Series 3: Donated materials, 1945-1997, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Series 3: Donated materials, 1945-1996, includes materials donated to the Brooklyn Historical Society for the AIDS/Brooklyn exhibition. Materials include medical documentation for HIV/AIDS treatment; posters, flyers, brochures related to AIDS awareness, advocacy, and care; personal papers related to an individual's treatment, such as medication lists and notes to home health aides; materials related to an individual's childhood and career before they were diagnosed with HIV/AIDS; and photographs of people with AIDS and their families.
Some of the people who donated materials also have an oral history in Series 1: Oral histories, 1992-1993.
Arrangement
Series 3: Donated materials, 1945-1997, is arranged into 11 sub-series:
Sub-series 3.1: Douglas Sepkowitz papers
Sub-series 3.2: Barbara Norris papers, 1988-1993
Sub-series 3.3: Alan Fleishman papers, 1985-1996
Sub-series 3.4: James Frank Bruno papers, 1945-1992
Sub-series 3.5: Frank S. Hewitt papers, 1985-1991
Sub-series 3.6: Haitian Coalition on AIDS records, circa 1992
Sub-series 3.7: Melinda Broman papers, 1986-1992
Sub-series 3.8: Alan Haber papers, 1988-1993
Sub-series 3.9: Gay Men's Health Crisis records, 1986-circa 1992
Sub-series 3.10: AIDS Unity March and Rally posters, circa 1992
Sub-series 3.11: Additional Donations, 1966-1997
Language of Materials
Materials primarily in English, with Haitian Coalition on AIDS materials in Haitian Creole.
Sub-series 3.1: Douglas Sepkowitz papers, 1987-1991, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Sub-series 3.1: Douglas Sepkowitz papers, 1987-1991, includes materials donated by Dr. Douglas Sepkowitz including patient and doctor-facing drug treatment information, blank treatment reports and forms, Gay Men's Health Crisis newsletters, AIDS patient assistance program and support group brochures, and HIV/AIDS educational materials. Dr. Sepkowitz was also interviewed for the oral history project.
Arrangement
The sub-series is in the order in which is was transferred from the Museum Division.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Dr. Douglas Sepkowitz, 1992.
[VIDEX AIDS Treatment Program Physician Registration Kit], 1991
Gay Men's Health Crisis "Treatment Issues" newsletters, 1988-1991, inclusive
AIDS Drug Assistance Program, circa 1993, inclusive
Patient Assistance Programs, circa 1993, inclusive
AIDS treatment clinical trials guides, 1991-1992, inclusive
HIV/AIDS educational materials, 1987-1992, inclusive
Support groups related to HIV/AIDS, 1987-1996, inclusive
HIV testing materials, 1987-1992, inclusive
AZT treatment reports and forms, circa 1987-1992, inclusive
VIDEX ddI AIDS treatment program updates, 1989-1991, inclusive
VIDEX ddI blank physician/patient forms, 1989-1991, inclusive
VIDEX ddI individual adverse reaction reports, 1989-1991, inclusive
VIDEX ddI quarterly adverse effect reports, 1990
VIDEX ddI quarterly adverse effect reports, 1991
[Trimetrexate Salvage Therapy], 1990
[Fluconazole treatment inquiry], 1990
[Zovirax medication information], circa 1990, inclusive
[Foscavir] drug treatment information, 1990-1991, inclusive
Sub-series 3.2: Barbara Norris papers, 1988-1993, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Sub-series 3.2: Barbara Norris papers, 1988-1993, includes materials donated by Barbara Norris, such as programs and proceedings from HIV/AIDS-related benefits and conferences, HIV/AIDS awareness materials, photographs, and a certificate and news clippings from when Norris won the Nurse of Distinction award.
Arrangement
The sub-series is arranged chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Barbara Norris, 1992.
AIDS: The 2nd Annual Nursing Conference Proceedings, 1988
Benefit Concert for the American Foundation for AIDS Research program, 1988
HIV/AIDS educational materials, 1988-1993, inclusive
AIDS awareness posters, circa 1988-1993, inclusive
Nurse of Distinction [award and news clippings], 1988-1989, inclusive
[Barbara Norris photographs], circa 1990, inclusive
Event flyers related to HIV/AIDS awareness, circa 1993, inclusive
Sub-series 3.3: Alan Fleishman papers, 1985-1996, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Sub-series 3.3: Alan Fleishman papers, 1985-1996, includes news clippings and event flyers related to gay rights organizations and HIV/AIDS activism. Many of the events represented were sponsored by Gay Friends and Neighbors and Lambda Independent Democrats. There are also some programs from memorials of people who died of AIDS.
