Sue Cowell – U of R to Present

Sue Cowell Papers

Records Inventory

Materials promised to

Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley, Rochester, NY

 

The Sue Cowell papers contain correspondence, news clippings, photographs, scrapbooks, journal articles, newsletters, magazines, flyers, brochures, programs, publicity materials, bumper stickers, pins, and other ephemera.

 

This collection has been divided into the following categories:

1. Personal papers (1970-2012)
2. AIDS (1983-2013)
3. GAGV (1971-2013)
4. National politics (1996-2000)
5. Empire State Pride Agenda [ESPA] (1996-2012)
6. Local politics (1980s-2012)
7. Rising Productions (1980s) and film support (1990s-2005)
8. Miscellaneous awards and ephemera (1970s-2013).

 

 

PERSONAL PAPERS (1970-2012). These speak to Sue’s early activism, her career, and published profiles and interviews about or with Sue.

 

• Handmade newspapers: Two issues of “The Cowell Courier,” dated February 27, 1970 and March 6, 1970. [These were created by Sue Cowell for an assignment for a journalism class at Hicksville High School.]
• Student newspapers: Nine issues of Anduril, 1971-1972. [The Anduril is a college paper which Sue Cowell edited as a student at SUNY New Paltz.] Issues include:
  • I, No. 1 – November 9, 1971
  • I, No. 3 – December 1, 1971
  • I, No. 4 – December 8, 1971
  • I, No. 5 – December 15, 1971
  • II, No. 1 – March 2, 1972
  • II, No. 2 – March 9, 1972
  • II, No. 6 – April 21, 1972
  • II, No. 7 – April 29, 1972
  • II, No. 8 – May 5, 1972
• Program: 1982 Paul’s Grocery Program, from Rochester softball league, 1982. [Sue Cowell was on the Paul’s Grocery team, comprised of openly gay members. The program contains the team’s schedule, bios of team members, batting averages from the previous season, an ad for the Riverview, and an ad for Rising Art–a shop owned by Cowell.]
• Newspaper: Section of Empty Closet, April 2006, article with accompanying photo: “Sue Cowell will be honored at Pride Agenda dinner for over 25 years of activism,” by Sue Jordan.
• Résumés: Copies of Sue Cowell’s various styles of résumés, including:
  • Two highlighting Community, Policy, and Political Experience
  • Two featuring career summaries/ work experience/ other experience
• Program: 1998 Empire State Pride Agenda Fall Awards Dinner, October 7, 1998. [Sue Cowell received the Glen Joseph Pacheco Volunteer Award for her service as retiring co-chair of the ESPA Board of Directors. The keynote address was given by VP Al Gore.]
• Proclamation: Photocopy of proclamation recognizing Sue Cowell for her work with the HIV/AIDS programs in the Rochester area, January 12, 1999. [Issued by City of Rochester Mayor William A. Johnson, Jr., Gladys Santiago, Lois J. Giess, and Tim O. Mains.]
• News article: Nine photocopies of Empty Closet, July 2003 article with accompanying photo: “Interview: Sue Cowell remembers landmark events in Rochester’s LGBT community history,” by Susan Jordan.
• Membership list: National Association of Gay & Lesbian Democratic Clubs, 2nd Annual National Political Conference, November 20-23, 1986, Washington DC. [Sue Cowell was a representative from the Rochester Lesbian & Gay Democratic Club.]
• Magazine: Two copies of Rochester Woman Magazine, March 2012, featuring profile on Sue Cowell (pg. 44), by Jessica Bagley.
• Orange folder: contains information on Sue Cowell at Ace Mailing Services, Inc., n.d.

 

 

 

AIDS (1983-2013). These materials contain information about AIDS Rochester, various educational events, community information, and scientific journal articles.

