Summary Information
Lesbian Alliance of Metro Milwaukee Records
1989-2013
- Lesbian Alliance of Metro Milwaukee
UWM Manuscript Collection 289
- 1.6 cubic ft. (5 boxes)
- 21 safety film negatives
UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)
The collection contains records of the Lesbian Alliance
of Metro Milwaukee (LAMM), founded in 1989 to serve the social, political, artistic,
and spiritual needs of Milwaukee-area lesbians.
English
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Biography/History
The Lesbian Alliance of Metro Milwaukee was founded in 1989 after the Milwaukee
County Board recanted its resolution to honor Lesbian and Gay Pride Week. The issue
was followed closely by some lesbians, who felt that the lesbian perspective was
underrepresented in media coverage pertaining to this resolution, as well as in
other issues pertaining to the lesbian and gay communities. As a result, a group of
women decided to form a lesbian organization in Milwaukee. The attendees of the
organizing meeting included Mary Shafer, Julie Kleppin, Kitty Barber, Karen Gotzler,
and Susan Cook.
Since its founding, LAMM has been a vital force in Milwaukee, advocating for the
rights of lesbians and for the empowerment of women, fostering networking among
lesbian/gay groups, and serving as an information clearinghouse. Its focus includes
membership services, such as programs and benefits; special events; fund raising;
and public policy work, including election endorsements, campaign assistance, public
relations, and political networking.
The Lambda Rights Network honored LAMM with awards in 1990/1991. In 1991 LAMM assumed
a leadership role in the formation of a network of lesbian and gay groups, the
Milwaukee Lavender Network, in response to police handling of the Jeffrey Dahmer
murders. Members of the Network worked with the media, the police department, and
elected officials to educate and sensitize the public.
In 1992, the LAMM board of directors formed the LAMM Education Fund (LAMM EF) as a
separate 501(c)(3) entity. LAMM EF focuses primarily on community education,
advocacy, fund raising, and public relations.
Scope and Content Note
The collection consists of the combined records of LAMM and its affiliated LAMM
Education Fund (LAMM EF). Included are annual reports, correspondence, financial
statements, event fliers and programs, meeting minutes, news clippings, newsletters,
and photographs of members and events. Also included are materials pertaining to
hate crimes and police relations, and the formation of the Milwaukee Lavender
Network, following the 1991 arrest of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer.
Preferred Citation
Citation
Guide for Primary Sources
Related Material in the UWM Libraries
Administrative/Restriction Information
There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to
all members of the public in accordance with state law.
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).
Lesbian Alliance of Metro Milwaukee donated the collection to the Archives in
October 2008 (accession 2008-029) and July 2009 (accession 2009-002). Some
additional materials donated by Jamakaya in June 2006 (accession 2005-061) were
also added to the collection. Cheryl Kader donated some additional materials in
February 2014 (accession 2013-039).
Sarah Phillips (supervised by Christel Maass) processed the collection in March
and April 2010. Hayley Jackson processed accession 2013-039 in April 2014.
In December 2011, Matt Eidem removed 21 safety film negatives and placed them
with other safety film negatives.
