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Seattle AIDS Memorial Vigil records, circa 1988-1998

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Seattle AIDS Memorial Vigil
Title
Seattle AIDS Memorial Vigil records
Dates
circa 1988-1998 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.12 cubic feet (3 boxes)
Collection Number
5282 (Accession No. 5282-001)
Summary
Album of photos, obituaries, tributes and objects related to a Vigil begun as a way for the gay community to come together in grieving and to memorialize their late friends
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Open to all users.

Material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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Languages
English
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Historical Note

The Vigil was begun by a man named Laughing Otter in the mid-1980s as a way for the gay community to come together in grieving and to memorialize their late friends. Responsibility for organizing the annual event on the lawn of Seattle Community College was assumed in 1988 by Dale Inman. His wife, Carol, continued it after his death until 1998.

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Content Description

Albums of photos, obituaries, tributes, and objects.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donated by Carol Inman, 2/22/2001.

Processing Note

Minimally processed. Binders have been disbound; original order preserved.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Description: Names
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1
  • Description: Scrapbook / photo album
    Container: Box/Folder 1/2
  • Description: "Tributes" album 1
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3-5
  • Description: "Tributes" album 2
    Container: Box/Folder 1/6
  • Description: Aids vigil notebook #1
    Container: Box/Folder 1/7
  • Description: Aids vigil notebook #2
    Container: Box/Folder 1/8
  • Description: Aids vigil notebook #3
    Container: Box/Folder 1/9
  • Description: Miscellaneous loose material
    Container: Box/Folder 1/10
  • Description: 3 posters and 2 scrolls
    Container: Box:oversize 2
  • Artifacts

    • Description: Korean doll
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Wooden pig
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Chinese (?) bronze bell in wooden frame with striking bar
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Cloth bag containing purple plastic box
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Beaded necklace
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Candle on stand: "Remember their names"
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Rose: "How many more?"
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: 6 green glass hearts on twine
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Siegfried button
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Key West button
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Seattle lesbian / gay pride parade button
      Dates: 1991
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Crucifix
      Container: Box 3

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Subject Terms

  • Gays--Washington (State)--Seattle

Corporate Names

  • Seattle AIDS Memorial Vigil--Archives

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
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