Sanford Towart Scrapbooks, 1983-1999
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Summary Information
Title: Sanford Towart Scrapbooks
Inclusive Dates: 1983-1999

Creator:
  • Towart, Sanford
Call Number: UWM Manuscript Collection 254

Quantity: 2.5 cubic ft. (5 boxes)
Repository:
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

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

Abstract:
Collection consists of scrapbooks compiled by Sanford Towart of clippings from local newspapers and national serial publications documenting issues of interest to the gay community. Topics include discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS, and the Jeffrey Dahmer serial killings.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmmss0254
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Scope and Content Note

The scrapbooks include clippings from local newspapers and national serial publications documenting the major social issues involving homosexuality throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Most of the early volumes focus almost exclusively on HIV/AIDS, which is a theme throughout all nine volumes. Generally, these are clippings from local papers on national news stories, but some clippings pertain to Milwaukee. Other volumes include clippings about gays and religion, gays in the military, and same-sex marriage. Documentation concerning the Jeffrey Dahmer serial killings occupies most of volume 8.

Most of the clippings in these scrapbooks are from local newspapers including the Milwaukee Journal, the Milwaukee Sentinel, and The Wisconsin Light. Additional clippings come from serial publications such as The Advocate, JAMA, Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, and The Episcopalian.

Preferred Citation

Citation Guide for Primary Sources

Administrative/Restriction Information
Access Restrictions

There are no 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 Estate of Eldon Murray donated this collection in June 2007 (accession 2007-001).


Processing Information

Rachel Arndt processed the collection at the Archives in July 2007.


Contents List
Scrapbook
Box   1
Volume   1
1983 May 6-1988 April 30
Box   1
Volume   2
1988 May 8-1988 August 31
Box   2
Volume   3
1988 September 2-1989 May 7
Box   2
Volume   4
1989 May 12-1989 November 6
Box   3
Volume   5
1989 November 5-1990 May 28
Box   3
Volume   6
1990 May 29-1991 February 1
Box   4
Volume   7
1990 November 23-1991 July 21
Box   4
Volume   8
1991 July 21-1998 March 10
Box   5
Volume   9
1998 March 15-1999 August 6