Syracuse Gay Rights Activism

Cover Image:
SLURP, July 1975 Page 1
SLURP, July 1975 Page 1 - Image Source

Collection Facts

Extent:
9
Dates of Original:
1975

Historical Context

Newsletters produced by the Syracuse Lavender Union Reporting Press documenting the LGBTQ community in Syracuse.  The newsletters are part of the Chad Wheaton Papers on Syracuse Gay Rights Activism collection 1968-1993.  Chad Wheaton received his Ph.D. in history from Syracuse University in 2003 and taught at LeMoyne College and Ithaca College.  The collection contains sources used in his research on gay and lesbian organizations in Syracuse and includes a timeline of local gay activism events along with related newsletters and publications.

Scope of Collection

This collection consists of newsletters produced by the Syracuse Lavender Union Reporting Press documenting the LGBTQ community in Syracuse.