Allen Chamberlin LGBTQ newspaper collection, 1977-2016

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Summary

Creators:
Chamberlin, Allen
Abstract:
The Allen Chamberlin LGBTQ Collection is 21 boxes in size and contains different types of publications such as magazines, newspapers, fliers, and newsletters. Divided into four series, the collection is organized chronologically. Allen Chamberlin had subscriptions with Mom... Guess What!, Patlar Gazette, The Sacramento Star and Outword Magazine which were important Sacramento Area newspapers.
Extent:
19.5 Linear Feet (21 boxes)
Language:
English and Languages represented in the collection: English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item and/or item number], [box and folder number], Allen Chamberlin LGBTQ newspaper collection, MS0024, Center for Sacramento History.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection is divided into two series: LGBT Periodicals and Sacramento Periodicals. However, majority of the collection primarily documents the developing and maintaining of the LGBT Community in Sacramento, California. Donated by Sacramento resident, Allen Chamberlin, the collection consists of periodicals that trace the birth and rise of the LGBT Community in Sacramento as well as the rise of other Sacramento neighborhoods. The collection covers forty years of Sacramento LGBT history, California law making, and the local Sacramento scene. Topics and subjects included in the collection are LGBT community building, gay entrepreneurship, HIV/AIDS education and California laws regarding Homosexuality.

The LGBT Periodicals are a compilation of newspapers, magazines and fliers in the form of print. Dating back to the late 1970s to 2016, the periodicals showcase testimonials, picnic ads, realtor ads, bars, restaurants, clubs, sporting activities and local laws that relate to or embrace the LGBT community.

The Sacramento Periodicals are a compilation of magazines in the form of print that are dedicated to informing Sacramento residents about the events and changes taking place in Sacramento. This portion of the collection extends from October 2001 to November 2015.

The scope and content of this collection is geographically situated in Sacramento in neighborhoods such as Land Park, East Sacramento and Midtown.

The following series scope and content notes only offers selected highlights, please see the container list for a full listing of the series contents.

Biographical / historical:

The first newspaper in Sacramento, California dedicated to the LGBT community launched in 1966 and went by the name of The Association for Responsible Citizenship. In 1977, Gibbous Rising was launched by publishers Barbara Ward and Roxanne Mitchell. A year later, Linda Birner established the newspaper and magazine Mom…Guess What! It became the most popular newspaper throughout Sacramento to inform the LGBT community about businesses, recreational activities and nightlife that were LGBT accepting.

Acquisition information:
Transferred from Allen Chamberlain in 1984, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2013, and 2016 to the Center for Sacramento History.(Accession #1984/123, 1997/027, 1999/139, 2000/093, 2000/097, 2002/029, 2004/074, 2008/009, 2012/030, 2013/043, 2016/042).
Processing information:

Collection was processed by Ari Green on August 5, 2019

Arrangement:

Series 1 - LGBT Periodicals comprises primarily material documenting the LGBT community in the Greater Sacramento Area. Through these publications, the growing LGBT community was able to share resources and events that welcomed their presence. From news about laws being passed regarding sexuality to local picnics, members of the LGBT community knew that they could rely on these periodicals to keep them updated on the local scene.

Subseries 1.1 Gay Sacramento Fliers

Subseries 1.2 Gibbous Rising Newspaper

Subseries 1.3 Patlar Gazette Newspaper

Subseries 1.4 The Sacramento Star

Subseries 1.5 Mom... Guess What! Newspaper

Subseries 1.6 Outdoor Adventures of Sacramento

Subseries 1.7 Outword Magazine

Subseries 1.8 Valley Rainbow Magazine

Subseries 1.9 Gloss Magazine

Subseries 1.10 Jane and Jane Magazine

Series 2 - Sacramento Periodicals comprises primarily material documenting the life and scene in Sacramento from the late 1980s well into 2015. Through these periodicals, articles about the local laws, state laws and even national law

Subseries 2.1 East Sacramento Newspaper

Subseries 2.2 Senior Magazine

Subseries 2.3 California Technology News Magazine

Subseries 2.4 Submerge: Music, Art, Lifestyle Magazine

Subseries 2.5 California Capital Airshow Magazine

Subseries 2.6 The Far Files Magazine

Subseries 2.7 Her Life Magazine

Subseries 2.8 Land Park Monthly Magazine

Subseries 2.9 Wirehed Magazine

Subseries 2.10 Midtown Magazine

Subseries 2.11 Because People Matter Newspaper

Subseries 2.12 Capital Public Radio Quarterly Newsletter

Subseries 2.13 Sacramento Spotlight Magazine

Subseries 2.14 The Master Report Newspaper

Subseries 2.15 Edible Sacramento Magazine

Subseries 2.16 Best of Sacramento Central Magazine

Subseries 2.17 Northern California's Connected Now Magazine

Subseries 2.18 Sacramento Parent Magazine

Subseries 2.19 Bonnie Magazine

Subseries 2.20 KVIE Channel 6 Program Guide

Subseries 2.21 Inside East Sacramento Newspaper

Subseries 2.22 Comic Press Newspaper

Subseries 2.23 Sacramento News and Review Newspaper

Physical location:
2F2, 2F3, 2C4
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research use.

Terms of access:

All requests to publish or quote from private manuscripts held by the Center for Sacramento History (CSH) must be submitted in writing to the archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of CSH 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 by the patron. No permission is necessary to publish or quote from public records.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item and/or item number], [box and folder number], Allen Chamberlin LGBTQ newspaper collection, MS0024, Center for Sacramento History.

Location of this collection:
551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95811, US
Contact:
(916) 808-7072
csh@cityofsacramento.org
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