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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.

Collection includes papers, articles, research and personal correspondence by Brian Peterson, professor of history at Florida International University.