Pennsylvania Gay and Lesbian Alliance of Political Action Records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: LVLGBT-001

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of administrative and publication records, as well as the materials documenting the passing of Allentown's Anti-discrimination ordiance including petitions, affadavits, and signed delcarations. There is also information concerning Allentown's Home Rules Charter, Allentown's Human Relations Commission, and Liz Bradbury's research files alphabetized by subject.

Dates

1995 - 2009

Creator

Pennsylvania Gay and Lesbian Alliance of Political Action (Organization)

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research; access by appointment.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright held by Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center. Contact Trexler Library archives staff for additional information. Materials may be reproduced without permission under the provisions of fair use as per U.S. copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

The Pennsylvania Gay and Lesbian Alliance of Political Action was formed in 1997 by Liz Bradbury and Patricia Sullivan. They published voter guides and lobbied for LGBTQ rights, including working to get the Allentown Anti-discrimination Ordinance passed. Liz and Trish were also publishing the Valley Free Press starting in 1998. PA-GALA ended in 2005 and Liz and Trish began the Pennsylvania Diversity Network.

Extent

5.58 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Overview

This collection is made up of administrative and publication records, as well as the papers supporting Allentown's anti-discrimination ordinance and related court cases.