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Title: ABLE-TOGETHER records
Dates: 1993-2000
Collection Number: 2002-33
Creator/Collector:
Extent: 5 linear feet (4 cartons)
Repository:
GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: ABLE-TOGETHER was a gay and bisexual men’s disability advocacy organization; it published a magazine, also called ABLE-TOGETHER,
in which subscribers could connect via personal ads. The collection contains organizational records and correspondence, the
latter largely with readers about their ads, though some of it is more detailed and revealing.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research. The donor of this collection has requested that all researchers who use this collection before
2030 sign an agreement limiting disclosures to the public, which is included in the finding aid. Please contact the GLBTHS
Archivist with any questions.
[Identification of item]. ABLE-TOGETHER records. Collection Number: 2002-33. GLBT Historical Society
The collection was donated to the GLBT Historical Society by Peter Geiger and Blaine Waterman in 2002.
Biography/Administrative History
ABLE-TOGETHER (legally organized as Able Together Incorporated) was a gay and bisexual men’s disability advocacy organization;
it published a magazine, also called ABLE-TOGETHER, in which subscribers could connect via personal ads. The organization
also ran an online discussion list called Disgaytalk, maintained an early website, and hosted monthly get-togethers.
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection contains organizational records and correspondence -- the latter largely with readers about personal ads, though
some of it is more detailed and revealing. Some ads were placed by men with disabilities, others by abled men who were actively
seeking disabled partners. Organizational records include board materials, financial and legal documents, materials related
to the magazine, subject files, and related materials. GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_001590;
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008520
People with disabilities
Gay men
Bisexual people