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Wyoming Equality newsletters, 1987-2018

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Wyoming Equality
Title
Wyoming Equality newsletters
Dates
1987-2018 (inclusive)
Quantity
3.45 cubic ft. (4 boxes) + 151.5 MB
Collection Number
12592
Summary
Wyoming Equality was created to enhance the lives of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) people in Wyoming. This collection contains newsletters, board minutes, and other material related to UGLW (United Gays and Lesbians of Wyoming) and WE (Wyoming Equality).
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

Wyoming Equality was created to enhance the lives of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) people in Wyoming. The non-profit organization was originally founded in 1988 as the United Gays & Lesbians of Wyoming (UGLW). In 2004, UGLW changed its name to Wyoming Equality. The organization provided education, social activities, support, and an advocacy system.

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Content Description

The collection contains newsletters that document the work of United Gays & Lesbians of Wyoming and its successor organization, Wyoming Equality. Also included are board minutes related to the UGLW, program information, manuals, and surveys.

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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 Wyoming Equality at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Wyoming Equality from 2014-2018. Additional material was recieved in April 2024.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in January 2020 and Brittany Heye in February 2026.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Bisexuals -- Wyoming
  • Gays -- Wyoming
  • Lesbians -- Wyoming
  • Transgender people -- Wyoming

Corporate Names

  • United Gays & Lesbians of Wyoming

Geographical Names

  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
  • Wyoming -- History -- 2000-
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