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Finding Aid to the University of Southern California Rainbow Floor Records, 2001-2002 Coll2014.075
Coll2014.075
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Title: University of Southern California Rainbow Floor records
creator:
University of Southern California. Office for Residential and Greek Life
Identifier/Call Number: Coll2014.075
Physical Description:
0.4 Linear Feet
1 carton.
Date (inclusive): 2001-2002
Abstract: Administrative records, photographs, staff manuals, information packets, clippings, brochures, and other papers, 2001-2002,
from the Rainbow Floor at the University of Southern California. The USC Rainbow Floor was established in circa 2001 as a
residential community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students and their allies at USC.
The Rainbow Floor was established in circa 2001 as a residential community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students
and their allies at the University of Southern California. The Rainbow Floor was established to "Empower gay, lesbian, bisexual,
transgendered students, and their allies, to lead full and rewarding lives by providing a safe floor in which to live, learn,
and grow." The Rainbow Floor collaborates with other university departments to organize campus-wide and community events
that highlight LGBT movements and issues.
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the ONE Archivist. Permission
for publication is given on behalf of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives at USC Libraries as the owner of the physical
items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donor and date of acquisition unknown.
[Box/folder #, or item name] University of Southern California Rainbow Floor Records, Coll2014-075, ONE National Gay & Lesbian
Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.
Collection processed by Loni Shibuyama, October 2014.
Paul C. Ballard Papers, Coll2014-029, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.
The collection comprises administrative records, photographs, staff manuals, information packets, clippings, brochures, and
other papers, 2001-2002, from the Rainbow Floor, a residential community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students
and their allies at the University of Southern California. Included are photographs of the Rainbow Floor's residents and
supporters and a portfolio documenting the group's programmatic activities. The collection also includes administrative records,
general information, and manuals for residential advisors at USC.
The collection is arranged alphabetically.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Dormitory life
Gay college students
Lesbian college students
Universities and colleges
University of Southern California. Office for Residential and Greek Life