Contents
Collection Overview
Biographical Note
Scope and Contents of the Collection
Organization of the Collection
Search Terms
Series I. Administrative Records,
1976-2002
Series II. Correspondence,
1970-1980
Series III. Events,
1976-1999
Series IV. Photographs,
1988, 1992-1994
Series V. Surveys,
1982-1993
Series VI. Newsclippings,
1971-1993
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Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Alliance Records, 1976-[ongoing]
Finding Aid
Finding aid prepared by Anne Lozier.
Encoding funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
© 2003
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Creator:
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Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Alliance |
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Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Alliance Records |
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Dates:
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1976-[ongoing] |
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Abstract:
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Student organization. The Records of the Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Alliance document the organization's history, maintenance, goals, and obstacles met while trying to attain those goals. The records also provide an insight into the social issues surrounding lesbianism and how they've changed since the organization's inception, while at the same time providing a look at the lifecycle and campus perception of the LBTA. Types of materials include correspondence, surveys, campus flyers, photographs, and newspaper articles.
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Extent:
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3 boxes(1.04 linear ft.) |
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Language:
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English. |
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Identification:
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RG 80 |
The Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Alliance grew out of several significant events in the 1970s. In 1973, the newly formed
Women's Resource Center hosted Smith College's first "Women's Weekend", at which a workshop on lesbianism was held. From this workshop, an underground organization called Sophia's Sisters, was founded. This organization was denied chartering and funding, and being unable to create a visible campus presence, was forced to disband in 1975. The Lesbian Alliance (LBA) was founded the following year (and chartered in 1977) by Jennet Inglis and Liza McKinley, both Class of 1978. Despite frequent hostility and funding difficulties, the organization grew. In 1984, the college administration closed Hover House, a predominantly lesbian resident house. However, by this time, the LBA had a strong foothold on campus, and was gaining widespread acceptance. In 1988, as bisexual women gained more visibility and the lesbian/gay rights movements expanded, the Lesbian Alliance officially changed its name to the Lesbian Bisexual Alliance. The organization changed its name to what it is known as today, the Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Alliance (LBTA) some time between 1999 and 2002 (exact date is unknown).
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The Records of the Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Alliance consist mainly of administrative material that document the organization's history and maintenance. There is also a large component of correspondence to and from campus administrators, outlining the organization's goals, and examining the obstacles met while trying to attain those goals. This is a collection that may be useful to anyone researching the lifecycle and campus perception of student organizations. These records also provide an insightful look into the social issues surrounding lesbianism and how they've changed over the decades since the organization's inception. Types of materials include correspondence, meeting minutes, budget proposals, surveys, campus flyers, photographs, and newspaper articles.
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This collection is organized into six series:
Material is arranged chronologically.
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Series I. Administrative Records,
1976-2002
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History, Charters, by-laws, structure.
1976-1995
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Financial Material, Budget proposals
1976-2001
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Board Meeting Minutes and Agendas
1976-2002
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Bias, Memos and material to and from LBTA relating to bias crimes, complaints on campus, and the forming of the Committee on Bias Complaints.
1976-1993
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LBTA Space/Library
ca. 1985-1992
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Miscellaneous notes and memoranda
1977-1993
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Series II. Correspondence,
1970-1980
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Letters and reminisces of LBA members, others, Includes student paper "The Lesbian Alliance: A Study of Minority Group and Liberal Tolerance"
1979
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Series III. Events,
1976-1999
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LBA Seminar Evaluations Questions Panel
1977
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Miscellaneous programs and schedule of events
n.d.
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Five College Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Studies course offerings
1991-1992.
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Series IV. Photographs,
1988, 1992-1994
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Photographs: members, events
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Series V. Surveys,
1982-1993
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Mainly material related to 1983 student survey, includes correspondence to and from Jill Conway. Other survey sample forms.
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Student Survey results (RESTRICTED)
May 1983
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Series VI. Newsclippings,
1971-1993
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Clippings from The Smith College Sophian, n.d. or annotated.
1971-1991
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Hover House press packet
1983-1984
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Clippings and articles from other Smith publications.
1976-1992
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Clippings and articles from non-Smith publications.
1983-1993
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Index to article titles in The Smith College Sophian, see Reading Room for originals.
