Archives Catalogue

Materials regarding feminism and women's rights

MS-15-5
Series
1985 - 1992

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Series contains notes, pamphlets, and articles regarding women's rights and rights for lesbians.

March on Washington pin

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 6, Folder 8
Item
1987

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Item is one pin from the October 11, 1987 March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay rights.

Maine lesbian and gay mens' symposium XVI pin

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 6, Folder 10
Item
1989

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Item is one pin from the Maine lesbian and gay men's symposium "Stonewall 20: A Celebration" 1989.

List of MLA's in support of adding sexual orientation to the Human Rights Code

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 1, Folder 7
File
1989

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains a list of conservative MP's who support including sexual orientation in the human rights legislation and lists of ministers and staff from February 1989.

LGRNS rubber stamp

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 5, Folder 8
File
[198-?]

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains one rubber stamp that reads "Lesbian and Gay Rights Nova Scotia".

LGRNS member lists; lists of members and contact info. from supportive organizations

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 1, Folder 10
File
[198-?]

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains LGRNS mailing list 1989, a letter calling or donations to the Persons with AIDS Coalition, AGL list of donors, Grassroots Mailing Lists, list of member groups of Women's Action Coalition of Nova Scotia, list of LGRNS members and friends, organizations which support LGRNS, members of the legislative assembly, and other lists of organizations and members. File also contains stickers with the contact information of members from LGRNS.

LGRNS handwritten meeting notes; materials regarding petitioning government to include sexual orientation under the Human Rights Code

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 1, Folder 6
File
1988 - 1990

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File undated handwritten meeting notes regarding lobbying the Nova Scotia government to include sexual orientation in the nova Scotia Human Rights Code.

LGRNS financial records and bank statements

MS-15-5, Box 3, Folder 15
File
1987 - 1990

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains bank statements from LGRNS dating from October 1, 1987 to March 31, 1990.

LGRNS final meeting minutes

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 4, Folder 6
File
1994

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains meeting minutes from the LGRNS meeting in which it was decided to end the organization.

LGRNS correspondence 1987 - 1990

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 1, Folder 1
File
1987 - 1990

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains correspondence dating from 1987 to 1990.

LGRNS anti-discrimination pamphlets, mock-ups

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 2, Folder 3
File
1989 - 1990

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains anti-discrimination pamphlets created by LGRNS, mock-ups and pamphlet drafts, and notes regarding the campaign. File also contains a handout that reads "You know discrimination is wrong" and a mail-out card to MLA's in support of adding sexual orientation to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code.

LGRNS administrative records, financial records, and correspondence

MS-15-5
Series
[198-?]-1994

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Series contains Lesbian and Gay Rights meeting minutes, financial records, lists of members and supporters, and correspondence. Series also includes video footage of demonstrations held by LGRNS and news clips relating to LGRNS protests.

Lesbian and Gay Rights Nova Scotia

LGBT+ conference materials and notes

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 4, Folder 8
File
1988 - 1992

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains conference pamphlets and notes from LGBT+ conference, including: Visible '88: Maine's 15th annual Lesbian and Gay men's symposium; Stonewall 20; How Gay are the 90'2?; Maine Lesbian and Gaymen's Symposium XIX. File also contains correspondence.

LGBT pins and apparel

Series
1980-2002

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Series contains pins and other apparel produced for LGBT events such as Halifax pride, or featuring pro-LGBT messages. Items in this series were collected and worn by members of Lesbian and Gay Rights Nova Scotia [LGRNS].

LGBT community resources, correspondence, notes and press releases from organizations in support of protection for LGBT+ individuals

MS-15-5, Box 2, Folder 11
File
1990

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains a copy of resources for the LGBT+ community and recommended readings, notes and memos, and correspondence. File also contains materials from Atlantic Gay and Lesbians in Health Care and Social Services, including a statement of purpose, a press release regarding a conference, and newsletters.

LGBT anti-discrimination law Ontario

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 1, Folder 9
File
1986

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains briefs from the Coalition for Gay Rights Ontario regarding the inclusion of LGBT+ individuals in the Human Rights Code. File also contains a newprint paper containing information on Gay Rights and information on LGBT+ people.

"Lesbians unite in armed snuggle" pin

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 6, Folder 16
Item
[198-?]

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Item is one round, white pin that reads "Lesbians Unite in Armed Snuggle" in pink.

Lesbian and Gay Rights Nova Scotia [LGRNS] member pin

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 6, Folder 2
Item
1989

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Item is one round, black pin with a purple triangle that reads "LGRNS MEMBER Fighting for HUMAN Rights" and dated April 1989.

Lesbian and Gay Rights Nova Scotia [LGRNS] demonstration at Province House, April 2, 1989

MS-15-5, Box 7, Items 8-9
Item
1989

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Item is video footage of a demonstration held by Lesbian Gay Rights Nova Scotia at Province House on April 2, 1989.

Lesbian and Gay Right's Nova Scotia [LGRNS] Banner

MS-15-5, OS Box 21, Folder 17
File
[ca. 1990s]

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Learning to use the media workshop materials and notes on planning demonstrations

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 4, Folder 5
File
1987

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Karen Andrews "we are family" pin

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 6, Folder 9
Item
1996

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Item is one round, pink pin that reads "We are Family" in the center and "Karen Andrews/ Local 1996 Access to OHIP Committee" around the outside.

