Norris “Bud” Minard

Norris (“Bud”) Minard papers, 1989-2011

Records Inventory

Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley, Rochester, NY

NBM-1 – Personal memories, memorabilia of gay community events, news clippings, correspondence, and notes.

• Blue binder, “Guide to the Life Bio 101 Class,” contains:
  • Folder, with attached note “What I went through when I was gay-bashed right after Kenneth Bailey (30) was attacked May 12, 1989,” includes:
    • Newspaper clippings of attack on Kenneth Bailey, 1989.
    • Police report of mugging and robbery, April 7, 1989.
    • Forms for New York State Crime Victims Board, 1989.
    • Hospital discharge forms for Mr. Minard, April 1989.
    • Notes, correspondence, and forms related to mugging and robbery of Mr. Minard, 1989.
  • Manila envelope, with notation “Scott: Review for possible use for ‘Shoulders to Stand On’ from Bud Minard,” includes:
    • GAGV Needs Assessment, 2004.
    • Letter: From Lois J. Giess of City Council to Bud MInard, re: domestic partnership legislation, April 1994.
    • Letter: From Tim O. Mains of City Council to Bud Minard, re: domestic partnership legislation, April 1994.
    • Letters: From Mike Fernandez, Councilmember-at-Large, re: support of domestic partnership, April 1994. (2 letters)
    • Letter: from Maxine Childress Brown of City Council to Bud Minard, re: domestic partnership legislation, May 1994.
    • Program: The NAMES Project, AIDS Memorial Quilt, at U of R, April 8-10, 1994.
    • Program: Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus and Delaware Valley Men’s Chorus, “Together in Pride,” June 11, 1994 [program and ticket].
    • Newsletter: The Gay-Affirming Christian Church, Open ARms Metropolitan Community Church Newsletter, November 1992.
    • Save-the-date card: Helping People with AIDS, Inc. presents “Dining for Dollars IX: One Thousand and One Arabian Nights,” Save the Date, September 17, 1994.
    • Program: AIDS Walk ‘94, Rochester, June 5, 1994.
    • Flyer: Baige Productions presents Michael Lee and Friends, “This Is For Our Children,” December 29, 1994.
    • Flyer: “Singing for Our Lives,” benefit concert for AIDS MInistry, November 6, 1993. [one gray, one yellow]
    • Invitation: “Memories and Hope,” AIDS Rochester, Inc. 10-year anniversary celebration, November 5, 1993.
    • Flyer: “Bump and Grind” after the picnic, Heaven, Rochester, NY, n.d.
    • Program: AIDS Walk 1993, Rochester, June 6, 1993.
    • Flyer: “Gays and God” panel discussion, Nazareth College, March 23, [no year indicated].
    • Card: “Welcome to the Tony Greene Roast,” n.d.
    • Appraisal: AIDS Rochester, Volunteer Performance Appraisal form, Bud Minard, by Lynne Hamilton, December 16, 1991.
    • Photocopied essay: “A Daughter’s Inheritance,” Kate Rath, Teaching Tolerance, Spring 1995.
    • Program: The Brighton Symphony Orchestra in concert with The Freedom Singers, First Unitarian Church, March 6, 1994.
    • Booklet: AIDS Rochester: A Retrospective, 1983-1993.
    • Newsletter: R&MC Keynotes, Newsletter of the Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus, Issue No. 21, June 1994.
  • Manila envelope, with notation “Scott Fearing and/or Evie Bailey (for Shoulders to Stand On),” includes:
    • Photocopied letter: From Bud Minard to his daughter Ann re: personal life and church, May 22, 1992.
    • Photocopied letter: From Bud Minard to his daughter Karen re: personal life and church, May 28, 1992.
    • Original and photocopied text drafts: “Bud’s Story for G.R.A.P.E.,” April 26, 2011.
    • Manuscript: “Eulogy to George [Moody]/ Composed N. Minard,” July 5, 1993.
    • Original and photocopied letter: From “Thelma” to Bud Minard, re: personal life and previous letter, May 13, 1992.
    • Photocopied letters: From Bud Minard to “Thelma,” re: personal life, May 24 and May 28, 1992.
  • Spiral-bound notebook: “My Memories,” recollections and exercises, 2007-2009.

Papers: LifeBio 101 class exercises and notes, 2007