William Wilson papers
Collection Scope and Content
The William Wilson papers consists materials such as buttons, t-shirts, and printed material including programs for entertainment events and fundraisers. The material dates from 1978-97. Many of this material is from events that Mr. Williams attended. Many of the items are autographed by local and national celebrities, including former DC Council member Polly Shackleton and Congressman Barney Frank. Most of the t-shirts and buttons have messages related to Gay pride, political activism, and the fight against AIDS.
Dates
- 1978-1997
Creator
- Wilson , William (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Some records may be restricted.
Restrictions on Use
Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.
Biographical Note
Mr. Wilson, a resident of the District from 1972-97, collected a number of t-shirts, political buttons, and programs relating to the Gay and Lesbian culture of the city.
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The William Wilson papers consists materials such as buttons, t-shirts, and printed material including programs for entertainment events and fundraisers. The material dates from 1978-97. Many of this material is from events that Mr. Williams attended. Many of the items are autographed by local and national celebrities, including former DC Council member Polly Shackleton and Congressman Barney Frank. Most of the t-shirts and buttons have messages related to Gay pride, political activism, and the fight against AIDS.
Collection Organization
Organized into three series: Printed materials, T-shirts, and Buttons.
Acquisition Information
William Wilson donated the collection to the Gelman Library in 1998.
Collection note
Formerly Ephemera Collection 11
- AIDS (Disease) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Frank, Barney
- Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC
- Gay men -- Washington (D.C.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Gays Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Human Rights Campaign (U.S.)
- Lesbians -- Washington (D.C.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Matlovich, Leonard
- National AIDS Network (U.S.)
- Shackleton, Polly
- Washington (D.C.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Whitman-Walker Clinic
- Wilson , William
- Title
- Guide to the William Wilson papers, 1978-1997
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University
- Date
- 2006
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University Repository
