Archives Catalogue

Academic papers and studies regarding homosexuality and youth

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 4, Folder 17
File
1980, 1983, 1987 - 1992

File contains academic papers and studies on homosexuality and youth. File also contains a clipping and a brochure on homophobia.

Activism and lobbying pamphlets, notes, and guides; conference materials

MS-15-5
Series
1987-1995

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Series contains pamphlets and guides, notes, and conference materials regarding homosexual identity and LGBT+ rights. Series also contains pamphlets and handouts regarding lobbying, conducting effective demonstrations, and public speaking.

Advertisement regarding equal rights, Halifax Herald

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 1, Folder 8
File
1989

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains a one page advertisement from LGRNS urging readers to call their MP's in support of adding sexual orientation to Human Rights Legislation; this advertisement has been digitized and only exists in digital format due to preservation concerns. File also contains the receipt for the cost of running the ad.

AIDS Coalition pins

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

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains two round, light pink pins with the image of a triangle that reads "COALITION".

AIDS, human rights, and the revival of Lesbian/Gay politics in the Maritimes / Anne Bishop

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 2, Folder 1
File
1989

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File also contains a six-page document on the United Action Coalition.

Album of newspaper clippings regarding human rights protection and laws concerning homosexuality

MS-15-5.2020-008, OS Box 16, Folder 9
File
1988 - 1989

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains one album containing newspaper clippings dating from 1988 to 1989 regarding protecting homosexuality under the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code and laws regarding homosexuality.

Anne Bishop fonds

MS-15-5
Fonds
[198-?] - 1998

Fonds includes materials created by, collected or about Lesbian and Gay Rights Nova Scotia [LGRNS], including a collection of pins.

Bishop, Anne Charlotte

Anne Bishop keynote speech, Maine Gay Lesbian Symposium

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 6, Tape 10
File
1992

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains audio recording of Anne's Bishop's keynote speech delivered at the 1992 Maine Gay and Lesbian Symposium.

"Another friend of Charlie Howard" pin

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

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Item is one round, pink pin that reads "Another Friend of Charlie Howard".

Article "Are Children at Risk for Sexual Abuse by Homosexuals?"

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 4, Folder 16, Item 2
Item
July 1994

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Item is an Article "Are Children at Risk for Sexual Abuse by Homosexuals?" Authors Carole Jenny, Thomas A. Roesler and Kimberly L. Poyer. Pediatrics July 1994, 94 (1) 41-44.

Articles and correspondence regarding backlash to sex-positive articles, anti-LGBT articles

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 4, Folder 4
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.

Articles regarding homosexuality in other cultures, sexual identity and gender expression

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 5, Folder 5
File
1951, 1984, 1989, 2003

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains anthropological articles on homosexuality in non Western European cultures. File also contains articles regarding sexual identity and gender presentation.

Articles, essays, pamphlets, newsletters, and clippings regarding homosexuality and religion

MS-15-5, Box 5, Folder 1
File
1971-1991

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains articles, essays, pamphlets, newsletters, and clippings discussing issues related to homosexuality and its relationship to Christianity. Materials primarily relate to liturgical debates surrounding the sinfulness of homosexuality and pastoral care for congregants with HIV/AIDS. Materials include the complete September, 1990 issue of The United Church Observer; one complete copy of the second printing of Homosexual catholics : a new primer for discussion, published by Dignity, Inc; and excerpts from the newsletters Youth Update, The Self-Help Newsletter, and Resources for Liturgy, among other publications.

Atlantic Gay and Lesbian Professionals meeting agenda and notes

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 5, Folder 9
File
1985

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains materials realting to meetings of Atlantic Gay and Lesbian Professional in Health Care and Social Services. Materials include a report from the first meeting of the group, held March 30-31, 1985. File also contains meeting agenda from September 5, 1985, and 1 page of handwritten notes.

Briefs re. employment benefits for employees (and their families) in same-sex relationships

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 4, Folder 12
File
1990

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains briefs regarding employment benefits for same-sex employees and their families. File also contains one pamphlet titled "Understanding Homophobia".

Briefs to Ontario Government regarding Bill 7 and the addition of sexual orientation as a prohibited grounds of discrimination

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 3, Folder 4
File
1986 - 1987

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains documents regarding amendments to Ontario's Bill 7 which would include sexual orientation as a prohibited ground of discrimination, documents regarding the Right to Privacy law in Ontario, pamphlets regarding anti-discrimination, and correspondence regarding anti-discrimination and support for the amendments.

Briefs to the Nova Scotia Government, proposed amendments to the human rights code, address by Alexa McDonough

MS-15-5.2020-008, Box 3, Folder 11
File
1988 - 1990

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains briefs to the Nova Scotia government, proposals for amendments to the human rights code, and an address given by Alexa McDonough. File also contains contact lists.

Brochures, releases, newsletters, and articles regarding homophobia and lesbian conferences

MS-15-5, Box 4, Folder2
File
1988, [1991 - 1992]

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

File contains pamphlets regarding homophobia, lesbianism, and sexual orientation. File also contains pamphlets on the National Lesbian Forum, correspondence from Concordia University, materials from the Right to Privacy Committee, releases from EGALE Canada, and newsletters regarding women's rights and rights for LGBT+ individuals.

CBC Mainstreet interview with Maureen Shebib

MS-15-5, Box 6, Tape 9
Item
ca. 1990

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Item is one cassette tape featuring a CBC Mainstreet interview of Maureen Shebib discussing the LGRNS advertisement in the Chronicle Herald entitled "Tell John it's Wrong".

"Clan Mc Dyke" pin

MS-15-5, Box 6, Folder 18
Item
[198-?]

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Item is one round pin that reads "Clan Mc Dyke" from a Wild Women's [Womyn's/ Wimmins] Weekend.

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.

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

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".

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 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 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 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, 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, 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, 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.

Document from Connections '95 titled "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 a document published for Connections '95. "Gay and Lesbian Adolescents" presented by Trish Stenson, A.M.Y.S.T. Counselling Associates and Caroline Wilkins.

"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".

"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".

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".

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 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 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".

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".

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.

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.

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.

"Humans against homophobia" pin