Hate Incidents Hearings & Correspondence, February 1982 - October 1991
Scope and Contents
This series encompasses correspondence and public hearings notices that precede the inception of Queer Nation. The first document, produced in 1982 by well-known activist Morris Kight, is a letter addressed to Susan McGreivy, an Attorney at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), regarding Barney's Beanery discrimination issue. Other incidents addressed include: a description of a disturbing 911 call made by a gay man in regards to a hate crime he was witnessing and the 911 operator's refusal to help.
Dates
- Creation: February 1982 - October 1991
Creator
- From the Collection: Queer Nation (Organization) (Organization)
Access
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Library and Archive for paging information.
Extent
From the Collection: 14 linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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