Description
Bylaws, correspondence, fliers, and membership lists, 1983-1984, of the Desert Empire Business and Professional Association
(DE BAPA). The bulk of the records concern the split in the organization in mid-1984. While DE BAPA retained the name, some
members left to form the Palm Springs Business and Professional Association. Both organizations served lesbian women, gay
men, bisexuals, and transgender professionals and business owners.
Background
The principal purpose of the Desert Empire Business and Professional Association was "to support, assist, inform, and educate
business and professional individuals supportive of its concerns and community they serve." The principle communities were
lesbian women, gay men, bisexuals, and transgender professionals and business owners.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
1 folder
Restrictions
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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.
Availability
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.