Affirmation: the Gay and Lesbian Mormons records

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1867

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Affirmation: Gay and Lesbian Mormons records (1977-2004) contains correspondence, conference materials, flyers, programs, brochures, newsletters, and news clippings. Most of the records primarily deal with Affirmation, as well as the Gamofites (derived from Gay Mormon Fathers) and the Family Fellowship Organization.

The first addendum (1985-2000) contains correspondence, transcripts of e-mail messages, a petition, a handbook, by-laws, newsletters, articles, essays, and other publications regarding the Affirmation organization. This information pertains to boxes 4-5 of the collection.

The second addendum (1977-2000) contains correspondence, financial and organizational materials, newsletters, and other documents pertaining to the Gay and Lesbian Mormons. This information pertains to boxes 6-11 of the collection.

The third addendum (1978-2004) contains correspondence, financial statements, minutes of meetings, pamphlets, and membership statements. These documents are in relationship to the Los Angeles Chapter of Affirmation and are found in box 12.

The fourth addendum (2006-2010) contains copies of Affinity, a monthly Affirmation newsletter. These materials are found in box 12 folders 20-21 and in box 13.

Dates

1977-2010

Creator

Affirmation: Gay & Lesbian Mormons (Organization) (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Organizational History

The Affirmation organization (formed in 1977) Is a non-profit that serves Gay and Lesbian members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) by holding conferences, workshops, programs, and publishing a number of newsletters all over the United States.

Extent

6.75 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Affirmation: the Gay and Lesbian Mormons records contains correspondence, conference materials, flyers, programs, brochures, newsletters, and news clippings, most dealing with the Affirmation organization. Affirmation is a non-profit organization formed in 1977 and serves members of the LDS Church by holding conferences, workshops, programs, and publishing newsletters all over the United States. Other organizations represented in the records include the Gamofites (Gay Mormon Fathers) and the Family Fellowship Organization.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Boxes 1-3 were donated by Jay Bell in 2001.

Boxes 4-5 were donated by Jay Bell in 2001.

Boxes 6-11 were donated by Jay Bell in 2001.

Box 12 was donated by Hugo Olaiz in 2005.

Box 12 folder 18 was donated in 2005.

Box 12 folder 19 was donated by Hugo Olaiz in 2006.

Box 12 folder 20 was donated by Hugo Olaiz in 2007.

Box 12 folder 21 was donated by Hugo Olaiz in 2008.

Box 12 folder 22 was donated by Hugo Olaiz in 2009.

Box 13 folder 1 was donated by Hugo Olaiz in 2010.

Box 13 folders 2 and 3 were donated by Hugo Olaiz in 2013.

Processing Information

Processed by Sabrina Baksh-Riches, Kate Kimball, Sarah Goodrich, Lindsey Moore, Hannah Waddel and Betsey Welland from 2001-2019.

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