Cartography of Southern Queerness
Dublin Core
Title
Cartography of Southern Queerness
Description
Maps, articles, and letters that reveal where queer students at the University of Alabama gathered socially.
Collection Items
GLBTA Cookout Flyer
Flyers for a GLBTA Cookout hosted at the home of the group's first out advisor, Rose Gladney, and her partner, Marcia Winter.
"University Charter"
Article on charter for the GSU at the University. First names only are given on the charter to protect students from harassment. The advisor goes unnamed for the same reason.
"YAF against GSU"
News article describing the views of the Young Americans for Freedom, specifically in opposition to the GSU, highlighting a hostile campus culture.
"YAF plans lawsuit against University"
YAF plans to sue the University concerning the funding of the GSU, citing Alabama law opposing any state support of queerness.
"University's move to recognize GSU draws mixed reactions from students"
Mixed student reactions to the University's approval of the GSU. Vocal opposition features the YAF.
10th Anniversary Party
Flyer for a party celebrating the tenth anniversary of the GLBA.
Email from Nancy L. Smith
An email concerning the planning of a GLBA party, including explicit directions to the end location.
G/LA Mixer
A flyer invitation for a G/LA mixer. The flyer contains no directions to the end location.
A Masquerade Extravaganza
Invitation to a masquerade party for the GLSS, including clear directions + a hand drawn map directing invitees to the venue.