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Repository: Harvard University Archives
Call No.: HUD 3416.3500
Creator: Harvard Gay & Lesbian Caucus
Title: Records of the Harvard Gay & Lesbian Caucus, 1976-2000
Quantity: 2.8 cubic feet (8 boxes)
Abstract: The Harvard Gay & Lesbian Caucus began as a 12-member group. The earliest records date from 1976. This collection documents its mission and activities; many of the records pertain to related organizations.
Note: This document last updated 2004 October 5.

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Related Material in the Harvard University Archives

• General information by and about Harvard gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered students' organizations, 1980-
• Records of the Harvard-Radcliffe Gay and Lesbian Students' Association, 1977-1983.
• Publications by and about the Harvard Gay & Lesbian Caucus that are cataloged in Harvard's on-line integrated library system.

History of the Harvard Gay & Lesbian Caucus

The Harvard Gay & Lesbian Caucus began as a 12-member group. The earliest records date from 1976. As of 1998, its membership had grown to approximately 2000 Harvard affiliates, chiefly alumni and alumnae.

Scope of the Records

This collection documents the mission and activities of the Harvard Gay & Lesbian Caucus. Documents include correspondence, memoranda, meeting minutes, membership and mailing lists, publicity and informational material. The collection also includes records pertaining to related Harvard groups.

Arranged alphabetically.

Container List

• A
  • American College Personnel Association Standing Committee for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Awareness, 1991 Box 1

• B
  • Bisexual-Gay-Lesbian Students Association, [1992-1993] Box 1
  • Boston Intercollegiate Lesbian and Gay Alliance, [1989] Box 1

• C
  • Campaign to End Homophobia Box 1
  • Classes, conferences, workshops, etc. Box 1

• G
  • Gay and Lesbian Awareness Day, [1981-1983] Box 1
  • Gay and Lesbian Caucus for Political Science, 1991 Box 1
  • "Gay Rights, Equal Rights" [conference videotape - correspondence and contact prints], 1997 Box 1
  • Gay student groups [Harvard] Box 1
  • Gay Studies information [collected from various educational institutions, 1982] Box 1

• H
  • Harvard Business School Gay and Lesbian Students Association Box 1
  • [Harvard Business School] Gay and Lesbian Students Association audiotext hotline, 1991 Box 1
  • Harvard Divinity School Lesbian and Gay Caucus, 1979 Box 1
  • Harvard Gay and Lesbian Caucus, 1982-1985 (2 folders) Box 1
  • Harvard Gay and Lesbian Caucus, 1986-2000 (14 folders) Box 2
    1990 folder contains information on a dinner and conference.
  • Harvard Gay and Lesbian Caucus [account book, 1984-1987] Box 3
  • Harvard Gay and Lesbian Caucus database, [Membership lists], 1988-1993 Box 3
  • Harvard Gay and Lesbian Caucus Mentor Program, 1988-1991. Box 3
  • Harvard Gay and Lesbian Caucus Mentor Program, 1988-1991. Box 4
  • Harvard Graduate School of Education Educators Committee on Gay and Lesbian Issues Box 4
  • Harvard Law School Committee on Gay and Lesbian Legal Issues, [1983] Box 4
  • Harvard Lesbian and Gay Coordinating Committee, [1980] Box 4
  • Harvard Lesbian and Gay Coordinating Committee, Nondiscrimination issue, [1980-1981] Box 4
  • [Harvard-Radcliffe Gay Students Association, 1979-1982] (3 folders) Box 4
  • [Harvard-Radcliffe Gay Students Association, undated] Box 4
  • [Harvard-Radcliffe Gay Students Association newsletters 1976-1983] Box 4
  • Harvard-Radcliffe Gay Students Association, [Registration packet] pamphlet issue, 1980 Box 4
  • Harvard-Radcliffe Gay Students Association pamphlets Box 5
  • Harvard-Radcliffe Gay Students Association posters Box 5
  • Harvard-Radcliffe Gay and Lesbian Students Association Other Voices [newsletter], 1985-1986 Box 5
  • Harvard University Gays, 1981-1985 (3 folders) Box 5
  • Harvard University Gays, Boston, [1981-1983] Box 5
  • Harvard University Gays, Boston, membership lists, 1982 Box 5
  • Harvard University Gays, Dinner, June 8, 1983 Box 6
  • Harvard University Gays, New York, 1982-1987 Box 6
  • Harvard University Gays, New York trip, March 15-27, 1983 Box 6
  • Harvard University Gays, Related correspondence, [1982-1983] Box 6
  • [Harvard University] Staff support group Box 6
  • Huggables, GSAS, 1991-1993 Box 6

• I
  • Informal Special Committee on the Status and Role of Lesbians and Gay Men in the Harvard Community, [1981-1984] Box 6

• K
  • Kennedy School of Government [Committee on Issues of Sexual Orientation], 1991-1992 Box 6

• L
  • Leadership Council, 1992-1993 Box 6

• M
  • Membership directory, 1996 (2 bound copies) Box 6
  • Membership directory, 1998 (1 bound copy and 1 loose copy) Box 6
  • [Membership lists, 1983-1998] (2 folders) Box 6
  • [Miscellaneous posters, announcements, etc., 1979-1998] (2 folders) Box 7

• N
  • Network, Designated tutors, 1991-1993 Box 7
  • Network, Domestic partners issue, 1991-1993 Box 7
  • Network, Harvard-Radcliffe B/G/L Resource List, 1990 Box 7
  • Network, History Box 7
  • Network, Letters, [1991-1993] Box 7
  • Network information, 1988-1993 Box 7

• O
  • Other related organizations Box 7

• P
  • "Peninsula week," [1993] Box 7
  • Photographs from Gospel Festival, 1994, concert and unidentified group photos Box 7

• R
  • [ROTC], 1994-1995 Box 8
  • [ROTC], Correspondence received, [1994-1995] Box 8
  • [ROTC], Correspondence sent, [1994-1995] Box 8
  • [ROTC], Faculty votes, [1976-1994] Box 8
  • ROTC, Letters to Rudenstine, etc., [1994-1995] Box 8
  • ROTC, MIT Box 8
  • ROTC, Notes, e-mail, letters to Caucus members, etc. Box 8
  • [ROTC], Other (older) material, [1989-1993] Box 8
  • [ROTC], Press releases, [1994] Box 8
  • [ROTC], Verba report/statement/reply, [1992-1994] Box 8

• U
  • University Health Services, 1992 Box 8

• W
  • Work/Out [Conference on] Lesbians, Gays & Bisexuals in the Workplace, 1992 Box 8