More than 300 current and former members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints participated in the Utah Gay Pride Parade on Sunday as part of a group called Mormons Building Bridges. Boxes 43 through 50 are a collection of Gay and Lesbian newspapers and newsletters from the USC archives.They came in suits and skirts, and they drew tears and cheers. Box 42 is a scrapbook of Salt Lake Tribune newspaper clippings regarding homosexual topics. The files were left in the groupings as originally donated, as far as possible.
Boxes 36 through 41 are the contents donated from Ben Williams' desk files. Ben Williams was one of the archivists and was also a member of the USC Board of Directors. In 1988 the Utah Stonewall Historical Society and Archives for Gay and Lesbian Studies were formed and later housed at USC. Boxes 28 through 35 contain files for Affirmation: Gay and Lesbian Mormons, American Civil Liberties Union, Gay and Lesbian Community Council of Utah, Gay and Lesbian Utah Democrats, Queer Nation and the University of Utah. Many of the people involved with the community center were also involved with establishing these other organizations. The collection also contains files from other groups that were closely connected to the Gay and Lesbian Community Center. The files contain collections of flyers, newsletters, journal and magazine articles, and newspaper clippings. The first 3 boxes are specifically related to AIDS topics and the following 16 contain information relating to homosexual, bisexual, transsexual and gender topics and issues. Boxes 9 through 27 contain USC's reference files. The original file groups were kept intact, as much as possible. Boxes 1 through 8 contain USC's organization files, daily office files, office references, financial and committee files. The largest portion of the organizational files belonged to the Utah Stonewall Center (USC). The Utah Pride Center records (1976-2012) contain correspondence, meeting minutes, pamphlets, brochures, newsletters, manuals, contracts, publications, financial documents, office files, administrative files, subject files, posters, and memorabilia. Then in 2005, the center became the Utah Pride Center. In 2002, the Gay and Lesbian Community Center combined with Utah Pride, Inc. It sponsored programs including support and social groups, HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention programs, gender-based book clubs, and coming-out groups. The center then included a cafe, lending library, meeting space, and a youth activity center. In 1998, the center reopened under new leadership with the name, Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Utah. In 1995, Utah Stonewall Center officially broke from the GLCCU and in 1997 closed its doors. The center also included an art gallery, library, and coffee shop. The center functioned as a meeting place for support groups, workshops, and seminars, as well as an information clearinghouse. The mission of the center was to provide a safe and supportive meeting place for gays and lesbians along the Wasatch Front. In 1991, GLCCU established the Utah Stonewall Center. GLCCU established programs involving outreach, anti-violence, AIDS awareness, and managing the Utah Pride Festival. The GLCCU fostered communication between Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender groups, and law enforcement groups in Utah. The Gay and Lesbian Community Council of Utah (GLCCU) was established in 1986. Languages English Historical Note Return to Top Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law. Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Repository University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections The mission of the center is to provide a safe and supportive meeting place for gays and lesbians along the Wasatch Front. The Utah Stonewall Center, opened its doors in June 1991. The records contain correspondence, meeting minutes, pamphlets, brochures, newsletters, manuals, contracts, publications, financial documents, office files, administrative files, subject files, posters, and memorabilia. Gay and Lesbian Community Council of Utah (GLCCU)ฤก976 2001 Quantity 59 boxes, (34.50 linear feet) Collection Number ACCN 1918 Summary The Utah Pride Center records (1976-2012) include material from the same body under two previous names: the Stonewall Center and the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Utah.American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLUF).
Utah Stonewall Center Office Reference Files.Utah Stonewall Center Organizational Files.