Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Wendy Sue Biegeleisen collection
- Dates:
- 1973-2016
- Creators:
- Biegeleisen, Wendy Sue
- Abstract:
- This collection contains materials related to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, LGBTQ+ publications, San Diego and LA pride fesitvals, jewish organizations, Camp Courage, police, anti military recruitment, event flyers and programs, and personal papers and notes from the donor.
- Extent:
- 1.25 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
- Language:
- English .
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection contains documents related to the HIV/AIDS epidemic such as letters, infographcs, articles, as well as documents related to organizations such as the NAMES AIDS Memorial Quilt project, needle exchange programs, and The AIDS Coaltion to Unleash Power (ACT-UP). There are also materials related to LGBTQ+ politics and peaceful protesting. These materials include interview transcripts, volunteer scripts, articles, and guides on peacful protests. The collection also contains programs, outlines, and documents related to Camp Courage, the Police Awareness Academy and San Diego and LA pride festivals. There are also documents related to jewish organizations such as Neighbors United Against Hate Crimes, which include minutes, agendas, and mailing lists. The collection also has a variety of publications which include Ms. Magazine, Outward, San Diego Feminist Communications, and the Leather Journal. Lastly, there are the donor's personal materials which include a resume, certificates, notes, and various ephemera.
- Biographical / historical:
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Wendy Sue Biegeleisen is an active member of the San Diego Blood Sisters and the San Diego Lesbian and Leather community. Biegeleisen was heavily involved in AIDS activism through organzing blood drives, supporting AIDS patients, and advocating for more AIDS awareness. She has also been involved with Concerned Citizens for AIDS patients (CCAP), AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power San Diego (ACT-UP), and Project Lifeguard. Biegeleisen also acted as the head of security for the Lesbian Solidarity movment where she worked with police and community members to ensure peaceful organization within their community. In interviews she has described herself as a feminist and radical dyke.
- Arrangement:
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This collection is organized into 2 accessions:
- Accession No. L2016.15, Wendy Sue Biegeleisen, 1973-2016
- Accession No. L2021.09, Wendy Sue Biegeleisen, 1975-2014
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-03-24 17:39:41 +0000 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Open for research.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright restrictions apply. Permission must be obtained to publish reproductions or quotations beyond "fair use." Responsibility for obtaining permissions for any use and distribution of these materials rests exclusively with the user and not Lambda Archives of San Diego. Permission to publish reproductions or quotations beyond "fair use" must also be obtained from Lambda Archives of San Diego as owners of the physical property.
- Location of this collection:
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4545 Park Blvd, Suite 104San Diego, CA 92116, US
- Contact:
- (619) 260-1522