

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.

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Use of the Collection

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Copyright Information

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Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Spectrum at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Keith Reynolds in 2007 and Travis Kirchhefer in 2018.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Kayci Kruhmin in January 2022.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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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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