University of Southern California Rainbow Floor records, 2001-2002

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Summary

Title:
University of Southern California Rainbow Floor records
Dates:
2001-2002
Creators:
University of Southern California. Office for Residential and Greek Life
Abstract:
Administrative records, photographs, staff manuals, information packets, clippings, brochures, and other papers, 2001-2002, from the Rainbow Floor at the University of Southern California. The USC Rainbow Floor was established in circa 2001 as a residential community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students and their allies at USC.
Extent:
0.4 Linear Feet 1 carton.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder #, or item name] University of Southern California Rainbow Floor Records, Coll2014-075, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection comprises administrative records, photographs, staff manuals, information packets, clippings, brochures, and other papers, 2001-2002, from the Rainbow Floor, a residential community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students and their allies at the University of Southern California. Included are photographs of the Rainbow Floor's residents and supporters and a portfolio documenting the group's programmatic activities. The collection also includes administrative records, general information, and manuals for residential advisors at USC.

Biographical / historical:

The Rainbow Floor was established in circa 2001 as a residential community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students and their allies at the University of Southern California. The Rainbow Floor was established to "Empower gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered students, and their allies, to lead full and rewarding lives by providing a safe floor in which to live, learn, and grow." The Rainbow Floor collaborates with other university departments to organize campus-wide and community events that highlight LGBT movements and issues.

Acquisition information:
Donor and date of acquisition unknown.
Processing information:

Collection processed by Loni Shibuyama, October 2014.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged alphabetically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Loni Shibuyama
Sponsor:
Processing this collection has been funded by a generous grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2014-12-03 16:30:16 -0800 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

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

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

[Box/folder #, or item name] University of Southern California Rainbow Floor Records, Coll2014-075, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern 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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