Keith Roberts collection, 1990s
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Roberts, Keith
- Abstract:
- The Keith Roberts collection includes a series of posters related to LGBTQ+ events, culture, and politics in the Tampa Bay area. Organiations and events represented include the First Annual Gay and Lesbian Pride Film Festival, the Tampa Bay Gay Men's Chorus, and Pride Fest.
- Extent:
- 1 boxes
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
This collection includes six oversized posters housed in one box.
- Biographical / historical:
Keith Roberts first moved to Tampa in 1977, where he became involved in LGBTQ+ activism after coming out as a gay man. Throughout his career, Roberts served as spokesman for the Florida Human Rights Task Force in an effort to fight against legal discrimination of the LGBTQ+ community. Roberts works as a lawyer and has represented clients who faced discrimination due to AIDS status and sexual orientation. Roberts is also one of the founding members of Tampa's Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.
Indexed terms
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
