Gay men -- Political activity
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Bill Smith papers
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS735f
Scope and Content
This collection contains materials relating to the life and work of Atlanta gay rights activist, Bill Smith. Materials include correspondence with his friend, Diane Hughes, one flier for an event sponsored by the Atlanta Lesbian Feminist Alliance, and fliers and a newsletter from local activists memorializing Smith's death in 1980. Of particular note is a letter written by the executive director of the Atlanta Community Relations Commission addressing Smith's work in the community and his...
Dates:
1970-1980
City of Brookhaven Richard Rhodes Nondiscrimination Ordinance
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS956f
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a copy of the Richard Rhodes Nondiscrimination Ordinance (ยง 19-12), as well as the Brookhaven City Council meeting agenda from when the ordinance was approved.
Dates:
2020
Gil Robison papers
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS1152
Scope and Content
This collection documents Gilmore "Gil" Robison's career fighting for LGBT rights as a political activist and elected official. Materials show his efforts to legalize gay marriage, to create the Atlanta Gay Center, to battle a law that targeting gay men by banning prostitution, and to stop police harassment of the LGBT community. Materials include official records of the Georgia Democratic Party, which contain voter registration documents and lists of representatives, as well as flyers,...
Dates:
1959-1997, undated
Gil Robison visual arts materials
Collection
Collection number: ahc.VIS422
Scope and Contents
This collection features images collected by Gil Robison related to his personal and professional life, in particular his work with the Metropolitan Gazette. Photographs include those taken by Gerald Jones for the publication, primarily of Atlanta and Georgia political leaders, as well as the 1979 National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. In many of these images, Robison is seen interviewing featured individuals, who include...
Dates:
approximately 1900-2001, undated