Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Ally Alliance at Iowa State University records
Scope and Content
This collection (1985-2007, undated) includes promotional materials such as flyers and posters for group events, signed and vandalized promotional pieces, photographs of club activities, conference information, and other event materials.
Dates
- Creation: 1985-2007, undated
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
Open for research.
Use/Re-use Restrictions
Consult Special Collections and University Archives
Biography/Profile
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Ally Alliance at Iowa State University (LGBTA Alliance) is the foremost LGBT/queer activism group on the Iowa State campus. The group has roots dating to 1971 with the formation of the Gay Liberation Front, whose purpose was to fight on all fronts for the rights of LGBT persons. This included the repeal of sodomy laws, the creation of nondiscrimination policies, AIDS awareness, and a more general societal shift towards acceptance of LGBT-identified people in both the Ames community and nationwide. Much of this took the form of rallies, protests, and awareness campaigns throughout the late 1970s to now.
The name of the group changed to the LGBTA Alliance in the early 1990s and has continued to fight for the same core values since. As acceptance has grown, the types of activities and events the group has been able to hold have expanded, including drag shows and conferences for LGBT youth.
Extent
0.42 Linear Feet (1 document box)
Abstract
The Iowa State University Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Ally Alliance at Iowa State University (LGBTA Alliance) is the primary advocacy, discussion, and support group for LGBT-identified students and allies on the ISU campus. The group serves LGBT students and allies by providing a safe space for self-expression, organizing events tailored to LGBT interests, advocating for legal recognitions and nondiscrimination, and providing information for those interested in learning about LGBT issues. This collection includes promotional materials such as flyers and posters for group events, signed and vandalized promotional pieces, photographs of club activities, conference information, and other event materials.
Arrangement
The collection is organized Alphabetically.
Processing Information
Released on 2018-11-01.
Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- RS 22/4/0/6. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Ally Alliance at Iowa State University records, 1985-2007, undated
- Date
- March 1, 2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives Repository
403 Parks Library
701 Morrill Road
Iowa State University
Ames Iowa 50011-2102 United States
(515) 294-6672
archives@iastate.edu