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Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Monitor Response Committee records
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Description
The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Monitor Response Committee records, 1991-1997, is a collection of the committee's meeting notes, correspondence, and related articles. The committee monitors radio, film, and television and sends letters to media outlets praising or criticizing their portrayal of gays and lesbians. The collection was donated by committee member Mike Roth.
Background
The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Monitor Response Committee monitors the representation of gays and lesbians in the media, specifically television, film, radio, and print. Committee members write letters directly to media outlets regarding their representation of gays and lesbians, both real and fictional. The committee also contributes articles to GLAAD's monthly newsletter.
Extent
0.8 Linear Feet 2 boxes.
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.
Availability
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.