Office of Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Affairs (University of Michigan) records, 1976-2001 (bulk 1988-1997).

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Office of Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Affairs (University of Michigan) records, 1976-2001 (bulk 1988-1997).

Records consist of administrative and topical files of the Office of LGBT Affairs and its predecessor offices, relating to the operation of the office, outreach programs, advocacy efforts, and background on university housing issues, same sex benefits, as well as local, state and national issues pertaining to gay and lesbian rights. Documentation also includes posters, photos and audio-visual material.

5.0 linear ft. and 1 oversize folder.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8268589

Bentley Historical Library

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University of Michigan. Human Sexuality Office.

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University of Michigan. Task Force on Sexual Orientation.

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University of Michigan. Lesbian-Gay Male Program Office.

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University of Michigan. Office of Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Affairs.

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The Human Sexuality Office, one of several precursors to the office of Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Affairs, was established in 1971. It was the first such office in the United States. James Toy, an activist on behalf of gay-lesbian rights, was the founder and co-head of the office. Initially the office had a separate lesbian and gay male advocates. After several reorganizations the office was headed by a single coordinator. From the description of Of...