Finding Aid to the Los Angeles City College Gay and Lesbian Student Union Records, 1973-1982 Coll2014.043
Loni Shibuyama
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Title: Los Angeles City College Gay and Lesbian Student Union records
creator:
Lombardi, Michael A.
Identifier/Call Number: Coll2014.043
Physical Description:
0.4 Linear Feet
1 carton.
Date (inclusive): 1973-1982
Abstract: Meeting minutes, correspondence, administrative records, event flyers, scholarship fund records, clippings, photographs, and
publicity material, bulk 1979-1980, documenting the activities of the Gay and Lesbian Student Union of Los Angeles City College
(LACC). The organization was established in 1979 and "dedicated to the direction and promotion of scholastic, social, cultural,
and political activities beneficial to the gay student union and the gay community." Michael Lombardi served as the organization's
first president.
Biographical / Historical
The Gay and Lesbian Student Union (GLSU) of Los Angeles City College (LACC) was established in 1979 and was part of the Associated
Students and Interclub Council at LACC. Michael Lombardi served as GLSU's first president from 1979-1980. Among its activities,
the GLSU organized a series of speakers for a gay history month; advocated for the inclusion of gay studies courses at LACC;
marched in the gay pride parade; and established a Harvey Milk Memorial Scholarship Fund for gay and lesbian students.
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
This collection was separated from the ONE Subject Files Collection, Coll2012-001. Material donated by Michael A. Lombardi,
date unknown.
Preferred Citation
[Box/folder #, or item name] Los Angeles City College Gay and Lesbian Student Union Records, Coll2014-043, ONE National Gay
& Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Loni Shibuyama, September 2014.
Related Materials
Don Amador Papers, Coll2011-016, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, Los Angeles, California
Scope and Contents
The collection comprises meeting minutes, correspondence, administrative records, event flyers, scholarship fund records,
clippings, photographs, and publicity material, bulk 1979-1980, documenting the activities of the Gay and Lesbian Student
Union of Los Angeles City College (LACC). Materials document the group's activities including the administration of a scholarship
fund for gay and lesbian students; organizing gay and lesbian themed events, such as film screenings and a history speaker
series; representing the gay and lesbian student body in LACC's Associated Students and Interclub Council; and collaborating
with gay activist Don Amador to introduce and promote a gay studies class at LACC.
Arrangement
The organization's constitution and meeting minutes are at the beginning of the collection. The remaining folders are arranged
alphabetically.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Gay and lesbian studies
Gay college students
Gays in higher education
Lesbian students
Lombardi, Michael A.
Los Angeles City College. Gay and Lesbian Student Union
Los Angeles City College Gay and Lesbian Student Union records
Box 1, folder 2
Meeting minutes and agenda
1979-1980
Box 1, folder 3
Administrative records and notes
1979-1980
Box 1, folder 4
Anti-gay graffiti on GLSU flyers
circa 1979-1980
Box 1, folder 5
Associated Students and Interclub Council at LACC
1979-1980
Box 1, folder 6
Brochures, letterhead, and certificates
circa 1979-1980
Box 1, folder 7
Clippings and articles
1973-1982
Box 1, folder 9
Event flyers and calendars
circa 1979-1980
Box 1, folder 11
Gay History Month administrative records
1979
Box 1, folder 12
Gay studies information resources
1979
Box 1, folder 13
Other student organizations
circa 1979-1980
Box 1, folder 14
Photographs
1979
Physical Description: 8 photographs: b&w.
Scope and Contents
Includes photographs of the GLSU at Griffith Park "Farewell to Washington Party," and group members Gene Moneau, James Garcia,
Dennis Di Carlo, Tony Lopez, Bob van Ort, Michael Lombardi, and Charles James.
Box 1, folder 16
Recruitment forms and information sheets
1979-1980
Box 1, folder 17
Scholarship fund administrative records
1979-1980
