MenuPreliminary Inventory of the Lightning Brown Papers, 1983-1985
Collection Overview
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.
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Lightning Brown Papers, 1983-1985
- Creator
- Brown, Lightning
- Extent
- 3.00 Linear Feet, 1500 Items
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
- Language
- English.
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
However, patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
Also, all or portions of this collection may be housed off-site in Duke University's Library Service Center. Consequently, there may be a 24-hour delay in obtaining these materials.
Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library to use this collection.
Use Restrictions
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information, consult the copyright section of the Regulations and Procedures of the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
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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.
Subject Headings
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Lightning Brown Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
Provenance
The Lightning Brown Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a gift in 1999.
Processing Information
Processed by Lisa Stark
Completed April 27, 2000
Encoded by Walt Evans
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
This collection is unprocessed: materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.