Collection context
Summary
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection contains organizational records and correspondence -- the latter largely with readers about personal ads, though some of it is more detailed and revealing. Some ads were placed by men with disabilities, others by abled men who were actively seeking disabled partners. Organizational records include board materials, financial and legal documents, materials related to the magazine, subject files, and related materials. GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_001590; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008520
- Biographical / historical:
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ABLE-TOGETHER (legally organized as Able Together Incorporated) was a gay and bisexual men’s disability advocacy organization; it published a magazine, also called ABLE-TOGETHER, in which subscribers could connect via personal ads. The organization also ran an online discussion list called Disgaytalk, maintained an early website, and hosted monthly get-togethers.
- Acquisition information:
- The collection was donated to the GLBT Historical Society by Peter Geiger and Blaine Waterman in 2002.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research. The donor of this collection has requested that all researchers who use this collection before 2030 sign an agreement limiting disclosures to the public, which is included in the finding aid. Please contact the GLBTHS Archivist with any questions.
- Preferred citation:
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ABLE-TOGETHER records. GLBT Historical Society
- Location of this collection:
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989 Market Street, Lower LevelSan Francisco, CA 94103, US
- Contact:
- (415) 777-5455