Dallas Chase Papers, 1991-2004

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Chase, Dallas, 1947-
Title
Dallas Chase Papers
Dates
1991-2004 (inclusive)
Quantity
4.5 linear feet, (5 boxes)
Collection Number
MSS 227
Summary
The Dallas Chase Papers contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, organizational literature, and other papers, written or collected by Chase, relating to gay rights issues and public controversies in Boise, Idaho, particularly Proposition One, the "anti-gay initiative," which was defeated in a statewide referendum in 1994. Includes materials from both pro-gay and anti-gay rights organizations, including the Idaho Citizens Alliance and Idaho Christian Coalition, and material relating to the campaign in 1999 to prevent Idaho Public Television from broadcasting gay-related programs.
Repository
Boise State University Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
1910 University Drive
Boise ID
83725
Telephone: 2084263990
archives@boisestate.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is available for research.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Lesbian activist, of Boise, Idaho.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Dallas Chase Papers contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, organizational literature, and other papers, written or collected by Chase, relating to gay rights issues and public controversies in Boise, Idaho, particularly Proposition One, the "anti-gay initiative," which was defeated in a statewide referendum in 1994. Includes materials from both pro-gay and anti-gay rights organizations, including the Idaho Citizens Alliance and Idaho Christian Coalition, and material relating to the campaign in 1999 to prevent Idaho Public Television from broadcasting gay-related programs.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

[item description], Dallas Chase Papers, Box [number] Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Gift of Dallas Chase, 2004.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Gay rights--Idaho
  • Gays
  • Gays--Idaho
  • Homosexuality--Law and legislation--Idaho
  • Idaho Christian Coalition
  • Idaho Citizens Alliance
  • Idaho Public Television
  • Referendum--Idaho
  • Television--Censorship--Idaho