by Evelyn Bailey
This month we want to outline the accomplishments of the Shoulders To Stand On Program of the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley.
Early Nov., 2002 - Initial meeting with Eric Bellman and Michael to discuss a project which would record the history of the gay community in Rochester.
Jan. – Dec., 2003 – Year celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley
January, 2005 - Roots Chronology Proposal approved by Board. Continue the chronology begun by Steve Picchi and Gary Hallinen from 1969 – 1984
March, 2005 - Gay Alliance Promo completed.
April 13, 2007 - Video History Project Committee organized and held it’s first meeting.
May, 2007 – Begin to write grants for the Digitization of the Empty Closet.
September, 2008 – Archives and Library Projects identified as Programs of the GAGV.
November, 2009 – GAGV Awarded DHP Grant for identifying and surveying records of gay organizations, agencies, groups and individuals with records.
May, 2010 – Digitization of the Empty Closet completed
We have come a long way in preserving the history of our LGBT Community in Rochester, NY.
Look for our ads, updates and requests for your time, talent and money in future issues of the Empty Closet.