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"Homosexuality," The Sophian,
February 4, 1971
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"Homosexuals supported," The Sophian,
February 12, 1971
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Livesay, Debbie, "Homosexuals supported," The Sophian,
February 12, 1971
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"Gay world," The Sophian,
February 12, 1971
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Miller, Melissa, "Gay/straight split explained," The Sophian,
October 16, 1975
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McKnight, Michele, "Gay/straight article questioned," The Sophian,
October 23, 1975
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Jessop, Susan and Pincus, Betsy, "Do not ignore Lesbian Alliance," The Sophian,
February 1, 1979
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Marresse, Mary-Lynn, "Alumna sees growing paranoia," The Sophian,
April 2, 1979
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Perry, Vanessa, and Ellman, Barat, "Anti-Lesbian reaction disappoints," The Sophian,
April 2, 1979
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Unsworth, Richard P., Rev., "Chaplains address Lesbian Alliance funding," The Sophian,
April 2, 1979
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Herboldsheimer, Ramona, "How the Lesbian Alliance uses funds," The Sophian, March 5,
1979
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Reidenbach, Faith, "Secretary of SFC explains Lesbian Alliance budget recommendations," The Sophian,
March 5, 1979
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Bushby, Faith B., "A matter of sexual preference," The Sophian,
March 8, 1979
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Jopling, Mary, "Silent majority: speak out," The Sophian,
March 8, 1979
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McKnight, Lisa, "SFC: Re-analyze proposals," The Sophian,
March 8, 1979
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Miller, Sandra, "Not for all women," The Sophian,
March 8, 1979
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Geibel, Victoria, "Member of "silent majority" speaks out," The Sophian,
March 12, 1979
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Peterson, Lisa, "Obtain unity by funding "factions"," The Sophian,
March 12, 1979
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Reidenbach, Faith, "Letter's argument refuted," The Sophian,
March 12, 1979
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"Rumor hurts," The Sophian,
October 7, 1982
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"Harassment fosters learning," The Sophian,
September 30, 1982
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"Workshops help overcome homophobia," The Sophian,
November 11, 1982
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Correction,
November 11, 1982
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"Clearing confusion," The Sophian,
November 15, 1982
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Women's Resource Center, "Inadequate procedure," The Sophian,
November 15, 1982
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Wallace, Barrie, "Freedom of expression," The Sophian,
April 21, 1983
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"Lesbian Alliance: Smith is for Lovers," The Sophian,
April 28, 1983
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Stout, Kathryn, "Lesbian Alliance: Smith is for Lovers," The Sophian,
April 28, 1983
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Griffiths, Heidi and Lavine, Rachel, "Invasion of privacy," The Sophian,
October 3, 1985
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Corvi, Anne, "Lesbian Alliance clarified," The Sophian,
October 3, 1985
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"Reactionary behavior at LA meeting," The Sophian,
October 21, 1985
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"Sexual definition raises conflict," The Sophian,
October 24, 1985
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Kamps, Julie, "Student endorses Coming Out Day," The Sophian,
October 11, 1990
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Kressy, Sarah, "Pink triangles represent love," The Sophian,
October 11, 1990
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Moore, Betsy, "Students praise Tenney residents for courage," The Sophian,
December 3, 1990
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"Reports show need for action," The Sophian,
December 3, 1990
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"RCA condemns incidents," The Sophian,
December 3, 1990
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Kavner, Julie, "Tyler House victimized in incident," The Sophian,
December 6, 1990
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Parrot, Jodi M. and Klotko, Lebasi, "Lose the hatred," The Sophian,
April 4, 1991
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Adamson, Joanna, "Context misunderstood," The Sophian,
April 11, 1991
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Bolyn, Elizabeth, "Queers read this unjustly criticized," The Sophian,
April 11, 1991
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Godley, Sophie, "Act as straight allies for gays," The Sophian,
April 8, 1991
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Rhodes-Conway, Satya, "Act against homophobia," The Sophian,
April 25, 1991
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Feldwick, Jennifer A., "Campus chalking," The Sophian, October 21,
1993
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Miller, Jennifer, "Campus chalking," The Sophian, October 21,
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Hill, Amy, "Weekend workshop helps lesbians examine dilemma," The Sophian,
April 12, 1973
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Levin, Ann, "Lesbian role examined," The Sophian,
November 8, 1973
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"Dialogue: Sophiasisters cope with misunderstanding," The Sophian,
November 1, 1973
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Bishop, Daphne, "Conway expresses views on controversial issues," The Sophian, Vol. 25, no. 7,
November 11, 1976
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"Women's Resource Center redefining purpose," The Sophian,
November 15, 1976
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Kuropat, Rosemary, "Gay students share experiences," The Sophian,
February 26, 1979
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Brickell, Sally Ann, "SFC proposes '79-80 budget to Senate," The Sophian,
March 1, 1979
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McCormick, Cindy, "Activities fee to increase," The Sophian,
March 8, 1979
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Smith, Robin Lynn, "Groups get additional funds," The Sophian,
March 8, 1979
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Murtagh, Anne T., "No funds to factions," The Sophian,
March 8, 1979
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"Make a study of the budget," The Sophian,
March 12, 1979
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Salzer, Elizabeth A.J., "View fellow students with compassion," The Sophian,
March 12, 1979
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Chapman, Cate, "Women's Resource Center seeks new image," The Sophian,
September 30, 1982
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Burns, Suzanne, "Holly Near to give concert at Smith," The Sophian,
October 7, 1982
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Yum, Cathy, "Lesbian workshop dispels fears," The Sophian,
November 8, 1982