Arrangement
This sub-series is in the order in which it was transferred from the Museum Division.
Biographical Note
Alan Fleishman grew up in Canarsie in Brooklyn. He was president of the Lambda Independent Democrats of Brooklyn from 1988-1990. Fleishman was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1996 and 2000 and was elected District Leader to the 52nd Assembly District in 2002. Fleishman died in 2019 when he was 62 years old.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Alan Fleishman, circa 1992.
Most of these materials were originally donated to the Brooklyn Historical Society for the Stonewall History Project.
News clippings, 1988
Memorial programs, event flyers, 1985-1996, inclusive
Event programs, directory of resources, 1989-1992, inclusive
Event programs, news clippings, 1985-1989, inclusive
Event flyers, 1988-1990, inclusive
Event flyers, 1985-1989, inclusive
Gay Friends and Neighbors material, 1988-1989, inclusive
Lambda Independent Democrats material, circa 1993, inclusive
Sub-series 3.4: James Frank Bruno papers, 1945-1992, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Sub-series 3.4: James Frank Bruno papers, 1945-1992, includes yearbooks, certificates, programs, baby books, photographs, letters, news clippings, books, a death certificate, and a will relating to James Frank Bruno's life. Most of the materials are related to Bruno's childhood, career at Citibank, and his life in New York City. Other materials, such as instructions for a home health aide, relate to Bruno and his partner Ed Marlatt's experience with HIV/AIDS.
Arrangement
This sub-series is in the order in which it was transferred from the Museum Division.
Biographical Note
James Frank Bruno was born on February 23, 1945 in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn. Bruno attended P.S. 48 Mapleton, Edward B. Shallow Junior High School (J.H.S. 227), and New Utrecht High School. He worked for Citibank.
Bruno met Edward (Ed) Marlatt in 1974 in Greenwich Village. They were together until Bruno's death.
Bruno was diagnosed with AIDS in April 1989. He died in 1990.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Ed Marlatt, 1992.
["Living with AIDS: A Guide to Resources in New York City"], 1989
[Meditations book by Will Limón], 1991
["Chemotherapy and You" book], 1990
["Meditations for All of Us Living with AIDS" by Perry Tilleraas], 1988
[Edward B. Shallow Junior High School yearbooks], 1957-1958, inclusive
[New Utrecht High School yearbook], 1963
[Handwritten medication list], circa 1992, inclusive
[Invitation to "Dedication for Jim"], circa 1992, inclusive
[Celebration of Life program], 1990
[Allan Freed Easter Jubilee program], circa 1957, inclusive
[Eulogies], circa 1990, inclusive
[Citibank News, community service award], 1979
[P.S. 48 The Mapleton School service certificate], 1956
[Baby book], 1945
[Passport], 1986
[Grave inscription], 1991
[Sundance Outdoor Adventure Society card], circa 1990, inclusive
[Note found in desk], 1990
[Baby book], 1945
[List of donated items from Ed Marlatt and James Bruno], circa 1993, inclusive
[Home health aide instructions], 1992
[High school graduation invitations], 1963
[Photographs and letters], 1979
[HIV/AIDS in Key West articles], circa 1991, inclusive
[Citibank medical benefits], circa 1991, inclusive
[Death certificate], 1990
[Photographs and letters], circa 1950 - 1992, inclusive
[The Saint, The White Party ephemera], 1988
[Last will and testament], 1990
Sub-series 3.5: Frank S. Hewitt papers, 1985-1991, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Sub-series 3.5: Frank S. Hewitt papers, 1985-1991, includes a list of medications Hewitt was taking in 1989, insurance claims filed from 1985-1991, and materials from his memorial service in 1990.
Arrangement
The sub-series is arranged in chronological order.
Biographical Note
Frank S. Hewitt was born on March 5, 1941 and died May 17, 1990.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Roger Mohovich, 1992.
