Elliott (Doug) papers, 1987-1999, bulk Bulk, 1991-1998

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Summary

Title:
Doug Elliott papers
Dates:
1987-1999, bulk Bulk, 1991-1998
Creators:
Doug Elliott
Abstract:
USC Lambda Alumni Association records, vacation scrapbooks, gay theater show fliers, photographs and other documents from University of Southern California alum and educator Doug Elliott (1924-2008). The collection contains fliers and programs for the Highways Performance Space, Celebration Theatre, the Gay Games and other gay organizations. Photographs document Elliott's various trips abroad and in the United States.
Extent:
1.6 linear feet. 1 records box + 1 archive carton.
Language:
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder #, or item name] Doug Elliott Papers, Coll2013-111, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of documents relating to Doug Elliott's participation in the USC Lambda Alumni Association and the Scholarship Committee that awarded students scholarships for leadership qualities and research proposals relating to the LGBT community. Materials also show his support and interest in several theaters and community organizations, including the Highways Performance Space in Santa Monica, Celebration Theatre in Los Angeles, the 18th Street Arts Complex, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) and the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center. The bulk of the collection is vacation scrapbooks with photographs that document the Gay Games, gay cruises, and his trips abroad and in the United States.

Biographical / historical:

Joseph Douglas Elliott was born on November 15, 1924 in Monterey Park, California. Following in his family's footsteps, Elliott became a fourth generation "Trojan" by graduating from the University of Southern California with a Bachelors and Masters in Education in 1952 and 1957, respectively.

Elliott had been a training teacher, a supervisor of music and special education, an assistant principal and principal. He received the prestigious Recognition of Outstanding Support/Service for Education (ROSE) Award in 2003 from the USC Rossier School of Education. He was also an active member of the USC Lambda Alumni Association and served on the USC Lambda Scholarship Committee from 1998-1999. He established an endowed scholarship, the Doug Elliott Scholarship in Education, through Lambda Alumni at the Rossier School of Education.

Elliott was an avid traveler later in his life, traveling to Spain, Turkey, Mexico, Greece and other locations. He supported many LGBT organizations in the community through his donations and participation, including the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center, the International Gay and Lesbian Archives, Highways Performance Space, Celebration Theatre, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) and many others.

Elliott died on February 14, 2008 in Monterey Park, California.

Source:

Interview with Amy Ross, USC Board of Governors President Elect and founding member of the Lambda LGBT Alumni Association, http://alumnigroups.usc.edu/lambda/ross.html. (Accessed on November 11, 2013).

Acquisition information:
Date and acquisition information unknown.
Processing information:

Formerly boxes 103-61 and A025. Collection processed by Jennifer Darwent, November 2013.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged in the following series:

Series 1. Personal papers

Series 2. Vacation scrapbooks

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Jennifer Darwent
Sponsor:
Processing this collection has been funded by a generous grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Date Prepared:
(c) 2013
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2013-11-27T13:24-0800

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

[Box/folder #, or item name] Doug Elliott Papers, Coll2013-111, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Location of this collection:
909 West Adams Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007, US
Contact:
(213) 821-2771
askone@usc.edu
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