John Altieri Papers (Part 1 of 2), 1973-2007
Records Inventory
Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley, Rochester, NY
JA- 1 – John Altieri papers – HIV/AIDS reference and resources for Rochester community; news and scientific journal coverage of HIV/AIDS; project information on MSM Project; t-shirts from various events and organizations; other reference on gay community; 1973-2007
- T-shirts (loose), including:
- White t-shirt: Rochester Lesbian and Gay Political Caucus, n.d.
- Black t-shirt: “The Quilt. See it and understand. The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt / An International Memorial,” n.d.
- Orange t-shirt: “Voices from the community,” n.d.
- White t-shirt: “GAGV: 25 Years of Pride,” n.d. [c. 1996]
- White t-shirt: “Night of 100 Parties 1996,” Empire State Pride Agenda, c. 1996
- White t-shirt: “Night of 100 Parties 1997,” Empire State Pride Agenda, c. 1997
- White t-shirt: “ImageOUT 20 Years,” n.d.
- Audiovisual materials (loose), including:
- CD: National Quality Center, “Improving HIV Care, Quality Improvement Resource CD,” n.d.
- DVD: “Preventing HIV/AIDS among Men Who Have Sex with Men: Challenges and Innovations,” May 17, 2007
- VHS tape: “XXI AIDS Forum,” n.d.
- VHS tape: “John Washburn,” n.d.
- VHS tape: “Counseling the HIV Infected Patient: A guide for physicians with HIV positive patients,” Los Angeles County Medical Association, n.d.
- VHS tape: “Empire State Pride Agenda: The Challenge,” n.d.
- VHS tape: “GAGV – Dedication,” n.d.
- Publications [for library], including:
- Book: Campus HIV Prevention Strategies: Planning for Success, Marty T. Hoban, Nan W. Ottenritter, Jan L. Gascoigne, and Dianne L. Kerr; A publication of American College Health Association, © 2003
- Book: What Everyone Needs to Know about Sex Addiction, Anonymous, © 1989
- Book: AIDS: A Guide for the Primary Physician, Ed. King K. Holmes and Arno G. Motulsky, © 1988
- Book: AIDS: You Can’t Catch It Holding Hands, Niki de Saint Phaile, © 1987
- Comb-bound volume: Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, and Transgender Health Issues: Selections from the American Journal of Public Health, APHA, © 2001
- Report and supplement: “Paving a Pathway for Prevention,” A Report of the Gay Men/MSM Leadership Forum, Addressing the HIV Prevention Needs of Gay Men and Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) in New York State, n.d. [c. 1998 or later]; with “Paving a Pathway for Prevention: A Technical Supplement,” May 1997-January 1998 forum, c. 1998
- Newspapers/magazines [for library], including:
- The Empty Closet, Issue no. 169, April 1986
- The Empty Closet, Issue no. 200, February 2, 1989
- The Empty Closet, Issue no. 286, November 1996
- The Empty Closet, Issue no. 290, April 1997
- The Empty Closet, Issue no. 299, February 1998
- The Empty Closet, Issue no. 307, October 1998
- The Advocate, Issue 677, March 21, 1995
- The Advocate, Issue 969, August 29, 2006
- Scientific American [“The AIDS Virus”], January 1987
- Social Work: Journal of the National Association of Social Workers, Vol. 38, No. 2, March 1993
- Folder: “Reference articles, HIV/AIDs, 1973-2005,” contains various photocopies of articles from newspapers and scientific journals, 1973-2005
- Folder: “Mass for Gay and Lesbian Catholics, 1997,” contains transcription of Bishop Matthew H. Clark homily, news coverage, and statements from National Conference of Catholic Bishops/ U.S. Catholic Conference; 1997
- Folder: “Fast-tracking,” contains printout of Public Health News Release from Seattle & King County, “Community leaders and local health officials take action against resurgence in STDS,” 2001
- Folder: “Hep B,” contains reference articles, 1980-2001
- Folder: “Oral sex – risk,” contains reference articles, 1995-1997
- Folder: “Resource handouts – Voices from the Community,” contains brochures and smaller pocket-sized handouts, Voices from the Community resources for Rochester community, n.d. [contains variety of ethnicities/orientations]
- Folder: “News for Gay Men handouts,” contains small brochures on Oral and Anal Sex, 1990 and 1991
- Conference folder: “A Tool Kit for Building Capacity,” Annie E. Casey Foundation Conference, Building Capacity for Community Health Services, October 11-12, 2000, Washington DC, AED Center for Community-Based Health Services, information sheets, 2000
- Folder: “MSM Project description and presentation, 2002,” contains project description and print-out of Powerpoint presentation for MSM Project in Rochester, 2002
- Folder: “John Altieri NYS Department of Health reference, 1988-2001,” contains:
- Letter: American Red Cross to John Altieri, re: training schedule for “Keeping Me Safe: A Guide to Proper Biologic Spill Clean-up,” February 10, 1992
- Flyer: “Hepatitis A Vaccination Clinic,” NYS DOH, May 29, 2001
- Flyer: “Call for Action: Anonymous HIV Testing in New York State is in Jeopardy,” n.d.
