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Yale gay and lesbian alumni records

 Collection
Call Number: RU 956

Scope and Contents

The records consist of correspondence, minutes, drafts of constitution and bylaws, newsletters, and news clippings documenting the activities of the Yale Gay and Lesbian Alumni (GALA).

Dates

  • 1982-1998

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access to the records is restricted. See inventory for details.

Original born digital files, as well as preservation masters, may not be accessed due to their fragility. Researchers must consult use copies, or if none exist request that they be made. Born digital files cannot be accessed remotely. System requirements include a Manuscripts and Archives computer and file viewing software.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright for materials authored or otherwise produced as official business of Yale University is retained by Yale University. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The records were a gift of Corey Alan Friedlander, 2004; Dennis W. Mack, 2010.

Arrangement

The records are arranged by accession.

Extent

2.5 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Catalog Record

A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog

Persistent URL

https://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/mssa.ru.0956

Abstract

The records consist of correspondence, minutes, drafts of constitution and bylaws, newsletters, and news clippings documenting the activities of the Yale Gay and Lesbian Alumni (GALA).

Biographical / Historical

The Yale Gay and Lesbian Alumni (GALA) was established in 1983. It sponsors social and educational events, supports the goals and activities of campus gay and lesbian organizations, and promotes an atmosphere of understanding and cooperation among its members and the entire Yale community.

General note

Forms part of Yale Record Group 8-C-1 (YRG 8-C-1), Records of organizations open to all Yale alumni.

Processing Information

Yale University records are arranged and described at the accession level by the creating office. The University Archives creates collection level descriptive records, but typically does no further arrangement and description at the accession level.

Title
Guide to the Yale Gay and Lesbian Alumni Records
Status
Under Revision
Author
compiled by Daniel Hartwig
Date
May 2008
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository

Contact:
Yale University Library
P.O. Box 208240
New Haven CT 06520-8240 US
(203) 432-1735
(203) 432-7441 (Fax)

Location

Sterling Memorial Library
Room 147
120 High Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Opening Hours