Linda Jebavy Mitchell Collection (The Dallas Way)
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Scope and Contents
This collection contains materials related to Linda Mitchell’s friendships with members of the LGBT community in Dallas during the AIDS crisis in the 1980s and early 1990s. Clippings and papers primarily on Bill Nelson, Terry Tebedo, William Waybourn, Mike Richards and various AIDS issues are part of this collection. The materials also include artifacts from the Walk for Life, Bill Nelson’s 1985 and 1987 campaigns for Dallas City Council and DIFFA events (specifically the DIFFA program for Fabulous Faces and Fashion for AIDS in 1986). These items document the pivotal years in the development of the AIDS Resource Center, or Resource Center, as it is known today.
Dates
- Creation: 1985-1991
- Creation: Majority of material found in 1986-1990
- Acquisition: Date acquired: 10/00/2016
Creator
- Mitchell, Linda Jebavy (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is not restricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Reproduction and publication of materials in this collection are subject to the policies of the UNT Special Collections department. Copyright restrictions may apply.
Biographical or Historical Information
Linda Jebavy Mitchell was a long time friend of Bill Nelson. She personally knew many members of the LGBT organizations in Dallas throughout the 1980s and early 1990s as a result of her association with Bill Nelson. She is regarded as an ally who worked alongside her friend and colleague, Bill Nelson, to fight discrimination during the AIDS epidemic.
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Extent
8.00 boxes
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
These collected materials document many of the issues facing the LGBT community in Dallas during the AIDS epidemic.
Arrangement Note
This collection is arranged in an alphabetical and date format. Series 1: Papers is arranged alphabetically by date. Series 2: Publications is arranged by title and date. Series 3: Artifacts is arranged alphabetically.
Physical Access Requirements
This collection is stored off-site and requires a minimum of 24 hour notice prior to use.
Source of Acquisition
Linda Jebavy Mitchell/The Dallas Way
Method of Acquisition
Gift.
Accruals and Additions
2016-078
- Title
- Linda Jebavy Mitchell Collection (The Dallas Way)
- Author
- S. Ivie
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of North Texas Special Collections Repository
University of North Texas, Willis Library
1155 Union Circle # 305190
Denton TX 76203 US