Title: UW-Milwaukee LGBT Resource Center Records
Inclusive Dates: 1992-2020

Creator:

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. LGBT Resource Center

Call Numbers: UWM Archival Collection 171; Accession 2022-014; Accession 2023-024

Quantity:

• .8 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
• 1 digital file (168 KB)
• plus additions of 2.5 cubic ft. (3 boxes)

Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:

This collection documents the development and activities of the UWM LGBT Resource Center. It includes brochures, event fliers, news clippings, and related documents. Also included are meeting minutes and reports from two key UWM committees, the UWM Task Force on LGBT Issues, and the LGBT Issues Advisory Committee that was recommended in the wake of the Task Force's report.

Language: English

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Chancellor John Schroeder created the UWM Task Force on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) Issues in 1993. The task force conducted campus climate surveys and held hearings to gather information on LGB issues on campus and determine what actions to take. Based on the recommendations of the task force's December 1994 report, UWM created the Advisory Committee on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) Student Concerns and a Liaison for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) Students. The first liaison was Thomas Dake, who was also the Director of Student Organization Advisory and Resources (SOAR). The results of the UWM Task Force on LGB Issues were used to support the creation of the LGBT Resource Center.

Following the recommendation of the Segregated University Fee Allocation Committee (SUFASC), the UWM Student Association approved the creation of a campus resource center that would address the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students in December 2000. The center held the grand opening of its location on the ground floor of the Student Union in September 2002.

The center strives to embrace the diversity of the UWM campus and provide a resource for those wanting to learn about or advocate for LGBT issues, as well as provide a safe space for all LGBT students and their allies at UWM.

Information about LGBT Resource Center events and programs is included in brochures, event fliers, and news clippings. Information about the development of the Center is included in the "Proposal for an LGBT Center at UWM" and the Center Planning Committee file.

This collection was received in, and is organized in, multiple parts. Additional materials have not been physically or intellectually arranged and interfiled, and researchers may need to consult more than one part of the collection to locate similar materials.

• UWM Archival Collection 171: Records, 1992-2019

The collection contains two additional accessions.

• Accession 2023-024: Additions, 1996-2003
• Accession 2023-024: Additions, 1994-2020

Citation Guide for Primary Sources

• UW-Milwaukee Office of the Chancellor Records. UWM Archival Collection 46.

• UW-Milwaukee Office of the Dean of Students Records. UWM Archival Collection 48.

Access Restrictions

Box 2 of Accession 2023-024 is restricted. There are no other access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

The LGBT Resource Center transferred the collection to the Archives in March 2004 (accession 2003-72). The Center transferred additional materials in 2004 (accession 2004-007), in October 2012 (accession 2012-024) and in 2023 (accession 2023-024).

Processing Information

Michael Doylen processed the collection at the Archives in April 2004. Jessica Sawinski processed additional material in March 2007. Christel Maass added materials from accession 2012-024 to the collection in October 2012. Brad Houston added additional materials to the collection in November 2012. Jamee Pritchard added materials to the collection in November 2022. Eli Frank added materials to the collection in December 2023.