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The Smith College Lesbian Alliance, "Golden re-appointment decision questioned," The Sophian,
January 31, 1983
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Carlisle, Kate, "Four ages of women," The Sophian,
April 28, 1983
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"Lesbians organize event," The Sophian,
April 28, 1983
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Mannis, Wendy, "Lesbians seek end to harassment,"
February 14, 1983
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Hassett, Jody, "Administration puts restrictions on student run workshops," The Sophian,
October 3, 1983
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Garrow, Suzanne, "Workshop deferral checks student's freedom," The Sophian (typed draft in LBTA records),
October 3, 1983
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"Alliance demands changes in School policy," The Sophian,
October 24, 1983
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Mahoney, Eileen, "Conway accepts advice, houses rate workshops," The Sophian, vol.32, no. 16,
November 14, 1983
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"Senate continues budget hearings of College organizations," The Sophian,
March 8, 1984
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"Alliance reviews plans," The Sophian, Vol. 34, no. 5,
September 30, 1985
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O'Laughlin, Paula, "Student questions Smith liberalism," The Sophian,
October 3, 1985
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Streeter, Jane, "Recognizing the lesbian/straight split: everyone's loss," The Sophian,
October 21, 1985
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Lavine, Rachel, "Target basic issue, realize heterosexual privilege," The Sophian,
November 11,1985
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"Porn on campus," The Sophian,
November 11, 1985
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Chapman, Laura, "Feminism includes all," The Sophian,
November 11, 1985
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LeBlanc, Adrian Nichole, "Speaker expounds on gay rights," The Sophian, Vol. 34, no. 16,
November 14, 1985
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"National Gay Task Force examines lesbian and gay ideas," The Sophian,
November 14, 1985
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"Special Edition: Racial Tension at Smith," vol. 37, no. 41,
1989
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Fronek, Laurie, "Student receives homophobic note," The Sophian, March 9,
1989
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Rahmin, Jesmin, "Religious beliefs do not imply homophobia," The Sophian,
March 9, 1989
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Fitzgerald, Alexandra, "College forms subcommittee on lesbian and bisexual issues," The Sophian, Vol. 39, no. 28,
February, 1990
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"Information leads to an informed choice," The Sophian,
April 16, 1990
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Earnshaw, Nancy, "LBA coordinates annual march," The Sophian,
April 26, 1990
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Krasik, Erin, "SGA sponsors B-Glad Week to promote awareness," The Sophian, vol.39, no. 37,
1990
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Clemons, Kendra, "Report of homophobic incidents increases on campus," The Sophian, vol. 40, no. 20,
1990
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"HIV testing needed at Smith," The Sophian,
February 21, 1991
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Ulrich, Gretchen, "LBA resources available," The Sophian,
April 18, 1991
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Wetherall, Diana Rael, "Anonymous HIV testing to be offered by health services," The Sophian, vol. 41, no. 6,
1991
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Imajo, Anika and Miller, Susan, "Campus events reflect recent legislation," The Sophian,
December 5, 1991
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Clemons, Kendra, "Investigation follows threatening incident," The Sophian, vol. 40, no. 22,
1991
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Weinberg, Emily, "Gayla Week celebrates lesbian, gay and bisexual culture," vol. 40, no. 33,
March 11, 1991
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"Discourse not anonymity,"
October 21, 1993
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Drew, Maria Elena, "Anonymous signs counter chalking on Coming Out Day," The Sophian, Vol. 43, no. 4,
October 21, 1993
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Fischer, Karin and Potash, Jennifer, "Smith conservatives celebrate Coming Out Day," The Sophian, vol. 43, no. 10,
1993
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(undated articles, see LBTA Records)
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"Comments on chalking," The Sophian,
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Farabee, Mindy, "LBA coffee house provides more than just Folger's,"
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"Groups react to formal changes," The Sophian,
n.d.
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Suszko, Stephanie, "Discrimination of the future?," The Sophian,
n.d.
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Bergin, Caitlin, "Smith women consider family values," The Sophian,
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"Women's needs come first," The Sophian,
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Bryant, Linda, "Homophobia is everywhere," The Sophian,
n.d.
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Anonymous, "To the editors," The Sophian,
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Laehmann, Kathrine, "Religion major defines Alliance," The Sophian,
n.d.
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Davis, Sue and Wender, Jocelyn, "T-shirts," The Sophian,
n.d.
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Baskys, Loretta, "More biblical passages quoted," The Sophian,
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Burger, Ann M., "Homophobia unacceptable," The Sophian,
[1990]
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Godley, Sophie, "National Coming Out Day,"
ca. 1991
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Full issues collected: (see bound volumes in reading room)
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The Sophian, vol. 34, no. 16,
1985
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The Sophian, vol. 34, no. 24,
1986
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The Sophian, vol. 34, no. 29,
1986
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The Sophian, vol. 39, no. 8,
1989
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The Sophian, vol. 39, no. 19,
1989
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The Sophian, vol. 40, no. 20,
1991
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The Sophian, vol. 40, no. 22,
1991
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The Sophian, vol. 40, no. 25,
1991
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The Sophian, vol. 40, no. 26,
1991
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The Sophian, vol. 40, no. 33,
1991
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The Sophian, vol. 40, no. 41,
1991
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The Sophian, vol. 43, no. 4,
1993
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The Sophian, vol. 43, no. 10,
1993
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The Sophian,
March 9, 1989
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