Stonewall Bar Association of Georgia, Inc. records

Collection

Identifier: Q117

Staff Only

Scope and Contents of the Records

The Stonewall Bar Association Records, 1994-2012, are organized in three series, reflecting three past presidents of the organization: Jane Morrison’s papers, Brian Basinger’s papers, and Jeff Swart’s papers. The records include correspondence, meeting minutes, bylaws and reports. A large number of folders are dedicated to the Stonewall Bar Association’s Annual Awards Dinner. A Separated Materials series contains two floppy disks, two CDs, and a pin.

Dates

1995-2012

Creator

Stonewall Bar Association of Georgia, inc. (Organization)

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Georgia State University is the owner of the physical collection and makes reproductions available for research, subject to the copyright law of the United States and item condition. Georgia State University may or may not own the rights to materials in the collection. It is the researcher's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and obtain permission from the copyright holder before publication, reproduction, or display of the materials beyond what is reasonable under copyright law. Researchers may quote selections from the collection under the fair use provision of copyright law.

Historical Note about the Stonewall Bar Association

The Stonewall Bar Association of Georgia (SBA) a professional association of attorneys, judges, law students, paralegals and other legal professionals. SBA supports the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, and opposes discrimination based upon sexual orientation or gender identity. Members of the association are straight as well as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. SBA provides informational resources and educational opportunities for its membership and the general public, and fosters ties between judges, attorneys, and law students. SBA holds an Annual Awards Dinner for its members and supporters.

Extent

1.75 Linear Feet (in 5 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

The Stonewall Bar Association was founded to support gay, lesbian, transgender, and bisexual policies and lawmaking in the state of Georgia. The Association's records, 1995-2012, consist of correspondence, meeting minutes, bylaws, and reports donated by former officers.

Arrangement Note

Arranged in four series: 1. Jane Morrison papers, 1994-1998; 2. Brian Basinger papers, 1995-2012; 3. Jeff Swart papers, 1998-2006; Separated Materials.