Finding aid to the Lynette Sperber papers, 1995-2010 Coll2018-006
Christine Preimesberger
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
© 2018
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Los Angeles, California 90007
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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.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged alphabetically.
Biographical / Historical
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.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.
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 Acquisition
Gift of Lynette Sperber, October 31, 2014.
Preferred Citation
[Box/folder #, or item name] Lynette Sperber Papers, Coll2018-006, ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University
of Southern California.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Christine Preimesberger, January 2018.
Scope and Contents
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.
Separated Materials
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
Box 1, Folder 1-2
Booklets and Brochures
1995-2001
Box 1, Folder 4
Challenging Homophobia in Schools Teaching Manual
2000
Box 1, Folder 7
Fact Sheets and Flyers
2000-2003
Box 1, Folder 8
A Family Affair Film Notes
2001
Box 1, Folder 9
From Our House to the Schoolhouse Campaign Packet
2001
Box 1, Folder 10
Gay and Lesbian Elder Housing Corporation Packet
1997-2002
Box 1, Folder 11
Internal Revenue Service
2005
Box 2, Folder 1-2
Museum of Tolerance Training Manual
2000
Box 2, Folder 3
Notes on Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
undated
Box 2, Folder 5
PFLAG Vision and Mission Document
undated
Box 2, Folder 6
Pride Parade Photographs and Negatives
2000
Box 2, Folder 7
Pride Parade Photographs and Negatives
2000
Box 2, Folder 8
Pride Parade Photo Album
2000
Box 2, Folder 9
Project 10 Campaign Packet
2000
Box 2, Folder 10-11
Same Gender Marriage Coalition Documents
1997-2002
Box 2, Folder 12
Straight for Equality Information Packet
2010
Item AC3462
A&B IMRU 90.7 FM
December 17, 2001
Physical Description: 1 audiocassette.
