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

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

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.

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

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.

RELATED MATERIALS

Collecting Program: Human Sexuality Collection.

INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:

Brent Nicholson Earle papers, #7457. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

SUBJECTS

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
Description
Date
Mapcase Folder 1
Poster: A.R.E.A., The American Run for the End of AIDS
Box 1
T-shirt: A.R.E.A., The American Run for the End of AIDS
Mar. 1, 1986-Oct. 31, 1987
Box 1
T-shirt: Rainbow Run for the End of AIDS
Jun. 7-Aug. 4, 1990
Box 1
T-shirt: A.R.E.A., The American Run for the End of AIDS, 10th Anniversary
Box 2 Folder 1
Gay Games II Program and Brochure about A.R.E.A.
1985-1987
Box 2 Folder 2
Press Packet
1990
Box 2 Folder 3
Brent Nicholson Earle, article in New York Newsday
1991
Box 2 Folder 4
Marion M. Nicholson memorials
1991-1992
Box 2 Folder 5
Advocate article, World AIDS Day flyer
1988-1990
Box 2 Folder 6
Annotated "Circus for Life" Program
1992
Box 2 Folder 7
Rainbow Roll
1994
Box 2 Folder 8
A.R.E.A. Mailing: Tenth Anniversary of A.R.E.A.
1996
Box 2 Folder 9
A.R.E.A. Mailing
1999
Box 2 Folder 10
A.R.E.A. Mailing
2001
Box 2 Folder 11
Brent Nicholson Earle, family and friends letter
2003