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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Title: Lynette Sperber papers
creator:
Sperber, Lynette
Identifier/Call Number: Coll2018-006
Physical Description:
0.8 Linear Feet
2 boxes.
Date (inclusive): 1995-2010
Abstract: The Lynette Sperber papers, 1995-2010, includes educational and political campaign materials donated by activist Lynette Sperber.
Sperber is a public speaker who works closely with LGBT advocacy organizations, primarily Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). The materials in this collection consist of items such as teaching manuals, brochures, flyers,
and campaign packets.
The collection is arranged alphabetically.
Lynette Sperber got involved in LGBT activism after her son came out in 1990. For 25 years, she and her husband Larry Sperber
worked with Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) and other gay activist and support organizations. She
worked as a public speaker at schools, businesses, and religious organizations, to raise awareness on gay rights and homophobia.
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.
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 Acquisition
Gift of Lynette Sperber, October 31, 2014.
[Box/folder #, or item name] Lynette Sperber Papers, Coll2018-006, ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University
of Southern California.
Collection processed by Christine Preimesberger, January 2018.
The Lynette Sperber papers consist of materials from Sperber's years of service with Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
(PFLAG). The collection primarily consists of educational materials produced by PFLAG, educational materials produced by similar
organizations, correspondence between her and other activist organizations, a collection of photographs of PFLAG participating
in the 2000 Los Angeles Pride Parade, and political campaign resources for various causes. The subjects of these causes include
housing for gay and lesbian elders, safer school campaigns, and same gender marriage.
The following have been separated to the ONE Newsletter Collection:
Gay & Lesbian Center Vanguard, February 2010
Project 10, Spring Update 2002
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Bullying in schools -- Prevention
Gay students
Lesbian students
Same-sex marriage -- United States
Teaching -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Toleration -- Study and teaching
Parents & Friends of Lesbians and Gays