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AHJ_ah300518 Inventory of the Spectrum records, 1991-2010 Spectrum records Processed by Kayci Kruhmin University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

American Heritage Center Dept. 3924, 1000 E. University Avenue University of Wyoming Laramie, WY 82071 Phone: 307.766.2574 Fax:307.766.5511 Email:ahcref@uwyo.edu URL:http://ahc.uwyo.edu/

2013;2022

University of Wyoming

Finding aid encoded by Ann Mulfort April 2013 Finding aid is in English Collection Summary Spectrum Spectrum records 1991-2010 300518 4.83 cubic ft. (7 boxes)+ 8.04 KB University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. English 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.

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.

Scope and Content

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.

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

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

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

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

The collection was processed by Kayci Kruhmin in January 2022.

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

Access Terms University of Wyoming -- History -- 21st century. Gay college students. Lesbian college students. Gay clubs. Transgender college students. Bisexual college students. Coming out (Sexual orientation) Laramie (Wyo.) -- History. Wyoming -- History -- 1946- <?xm-replace_text {Title as Subject}?> People, Ethnicity, and Culture Gays and Lesbians Colleges and Universities Student Life Social Life and Customs Clubs and Societies Politics, Government, and Law Wyoming Container List Series I. Artifacts 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. Correspondence 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 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 Week 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 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 Spectrum 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 1 and Digitalahcdm_300518_001 Spectrum 2006-2012 Series VII.Organizations 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 Material 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