Lesbians and Gays of African Descent for Democratic Action records

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GLBT Historical Society

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2023

Descriptive Summary

Title: Lesbians and Gays of African Descent for Democratic Action records

Dates: 1992-1995

Collection Number: 2005-07

Creator/Collector:

Extent: 1 half manuscript box

Repository: GLBT Historical Society

San Francisco, California 94103

Abstract: This collection contains materials related to Lesbians and Gays of African Descent for Democratic Action (LGADDA), formerly the Black Caucus of the Harvey Milk Lesbian and Gay Democratic Club. LGADDA was founded in early 1992; their goal is to bring the issues of Black lesbians and gays to the forefront of the political process. The LGADDA records include correspondence, flyers, materials regarding a 1995 banquet, meeting minutes, a political action manifesto, proclamations and commendations.

Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research. Mailing lists and other records holding the names, addresses, and/or phone numbers of individuals will be restricted for 20 years.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Lesbians and Gays of African Descent for Democratic Action records. Collection Number: 2005-07. GLBT Historical Society

Acquisition Information

Gift of Donald Tarver on September 23, 2005.

Scope and Content of Collection

This collection contains materials related to Lesbians and Gays of African Descent for Democratic Action (LGADDA), formerly the Black Caucus of the Harvey Milk Lesbian and Gay Democratic Club. LGADDA was founded in early 1992; their goal is to bring the issues of Black lesbians and gays to the forefront of the political process. The LGADDA records include correspondence, flyers, materials regarding a 1995 banquet, meeting minutes, a political action manifesto, proclamations and commendations. GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_007675; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_003201; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000381; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_006371

Indexing Terms

Black people

Politics and elections

Gay men

Lesbians

African Americans

People of color