Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to all researchers.

Conditions Governing Use

Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Preferred Citation

Don Amador Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information

The materials were acquired by Special Collections Research Center on 12/02/2009.

Appraisal Information

One cubic foot of newspapers were deaccessioned as the originals were damaged by mildrew and potential mold and there were multiple copies of many papers.

Custodial History

After the death of Don Amador the papers were in the custody of his sister in Troy, N.Y.

Processing Information

Accessioned and minimally processed in December 2009 by Ute Schechter, Warren E. Burger Archivist.

Biographical Note

Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:<a href="http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Don_Amador">http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Don_Amador</a>.

Scope and Contents

Papers of gay rights activist Don Amador of Los Angeles. Included are personal papers, papers relating to research and teaching, as well as papers relating to his political activities.

Arrangement of Materials

This collection is not yet fully arranged and described. Researchers may wish to consult with a staff member for further information in advance of using the collection.

Index Terms

Genre/Form of Material:

• Clippings (information artifacts)
• Correspondence
• Fliers (printed matter)
• Newspapers
• Photographs
• Posters
• Research notes

Topical Term:

• Gay and lesbian studies--United States--History.
• Gay liberation movement--California--Los Angeles--History.
• Gay rights--California--Los Angeles--History.
• Gay rights--United States--History--20th century.
• Homosexuality.
• Invitations.
• Lecture notes

Additional Information