Found 12 collections related to Associations, institutions, etc -- New York (State) -- New York

Gay Men of African Descent, Inc.
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division | Sc MG 688
9.8 linear feet (25 archival boxes)
The Gay Men of African Descent, Inc. records (1986 - 1998) document the development of the largest black, gay-run, educational, social and political organization in the United States. Records include board of directors materials, a fairly... more
Mattachine Society of New York
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 1911
10 linear feet (14 boxes)
The records include correspondence of the principal officers including Elver Barker, Robert Burdick, Curtis Dewees, Julian Hodges, Michael Kotis, and Richard Leitsch and collateral papers including minutes, memoranda, reports, scripts,... more
Gay Activists Alliance
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 1121
The Gay Activists Alliance was founded in New York City in 1969 as a militant, non-violent organization dedicated exclusively to the attainment of civil and social rights for gays. The records reflect the activities of the organization.
Institute for Propaganda Analysis
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 1513
2 linear feet (2 boxes)
The Institute for Propaganda Analysis (IPA) was founded in New York City in 1937 by a group of scholars in the social sciences for the purpose of assisting the public to detect and analyze propaganda. The IPA conducted research into the methods by... more
International Gay Information Center
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 2017
208.5 linear feet (135 cartons, 103 boxes)
The collection documents the gay liberation movement in New York City and America from the 1950s to the 1980s. Included are records of the Gay Activists Alliance, the Gay Alliance of Brooklyn, Gay Switchboard of New York, the Mattachine Society... more
Gay Alliance of Brooklyn
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 1122
.5 linear feet (1 box)
The Gay Alliance of Brooklyn was founded in 1971 by members of the Gay Activists Alliance in order to establish in their own borough an organization of gays and lesbians dedicated to the attainment of civil rights for gays. It sponsored films,... more
Gay Switchboard of New York, Inc
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 1129
7.25 linear feet (22 cartons)
The Gay Switchboard of New York, Inc. was founded in New York City in 1971 to provide a free telephone information service for the homosexual community. The switchboard provided information on medical, legal, and social services available to the... more
Speyer, James, 1861-1941
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 2845
4 linear feet (5 boxes)
James Speyer (1861-1941) was an American banker who was actively involved with many social, educational and cultural organizations in New York City. He was one of the founders of the University Settlement Society, the first settlement house in the... more
Union Settlement Cultural Center (New York, N.Y.)
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division | Sc MG 181
5.0 linear feet (5 boxes)
A division of Union Settlement, an East Harlem settlement house, the Cultural Center, founded in 1917, incorporated music, art, drama, and literary activities into programs. Records primarily document the Center's administration and activities... more
Bloch, Donald Beaty
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 321
1 linear foot (3 boxes)
Donald Beaty Bloch was employed by the Fish and Wildlife Service, United States Department of the Interior. He participated in the founding of the Fortean Society (dedicated to continuing the work of Charles Fort (1874-1932)) and corresponded... more
Beethoven Association (New York, N.Y.)
Music Division | JPB 07-9
16.62 linear feet (24 boxes)
Contains the correspondence, business records, and other holdings of the Beethoven Association.
MacDonald Gladys H., 1912-
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division | Sc MG 726
0.42 linear feet (1 box)
Gladys H. MacDonald was a Harlem-based librarian, community organizer, and founder of the community organization, Harlem Speaks. The Gladys MacDonald papers include documents from MacDonald's personal life and Harlem Speaks.
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