Great American Yankee Freedom Band Collection, 1978-1979

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Summary

Title:
Great American Yankee Freedom Band collection
Dates:
1978-1979
Creators:
Great American Yankee Freedom Band
Abstract:
Group photograph and unbound scrapbook leaves containing clippings, photographs, flyers, letters, writings, personal anecdotes, publicity materials, and printed materials which record, describe and discuss the performances, rehearsals and experiences of the Great American Yankee Freedom Band from August 1978 to December 1979.
Extent:
1 archive carton 0.25 linear foot
Language:
Languages represented in the collection: English
Preferred citation:

Great American Yankee Freedom Band collection, Coll2008-012, ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives, Los Angeles, California.

Background

Scope and content:

Group photograph and unbound scrapbook leaves containing clippings, photographs, flyers, letters, writings, personal anecdotes, publicity materials, and printed materials which record, describe and discuss the performances, rehearsals and experiences of the Great American Yankee Freedom Band from August 1978 to December 1979.

Biographical / historical:

Originally founded in 1978 to lead the annual Gay Pride Parade, the Great American Yankee Freedom Band of Los Angeles is an adult community marching band made up solely of volunteers. Its mission is to bring together the diverse communities of Southern California (including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and straight) through education, rehearsal and performance of music and other performing arts-and to provide a rewarding experience for its members. It is the second oldest musical organization of its kind in the world. The group has performed locally, nationally and internationally in concert, at street fairs, and community service organization functions.

Acquisition information:
Date and method of acquisition unknown.
Processing information:

Collection processed by Alexis Lynne Pavenick, April 2008.

Processing this collection has been funded by a generous grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Alexis Pavenick
Date Prepared:
© 2008
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid created by Michael P. Palmer. Machine-readable finding aid derived from Wordperfect. Date of source: April 25, 2008.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

Researchers wishing to publish materials must obtain permission in writing from ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives as the physical owner. Researchers must also obtain clearance from the holder(s) of any copyrights in the materials. Note that ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives can grant copyright clearance only for those materials for which we hold the copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain copyright clearance for all other materials directly from the copyright holder(s).

Preferred citation:

Great American Yankee Freedom Band collection, Coll2008-012, ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives, Los Angeles, California.

Location of this collection:
909 West Adams Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007, US
Contact:
(213) 821-2771
askone@usc.edu
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