Richmond Lesbian and Gay Pride Coalition records

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Commonwealth University, Cabell Library
James Branch Cabell Library
Virginia Commonwealth University
P.O. Box 842003
901 Park Avenue
Richmond, VA 23284-2003
Contact for questions and access:
POC: SCA Staff
Phone: (804) 828-1108
Fax: (804) 828-0151
Restrictions:

No restrictions on access.

Terms of access:

No restrictions on use.

Preferred citation:

Richmond Lesbian and Gay Pride Coalition, Richmond Lesbian and Gay Pride Coalition Records, Collection Number M365, Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.4 Linear Feet
Creator:
Richmond Lesbian and Gay Pride Coalition
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Richmond Lesbian and Gay Pride Coalition, Richmond Lesbian and Gay Pride Coalition Records, Collection Number M365, Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

Records, 1988-1993, of the Richmond Lesbian and Gay Pride Coalition, principally consisting of clippings, correspondence, flyers, meeting minutes, and treasurer's files pertaining to the organization and its main annual event, the Richmond Lesbian and Gay Pride Festival. There are also biographical sketches for board of directors nominees. Correspondence is exchanged between the board of directors and other committees with local vendors, RLGPC members, and local government officials concerning the Pride Festival.

Biographical / historical:

The Richmond Lesbian and Gay Pride Coalition was founded in the 1980's to promote lesbian and gay pride in and around the city. The non-profit coalition organized and promoted the annual lesbian and gay pride festival, networked with other gay non-profit groups, sought to secure social justice and fair treatment for all people.

Arrangement:

Arranged alphabetically.

Rules or conventions:
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