Dignity/Brooklyn collection
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Abstract
A small collection of newsletters, correspondence, ephemera and photographs documenting Dignity/Brooklyn, an organization for LGBTQ Catholics, from 1979-1994.
Historical note
Founded in 1977, Dignity/Brooklyn was a chapter of Dignity/New York, itself a chapter of Dignity USA, which is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to encourage gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender (LGBT) persons and their friends to express their sexuality in a manner consonant with Christ's teachings. Dignity helps people to become more active members of the Roman Catholic Church and society, and works through education and legal reforms for justice and the social acceptance of gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender persons.
Arrangement
The archivist retained the donor's original chronological order.
Scope and Contents
Documents, newsletters, photographs and ephemera documenting Dignity/Brooklyn (est. 1977), a chapter of Dignity USA.
Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
While many items at the Center for Brooklyn History are unrestricted, we do not own reproduction rights to all materials. Be aware of the several kinds of rights that might apply: copyright, licensing and trademarks. The researcher assumes all responsibility for copyright questions.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Dignity/Brooklyn collection, CBHM.0018, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Robert Zappulla of Dignity/Brooklyn, circa 1996. The collection was formally accessioned in 2023.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
If digital surrogates exist, they should be used in place of the originals whenever possible.
About this Guide
Processing Information
The materials were received in plastic sleeves in a binder. The archivist removed the materials from the binder and sleeves and foldered the collection. Sheets with photographs attached were sleeved in mylar.
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This finding aid does not include an online listing of contents.
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