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Brian Arbogast collection, 1987-2000

 

Summary

Creator:
Arbogast de Hubert-Miller, Brian, 1954-2006
Abstract:
The Brian Arbogast collection, 1987-2000, is comprised of two series. Series I: GLAAD, 1987-1994, undated, contains documents related to Brian Arbogast's involvement with the organization, GLAAD. These documents relate to GLAAD's campaigns against defamation, reports, itineraries, and GLAAD events and activities. Series II: Other Activism 1988-2000, contains documents, newspaper clippings, flyers, bulletin, correspondence letters, publications, and documents related to non-GLAAD organizations that Brian Arbogast participated in. Brian Arbogast de Hubert-Miller was an artist and LGBTQ+ activist that lived and worked in Central Florida. He is responsible for establishing the first GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) chapter in Florida. He is also responsible for registering the GLAAD Florida chapter as the first American GLAAD chapter with the IGLA (International Lesbian Gay Association). He was also heavily active in local LGBT issues, such as working on a community advisory board with WMFE Channel 24. Through his work with GLAAD, Arbogast helped to fight against discrimination against LGBT people, support Paul Tsongas presidential campaign, pursue defamation cases, and more. He also served on a community advisory board with WMFE Channel 24. Arbogast actively participated in anti-discrimination movements and even played an instrumental role in helping Disney to implement an anti-discrimination policy.
Extent:
4.2 Linear Feet 10 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Brian Arbogast collection, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.

Background

Scope and content:

The Brian Arbogast collection, 1987-2000, is comprised of two series. Series I: GLAAD, 1987-1994, undated, contains documents related to Brian Arbogast's involvement with the organization, GLAAD. These documents relate to GLAAD's campaigns against defamation, reports, itineraries, and GLAAD events and activities. Series II: Other Activism 1988-2000, contains documents, newspaper clippings, flyers, bulletin, correspondence letters, publications, and documents related to non-GLAAD organizations that Brian Arbogast participated in.

Biographical / historical:

Brian Arbogast de Hubert-Miller was an artist and LGBTQ+ activist that lived and worked in Central Florida. Arbogast was born in Raymond, Minnesota, in 1954 and was raised in Indiana. Arbogast first moved to Florida in 1977, where he subsequently began his work as a sculptor and award-winning designer until 1997. He also studied music performance at Rollins College, earning his Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Humanities. Later, Arbogast earned his Master of Science in Library and Information Science at Florida State University.

Arbogast led the Information Architecture Group at the college of Information at Florida State University. He was also the senior information architect in the office of the Deans. He eventually left his faculty position to focus on completing his information architecture research and completing his dissertation. During his research, Arbogast was awarded the Eugene Garfield Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship from the national Beta Phi Mu Honor Society. In the early 1990s, Arbogast began his LGBTQ+ activism when he helped to establish the first Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Discrimination (GLAAD) chapter in Florida. He played an integral role in establishing Orlando Regional Pride, as well. He is also responsible for registering the GLAAD Florida Chapter as the first American GLAAD chapter with the International Lesbian Gay Association (IGLA). Through his work with GLAAD, Arbogast helped to fight against discrimination against LGBT people, support Paul Tsongas presidential campaign, pursue defamation cases, and more. He also served on a community advisory board with WMFE Channel 24. Arbogast actively participated in anti-discrimination movements and even played an instrumental role in helping Disney to implement an anti-discrimination policy.

On April 16th, 2006, Brian Arbogast passed away after his battle with stomach cancer. Arbogast was near the completion of his dissertation at the time of his passing.

Acquisition information:
Gift of the LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida, 2021 (Accession no. CFM2021_22).
Processing information:

Collection processed and finding aid prepared by Arlie Cruz, 2023. All materials were placed into acid-free folders and in an acid-free box.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged in two series as follows:

  • I. GLAAD, 1987-1994
  • II. Other Activism, 1988-2000

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:

Brian Arbogast collection, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.

Location of this collection:
John C. Hitt Library
12701 Pegasus Drive, Building 2
Orlando
FL
32816-8030
USA