Manuscripts, 1956-2016
-
No requestable containers
Scope and Contents of the Papers
The LGBTQ Institute's Jim Allen's papers, 1956-2016 (bulk 1989-1993) consist of documents surrounding his work as an AIDS Activist in Atlanta with the group ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power), from the late 1980s to late 1990s, with the motto "Silence = Death". Much of the gay community was trying to understand and fight the AIDS epidemic. The papers consist of flyers, fact sheets, correspondence, articles, surveys, questionnaires and a variety of ephemera from the many demonstrations and activist activities he was championing.
Dates
- Creation: 1956-2016
Creator
- From the Collection: Allen, James, 1954- (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Access to some items removed from series I is restricted for 75 years from the date of creation.
Extent
From the Collection: 39.2 Linear Feet (in 43 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
100 Decatur St., S.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404-413-2880
404-413-2881 (Fax)
archives@gsu.edu