Gregory A. Sprague Collection

Collection

Identifier: xxxx-18

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection is mostly made up of secondary research materials, but also includes photocopies of a thematic range of documents, unpublished research, newspapers, clippings, correspondence, and photographs.

Dates

1910 - 1989
Majority of material found within Bulk

Creator

Sprague, Gregory A. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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

Biographical / Historical

The collection includes personal papers, research sources, and documents related to the career of Gregory A. Sprague (1951-1987). Sprague is nationally known for research in Chicago lesbian and gay history. He co-founded the Committee on Lesbian and Gay History of the American Historical Association and was active in the Gay Academic Union. In 1978 he founded and remained the coordinator of the Chicago Gay History Project, a precursor of the Gerber/Hart Library. Sprague was postumously inducted into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame, and more biographical information can be found on him on their website https://chicagolgbthalloffame.org/sprague-gregory/ [accessed April 18, 2024].

Extent

2 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Series titled “Photocopies of G. Sprague Collection=” is in original order. Series 2 – 6 are arranged topically into folders, and by date where applicable. Series 2 is arranged alphabetically by author, not by date.