Insurance claims, 1985-1987, inclusive
Insurance claims, 1987-1988, inclusive
Insurance claims, 1989
Insurance claims, 1989
[List of medications], 1989
[Memorial materials], 1990
Insurance claims, 1990
Insurance claims, 1990-1991, inclusive
Sub-series 3.6: Haitian Coalition on AIDS records, circa 1992, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Sub-series 3.6: Haitian Coalition on AIDS records, circa 1992, includes posters and brochures raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and advertising services offered by the Haitian Coalition on AIDS.
Arrangement
The sub-series is in the order in which it was transferred from the Museum Division.
Historical Note
The Haitian Coalition on AIDS was founded in 1983 to support Haitian community members with HIV/AIDS, spread awareness about the disease, and advocate for people with HIV/AIDS. They had an office in downtown Brooklyn. The Haitian Coalition on AIDS was partially funded by the New York City Department of Health.
[Haitian Coalition for AIDS posters], circa 1992, inclusive
["Lan Mó Avéti Pa Touye Kokobe" cassette tape], 1991
Scope and Contents
This cassette tape was produced by the Haitian Coalition on AIDS in June 1991. It is Tape 4 of "Lan Mó Avéti Pa Touye Kokobe," "This cassette is made possible by a grant from the NYC Dept. of Health."
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Original Format: compact audio cassette, Duration: unknown
Cassette tapes are not available for research use. This cassette tape is not digitized.
[Haitian Coalition on AIDS posters], circa 1992, inclusive
[Haitian Coalition on AIDS posters], circa 1992, inclusive
[Haitian Coalition on AIDS brochures], circa 1992, inclusive
Sub-series 3.7: Melinda Broman papers, 1986-1992, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Sub-series 3.7: Melinda Broman papers, 1986-1992, includes flyers and news clippings of HIV/AIDS-related events, letters she and her husband Victor Ockey wrote to elected officials, photographs of her and Ockey, and a program from Ockey's funeral in 1988. Also included are recorded radio and television programs about AIDS.
Arrangement
The sub-series is in the order in which it was transferred from the Museum Division.
[Flyers, programs, news clippings], 1988-1992, inclusive
[Letters to elected officials], 1986-1987, inclusive
[Channel 13 AIDS special], 1991
Scope and Contents
A VHS tape labelled "Channel 13 AIDS special, May 1, 1991."
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
VHS. Runtime: unknown
VHS tapes are not open for research use. This tape is not digitized.
[Photographs], 1987-1992, inclusive
[WEBE 108 radio AIDS program], 1988
Scope and Contents
This radio program (WEBE 108 Radio) begins with interviews--first with Drew, then Minna--about the loss of partners due to HIV/AIDS, and concludes with information on the most up to date medical advancements and applications, circa 1988. In their interviews, Drew and Minna discuss the death of their partners, their own physical health, family and community support they had, and their thoughts and feelings about the epidemic. The host of the program is Pamela Easton.
Biographical Note
Drew, a gay man, was 32 years old at the time of the interview in 1988 and had been living with HIV for almost two years. He was not on medication and identified himself as asymptomatic. His partner of seven years, Donald, died on their anniversary.
Minna, a straight, HIV-negative woman, was married to Victor, a person with hemophilia who had recently died of AIDS-related causes. (Within the AIDS/Brooklyn Oral History Project, Minna is known as Melinda Broman.)
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Cassette tapes are not available for research use. Access to the interview is only available digitally onsite at Center for Brooklyn History's Othmer Library.
Original Format: compact audio cassette, Duration: 01:31:25
Two preservation .WAV files. One access .mp3 file.
Sub-series 3.8: Alan Haber papers, 1988-1993, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Sub-series 3.8: Alan Haber papers, 1988-1993, includes materials related to the life of Alan J. Haber: correspondence, photographs, and an obituary. The photographs depict Haber in Israel and his name on an AIDS quilt patch sponsored by the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission. The correspondence is photocopied letters from Haber to "Jackie." Also included is a VHS tape with "To Alan with love from Jackie" on the label.
Arrangement
The sub-series is in the order in which it was transferred from the Museum Division.
Biographical Note
Alan J. Haber grew up in Brooklyn and attended Hunter College. Haber worked in communications and was spokesman for the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. He was diagnosed with AIDS in 1988. He left Brooklyn to live in Jerusalem, Israel in 1988 and returned in 1989. He died in 1991.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Estelle Haber, circa 1992.
