Pamela Barres collection, 1990-1996

Summary

Abstract:
This collection consists of the papers collected by Pam Barres, a Rochester area LBGTQ advocate. The materials date between 1990 and 1996. The materials consist of newspaper articles regarding same-sex adoption, as well as, newsletters and journals regarding the transgender community.
Extent:
0.25 Cubic Feet 8 file folders.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Pam Barres Collection [box#:folder#]. Local History and Genealogy, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County N.Y.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of the papers collected by Pam Barres, a Rochester area LBGTQ advocate. The materials date between 1990 and 1996. The materials consist of newspaper articles regarding same-sex adoption, as well as, newsletters and journals from the transgender community.

Biographical / historical:

Pamela Barres was born in Rochester, New York in 1942 as an only child in a middle class family. Barres contributed greatly to Rochester's transgendered community, and the larger LGBT community, by co-facilitating the CD Network and the Rochester Trans Group. She also served as the interim director of the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley, was an active member of the Empire State Pride Agenda Political Action Committee, and was involved in Rochester Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE).

Acquisition information:
This collection was donated by the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley, 100 College Avenue, Suite 100, Rochester, New York 14607 on August 11, 2016 and February 2, 2017 [Acquisition number 2017.022].
Processing information:

This project was made possible by a grant from the Documentary Heritage Program of the New York State Archives, a program of the State Education Department.

This collection came to the Local History and Genealogy Division from the GAGV on two separate dates. The first folder in the collection came as an envelope on August 11, 2016. The remaining folders were donated on February 2, 2017. After consulting with co-workers it was determined to combine both collections due to the small size of the collections and the same subject matter. All metal fasteners were removed and acidic papers were placed in individual envelopes.

According to deed of gift, any duplicates or items found unsuitable to the RPL collections and not retained should be returned to the donor. Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley, 100 College Ave., Suite 100, Rochester, New York 14607.

Arrangement:

This collection consists of one box.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this collection.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.

Preferred citation:

Pam Barres Collection [box#:folder#]. Local History and Genealogy, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County N.Y.

Location of this collection:
Rundel Memorial Building
115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604, United States
Link to repository site
Contact:
585-428-8370
lochist@libraryweb.org