Phyllis Murphy collection, 1981-2005
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Murphy, Phyllis
- Abstract:
- The Phyllis Murphy collection, 1981-2005, contains flyers, brochures, clippings, magazines, and photographs documenting LGBT community events and organizations in Central Florida. Of interest is a member's survey by The Alliance about LGBTQ staff working at Disney. The collection includes minutes, newsletters, and member lists from LGBT organizations, such as Gay Community Services and Rainbow Democratic Club. It also includes planning documents for the first Orlando Regional Pride Parade and t-shirts from Orlando Pride and LGBT events. Other materials include several t-shirts from various LGBTQ events. Additionally, a small amount of material related to Joel Strack was gifted by Murphy in honor of Strack. Phyllis Murphy is an LGBT+ activist that was involved in organizing the first Orlando Regional Pride Parade, which took place on June 22, 1991. She served on the board of Orlando Regional Pride for several years. Murphy also co-chaired the Florida chapter of Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) with Brian Arbogast. In 2005, Murphy helped to establish the GLBT History Project alongside Debbie Simmons, Ken Kazmerski, Malory Wells, Patty Sheehan, and Mary Brooks. Murphy met Mary Brooks, her longtime partner, while Brooks was working as a secretary for the Metropolitan Business Association (MBA), the LGBT community chamber of commerce.
- Extent:
- 0.8 Linear Feet 2 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Phyllis Murphy collection, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
Background
- Scope and content:
The Phyllis Murphy collection, 1981-2005, contains flyers, brochures, clippings, magazines, and photographs documenting LGBT community events and organizations in Central Florida. Of interest is a member's survey by The Alliance about LGBTQ staff working at Disney. The collection includes minutes, newsletters, and member lists from LGBT organizations, such as Gay Community Services and Rainbow Democratic Club. It also includes planning documents for the first Orlando Regional Pride Parade and t-shirts from Orlando Pride and LGBT events. Other materials include several t-shirts from various LGBTQ events. Additionally, a small amount of material related to Joel Strack was gifted by Murphy in honor of Strack.
- Biographical / historical:
Phyllis Murphy is an LGBT+ activist that was involved in organizing the first Orlando Regional Pride Parade, which took place on June 22, 1991. She served on the board of Orlando Regional Pride for several years. Murphy also co-chaired the Florida chapter of Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) with Brian Arbogast. In 2005, Murphy helped to establish the GLBT History Project alongside Debbie Simmons, Ken Kazmerski, Malory Wells, Patty Sheehan, and Mary Brooks. Murphy met Mary Brooks, her longtime partner, while Brooks was working as a secretary for the Metropolitan Business Association (MBA), the LGBT community chamber of commerce.
- Acquisition information:
- Gifted by Phyllis Murphy to the LGBTQ+ History Museum of Central Florida in Joel Strack's honor in 2019. Gifted by the LGBTQ+ History Museum of Central Florida to University of Central Florida Libraries, Special Collections University Archives in 2021 (Accession no. CFM2021_22).
- Processing information:
Collection processed by Kat Reynolds, 2022 and finding aid prepared by Arielle Petrovich, 2023. All materials were placed into acid-free folders and in an acid-free box.
Collection processed by Kat Reynolds, 2022 and finding aid prepared by Arielle Petrovich, 2023. All materials were placed into acid-free folders and in an acid-free box.
- Arrangement:
This collection is arranged by like-item.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
The entire collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
- Preferred citation:
Phyllis Murphy collection, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
- Location of this collection:
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John C. Hitt Library12701 Pegasus Drive, Building 2OrlandoFL32816-8030USA
