Bay Area Physicians for Human Rights records, 1979-1995.

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Bay Area Physicians for Human Rights. Bay Area Physicians for Human Rights records, 1979-1995.

Bay Area Physicians for Human Rights records, 1979-1995.

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Includes meeting notes, BAPHR publications, reports, awards, BAPHR Health Fair documents, fundraising letters, photo, banner, correspondence and documents from related organizations, 1980-1995 (1.5 linear feet) chronicling the activities of the Bay Area Physicians for Human Rights (BAPHR). This collection illustrates how BAPHR worked with other Bay Area AIDS advocate groups to influence AIDS policy. The series Internal Documents (1979-1995) includes meeting notes, publications, awards, bylaws, a photo, BAPHR banner and budget information. The banner and award plaques are located in Box 3. The series BAPHR Health Fair (1982-1985) includes the Health Fair planning documents, fundraising letters, programs, and exhibitor information. The Health Fair was an annual event where participants could get free health screening (including but not limited to HIV tests) in addition to health-related information from local groups. The series Correspondence (1986-1994)includes incoming and outgoing correspondence ordered chronologically in descending order. BAPHR corresponded with legislators, advocacy groups, media affiliates and individuals. This series includes the ACT UP Golden Gate correspondence with California State Senator Kopp (1991) over his refusal to meet with non-profit health advocacy groups, including BAPHR. The series Related Organizations (1988-1995) includes information on other organizations affiliated with BAPHR. The series Activites (1983-1991) includes activities, proposals, and reports with which BAPHR was involved.

32 folders and 1 box.

Gay and Lesbian Historical Society of Northern California