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Summary
- Abstract:
- Documents twenty years of Dr. Rosenthal's research into the history of gay and lesbian activism and the AIDS crisis.
- Extent:
- 1.8 cubic ft.
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Donald B. Rosenthal Papers, 1982-2004. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Rosenthal Papers).
Background
- Scope and Content:
The Donald B. Rosenthal Papers include an extensive collection of interviews with Capital District activists, an assortment of print publications regarding AIDS, and a series of material documenting the activities of the Capital District Gay and Lesbian Community Council (CDGLCC). The results of Rosenthal's research are represented by a collection of his own papers and lectures on gay activists' role in municipal politics and their responses to the spread of AIDS.
- Biographical / Historical:
Born in 1937, Donald B. Rosenthal was Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Buffalo, State University of New York, where he studied and taught from 1964 to 1999. He served as Department Chairman for five of his 27 years as a full professor. His research interests included lesbian and gay community activism and the responses of New York State cities to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. In 2000, he retired to Charlotte, North Carolina.
Dr. Rosenthal died on December 5, 2014 aged 77 at his residence in Charlotte. He was survived by his partner of 28 years, David G. Scott.
- Acquisition information:
- All items in this manuscript group were transferred to the University Libraries, M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives in 2005-2006 by Donald Rosenthal.
- Processing information:
Processed in 2009 by Devon Hedges.
- Arrangement:
The collection is organized into 4 file series.
- Physical location:
- The materials are located onsite in the department.
Subjects
- Subjects:
- Gay activists -- New York (State).
Lesbian activists -- New York (State).
AIDS (Disease) -- United States -- Prevention -- Citizen participation.
Political scientists -- United States.
Human Sexuality and Gender Identity
Medicine and Health Care
Social Activists and Public Advocates
Interviews.
Newsletters.
Periodicals.
Programs.
Manuscripts (document genre)
Clippings (information artifacts)
Articles. - Names:
- Capital District Gay and Lesbian Community Council (Albany, N.Y.)
New York (State). AIDS Institute
Rosenthal, Donald B., 1937-,
St. John, Keith.
Post, Libby.
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Donald B. Rosenthal Papers, 1982-2004. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Rosenthal Papers).