Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- This collection contains records documenting the day-to-day activities of the Pride Center of the Capital Region.
- Extent:
- 25 cubic ft. and 149 captures
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, The Pride Center of the Capital Region Records, 1965-2017. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Pride Center of the Capital Region Records).
Background
- Scope and Content:
The collection consists of newsletters written by the center, other publications about the LGBTQ community, administrative files, records from Capital Pride and other events held by the center, and subject files relating to other LGBTQ events and organizations.
- Biographical / Historical:
Founded in 1970 in Albany New York, the Pride Center of the Capital Region promotes the well-being of all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified people as well as those affected by discrimination based on their gender identity and expression. Its programs held both at the Center, and throughout the region, help advocate for members of the LGTBQ community, educate people on LGTBQ issues and promote awarness and pride. As the oldest continuously-operating LGBTQ community center in the country, the Pride Center has worked to build a welcoming and empowering community for all people.
The Pride Center formed in 1970 under the name of the Gay Liberation Front. It was renamed the Capital District Gay Community Council in 1972 and later was the Capital District Gay and Lesbian Community Council before becoming the Pride Center in 2011.
- Acquisition information:
- The Capital District Gay and Lesbian Community Council, Inc. donated initial materials (predmoinantly publications) to the University Libraries, M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives in 2005 . In 2016 , the Pride Center donated a much larger amount of records. Lawrence Van Heusen donated a small number of additional items in 2017 .
- Processing information:
Processed by Sheri Sarnoff in 2019.
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged alphabetically except for the Community news publications which are arranged chronologically.
- Physical / technical requirements:
Web Archives
- Physical location:
- The materials are located onsite in the department.
Online content
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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Access to this collection is unrestricted. Some folders in the Administrative Files and Events series are restricted due to personal information. Consult a staff member for further details.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Head of Special Collections and Archives.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, The Pride Center of the Capital Region Records, 1965-2017. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Pride Center of the Capital Region Records).
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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M. E. Grenander Department of Special Collections & ArchivesScience Library 3501400 Washington AveAlbany, NY 12222, United States
- CONTACT:
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518-437-3933