Rainbow Bridges Collection

Collection

Identifier: xxxx-48

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection includes organizational documents, meeting notes, correspondence, pamphlets, press clippings, and ephemera.

Dates

1992-1997

Creator

Rainbow Bridges (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

No donor restriction. Standard restrictions apply (see G/H “Confidentiality Agreement” for archives use).

Biographical / Historical

Rainbow Bridges was an organization founded to "provide a safe and comfortable place for people to share and discuss interests and concerns that affect persons with disabilities who are lesbian, gay, or bisexual" (from the organizational handbooks). Activities include participation in the 1993 March on Washington, the Chicago Gay Pride Parade, and regular meetings and social events.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Organized into 7 series with one series per folder. Folders are arranged by artifact-type and are dated to reflect the artifacts and ephemera within. Arrangement of folders is alphabetized followed by duplicates and possible separations.