Finding Aid to the University of Southern California Rainbow Floor Records, 2001-2002 Coll2014.075
Loni Shibuyama
Processing this collection has been funded by a generous grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
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Los Angeles, California 90007
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Title: University of Southern California Rainbow Floor records
creator:
University of Southern California. Office for Residential and Greek Life
Identifier/Call Number: Coll2014.075
Physical Description:
0.4 Linear Feet
1 carton.
Date (inclusive): 2001-2002
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.
Administrative History
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.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donor and date of acquisition unknown.
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.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Loni Shibuyama, October 2014.
Related Materials
Paul C. Ballard Papers, Coll2014-029, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.
Scope and Contents
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.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged alphabetically.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Dormitory life
Gay college students
Lesbian college students
Universities and colleges
University of Southern California. Office for Residential and Greek Life
USC Rainbow Floor records
box 1, Folder 1
Administrative records
2001-2002
box 1, Folder 2
Apartment agreements and needs assessments
2001
Conditions Governing Access
Access restricted.
box 1, Folder 3
Central Residential Activities Programming (RAP) Conference
2002
box 1, Folder 4
Daily Trojan clippings
2001-2002
box 1, Folder 5
Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center, "California Report on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Domestic Violence in 1999"
2001-2002
box 1, Folder 6
Los Angeles Youth Network information packet
2001
box 1, Folder 7
Office of Residential and Greek Life, Community of the Year
2001-2002
box 1, Folder 8
Office of Residential and Greek Life, staff manuals
2001-2002
box 1, Folder 9
Photographs and negatives
2002
Scope and Contents
Includes images of a group of students, presumed to be Rainbow Floor residents, posing in various areas on the USC campus.
box 1, Folder 10
Rainbow Floor portfolio
2001-2002
box 1, Folder 11
University of Southern California, brochures and general information booklets
circa 2001-2002
