Susan Gore collection, Date acquired: 00/00/2016
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Gore, Susan
- Abstract:
- The papers of Susan Gore, a lesbian activist in Pinellas County, Florida. Gore was especially interested in Christian and spiritual opportunities for LGBT populations.
- Extent:
- 20 Linear Feet
- 36 boxes
- 2 items
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
Materials in this collection include personal papers and correspondence, periodicals, pamphlets, newsletters, programs, newspaper clippings, publications, photos, visual media, ephemera, buttons, clothing, and various textiles.
- Biographical / historical:
A Florida State University Alumni and Gamma Beta Phi sorority sister, Susan Gore "came out" in the 1970s as an activist and lesbian. After her graduation from FSU, she moved to Dallas, Texas where she began her journey as a leadership figure in the LGBT community. Gore moved back to Florida in the 2000s and with Edie Daly, started the LGBTQ Resource Center in partner with the Gulfport Public Library. The LGBTQ Resource Center has won the Newlan-Symons award and the National Medal for Museums and Library Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. In 2019, Susan Gore was announced as one of Tampa Bay's most remarkable people.
- Acquisition information:
Susan Gore
Donation.
- Arrangement:
Arranged by subject or event within a series.
- Physical facet:
- Framed oversized items on shelf
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
