Guide to the Claudia Brenner Papers,
1988-1990

Collection Number: 7631

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:
Kari R. Smith
Date completed:
May 2006
EAD encoding:
Peter Martinez, May 2006

© 2006 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Claudia Brenner papers, 1988-1990.
Collection Number:
7631
Creator:
Claudia, Brenner 1956-
Quantity:
1 cubic ft.
Forms of Material:
Publications, photographs, manuscripts.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
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.
Language:
Collection material in English

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

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.
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

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.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Brenner, Claudia,1956-
Carr, Stephen Roy.
Wight, Rebecca.
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (U.S.).Anti-Violence Project.

Subjects:
Homophobia.
Lesbian activists.

Form and Genre Terms:
Photographs.
INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Claudia Brenner papers, #7631. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
RELATED MATERIALS

Collecting program: Human Sexuality Collection.
CONTAINER LIST

Description
Container
Evidence Tag
 Box 1 Folder 1
Medical Bills
 Box 1 Folder 2
Ben & Jerry's Foundation
 Box 1 Folder 3
National Gay Rights Advocates
 Box 1 Folder 4
Work with NGLTF 1989-1990
 Box 1 Folder 5
NGLTF Press Conference June 7, 1989
 Box 1 Folder 6
"Someplace to Turn" NGLTF Fundraising 1991
 Box 1 Folder 7
Photos with NGLTF Staff
 Box 1 Folder 8
Transcript of interview with Brenner (1990)
 Box 1 Folder 9
Misc.
 Box 1 Folder 10
Ithaca Journal Story June 24, 1988 and protest letters
 Box 1 Folder 11
Clippings on hate crimes
 Box 1 Folder 12
Newspaper clippings
 Box 2 Folder 1
Newspaper clippings - trial and case
 Box 2 Folder 2