International Association of Gay and Lesbian Martial Artists records

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Descriptive Summary

Title: International Association of Gay and Lesbian Martial Artists records
Dates: 1994-2004
Collection Number: 2006-16
Creator/Collector: International Association of Gay and Lesbian Martial Artists
Extent: 1 manuscript box
Repository: GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: The International Association of Gay and Lesbian Martial Artists (IAGLMA) records contain publicity and newsletter materials, a rule book, photographs and artifacts. The organization, originally known as Homosexuals in Martial Arts (Hi MA), was formed at the 1990 Gay Games III in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. IAGLMA is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to outreach, inclusion and education for the gay, lesbian and supportive martial arts communities through the martial arts and self defense on local, national and international levels.
Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research. Mailing lists and other records holding the names, addresses, and/or phone numbers of individuals will be restricted for 20 years.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. International Association of Gay and Lesbian Martial Artists records. Collection Number: 2006-16. GLBT Historical Society

Acquisition Information

Gift of Allen Wood on March 17, 2006.

Scope and Content of Collection

The International Association of Gay and Lesbian Martial Artists (IAGLMA) records contain publicity and newsletter materials, a rule book, photographs and artifacts. The organization, originally known as Homosexuals in Martial Arts (Hi MA), was formed at the 1990 Gay Games III in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. IAGLMA is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to outreach, inclusion and education for the gay, lesbian and supportive martial arts communities through the martial arts and self defense on local, national and international levels. The collection includes photographs from the Gay Games in Amsterdam and various other tournaments, 1998-2000; medals and lapel pins, 1992-1998; official tournament rules and procedures, 1998; newsletters and website pages, 2000-2004; a HiMA! logo and flyer, undated; and mockups of a Hi MA membership application and publicity brochure, 1994. GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008529

Indexing Terms

Sports