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Old Dominion University Gay Alliance Records A Guide to the Old Dominion University Gay Alliance Records RG 37-22A

A Guide to the Old Dominion University Gay Alliance Records RG 37-22A


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ODU University Archives

3000 Perry Library
4427 Hampton Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23529
Telephone: 757-683-5350
libspecialcollections@odu.edu
URL: https://www.odu.edu/library/special-collections

Steven Bookman, University Archivist

Repository
ODU University Archives
Identification
RG 37-22A
Title
Old Dominion University Gay Alliance Records 1976-1980
Quantity
1 Linear Feet
Language
English

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use

Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, and the holder of the copyright, if not Old Dominion University Libraries.

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers without restrictions.

Custodial History

Box 1, Folder 1 was once a part of the Gay and Lesbian Student Union (GLSU) Records and was moved to this collection on 4/22/2024.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Folder [insert number and title], Old Dominion University Gay Alliance Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Biographical / Historical

The Old Dominion University (ODU) Gay Alliance was organizaed in November 1976 to provide alternative social programs for gay members of the ODU community, and to work for gay civil rights. The organization was open to students, faculty, staff, and alumni of ODU. The Gay Alliance not only organized events at ODU but also partnered with the local community on events such as the Tidewater Lesbian/Gay Conferences held in the 1970s and early 1980s. The organization became less active and eventually was disbanded in the early 1980s.

Content Description

This collection contains administrative records and t-shirts related to the ODU Gay Alliance, a gay rights organization open to students, faculty, and staff.

Related Material

Gay and Lesbian Student Union (GLSU) Records (RG 37-5A); Our Own Community Press Newspapers (MG 143); Unitarian Universalist Church of Norfolk Records (MG 122).

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Equality
  • Gay rights--United States--History--20th century
  • Gay-straight alliances in schools
  • Old Dominion University--Student organizations

Container List

Mixed Materials box: 1 Box 1
Box 1
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 1 Folder 1
    Folder 1: Gay Alliance
    1976-1980
    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 1, Gay Alliance, 1976-1980, Old Dominion University Gay Alliance Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

  • Realia box: 1 Item 1
    Yellow Gay Alliance T-Shirt
    circa 1976-1977
    Preferred Citation

    Yellow Gay Alliance T-Shirt, circa 1976-1977, Box 1, Old Dominion University Gay Alliance Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    Scope and Contents

    Yellow t-shirt with blue lettering on the front with the name "Rob" and "76-77" printed on the pocket. The reverse has the logo for the Gay Alliance in blue.

  • Realia box: 1 Item 2
    Brown 2nd Annual Tidewater Lesbian/Gay Conference T-Shirt
    1978
    Preferred Citation

    Brown 2nd Annual Tidewater Lesbian/Gay Conference T-Shirt, 1978, Old Dominion University Gay Alliance Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    Scope and Contents

    Brown t-shirt given out to participants at the 2nd Tidewater Lesbian/Gay Conference T-Shirt that took place May 26-28, 1978. The logo for the event appears on the front of the shirt.