- Memo: State of New York Department of Health to “Health Care Provider,” re: confidentiality protections for persons infected with HIV, January 27, 1989
- Program: “Aesthetic Education Institute,” 1988 Summer Session, 1988
- Bibliography: photocopy of bibliography of resources on gay health and homosexuality, n.d.
- Handout: “STD/HIV Screening Guidelines for men who have sex with men (MSM),” n.d.
- Handout/survey: “Homosexuality/ A Questionnaire for Heterosexuals,” prepared for workshop on “Gay Awareness in Residence Halls,” presented by University of Michigan Housing Staff, July 1981
- Report: “Lesbian and Gay Health Network Report for Board of Directors,” January 11, 1989, goals and objectives for Lesbian and Gay Health Network, 1989
- Fact sheet: “Sexually Transmitted Diseases fact sheet, integrating HIV and STD prevention,” STD Conference draft version, December 2000
- Survey: “GLMA Hepatitis Survey and Who’s Your Doctor,” survey, n.d.
- Newsletter: Rochester Lesbian and Gay Political Caucus newsletter, March/April 1997
- Program: HPA “Late Night Cruise,” n.d.
- Resource: “Many Men, Many Voices: A STD/HIV Prevention Intervention for Gay Men of Color,” MOCHA and People of Color in Crisis, with Center for Health and Behavioral Training/ University of Rochester Medical Center, c. 2001
- JA- 2 – John Altieri papers – HIV/AIDS reference and resources for Rochester community; HIV/AIDS reference and resources from organizations outside of Rochester; poster and programs from various events and organizations; other reference on gay community; 1984–2014
- Poster (loose): “Safe Sex Workshop,” slide presentation and group discussion co-sponsored by AIDS Rochester, Inc. and Dignity-Integrity, Liberty Bar, n.d. [oversized]
- Blue Folder – Shoulders to Stand On ImageOut Trailer DVD, Gay Men’s Health Crisis brochures, news clippings, and Empire State Pride Agenda programs, 1988–2014
- Flyer: Call for Action to maintain anonymous HIV testing in New York State, handwriting on reverse side states 80-plus copies were sent by John Altieri to agencies “because program was in jeopardy,” 1988
- Brochure: Gay Men’s Health Crisis tips for safer partying,1993
- Brochure: “Safer Sex Guidelines for Gay Men,” Gay Men’s Health Crisis, 1991
- Brochure: “Brothers Loving Brothers: Safety,” Gay Men’s Health Crisis, 1991
- Booklet: Gay Men’s Health Crisis, “plain language” guide to safer sex in English and Spanish language, 1991
- News Clipping: “Rochester Diocese Holds Mass for Homosexuals,” The Associated Press and the Daily Messenger [no author], Daily Messenger, Canandaigua, NY, March 3, 1997
- News clipping: The Empty Closet, front page featuring Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt in Rochester, NY, May 1989 [photocopy]
- Program: “Unity ’94:” Gay Games IV & Cultural Festival, amateur athletic and cultural event, Official Souvenir Program, Collector’s Edition, June 18–25, 1994
- Program: Empire State Pride Agenda, Spring Dinner Program, Rochester Riverside Convention Center, Rochester, NY, May 17, 2014
- Program, Empire State Pride Agenda, Eighth Annual Fall Dinner, October 7, 1999
- Manila Envelope – Letters, minutes, agenda, memorandum, and report for AIDS Rochester, Inc. of Rochester, NY and brochures for the Southern AIDS Coalition of Birmingham, Alabama, 1984–2006
- Brochure: Southern AIDS Coalition of Birmingham, Alabama, membership brochure, August 1, 2006
- Newspaper: The Empty Closet, No. 151, July 1984
- Brochure: “Becoming an HIV/AIDS advocate,” Southern AIDS Coalition of Birmingham, Alabama
- White envelope marked “Confidential”:
- Letter: Two photocopies of correspondence from Marta Riser of the State of New York Department of Health to Jackie Nudd, Executive Director of AIDS Rochester, Inc., regarding public statements made by Nudd, February 12, 1988. [photocopies]
- Folder:
- Agenda: Board of Directors’ Meeting, April 1, 1986
- Minutes: Board of Directors’ Meeting, March 7, 1986
- Memorandum: State of New York Department of Health interoffice memorandum from Reuben Dworsky to Jackie Nudd regarding “hotline coverage” staffing and volunteering, March 25, 1986
- Report: “Report of educational activity for March 1986” to Board of Directors by K.R. Dorner, April 1, 1986
- Letter: Beth Bloom letter of resignation from Treasurer of AIDS Rochester, Inc., addressed to Mark Ellenwood, March 21, 1986 [photocopy] 1988. [photocopies]
- Report: “Harm Reduction Statistics,” March 22 – April 5, n.d.
- News clippings: The Empty Closet, No. 257, featuring article on getting tested for HIV/AIDS and an AIDS directory, April 1994 [photocopy]
- Review and Monitoring Document: New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute, “Hypodermic Syringe and Needle Exchange Program Site Visit Review and Monitoring Document” with comments, n.d. [photocopy]
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