Finding Aid to the Californians for AIDS Research and Education Records, 1987-1990 Coll2014-104
Michael C. Oliveira, Scott Reed
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Title: Californians for AIDS Research and Education (CARE) records
creator:
Californians for AIDS Research and Education (CARE)
Identifier/Call Number: Coll2014-104
Physical Description:
2.5 Linear Feet
1 box, 1 map case folder
Date (inclusive): 1987-1990
Abstract: Agendas, minutes, reports, fliers, forms, and planning materials from Californians for AIDS Research and Education (CARE),
and documentation from the AIDS Initiative Committee (AIC) and the No on Prop 96 and 102 campaigns in Los Angeles, California,
1987-1990. After the victory over California Proposition 64 in 1986, community members formed CARE to educate the public and
defeat Proposition 69. AIC sought to place a proposition on the June 1988 ballot to create an AIDS research fund, but it failed
to qualify for the ballot. CARE then committed its efforts to the No on Proposition 96 and 102 campaigns for the November
1988 election.
Administrative History
After the victory over California Proposition 64, the LaRouche Initiative, in 1986, community members sought to form a statewide
organization. The organization would prepare to defeat similar initiatives and champion progressive initiatives concerning
HIV/AIDS. From this effort, the Californians for AIDS Research and Education (CARE) and later the AIDS Initiative Committee
(AIC) were created. CARE worked to educate the public and defeat California Proposition 69, the AIDS Initiative Statute championed
by Paul Gann. Proposition 69 would have required the reporting of HIV/AIDS cases to the state and could have subjected individuals
to quarantine. CARE also worked with AIC to place the AIDS Tax Credit Initiative on the June 1988 ballot. The income tax credit
initiative would have funded HIV/AIDS research. While the income tax credit initiative failed to qualify for the ballot, Proposition
69 was defeated by two million votes.
For the remainder of the year, CARE committed its efforts to the No on Proposition 96 and 102 campaigns. Proposition 102,
which would require public reporting of anyone who tested positive, was successfully defeated. Proposition 96, which would
allow California courts to require individuals to be tested for HIV without their consent in certain situations, was approved
by California voters. CARE disbanded after the November 1988 election.
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 Acquistion
Date of acquisition unknown, gift of John O'Brien and unidentified donors.
Preferred Citation
[Box 1, folder #,] Californians for AIDS Research and Education Records, Coll2014-104, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives,
USC Libraries, University of Southern California.
Processing information
Collection processed by Michael C. Oliveira, October 2014. Accrual processed by Scott Reed, 2016.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of agendas, minutes, reports, fliers, newspaper clippings, forms, planning materials, financial records,
campaign statements, and corporation records related to the formation and actions of Californians for AIDS Research and Education
(CARE), the No on Proposition 96 and 102 campaigns, and to a lesser extent the AIDS Initiative Committee (AIC) in Los Angeles
from aprroximately 1987-1990.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.
Arrangement
Collection is arranged in two series:
Series 1. Californians for AIDS Research and Education (CARE)
Series 2. No on 96 and 102
Related Materials
AIDS Initiative Committee, box 47, folder 35, AIDS History Project Collection, Coll2007-015, ONE National Gay and Lesbian
Archives, Los Angeles, California.
Californians for AIDS Research and Education (CARE), box 55, folder 17-18, AIDS History Project Collection, Coll2007-015,
ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives, Los Angeles, California.
Californians for AIDS Research and Education (CARE), box 1, folder 4-6, Bruce Mirken Papers, Coll2013-094, ONE National Gay
and Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
AIDS (Disease) -- Law and legislation -- California
AIDS (Disease) -- California -- Los Angeles County
Californians for AIDS Research and Education (CARE)
AIDS Initiative Committee
Californians for AIDS Research and Education (CARE)
Scope and Contents
Contents include meeting agendas and notes, bank statements, corporate records, correspondance, fliers, receipts and financial
documents. The records document the formation of CARE, their work to defeat Proposition 69 in the June 1988 election, and
the AIDS Tax Credit Initiative from 1987-1989. While their efforts on No on Prop 96 and 102 are mostly reflected in the second
series, there are some materials related to this cause in this series. Documentation in the Fliers and forms, Other organizations,
and the Planning records folders contain information on AIC.
Arrangement
The files of the series are in alphabetical order.
Box 1, Folder 1
Agendas, minutes, reports
1987-1988
Box 1, Folder 2
Bank statements and deposits
1988-1989
Box 1, Folder 5
Fliers and forms
1987-1988
Box 1, Folder 7
Miscellaneous receipts
1988-1989
Box 1, Folder 11
Receipts and financial documents
1988-1989
No on 96 and 102
Scope and Contents
Contents include meeting agendas and notes, bank statements, audits, corporate records, correspondence, fliers, promotional
materials, volunteer and donor information, tax documents, receipts and financial documents. The series documents the organizational
records of the No on 96 and 102 campaign, an effort of Californians for AIDS Research and Education for the November 1988
California election. While efforts on No on Prop 96 and 102 are mostly reflected in this series, there are some additional
materials in the first series.
Arrangement
The files of the series are in alphabetical order.
Box 1, Folder 12
Administrative records
1988
Box 1, Folder 18-20
Disbursements, first, second, and final period
1988
Box 1, Folder 21
Donor thank-you letters
1988
Box 1, Folder 22
Fliers, correspondence, forms
1988
Box 1, Folder 25
Fundraising and event fliers
1988
