Allene Baus Collection
Collection Scope and Content
Allene Baus was an activist in the Central Florida region whose most notable accomplishment was establishing the first Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) in Orlando. This collection contains materials taken from two of Baus' albums. This collection is arranged in one series. Series I contains two folders, each containing the materials found in the two albums. Series I: Albums, 1989-1995 contains documents, captioned and uncaptioned photographs, newspapers, and a ribbon related to PFLAG activities and the 1994 and 1995 Spectrum Awards events.
Dates
- 1989-1995
- 1991-1994
Language of Materials
The materials are written in English
Access
The entire collection is open for research.
Copyright Statement
Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Biographical/Historical Note
Allene Baus was an activist in the Central Florida region whose most notable accomplishment was establishing the first Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) in Orlando. According to the LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida, Baus was inspired to start the Orlando chapter of PFLAG after attending the 1987 March on Washington. Baus returned and wrote to Adele Starr of the national PFLAG chapter, who sent Baus information on starting a chapter. After writing articles for gay and lesbian publications to advertise, Baus was able to begin holding meetings in her home in starting in April 1988. After starting the chapter, Baus continued her activism by attending LGBT rights events.
Extent
1 Box, (0.25 linear feet)
0.25 Linear Feet
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in one series. Series I contains two folders, each containing the materials found in the two albums.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in one series. Series I contains two folders, each containing the materials found in the two albums. The original order of each album was preserved in the folders.
Acquisition Information
LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida donated these materials to the University of Central Florida Libraries, Special Collections & University Archives in 2021.
Processing History
- Title
- Guide to the Allene Baus, 1989-1995 SC-134
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Processed by Trinity Cruz; finding aid prepared by Trinity Cruz
- Date
- © 2022
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Description is written in English
Repository Details
Part of the UCF Special Collections Repository
5th Floor - Room 501
John C. Hitt Library
Orlando FL 32816 US
