Gay and Lesbian Press Association Collection, 1980-1987, bulk Bulk, 1981-1985

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Summary

Title:
Gay and Lesbian Press Association Collection
Dates:
1980-1987, bulk Bulk, 1981-1985
Creators:
Gay and Lesbian Press Association.
Abstract:
Pamphlets, flyers, correspondence, media releases, articles, convention publicity, annual reports, membership forms, publication lists, conference registration lists, memoranda, project proposals, and reports documenting activities of the Gay and Lesbian Press Association (GLPA), 1980-1987. The GLPA was founded in 1981 as "a professional trade organization devoted to the betterment of all the gay/lesbian press media and the people who are responsible for the very existence of a gay press."
Extent:
0.4 linear foot. [5 folders]
Language:
Preferred citation:

Gay and Lesbian Press Association Collection, Coll2011-050, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, Los Angeles, California

Background

Scope and content:

Pamphlets, flyers, correspondence, media releases, articles, convention publicity, annual reports, membership forms, publication lists, conference registration lists, memoranda, project proposals, and reports documenting activities of the Gay and Lesbian Press Association (GLPA), 1980-1987. The GLPA was founded in 1981 as "a professional trade organization devoted to the betterment of all the gay/lesbian press media and the people who are responsible for the very existence of a gay press." The collection documents conferences, award ceremonies, administrative functions, and initiatives undertaken by the GLPA, including efforts to develop a computerized network in order to improve communication between gay and lesbian journalists.

Biographical / historical:

The Gay and Lesbian Press Association was founded in 1981 as a national professional association advocating for the interests of gay and lesbian journalists and gay- and lesbian-oriented publications. The GLPA served as "a professional trade organization devoted to the betterment of all the gay/lesbian press media and the people who are responsible for the very existence of a gay press... to ensure and promote ethical journalistic standards among its members; to increase understanding and communication within the gay and lesbian community and with the community at large; to promote a healthy business environment; to foster the growth and development of the gay press media; and to protect and defend the rights and integrity of the gay press media." The GLPA held annual conferences and award ceremonies during the 1980s; it was also engaged in efforts to develop an efficient electronic communication system linking gay journalists and news organizations.

Processing information:

Processing this collection has been funded by a generous grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

In order to provide access to this collection, minimal processing on this collection was expedited in 2011. Date spans were given wherever possible, but do not reflect the most accurate inclusive dates.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Marc LaRocque
Date Prepared:
(C) 2011
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2012-04-06T14:51-0700

Access and use

Restrictions:

Contact ONE archivist regarding access restrictions.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Gay and Lesbian Press Association Collection, Coll2011-050, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, Los Angeles, California

Location of this collection:
909 West Adams Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007, US
Contact:
(213) 821-2771
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