Weaver, Jon-Ivan at Olympics Out of Cobb County booth, possibly at Lesbian and Gay Business Expo, Atlanta, Georgia, 1994
Scope and Contents
This collection contains photographs documenting the response to the 1993 Cobb County Board of Commissioners' anti-gay resolution. Photographs include members the Cobb Citizens Coalition (CCC) addressing the Board of Commissioners, protesting the resolution at rallies, and marching in the 1994 Atlanta Pride Parade; anti-gay counter protesters; members of Olympics Out of Cobb County (OOCC), which sought to move the Olympics out of Cobb County in response to the resolution; and signs protesting the Olympics in Cobb County. Also included are photographs of Commission Chairman Bill Byrnes issuing a welcoming proclamation from the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, attended by Elaine Hill and other CCC members; and Reverend Mel White, a member of the gay-affirming Metropolitan Community Church, addressing the Board of Commissioners in regard to the resolution. Other photographs show gay rights and pride events in Atlanta, Georgia, such as the 2001 Gay Pride Festival and a 1988 demonstration, possibly organized by ACT UP.
Dates
- 1994
Creator
- From the Collection: Lytle, Noel, 1956- (Person)
- From the Collection: Mayersky, David (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
4 color photographic print(s)
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository