Finding aid of the Randy Miller Papers
Josue Hurtado
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Historical Society
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San Francisco, California 94105
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The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Historical Society. All rights reserved.
Finding aid of the Randy Miller Papers
Collection number: 1996-13
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Historical Society
San Francisco, California
- Processed by:
- Josue Hurtado
- Date Completed:
- January 2005
- Encoded by:
- Rebekah Kim
© 2007 The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Historical Society. All rights reserved.
Descriptive Summary
Title: Randy Miller papers
Dates: 1985-1994
Collection number: 1996-13
Creator:
Miller, Randy
Collection Size:
1 linear foot
2 manuscript boxes
Repository:
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94105
Abstract: Materials collected by Randy Miller documenting his role as an AIDS activist and organizer in various organizations including
Gay Men of Color Commission, Human Rights Commission, Lesbian and Gay Democratic Club, and the National Task Force on AIDS
Prevention.
Physical location: Stored at the Archives of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Historical Society in San Francisco, California.
Languages:
Languages represented in the collection:
English
Access
Collection open for research.
Publication Rights
Copyright to unpublished manuscript materials has been transferred to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Historical Society.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Randy Miller Papers, 1996-13, The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Historical Society.
Acquisition Information
Donated to the GLBT Historical Society by Randy Miller in 1996.
Biography
Randy Miller was an incredibly busy activist involved in a broad range of issues, but most of his efforts went into AIDS education
and prevention and GLBT advocacy. He was particularly focused on issues facing minorities and men and women of color, and
on local as well as national politics. Like many other activists at the time, Miller was involved with a multitude of organizations
and causes.
Scope and Content of Collection
This collection consists of materials collected by Randy Miller from the various organizations he was associated with in the
early 1990s. This collection is particularly interesting in that it is an example of the community-based activism that was
a typical response to the AIDS crisis in San Francisco. The papers also show the rich variety of AIDS organizations that
sprung up during this time.
This collection is divided into 4 series, Minority GLBT Issues, GLBT Advocacy, Safe Sex, and Other Activities.
Minority GLBT Issues (1988-1993) consists of materials relating to Miller's activities on minority GLBT issues. Documented
here is Miller's involvement in planning and participating in various conferences which addressed issues affecting the minority
GLBT population. Besides conference materials this series contains meeting minutes and by-laws from several organizations.
The Advocacy series (1992-1994) contains a sampling of materials from various GLBT related causes in which Miller was interested
or participated in.
The Safe Sex series (1985-1993)documents Miller's involvement in promoting safe sex and AIDS prevention.
The Other Activities series (1985-1993) contains materials documenting Randy Miller's other activities and interests. The
correspondence file contains communications between Miller and various political leaders, including Diane Feinstein, the office
United States Senator Cranston, several mayors of San Francisco, as well as letters to various newspapers and publications.
Among other materials here are items documenting Miller's role on San Francisco City College Blue Ribbon Panel, which was
convened to help overcome a budget shortfall; analysis of President Clinton's healthcare proposal; and materials from the
San Francisco's Human Right Commission.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in
the library's online public access catalog.
AIDS
San Francisco (Calif.)
GLBT People
AIDS Activists
Related Material
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Collection Contents
Series 1. Minority GLBT Issues, 1988-1993
1988-1993
Physical Description: 9 folders
Series Description
This series consists of materials relating to Miller’s activities on minority GLBT issues. Documented here is Miller’s involvement
in planning and participating in various conferences which addressed issues affecting the minority GLBT population. Besides
conference materials this series contains meeting minutes and by-laws from several organizations.
Box: Folder 1: 1
Gay Men of Color Consortium Minutes
1991-1993
Box: Folder 1: 2
Gay Men of Color Consortium Miscellaneous Documents
1991-1993
Box: Folder 1: 3
Gay Men of Color Consortium Media
1991-1993
Box: Folder 1: 4
Black Gay and Lesbian Leadership Forum
1993
Box: Folder 1: 5
Gay Men of Color AIDS Institute
1990-1991
Box: Folder 1: 6
National Association of Black and White Men Together
1988-1991
Box: Folder 1: 7
Lesbians and Gays of African Descent for Democratic Action (LGADDA) Miscellaneous Materials
1990-1992
Box: Folder 1: 8
Lesbians and Gays of African Descent for Democratic Action (LGADDA) Membership List
1991-1993
Series 2. GLBT Advocacy, 1992-1994
1992-1994
Physical Description: 4 folders
Series Description
This series contains a sampling of materials from various GLBT-related causes in which Miller was interested or participated
in.
Box: Folder 1: 10
Affirmation: United Methodist for Lesbians
1991-1992
Box: Folder 1: 11
National Advocacy Coalition on Youth and Sexual Orientation
1994
Box: Folder 1: 12
International Lesbian and Gay Association
1993
Series 3. Safe Sex, 1985-1993
1985-1993
Physical Description: 10 folders
Series Description
This series documents Miller’s involvement in promoting safe sex and AIDS prevention
Box: Folder 1: 14
Miscellaneous AIDS Policy Issues
1985-1993
Box: Folder 1: 15
AIDS Prevention in Public Sex Environments: Outreach and Training Manual
1990
Box: Folder 1: 16
Coalition for Healthy Sex
1993
Box: Folder 1: 17
Gay Men’s AIDS Network
1987
Box: Folder 1: 18
New Friends of San Francisco
1987
Box: Folder 2: 1
People With AIDS San Francisco
1987-1989
Box: Folder 2: 2
National Task Force on AIDS Prevention
1992
Box: Folder 2: 3
Early Advocacy and Care for HIV (EACH) Program
1992
Box: Folder 2: 5
Safe Sex and AIDS-Related Ephemera
1989-1993
Series 4. Other Activities, 1985-1993
1985-1993
Physical Description: 7 folders
Series Description
This series contains materials documenting Randy Millers other activities and interests. The correspondence file contains
communications between Miller and various political leaders, including Diane Feinstein, the office of United States Senator
Alan Cranston, several mayors of San Francisco, as well as letters to various newspapers and publications. Among other materials
here are items documenting Miller’s role on a San Francisco City College Blue Ribbon Panel, which was convened to help overcome
a budget shortfall; analysis of President Clinton’s health care proposal; and materials from the San Francisco’s Human Right
Commission.
Box: Folder 2: 6
San Francisco City College Blue Ribbon Panel
1993
Box: Folder 2: 7
President Clinton’s Health Care Reform Analysis
1993-1994
Box: Folder 2: 9
Human Right Commission Lesbian and Gay Advisory Committee
1990-1993
Box: Folder 2: 10
Human Right Commission
1993-1994
Box: Folder 2: 12
“Slavery and Homosexuality” by Dr. Luiz Mott
1982
