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 Descriptive Summary Dardano, Robert Robert Dardano papers, 1986-2000 MS2165 1.5 Linear feet Collection contains minutes, correspondence, flyers, candidate questionnaires, brochures, and other material. The material dates from 1986-2000. The material was collected by Robert Dardano in the course of his membership and active participation in the Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance and the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club. Dardano was involved with the election committees of both organizations, and the collection reflects that involvement. Of particular interest are questionnaires which were sent to candidates in location and national elections. The George Washington University, The Gelman Library, Special Collections Research Center
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 English Information for Users Preferred citation

Robert Dardano papers, Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University.

 Restrictions on Access

Some records may be restricted.

 Acquisition Information

The collection was donated by Robert Dardano in 2001.

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.

 Historical or Biographical Note

Robert Dardano was active in several gay and lesbian civil rights organizations, including the Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance and the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club. He lived in Washington, D.C. and worked for the Library of Congress.

 Collection Scope and Content

This collection contains minutes, correspondence, flyers, candidate questionnaires, brochures, and other material. The material dates from 1986-2000. The material was collected by Robert Dardano in the course of his membership and active participation in the Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance and the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club. Dardano was involved with the election committees of both organizations, and the collection reflects that involvement. Of particular interest are questionnaires which were sent to candidates in location and national elections. The collection includes the questionnaires, the candidate responses, related correspondence, and materials related to the subsequent endorsement or ranking of the candidates.

 Collection Organization

Organized into 2 series: Gay and Lesbian Activisists Alliance and Gertrude Stein Democratic Club.

 Subject Terms Individuals Dardano, Robert Gertrude Stein Democratic Club Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance Topics Gays Lesbians Elections Gay rights Geographic Locations Washington (D.C.) Detailed Description of the Records MS2165 Series 1 Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance, 1986-1999 0.75 Linear feet

This series contains minutes, correspondence, flyers, candidate questionnaires, brochures, and other material collected by Dardano in the course of his membership in the Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance (GLAA). The material ranges in date from 1986-1999. The bulk of the series consists of GLAA agenda and minutes, and documents relating to Washington, D.C. City Council, Mayor, and School Board elections. These documents include questionnaires (and draft questionnaires) sent to candidates on subjects relating to gay and lesbian rights and other issues, the candidate responses, and any related correspondence. In many cases, the questionnaires are annotated with comments by GLAA members. The questionnaires were used to rank candidates for endorsement by GLAA. The series also includes flyers and mailings promoting events sponsored by GLAA and other organizations, newsletters, clippings, and other material.

 1 GLAA and GSDC papers,

1 1 Agenda and Minutes, 12/09/1986-12/08/1987

1 2 Agenda and Minutes, 01/12/1988-12/18/1990

1 3 Agenda and Minutes, 01/22/1991-06/22/1999

1 4 Amendments to GLAA Constitution, 07/23/1991

1 5 Financial Reports, 12/1986-06/1999

1 6 Election Committee Minutes, 07/22/1991-08/12/1991

1 7 Elections--1987 School Board, 1987

1 8 Elections--1988 City Council, 1988

1 9 Elections--1990, 1990

1 10 Elections--1991 School Board and City Council, 1991

1 11 Elections--1992 City Council, 1992

1 12 Elections--1992 School Board, 1992

1 13 Elections--1993 City Council Chair, 1993

1 14 Elections--1994 City Council, 1994

1 15 Elections--1994 School Board, 1994

1 16 Elections--1995 Special Election for Ward 8 City Council Seat, 1995

1 17 Elections--1996 City Council, 1996

1 18 Elections--1996 School Board, 1996

1 19 Elections--1997 City Council, 1997

1 20 Elections--1998 City Council, 1998

1 21 Elections--1998 Mayor, 1998

1 22 Non-election GLAA work, 1986-1999

1 23 Non-election GLAA work,

1 24 Letters to GLAA Membership, 03/11/1987-04/15/1994

1 25 Letters to Robert Dardano, 03/11/1987-04/15/1994

1 26 GLAA-sponsored events, 04/22/1987-04/21/1998

1 27 Non-GLAA-sponsored evets, 03/28/1987-03/19/1995

1 28 GLAA website, 04/15/1996

1 29 Clippings, 07/13/1987-11/29/1994

MS2165 Series 2 Gertrude Stein Democratic Club, 1987-2000 0.75 Linear feet

This series contains minutes, correspondence, flyers, candidate questionnaires, brochures, and other material collected by Dardano in the course of his membership in the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club (GSDC). The material ranges in date from 1987-2000. The bulk of the series consists of GSCD agenda and minutes, and documents relating to national and local (Washington, D.C.) elections. These documents include questionnaires sent to candidates on subjects relating to gay and lesbian rights and other issues, the candidate responses, and related correspondence and notes. The questionnaires were used to rank candidates for endorsement by GSDC. The series also includes candidate literature, flyers and mailings promoting events sponsored by GLAA and other organizations, newsletters, clippings, and other material.

 1 GSDS papers,

1 30 Agenda and Minutes, 11/10/1986-12/12/1989

1 31 Agenda and Minutes, 01/09/1989-04/20/2000

1 32 By-Laws and Amendments, 03/09/1987-10/16/1989

1 33 Financial Reports, 12/1986-2000

1 34 Meeting schedules, 1988-1994

1 35 Agenda for 1988, 11/19/1987

1 36 Elections--Committee Minutes, Memos, Notes, 03/12/1987-07/04/1995

1 37 Elections--Election plans, flyers, notes, 1987-1995

1 38 Elections--Candidate Questionnaires, 1990-1998

1 39 Elections--Delegate Training School, 1988

2 GSDC papers,

2 1 Elections--Candidate literature, 1990 ca. --1999 ca.

2 2 Elections--Candidate buttons,

2 3 Correspondence--GSDC to its members, 07/13/1987-02/07/2000

2 4 Correspondence--GSDC and others, 04/18/1988-01/07/1998

2 5 Correspondence--Robert Dardano, 07/01/1988-11/21/1995

2 6 Events--GSDC Annual Auction, 1990-1994

2 7 Events--GSDC Annual Banquet, 1987-1996

2 8 Events--GSDC-sponsored, 1987-1997

2 9 Events--Non-GSDC-sponsored, 1987-1994

2 10 Brochure and membership forms,

2 11 Newsletters, 01/1993-01/1996

2 12 Clippings, 1987-1997