Brent Nicholson Earle papers, 1986-2003.
Collection Number: 7457
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
Brent Nicholson Earle papers, 1986-2003.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
7457
Abstract:
Informational and publicity materials about the 1986 American Run for the End of AIDS,
the 1990 Rainbow Run for the End of Aids, and the 1994 Ranbow Roll, plus Earle's Christmas
letters and cards sent to friends and supporters; occasional announcements and letters
regarding ongoing activities of A.R.E.A; obituaries and a eulogy for Marion Nicholson;
a copy of an article by Earle in New York Newsday about Magic Johnson; 2 A.R.E.A.
t-shirts; a broadside; and other material related to his AIDS activism.
Creator:
Earle, Brent Nicholson.
Quanitities:
.3 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English
In 1985, Earle planned The American Run for the End of AIDS (A.R.E.A.), a 10,000 mile
run around the perimeter of the United States, which he ran from March 1986 to October
1987. On June 7, 1990 he set off from San Francisco and arrived in Vancouver, Canada
on August 4 for the beginning of the third Gay Games held there that year. He was
assisted in his AIDS activism by his mother, Marion Nicholson, until her death in
1991. On April 29, 1994, he left San Francisco, this time leading a 7-person team
on the Rainbow Roll, a trek on rollerblades, carrying a rainbow flag through 22 cities
and ending up in New York City on June 16 for the start of the fourth Gay Games. On
each trek, Earle worked to raise awareness and knowledge about AIDS and to raise money
for AIDS service organizations. In 1990, People Magazine named Earle one of its "20
individuals who shaped the 80's." He has continued work as an AIDS activist.
Informational and publicity materials about the 1986 American Run for the End of AIDS,
the 1990 Rainbow Run for the End of Aids, and the 1994 Ranbow Roll, plus Earle's Christmas
letters and cards sent to friends and supporters; occasional announcements and letters
regarding ongoing activities of A.R.E.A; obituaries and a eulogy for Marion Nicholson;
a copy of an article by Earle in New York Newsday about Magic Johnson; 2 A.R.E.A.
t-shirts; a broadside; and other material related to his AIDS activism.
Collecting Program: Human Sexuality Collection.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
Brent Nicholson Earle papers, #7457. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections,
Cornell University Library.
Names:
Nicholson, Marion.
Subjects:
Parent and child.
Gay men -- Family relationships.
Sports -- Political aspects.
Gay athletes.
AIDS (Disease) -- Political aspects.
AIDS (Disease)
CONTAINER LIST
Container
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Description
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Date
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Mapcase Folder 1 |
Poster: A.R.E.A., The American Run for the End of AIDS
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Box 1 |
T-shirt: A.R.E.A., The American Run for the End of AIDS
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Mar. 1, 1986-Oct. 31, 1987 | |
Box 1 |
T-shirt: Rainbow Run for the End of AIDS
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Jun. 7-Aug. 4, 1990 | |
Box 1 |
T-shirt: A.R.E.A., The American Run for the End of AIDS, 10th Anniversary
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Box 2 | Folder 1 |
Gay Games II Program and Brochure about A.R.E.A.
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1985-1987 |
Box 2 | Folder 2 |
Press Packet
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1990 |
Box 2 | Folder 3 |
Brent Nicholson Earle, article in New York Newsday
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1991 |
Box 2 | Folder 4 |
Marion M. Nicholson memorials
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1991-1992 |
Box 2 | Folder 5 |
Advocate article, World AIDS Day flyer
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1988-1990 |
Box 2 | Folder 6 |
Annotated "Circus for Life" Program
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1992 |
Box 2 | Folder 7 |
Rainbow Roll
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1994 |
Box 2 | Folder 8 |
A.R.E.A. Mailing: Tenth Anniversary of A.R.E.A.
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1996 |
Box 2 | Folder 9 |
A.R.E.A. Mailing
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1999 |
Box 2 | Folder 10 |
A.R.E.A. Mailing
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2001 |
Box 2 | Folder 11 |
Brent Nicholson Earle, family and friends letter
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2003 |