Lionel CantĂș Queer Center records, 1970s-2015

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Summary

Title:
Lionel CantĂș Queer Center records
Dates:
1970s-2015
Creators:
University of California, Santa Cruz. Lionel CantĂș Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex Resource Center and University of California, Santa Cruz. Lionel CantĂș Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex Resource Center
Abstract:
The Lionel CantĂș Center records contain administrative records, photographs, program and event files, and scrapbooks related to the CantĂș Center, the queer resource center at UC Santa Cruz.
Extent:
6 Linear Feet 4 cartons, 1 document case, 1 oversize flat box and 1.31 GB 711 digital files
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Lionel CantĂș Queer Center records. UA 75. Special Collections and Archives, University Library, University of California, Santa Cruz.

Background

Scope and content:

Records of the Lionel CantĂș Queer Center at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Includes binders on program administration, curriculum development, reports, event flyers and posters, scrapbooks, collected feminist publications (circa 1970s), photographs (print and digital), and video tapes. Video formats include one 1/2'' open reel and three VHS tapes. Digital carrier formats include three CDs and three floppy disks.

Biographical / historical:

The Lionel CantĂș Queer Resource Center co-creates experiences with and for students, staff, and faculty to challenge cisheteronormative understandings of gender and sexuality.

The resource center is named after Lionel CantĂș, who was a beloved assistant professor of Sociology, an 'out' gay Latino man, who was exceptionally supportive of both graduate and undergraduate students. During his time at UCSC, his office at Merrill College was close to the GLBTI resource center, and Lionel was frequently visiting and making himself available for students and center programs. His sudden and untimely death in 2002 was a profound loss for the entire UCSC campus community. Two years after his death the GLBTI resource center was renamed in his memory.

Acquisition information:
Transferred from Lionel CantĂș Queer Center in 2022.
Processing information:

This collection was processed by Kelsey Knox in 2025.

Arrangement:

Collection is arranged in five series:

  • Series 1: Administrative Files and Organizational Resources
  • Series 2: Program Files
  • Series 3: Photographs and Scrapbooks
  • Series 4: Audiovisual Materials
  • Series 5: Posters

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Kelsey Knox
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-06-11 15:20:03 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection open for research. Audiovisual media is unavailable until reformatted. Digital files are available in the UCSC Special Collections and Archives reading room. Some files may require reformatting before they can be accessed. Technical limitations may hinder the Library's ability to provide access to some digital files. Access to digital files on original carriers is prohibited; users must request to view access copies. Contact Special Collections and Archives in advance to request access to audiovisual media and digital files.

Terms of access:

Copyright for the items in this collection is owned by Regents of the University of California. Reproduction or distribution of any work protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the copyright owner. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether a use is fair use, and to obtain any necessary permissions. UCSC Special Collections and Archives can grant permission to publish materials to which it holds the copyright. For more information see UCSC Special Collections and Archives policy on Reproduction and Use.

Preferred citation:

Lionel CantĂș Queer Center records. UA 75. Special Collections and Archives, University Library, University of California, Santa Cruz.

Location of this collection:
Special Collections and Archives, University Library
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064, US
Contact:
(831) 459-2547
speccoll@library.ucsc.edu
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