Vision, Bowling Green State University collection

Collection

Identifier: UA-0131

Staff Only

Collection Overview

Abstract

Records documenting LGBTQ student organization at Bowling Green State University.

Dates

Creation: 1998-2017

Extent

2.66 Cubic Feet (2 records center cartons, 2 letter size archive boxes)

Scope and Contents

This collection documents some of the work and activities of Vision from 1998-2017. It includes bylaws, officer information, outreach materials such as fliers and event posters, newspaper clippings, photo albums and scrapbooks. Also included are some materials related to other LGBTQ organizations such as HUE (Honoring, Urging, Empowering Queer People of Color).

Collection size: 2 records center cartons and 2 letter size archive boxes (2.66 cubic foot)

Biographical / Historical

LGBT outreach and support organizations have existed on the BGSU campus since the early 1970s. Initially called the Bowling Green Gay Liberation, formed in 1972, the group was re-activated in 1975 as the Gay Union. Later the group reorganized and changed its name to Choice in February 1982. Around 1999, the organization re-emerged as Vision, which became the Queer/Trans Student Union in fall 2017.

Conditions Governing Access

No known access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.