Lightning Brown papers, 1983-1985
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Summary
- Creator:
- Brown, Lightning
- Extent:
- 3 Linear Feet
1500 Items - Language:
- English.
- Collection ID:
- RL.00165
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection contains materials primarily related to the 1984 elections. They include correspondence with public officials (among others), articles, and studies. The materials reflect Brown's interest and involvement in the Democratic Party, national legislation, and issues regarding gay rights.
- Biographical / historical:
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Gay rights activist and the first openly gay candidate for public office in North Carolina, resident of Chapel Hill (Orange Co.), N.C.
- Acquisition information:
- The Lightning Brown Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 1999.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Lisa Stark
Completed April 27, 2000
Encoded by Walt Evans
This collection is unprocessed: materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Collection is open for research.
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[Identification of item], Lightning Brown Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
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- https://idn.duke.edu/ark:/87924/m1760h