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The Pink Paper Collection

An inventory of the collection at Syracuse University

Overview of the Collection

Creator: The pink paper.
Title: The Pink Paper Collection
Inclusive Dates: 1993-1996
Quantity: 0.25 linear ft.
Abstract: Newsletter published by and for the LGBTQ+ community of Syracuse, NY
Language: English
Repository: Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600
Syracuse, NY 13244-2010
https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/university-archives

Biographical History

According the masthead of the publication, The Pink Paper was "a news publication for the alternative community of Syracuse." The not-for-profit newsletter reported on local and national news of social and political significance to the LGBTQ+ community of Syracuse, New York. The Pink Paper was distributed free within the Syracuse area. The newsletter was in print from the late 1980s to the early 1990s.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Pink Paper Collection contains issues of the Syracuse-area LGBTQ+ newsletter. Regular features included book reviews, a calendar of events, advertisements for local businesses, and "help wanted" ads. News items covered anti-gay legislation in Colorado, a local radio show "This Way Out," the April 1993 March on Washington, Stonewall 25th anniversary celebrations, "lesbian and gay music makers," and more.

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Arrangement of the Collection

Issues are in chronological order.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

The majority of our archival and manuscript collections are housed offsite and require advance notice for retrieval. Researchers are encouraged to contact us in advance concerning the collection material they wish to access for their research.

Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

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Subject Headings

Associated Titles

The pink paper.

Subjects

Gay rights -- Periodicals.
Gays -- United States -- Social life and customs.
LGBT activism.
Lesbians -- Periodicals.
Sexual minorities -- Periodicals.

Places

Syracuse (N.Y.)

Genres and Forms

Newsletters.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

The Pink Paper Collection,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Transfer from University Archives, 2024.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: Michele Combs
Date: 11 Apr 2025
Revision history:

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Inventory

The Pink Paper
Box 1 Newsletters 1993-1996 (4 folders)

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