Claudia Brenner papers, 1988-1990.
Collection Number: 7631
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
Claudia Brenner papers, 1988-1990.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
7631
Abstract:
Newspaper clippings about the attack and murder, the prosecution of of Carr, controversial
coverage of the story by the Ithaca Journal, and Brenner's activities since then.
Also, photographs of her with NGLTF staff and Senator Paul Simon, and files from her
public speaking and activism on the issue. Transcripts of two tapes she made after
the attack, which used in writing her book. An "evidence tag" that was placed on her
backpack. Audio and videocassettes.
Creator:
Brenner, Claudia, 1956-
Wight, Rebecca.
Carr, Stephen Roy.
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (U.S.). Anti-Violence Project
Quanitities:
.5 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English
Architect, author, and speaker about anti-gay violence. In 1988 Brenner and her lover
Rebecca Wight were attacked by Stephen Roy Carr while they were camping along the
Appalachian Trail. The gunshots wounded Brenner and killed Wight. She collaborated
with the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and their Anti-Violence Project headed
by Kevin Berrill.
Newspaper clippings about the attack and murder, the prosecution of of Carr, controversial
coverage of the story by the Ithaca Journal, and Brenner's activities since then.
Also, photographs of her with NGLTF staff and Senator Paul Simon, and files from her
public speaking and activism on the issue. Transcripts of two tapes she made after
the attack, which used in writing her book. An "evidence tag" that was placed on her
backpack. Audio and videocassettes.
Collecting program: Human Sexuality Collection.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
Claudia Brenner papers, #7631. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell
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Subjects:
Lesbian activists.
Homophobia.
Form and Genre Terms:
Photographs.
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 |
Evidence Tag
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| Box 1 | Folder 2 |
Medical Bills
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| Box 1 | Folder 3 |
Ben & Jerry's Foundation
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| Box 1 | Folder 4 |
National Gay Rights Advocates
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| Box 1 | Folder 5 |
Work with NGLTF 1989-1990
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| Box 1 | Folder 6 |
NGLTF Press Conference June 7, 1989
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| Box 1 | Folder 7 |
"Someplace to Turn" NGLTF Fundraising 1991
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| Box 1 | Folder 8 |
Photos with NGLTF Staff
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| Box 1 | Folder 9 |
Transcript of interview with Brenner (1990)
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| Box 1 | Folder 10 |
Misc.
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| Box 1 | Folder 11 |
Ithaca Journal Story June 24, 1988 and protest letters
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| Box 1 | Folder 12 |
Newspaper clippings about Brenner & the shooting
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| Box 1 | Folder 13 |
Clippings on hate crimes
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Date unknown |
| Box 1 | V-10454 |
Sally Raphael, anti-gay violence, Claudia Brenner
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1989-07-06 |
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Conditions Governing Use
Must use digitized AV instead of original.
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Videocassette
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| Box 1 | tr-16619 |
Surviving anti-gay viloence: a victim's perspective
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1991-07-27 |
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Creator: Brenner, Claudia
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Conditions Governing Use
Must use digitized AV instead of original.
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Audiocassette
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| Box 1 | tr-16620 |
CTB fresh air
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1995-07-26 |
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Conditions Governing Use
Must use digitized AV instead of original.
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Audiocassette
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| Box 1 | tr-16621 |
Claudia and Rebecca's story, part 1
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Undated |
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Conditions Governing Use
Must use digitized AV instead of original.
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Audiocassette
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| Box 1 | tr-16622 |
Rebecca and Claudia, II tape
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Undated |
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Conditions Governing Use
Must use digitized AV instead of original.
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Audiocassette
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| Box 2 | Folder 1 |
Newspaper clippings
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| Box 2 | Folder 2 |
Newspaper clippings - trial and case
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