Contents List
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Box
1
Folder
1
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Administration, 1991-1994
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Box
1
Folder
2
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Annual Meeting and Elections, Booklet,
2003
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Box
1
Folder
3
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Annual Reports, 1990-2000
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Box
1
Folder
4
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Articles of Incorporation, undated
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Box
1
Folder
5
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Board Elections, 1991-2002, undated
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Box
1
Folder
6
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Board Membership, undated
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Box
1
Folder
7
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Business Tax Registration, 2002
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Box
1
Folder
8
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Bylaws, 1991-1993
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Box
1
Folder
9
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Calendars, 1991-2007
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Box
1
Folder
10
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Committee and Council Report and Notes,
1990-2002, undated
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Box
1
Folder
11
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Community Center Statements, 1996-1997, undated
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Box
1
Folder
12
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Community Outreach, 1995-2001, undated
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Box
1
Folder
13
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Correspondence, 1989-2002, undated
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Box
1
Folder
14
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Dahmer Trial, Response, 1991-1992
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Box
1
Folder
15
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Directories and Rosters, 1990-2008, undated
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Box
1
Folder
16
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Federal Tax Entity Designation Summary,
2002
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Box
1
Folder
17
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Financial Statements and Budgets,
1989-2002
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Box
1
Folder
18
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Fliers and Pamphlets, 1989-2004, undated
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Box
1
Folder
19
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Focus Groups, undated
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Box
1
Folder
20
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Friday, Tammy, Article [Dykesville cartoonist],
1999
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Box
1
Folder
21
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Fundraising, 1991-1995, undated
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Box
1
Folder
22
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Gay Teens Task Force, 1991
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Box
1
Folder
23
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Grant Application, 1990
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Box
2
Folder
1
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Hate Crimes and Police Relations, 1991-1993, undated
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Box
2
Folder
2
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Human Rights Campaign Fund, 1992, undated
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Box
2
Folder
3
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Incorporation, Articles and Documents,
1992
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Box
2
Folder
4
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Invitations, 1991-2001
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Box
2
Folder
5
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Job Descriptions, 1991-1992, undated
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Box
2
Folder
6
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Leadership Self-Evaluation, undated
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Box
2
Folder
7
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Legal, 1995
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Box
2
Folder
8
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Lesbian Alliance 20th Anniversary Celebration, Program,
2009
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Box
2
Folder
9
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Lesbian Cancer Project, 2001, undated
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Box
2
Folder
10
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Lesbian Freedom Ride Bus, 1993
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Box
2
Folder
11
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March on Washington, 1991, undated
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Box
2
Folder
12-13
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Meeting Minutes and Agendas, 1989-2009, undated
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Box
2
Folder
14
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Membership Levels and Forms,
1990-1994
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Box
2
Folder
15
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Membership Renewal and Recruitment Projects,
1995
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Box
2
Folder
16
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Milwaukee Lavender Network, 1992, undated
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Box
2
Folder
17
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News Clippings, 1989-1995, undated
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Box
2
Folder
18
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Newsletter Policies and Plans, 1995-2002, undated
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Newsletters
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Box
2
Folder
19
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1990-1992
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Box
3
Folder
1-5
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1993-2013
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Box
3
Folder
6
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On Broadway—Everything's Coming Up Roses, Program,
1994
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Box
3
Folder
7
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Organization Charts, 1992-1995, undated
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Box
3
Folder
8
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Organization Manual, 1992
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Photographs and Negatives
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1994-2000
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Box
4
Folder
4
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Photographs, 1994-2000, undated
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35 mm Safety Film Box
4
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Negatives, 1994-2000, undated
35 mm safety film negatives
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Golfing
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Box
4
Folder
5
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Photographs, 2000
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35 mm Safety Film Box
4
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Negatives, 2000
35 mm safety film negatives
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Holiday Craft Show
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Box
4
Folder
6
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Photographs, undated
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35 mm Safety Film Box
4
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Negatives, undated
35 mm safety film negatives
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Box
4
Folder
1-2
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Miscellaneous, Photographs, 1994-2001, undated
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Box
4
Folder
3
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Quilt Project, Photographs,
undated
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Box
5
Folder
1
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Plans and Notes, 1990-2002, undated
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Box
5
Folder
2
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Policies, 1990, undated
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Box
5
Folder
3
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Political Candidate Endorsements, 1996, undated
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Box
5
Folder
4
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Press Releases, 1990-1995
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Box
5
Folder
5
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Pride Parade Funding Veto, 1992, undated
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Box
5
Folder
6
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Proposed Organization Structure,
undated
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Box
5
Folder
7
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Public Relations Memorandum, 1995
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Box
5
Folder
8
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References, 1992-2002
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Box
5
Folder
9
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"Resource Directory: A Listing of Places, Publications and
Information of Interest to Milwaukee Area Lesbians,"
1991-1995
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Box
5
Folder
10
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Softball Sponsorship, undated
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Box
5
Folder
11
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Starry Starry Night: A Lesbian Variety Show, Programs,
1995-1996
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Box
5
Folder
12
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Sublease Agreement, 1990
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Box
5
Folder
13
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Surveys, 1989-1995, undated
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Box
5
Folder
14
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Underserved Seniors in LGBT Housing,
undated
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Box
5
Folder
15
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Values Statement, 1995
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Box
5
Folder
16
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Voices of Diversity: A Speakers Bureau Sponsored by LAMM Education
Fund, Handbook and Appendix, undated
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Box
5
Folder
17
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Volunteering, undated
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