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Augustana PRISM Alliance records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 362

Scope and Contents

The Augustana PRISM Alliance records, 2004-2009 and undated, consists of one faculty advisor's binder with the group's constitution, meeting minutes, financial records, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and ephemera. Of particular interest are materials that document anti-hate organizing provided from the group in response to a homophobic incident that occured on campus in 2005. The binder formerly belonged to two faculty advisors, Dr. Jane Simonsen and Dr. Scott Magelssen.

Dates

  • Creation: 2004-2009

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on the use of this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from Augustana College Special Collections and the copyright holder.

Biographical / Historical

The Augustana PRISM Alliance provided support to Augustana College students of all sexualities and genders. The group also worked to educate the campus community about issues faced by the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community. Prior to the group's founding, similar groups existed on Augustana's campus with alternative names, including Lighthouse and the Augustana Gay/Straight Alliance (AGSA).

Extent

.2 Cubic Feet (/ 1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Augustana PRISM Alliance provided support to Augustana College students of all sexualities and genders. The group also worked to educate the campus community about issues faced by the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community. The Augustana PRISM Alliance records, 2004-2009 and undated, consists of one faculty advisor's binder with the group's constitution, meeting minutes, financial records, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and ephemera.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Received from Robert Burke and Jane Simonsen, July 2023.

Processing Information

Processed by Micaela Terronez, November 2023.

Title
Augustana PRISM Alliance records, 2004-2009.
Status
Completed
Author
Micaela Terronez
Date
November 2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Augustana College Special Collections Repository

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