UWM Archival Collection 171	Records, 1992-2019 Physical Description: .8 cubic ft. (2 boxes); 1 digital file (168 KB)
Box   1 Folder   19	Advisory Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues, Meeting Minutes, 2003-2006
Box   1 Folder   1	Awareness Week, 1996
Box   1 Folder   2	Brochures, 2002-2010, undated
Box   1 Folder   3	Center Planning Committee, 2001
Box   1 Folder   4	Correspondence, General, 1990-2002, undated
Box   1 Folder   5	Day of Silence Project, 2003
Box   2 Folder   3	Director's Files and Newspaper Clippings, 2005-2010
Box   1 Folder   6	Director's Position, 2001
Box   1 Folder   7	Event Fliers, 2001-2004, undated
Box   2 Folder   2	Events and Engagement, 2008-2012
Box   2 Folder   1	Event Images and Flyers, 2003-2017
Box   1	Gender Neutral Bathroom Forum-Union Theatre , 29 March 2005 Physical Description: 1 audio-cassette tape
Electronic Folder	Graduation Speech, 2019, undated Physical Description: 1 digital file (168 KB)  Scope and Content Note: Delievered by Eve Thao at 2019 Commencement
Box   1 Folder   18	Grand Opening Images, 2002
Box   1 Folder   20	Historical Materials for LGB Liaison, 1996
Box   1 Folder   8	Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Speaker Series, 1994-1996
Box   1 Folder   9	Miscellaneous, 1992-1993, undated
Box   1 Folder   10	News Clippings, 2002-2003
Box   1 Folder   11	Panther PROUD Program, undated
Box   1 Folder   12	Proposal for an LGBT Resource Center at UWM, 2000
Box   1 Folder   13	Safe Space Program, 1993-1996
Box   1 Folder   14	Statements of Support, 2000-2001
Box   1 Folder   15	UWM Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Faculty/Staff Caucus, 1992-1993
Box   1 Folder   16	UWM Task Force on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Issues, General, 1993-1995
Box   1 Folder   17	UWM Task Force on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Issues, Final Report, 1994
Accession 2022-014	Minutes, 1996-2003 Abstract: Additions of minutes dating from 1996 to 2003. Physical Description: .2 cubic ft. (1 box)
Accession 2023-024	Additions, 1994-2020 Abstract: Additions of records dating from 1994 to 2020. Physical Description: 1.2 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
Box   1 Folder   8	Assessment Plan, 2014-17
Box   1 Folder   5	Campus Pride
	Chancellor's Advisory Committee for LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Box   1 Folder   18	1997-2000
Box   1 Folder   15	2002-2005
Box   1 Folder   16	2002-2007
Box   1 Folder   17	2003-2005
Box   1 Folder   19	2004-2005
Box   1 Folder   20	2007-2008
Box   1 Folder   21	2008-2009
Box   1 Folder   26	2009-2010
Box   1 Folder   23	2010-2011
Box   1 Folder   24	2010-2011
Box   1 Folder   27	2011-2012
Box   1 Folder   25	2012-2013
Box   1 Folder   29	2013-2014
Box   1 Folder   28	2014-2015
Box   1 Folder   31	2016
Box   1 Folder   32	2016-2018
Box   1 Folder   30	2017-2019
Box   1 Folder   39	Clippings
Box   1 Folder   11	Collaboration Agreements (UWM Drag Show/Pronoun Card)
Box   2 Folder   4	Communications to Chancellor's Advisory Committee for LGBT+ Advocacy re: transgender health care coverage and coverage for domestic partners, 2010-2017 Access Restrictions: Restricted.
Box   1 Folder   3	Event fliers, photos, and promo materials
Box   1 Folder   40	Gloria Anzaldua tribute
Box   1 Folder   2	GSAs (local)
Box   1 Folder   6	Inclusive Housing
Box   1 Folder   12	Inclusive Housing/Inclusive Facilities Gender Neutral Bathroom
Box   1 Folder   34	LGBT Resource Center CAS Self-Assessment
Box   1 Folder   33	LGBT Resource Center Handbook, undated
Box   2 Folder   2	Memorandum: Privileged and Confidential: LGBT Request to Add Gender Identity as a Protected Class Under S-47, UW-Milwaukee Office of Legal Affairs, December 1, 2003 Access Restrictions: Restricted.
Box   1 Folder   36	Norris Health Training
Box   1 Folder   4	Programming Board (est. 2019)
Box   1 Folder   38	Queer and Trans People of Color (QTPOC) Student Organization
Box   1 Folder   1	Relationships Fair, 2006-2007
Box   1 Folder   10	Robyn Ochs, October 2008
Box   1 Folder   35	Safe Space Training and professional development, 1997-2011
Box   1 Folder   13	Sexual Violence
Box   1 Folder   37	Social Justice and Pride Living Learning Community
Box   2 Folder   1	Student complaint of discrimination against UWM Police Department, 2000-2001 Access Restrictions: Restricted. The complaint can be accessed through a redacted version. Please see an archivist for more information.
Box   1 Folder   14	Suicide Prevention
Box   1 Folder   22	Task Force, 1994
Box   1 Folder   7	Toilet Training: Companion Guide for Activists and Educators
Box   2 Folder   3	University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee LGBT Friendly Campus Climate Index Confidential Report, 2015 Access Restrictions: Restricted.
Box   1 Folder   9	Women's History, 2007