Chicago Bi-Ways Collection

Collection

Identifier: 1995-5

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains committee reports, meeting minutes, organization charter, illustrations, correspondence, organization history report, information sheets, and newsletters.

Dates

1980-1985

Creator

Chicago Bi-Ways (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

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

Biographical / Historical

Chicago Bi-Ways is a bisexual organization which first met in December 1978, with the goals of extending outreach to the Chicago bisexual community by ways of regular newsletters, holding regular meetings, forming a steering committee, providing an outlet for those questioning their identity, encourage political involvement, and organizing social activities for members and bisexual Chicagoans alike (Barr, George. “Chicago Bi-Ways: An Informal History,” pg 232).

Extent

.5 Linear Feet (1 Box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Organized into 11 series with one series per folder. Folders are arranged by artifact-type, and are dated to reflect the artifacts and ephemera within.