[Correspondence], 1988-1992, inclusive
[Obituary], 1991
[Photographs], 1988-1993, inclusive
["To Alan with love from Jackie" videocassette], circa 1992, inclusive
Scope and Contents
A VHS tape with "To Alan with love from Jackie" written on the label.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
VHS. Runtime: unknown.
The VHS tapes are not available for research. This tape is undigitized.
Sub-series 3.9: Gay Men's Health Crisis records, 1986-circa 1992, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Sub-series 3.9: Gay Men's Health Crisis records, 1986-circa 1992, includes a volunteer manual and flyers advertising volunteer opportunities at Gay Men's Health Crisis, as well as posters raising awareness about HIV/AIDS.
Arrangement
The sub-series is in the order in which it was transferred from the Museum Division.
Historical Note
Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) was officially established in 1982 to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS, raise money for research, and support people with AIDS. GMHC ran a hotline for information about HIV/AIDS, started a "buddy" program to help people with AIDS with day-to-day activities, and organized AIDS Walk New York. The organization is now just known as GMHC.
[Gay Men's Health Crisis Volunteer Manual], 1986
Gay Men's Health Crisis [volunteering flyers], circa 1992, inclusive
[Gay Men's Health Crisis posters], 1991
[Gay Men's Health Crisis posters], 1992
Sub-series 3.10: AIDS Unity March and Rally posters, circa 1992, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Sub-series 3.10: AIDS Unity March and Rally posters, circa 1992, includes posters created for the United for AIDS Action, AIDS Unity March and Rally.
Arrangement
The sub-series is in the order in which it was transferred from the Museum Division.
[United for AIDS Action, AIDS Unity March and Rally poster], circa 1992, inclusive
[Protest sign], circa 1992, inclusive
[Protest sign], circa 1992, inclusive
[Protest sign], circa 1992, inclusive
[Protest sign], circa 1992, inclusive
[Protest sign], circa 1992, inclusive
[Protest sign], circa 1992, inclusive
[Protest sign], circa 1992, inclusive
[Protest sign], circa 1992, inclusive
[Protest sign], circa 1992, inclusive
[Protest sign], circa 1992, inclusive
[Protest sign], circa 1992, inclusive
[Protest sign], circa 1992, inclusive
[Protest sign], circa 1992, inclusive
[Protest sign], circa 1992, inclusive
Sub-series 3.11: Additional Donations, 1966-1997, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Sub-series 3.11: Additional donations, 1966-1998, includes materials donated by individuals affected by HIV/AIDS (either themselves or family members) and organizations involved in HIV/AIDS awareness and advocacy. Items include flyers, brochures, event programs, posters, obituaries, photographs, slides, and VHS tapes.
Arrangement
The sub-series is arranged alphabetically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
These materials were donated by the individual or organization indicated in the folder title unless otherwise noted. The provenance of some of these items is unknown, including the photographs and obituaries of children who died of AIDS.
Deborah Abraham, 1992
Absolutely Positive, circa 1991, inclusive
ACT UP, circa 1992, inclusive
AIDS Community Television, 1993
Scope and Contents
A VHS tape of "Target Bush," produced by AIDS Community Television ACT UP and AIDS activists demonstrations and protests. "This tape was originally telecast 1/19/93."
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
VHS. Runtime: 30:00
This VHS tape is not available for research. This material is not digitized.
Body Positive, circa 1993, inclusive
Brooklyn AIDS Task Force, circa 1987, inclusive
Brooklyn AIDS Task Force, circa 1992, inclusive
CAMBRA [Church Avenue Merchants Block Association] AIDS Support Group, circa 1993, inclusive
[Caribbean Women's Health Association class journal], 1992
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Marilyn John, 1992.
[Children who died of AIDS, photograph of unknown person], circa 1992, inclusive
[Children who died of AIDS, Rebecca], 1991
[Children who died of AIDS, Ronald Lou], 1989-1991, inclusive
[Children who died of AIDS, Taire Kendall], 1991
[Children who died of AIDS, Tomar], 1990-1991, inclusive
[Philip Coleman], circa 1992, inclusive
Philip Coleman, 1992-1997, inclusive
Jerome Comer, 1990-1991, inclusive
Casey Cronin, 1992
Entre Hombres Project, 1991
Scope and Contents
Video of an Entre Hombres Project social outreach event at La Escuelita, November 17, 1991. Video by Barbara Kent Productions.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
VHS. Runtime: unknown.
