Correspondence, 1977-1981

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and content

From the Collection:

Correspondence, subject files, audiocassettes, and other materials documenting the shift from gay liberation to gay and lesbian activism, and concerning the establishment of organizations, programs, and issues at Cornell and in Ithaca, including the Cornell University Library's Human Sexuality Collection, Ithaca's Fair Practice Ordinance, the adoption of Tompkins County's Local Law C, the addition of sexual orientation to the University's Equal Opportunity statement, and the development of AIDS awareness and and an AIDS policy at Cornell. Also files on sexuality-related and men's conferences, 1985-91 and on the Ithaca Alternative Spiritual Community, and additional files on Ellis' professional and activist life.

Dates

1975-1993.

Creator

From the Collection: Ellis, Michael J. (Person)

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Extent

5 cubic feet. (5 cubic feet.)

Additional Description

Abstract

Highlights: 1977 letters to President and first Lady Carter, and reply from Margaret Midge Costanza, Assistant to the President 1977 letter to Supreme Court 1978 letter to Jerry Falwell other letter to Catholic and other religious leaders over the years, written as a Christian concerned about gay rights 1979 letter to Ann Landers 1979 letter from U.S. Rep. Matt McHugh on abortion rights 1980 letter from INS re: "homosexual aliens" 1981 letters to and from Dianne Feinstein, Mayor of San Francisco 1981 letters to and from Senator Patrick Moynihan about Family Protection Act correspondence with Cornell chapter of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity