Jeffrey A. Diver papers, 1965-1993.
Collection Number: 3084
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
Jeffrey A. Diver papers, 1965-1993.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
3084
Abstract:
Scrapbook of Jeffrey Arnold Diver, covering his years in R.O.T.C., the Vietnam War,
and events leading to his becoming a conscientious objector; and Selective Service
documents of Jeffrey Diver, Geoffrey A. Holmes and Howard Cornell in support of their
applications for conscientious objector status. Also, handouts relating to Cornell
Library acquisitions of gay and lesbian books and journals, 1980; letters about the
New York State Task Force on Gay Issues, 1984; and correspondence relating to Cornell
library card privileges for domestic partners.
Creator:
Diver, Jeffrey A.
Quanitities:
.3 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English
Jeffrey Diver was a member of Cornell University Class of 1968.
Collecting Program: Human Sexuality Collection.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
Jeffrey A. Diver papers, #3084. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell
University Library.
Scrapbook of Jeffrey Arnold Diver, covering his years in R.O.T.C., the Vietnam War,
and events leading to his becoming a conscientious objector; and Selective Service
documents of Jeffrey Diver, Geoffrey A. Holmes, and Howard Cornell in support of their
applications for conscientious objector status. Also, files regarding Diver's employment
at Cornell University Library starting in Olin Library in 1969 as fulfillment of his
military service obligations as a conscientious objector, followed by work at the
Mann Reserve Desk, 1974-1984, and his service on the University Senate, beginning
in 1975.
Also, handouts relating to Cornell Library acquisitions of gay and lesbian books and
journals, 1980; letters about the New York State Task Force on Gay Issues, 1984; and
correspondence relating to Cornell library card privileges for domestic partners.
Includes responses on gay issues from New York State congressperson and a 1984 CUGALA
(Cornell University Gay and Lesbian Alumni Association) letter. Lastly, a 1975 letter
from Micahel A. Shell, Administrative Secretary, Uris Library, to Library staff about
pending New York State gay rights legislation.
Names:
Cornell, Howard.
Diver, Jeffrey A.
Holmes, Geoffrey A.
United States -- : Armed Forces -- : Reserve Officer Training Corps.
Subjects:
Domestic partner legislation.
Gay couples.
Conscientious objectors.
Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975 -- Conscientious objectors.
CONTAINER LIST
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Container
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Description
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Date
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| Box 1 | Folder 1 |
Howard Cornell conscientious objector materials
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| Box 1 | Folder 2 |
Jeffrey Diver conscientious objector materials,
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1968-1969 |
| Box 1 | Folder 3 |
Geoffrey A. Holmes conscientious objector materials
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| Box 1 | Folder 4-5 |
Domestic Partner records,
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1980-1994 |
| Box 1 |
Scrapbook containing news clippings, selective service info., etc.
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| Box 2 | Folder 1 |
CUGALA letter, from Art Leonard,
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March 1984 |
| Box 2 | Folder 2 |
Open letter to CUL staff re: NYS gay rights legislation,
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5/5/75 |
| Box 2 | Folder 3 |
CUL employment files,
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March 1969-June 13 1973 |
| Box 2 | Folder 4 |
CUL employment files,
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June 14 1973-July 12 1974 |
| Box 2 | Folder 5 |
CUL employment files,
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July 15 1974-1979 |
| Box 2 | Folder 6 |
CUL employment files,
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1980-1981 |
| Box 2 | Folder 7 |
CUL employment files,
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1982-May 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 8 |
CUL employment files,
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June 1983-1984 |