VHS tapes are not available for research use. This tape is undigitized.
Carney Fernandes, 1993-1997, inclusive
Carney Fernandes, circa 1993, inclusive
Michael Gallo, 1988-1992, inclusive
Roy Gonsalves, 1990
Jill Harris, 1993
[Jill Harris campaign materials], 1993
Donna Henes, 1983-1992, inclusive
[Donna Henes], 1992
[H. Keith Williams' HIV Primary Care Program official opening], 1992
H. Keith Williams' HIV Primary Care Program official opening, 1992
H. Keith Williams' HIV Primary Care Program official opening, 1992
Alfred P. Ingegno, 1993
[Ruth Joles], circa 1992, inclusive
Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center, circa 1993, inclusive
Life Force, 1992
Lutheran Medical Center, 1987-1992, inclusive
[Lutheran Medical Center], 1989
Lutheran Medical Center Infection Control Department, 1987
Mother's Love Support Network, circa 1992, inclusive
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mildred Pearson, 1992.
[Donna Mulcahy / Arthur Palmigiano], 1985-1991, inclusive
Donna Mulcahy, 1991-1992, inclusive
[A. N. Donation], circa 1992, inclusive
New York City Department of Health, Office of AIDS Surveillance, 1997-1998, inclusive
Rhea Parham, circa 1992-1996, inclusive
People with AIDS Coalition of New York, 1993
[Project Reach Youth], 1992
Sandra Richardson, circa 1992, inclusive
[Sandra Richardson], circa 1992, inclusive
Robert Ripp, 1991-1992, inclusive
Dolores Rivera, 1992
Dolores Rivera, 1990-1997, inclusive
Dolores Rivera, circa 1992, inclusive
Luis Nieves [Rosa], 1989
Luis Nieves [Rosa], circa 1992, inclusive
[Luis Nieves Rosa], 1992
Willie Sandoval, circa 1990, inclusive
William Sandoval, 1991-1992, inclusive
The Spellman Center for HIV-Related Disease, St. Clare's Hospital and Health Center, circa 1992, inclusive
[St. Vincent's Services Positive Caring Program], 1989-1992, inclusive
[St. Vincent's Hospital], circa 1992, inclusive
Sam Taylor, 1992-1997, inclusive
Alice Terson, 1989-1992, inclusive
[Unknown donator, flyers], 1966-1993, inclusive
[Unknown donator, AIDS Forum flyer], circa 1993, inclusive
[Unknown donator, AIDS/HIV clinical trial handbook], circa 1993, inclusive
[Unknown donator, "AIDS is a Women's Issue" poster], 1993
[Unknown donator, "AIDS Unmasked" VHS tape], 1992
Scope and Contents
One VHS tape labelled "AIDS Unmasked" and Sunday Morning AIDS Theatre, 8/23/1992" with the identifier FP-92-8378.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
VHS. Runtime: unknown.
VHS tapes are not available for research use. This tape is undigitized.
[Unknown donator, AIDS Walk, AIDS History Group], 1989-1996, inclusive
[Unknown donator, Broken Heart pin brochure], 1992
[Unknown donator, Grace Jones at Shakra's Alley flyer], circa 1990, inclusive
[Unknown donator, "Homenaje A Ramon"], circa 1992, inclusive
Scope and Contents
One VHS tape with handwritten label: "Homenaje A Ramon."
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
VHS. Runtime: unknown
This VHS tape is not available for research. This material is not digitized.
[Unknown donator, Note regarding Pentamidine], circa 1993, inclusive
[Unknown donator, "People with AIDS" VHS tape], circa 1990, inclusive
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
VHS. Runtime: unknown.
VHS tapes are not available for research use. This tape is undigitized.
[Unknown donator, photograph of unknown person], circa 1992, inclusive
[Unknown donator, unlabeled VHS tape], circa 1992, inclusive
Scope and Contents
An unlabeled VHS tape of unknown provenance.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
VHS. Runtime: unknown
This VHS tape is not available for research. This material is not digitized.
[Unknown donator, "Women & AIDS," Phil Donahue Show], 1991
Scope and Contents
A VHS tape of an episode of the Phil Donahue Show produced by Multimedia Entertainment titled "Women and AIDS," show number 072292.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
VHS. Runtime: unknown
VHS tapes are not open for research use. This tape is not digitized.