Join the attack on AIDS pin

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 6, Folder 4
Item
[198-]

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Item is one round, black pin that reads "JOIN THE ATTACK ON AIDS".

'Jeopardy' demonstration at Grand Parade, 1990

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 7, Items 8 and 10
Item
1990

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Item is video footage of a 'Jeopardy' game show themed demonstration held by Lesbian Gay Rights Nova Scotia at Grand Parade in 1990.

Invoice for LGRNS letterhead

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 5, Folder 6
File
1990

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains an invoice for LGRNS letterhead paper.

"I'm not just out of the closet..." pin

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 6, Folder 7
Item
[198-?]

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Item is one round pin that reads "I'm not just out of the closet... I'm in the living room with my feet propped up!".

"Humans against homophobia" pin

MS-15-5, Box 6, Folder 11
Item
[198-?]

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Item is one round, red pin that reads "HAH! Humans Against Homophobia NSPIRG".

Human Rights petitions, briefs regarding LGBT individuals in Manitoba

MS-15-5, Box 2, Folder 6
File
1987

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains materials such as correspondence, notices, and briefs from organizations fighting for equal rights and protection under the human rights code in Manitoba.

Human Rights Code Manitoba

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 2, Folder 7
File
1987

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains a copy of Manitoba's Bill 47. File also contains a page of hand-written notes.

House of Assembly debates and proceedings 1991

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 3, Folder 14
File
1991

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains Nova Scotia House of Assembly debates from May 13, 1991. File also contains a document titled "Presentation to the law amendments committee of the Nova Scotia legislature" from May 1991.

Heterosexism at work / John Monahan : [manuscript]

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 4, Folder 15
File
1990

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File includes an attached note that reads "Thanks for all your help, Anne".

Halifax Pride 2002 pin

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 6, Folder 19
Item
2002

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Item is one round pin that reads "Halifax Pride 2002".

Halifax Pride 1998 pin

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 6, Folder 24
Item
1998

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Item is one round pin that reads "Pride Halifax 1998".

Halifax Pride 1996 pin

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 6, Folder 21
Item
1996

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Item is one round pin that reads "Halifax Pride 1996".

Halifax Pride 1988 pin

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 6, Folder 3
Item
1988

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Item is one round, blue pin with a graphic of waves and a pink triangle that reads "HFX. PRIDE '88".

"Gay and gray" pin

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 6, Folder 14
Item
[198-?]

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Item is one round, pink pin that reads "Gay & Gray".

"Forbidden love" pin

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 6, Folder 17
Item
[198-?]

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Item is one round, yellow pin that reads "Forbidden Love".

Correspondence, notes and articles regarding protection under the Canadian Human Rights Act

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 5, Folder 4
File
1989 - 1992

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains correspondence, articles, and updates from Parliament regarding inclusion of sexual orientation as prohibited grounds of discrimination to the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Correspondence, clippings and memos re. employee benefits for same-sex couples

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 4, Folder 16
File
1990 - 1994

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains correspondence from Canadian Union of Public Employees with an attached copy of CUPE's information package on employee benefits for same-sex couples. File also contains a newspaper clipping.

Correspondence, briefs, news releases regarding human rights protection in Ontario

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 2, Folder 8
File
1986

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains correspondence, news releases, notes, news articles, breief titled "Keeping up the pressure at Queen's Park", excerpts from the legislative assembly, copies of clippings.

Correspondence thanking LGRNS supporters

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 1, Folder 4
File
1990

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains correspondence form LGRNS thanking individuals and organizations for their support.

Correspondence regarding sexual orientation policy from Public Service Alliance of Canada

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 3, Folder 8
File
1993

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains correspondence to Anne Bishop regarding the draft sexual orientation policy from the Public Service Alliance of Canada.

Correspondence from Simon Nkoli Anti-Apartheid Committee, biography and materials regarding Simon Nkoli

MS-15-5, Box 3, Folder 5
File
1989

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains correspondence and materials related Simon Nkoli's visit to Halifax organized by LGRNS and the Simon Nkoli Anti-Apartheid Committee. Simon Nkoli was a gay South-Afarican anti-apartheid and AIDS activist. See also MS-15-5 Box 1, Folder 3.

Correspondence and press releases re. same-sex benefits

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 4, Folder 13
File
1995

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains correspondence, and press releases regarding changes to a bill that would recognize same-sex marriages.

Correspondence and materials regarding studies and surveys on AIDS, homosexuality

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 4, Folder 3
File
1988 - 1989

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains correspondence and studies regarding AIDS from the Fredericton Region Public Health Unit, and correspondence regarding a Rutgers report titled " In every classroom: The report of the President's select committee for Lesbian and Gay concerns".

Connections '95 : gay and lesbian adolescents

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 4, Folder 16, Item 4
Item
March 9, 1995

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Item is the printed version of a presentation given by Trish Stenson, A.M.Y.S.T. Counseling Associates, and Caroline Wilkins.

Confidential lobbyists and speakers guide / New Brunswick Coalition for Human Rights

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 4, Folder 1
File
1989 - 1990

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Clippings regarding the Buchanan government and rights for LGBT+ people

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 1, Folder 5
File
1989

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains four clippings regarding the Buchanan government, lack of action regarding equal human rights, and equality for LGBT individuals. Clippings have been digitized and exist as a digital copy only.

"Clan Mc Dyke" pin