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Chicago Gay Men's Chorus Video and Sound Archive Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1994-1

Scope and Contents

The collection contains 1 program for the 1990 CGMC’s Gay and Lesbian Pride Week concert, approximately 49 video tapes, approximately 125 audio cassette tapes, and a box of slides. The condition is outwardly good, but quality of playback is unknown.

Dates

  • 1981 - 1990
  • Majority of material found within 1983 - 1989

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No donor restriction. Standard restrictions apply (see G/H “Confidentiality Agreement” for archives use). Contact Gerber/Hart staff for more information regarding copying restrictions.

Biographical / Historical

Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus (CGMC) was founded in 1983 in order to participate in the Come Out and Sing Together (COAST) festival in New York City. CGMC performs choral ensemble work, musical theater, and original work. The chorus performs locally and has traveled throughout the United States and Canada.

Extent

3 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

B1F (Row B, Bay 1, Shelf F)

Provenance

The collection was donated in memory of Garth Guido, a CGMC member. Material was received on February 28, 1994 by Michael Sarna and accessioned by Diane Asseln on September 5, 1996. The audio tapes and videos in Box 3 were donated by Larry Bellezzo and are duplicate copies. The slides in Box 3 were donated by Bill Christy.

Related Materials

Artemis Singers records, 1980 – 1986

Processing Information

Processed by Amanda Kesek, Volunteer, 04/06/2019

Source

Creator

Title
Finding Aid for the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus Video and Sound Archive Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Amanda Kesek
Date
2019
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Gerber/Hart Archives Repository

Contact:
6500 N Clark St 2nd Fl
Chicago Illinois 60626
(773) 381-8030