Jackson, Don

The International Gay Information Center, Inc. (IGIC) was founded in New York City in 1982 for the purpose of collecting and preserving historical records and papers which document the movement for gay rights in America. Since its founding the IGIC has collected the records of organizations and the papers of individuals who have been active in the gay rights movement.It has also collected and preserved an extensive file of gay periodicals and imprints; audio-visual materials; and a large mass of printed and near-printed ephemera which document the social and political activities and events of local gay organizations and groups in various cities throughout America. Since its founding John Hammond has served as president, and Bruce Eves as vice-president and treasurer.

From the guide to the International Gay Information Center collection, 1951-1994, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

Gay rights activist and journalist.

From the guide to the Don Jackson correspondence and submissions to Gay Power, 1969-1970, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)