Guide to the Cornell University Gaypril Graffiti,
1990-1999

Collection Number: 13-6-2615

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

Contact Information:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-3530
Fax: (607) 255-9524
rareref@cornell.edu
http://rmc.library.cornell.edu
Compiled by:
RMC Staff
Date completed:
July 2009
EAD encoding:
Andrea Hektor
Peter Martinez, June 2003
Ezra Corral, July 2008

© 2003 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Cornell University Gaypril graffiti, 1990-1999.
Collection Number:
13-6-2615
Quantity:
1 folder.
Forms of Material:
Correspondence, written material.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Language:
Collection material in English

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Transcripts of graffiti chalked on sidewalks during Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Awareness month at Cornell, originating from members of Cornell's gay and lesbian community, and collected by members of the staff of the Department of Manuscripts and University Archives. The bulk of the graffiti was in response to the University Grounds Crew's selective washing out of gay graffiti celebrating Gaypril in 1990. The collection includes samples of the gay community's response, publicity, and clippings pertaining to the incident. Also, correspondence relating to other incidences of homophobic graffiti.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Cornell University.

Subjects:
Graffiti.
Sex--Quotations, maxims, etc.
Censorship.
Gays.
Lesbians.
Bisexuals.
Students--Sexual behavior.
INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Cornell University Gaypril graffiti, #13-6-2615. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
RELATED MATERIALS

Collecting Program: Human Sexuality Collection.