In the Life records, circa 1990-2012

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Summary

Title:
In the Life records
Dates:
circa 1990-2012
Creators:
In the Life (Firm)
Abstract:
In the Life Media was founded in 1992 with a mission of bringing real LGBT stories into the media. The collection consists of records related to the production company In the Life and the production of its flagship television program In the Life.
Extent:
28 linear feet (69 boxes and 1 flat box)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], In the Life Records (Collection 2178). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of records related to the production company In the Life and the production of its flagship television program In the Life. The bulk of the files document various aspects of production of In the Life episodes including episode run downs and transcripts, contracts, research, and publicity. Additionally there are files pertaining to marketing and development, publicity and press, the office of the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, and series producer, Jacqueline Gares.

Biographical / historical:

In the Life (also known as In the Life Media) was a production company founded in 1992 with the mission of broadcasting LGBT stories in an effort to challenge homophobia and negative perceptions. Airing in 1992 on six Public Broadcasting Stations, the television series In the Life (ITL) was the first nationally broadcast public television series dedicated to advocating visibility and equality for the LGBT community. During its series run from 1992-2012, ITL grew to reach over one hundred stations across the United States, as well as Canada. The television series gained critical acclaim, earning Emmy Award nominations, a Lambda Legal Liberty Award, the NLGJA Seigenthaler Award for excellence in network television, and a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding TV Journalism-Newsmagazine.

ITL began as an entertainment-based, variety show, but after its first season it evolved into an in-the-field public affairs newsmagazine program, covering a wide range of topics pertaining to LGBT issues including religious, political, and family issues, gay rights, matters specific to LGBT youths, and HIV/AIDS. Episode highlights include coverage of the 1993 March on Washington, the 1994 Gay Games, and the Stonewall 25th anniversary in New York. The series was also known for its coverage of various art and cultural events, highlighting important contributions from the LGBT community. The last episode of In the Life aired in December of 2012.

Acquisition information:
Gift of In the Life Media, 2013.
Processing information:

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Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. Production Records
  2. Legal Records
  3. Executive Director's Files
  4. Board of Director's Files
  5. Publicity and Press Materials
  6. Development, Marketing, and Communications Files
  7. Jacqueline Gares Files
  8. Photographic Materials
  9. Office Resources

Physical location:
Stored off-site. All requests to access special collections material must be made in advance using the request button located on this page.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Lauren Jung and Keri Marken with assistance from Julie Graham; machine-readable finding aid created by Caroline Cubé .
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-04-02 15:04:46 -0700 .

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Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], In the Life Records (Collection 2178). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
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