 

• Poster: AIDS Open Forum, presented by Gay Men’s Health Crisis, co-sponsored by AIDS Rochester, Inc., and the Infection Control Unit of Strong Memorial Hospital; September 14, 198? [no year on poster].
• Brochure: “LGBT Health: A Primary Care Program for LGBT Communities!” program of Trillium Health, August 2013.
• Mailer envelope with fundraising letter: Letter, brochure, and return envelope for AIDS Rochester, Inc., no date [c. 1989-1990?]
• AIDS Rochester documentation: Papers including memos, correspondence, meeting minutes, newspaper articles, and legal documents, 1985-1989. [Includes behind-the-scenes information on the firing of Jackie Nudd from AIDS Rochester.]
• Advertisements: “AIDS: The Bottom Line,” for ACT UP [AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power], no date (2 photocopied pages)
• Grant support document: “Pre-Exposure HIV Prophylaxis: PrEP – A Collaboration to Increase PrEP Usage in Rochester, NY,” originally submitted to Calamus website, October 24, 2013; revised and submitted via email, November 26, 2013. [Sue Cowell helped facilitate grant funding for this proposal for Trillium Health.]
• Offer letter: Letter from Joanne Giuffrida at Monroe County Personnel and Civil Service, offering provisional appointment of AIDS Coordinator to Sue Cowell; May 20, 1988.
• Newsletter: “Resources,” quarterly newsletter for Friends of AIDS Rochester, Winter/Spring 1999.
• Newsletter: “The Rochester Area Task Force on AIDS (RAFTA) Monthly Bulletin,” Vol. 6, No. 2, February 1999. [Features honors for Sue Cowell.]
• Flyer: “Sex in the 90’s– Town Meeting on Sex: Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual,” sponsored by Gays, Lesbians, and Friends Student Organization of RIT and the Lesbian and Gay Health Network of the GAGV, February 14, 1988. (4 copies)
• Handout: “Guidelines for SAFER SEX: The Risk of AIDS and Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases Can Be Reduced,” AIDS Rochester, n.d. [Annotation: “First material printed about AIDS in Rochester, printed by American Red Cross.”]
• Flyer: “ACT UP Rochester invites you to an organizational meeting for Rochester’s First Gay Pride Parade,” April 10, 1989. (2 copies)
• Brochure: “The Lesbian and Gay Health Network of the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley,” c. 1988. (2 copies)
• Flyer: “The Faces of AIDS in the Gay Community,” sponsored by the Gay and Lesbian Health Network of the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley, Inc. January 13, 1988. (2 copies)
• Poster: “The Challenge of AIDS” by Frank Lilly, presented by Society of Undergraduate Biology Students and University Health Service at University of Rochester, February 17, 1988.
• Newspaper: Section of Empty Closet, April 1985, featuring article “April is AIDS Awareness Month,” unidentified author.
• Newspaper: Issue of Empty Closet, September 1996, featuring article “Bill Valenti reports on Vancouver AIDS/HIV conference: hope increases,” by James S.C. Bloomfield.
• Sleeved and/or clipped newspaper articles, includes:
  • “Personality Profile: Sue Cowell,” Empty Closet, unidentified author, n.d.
  • “250 Attend AIDS Benefit,” Empty Closet, Stephen Picchi, June 1983.
  • “Dining for Dollars Raises Over $19,000,” Empty Closet, Dr. William Valenti, November 1986.
  • “Nurses told they must help dispel myths surrounding AIDS disease and its victims,” Democrat and Chronicle, Barbara Vancheri, November 10, 1983.
  • “AIDS Rochester Organizes,” Empty Closet, Sue Cowell, July-August 1983.
  • Profile: “AIDS Rochester,” Empty Closet, Sue Cowell, February 1984.
  • “A.I.D.S. Victim Dies Here,” unidentified paper and author, n.d.
  • “A.I.D.S. Researched Locally,” unidentified paper, Dr. Thomas Rush, n.d.
  • “An Interview With Thomas Rush, M.D.,” Empty Closet, Sue Cowell, n.d.
  • “Hepatitis B Vaccine Available,” Empty Closet, Sue Cowell, December 1982. (original and photocopy)
  • “Beyond the Buyers Club: The Miracle Drugs that Tamed the AIDS Epidemic,” Playboy, Christopher Glazek, November 2013.
• Journal articles written wholly or in part by Sue Cowell, includes:
  • “AIDS and Community Health Issues,” Susan Cowell, R.N., M.S.N., Journal of American College Health, Vol. 33, June 1985, pgs. 253-258. (12 copies; annotation reads “This article cites the Empty Closet in references.” Also, full issue containing this article.)
  • “Vending Machines and the Self-Care Concept,” Julia L. Steinfirst, Susan A. Cowell, Barbara A. Presley, and Clifford B. Reifler, Journal of American College Health, Vol. 34, August 1985, pgs. 37-39.
  • “Emerging Risk Factors for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Risk Reduction Education,” Susan Cowell, R.N., M.S.N., Journal of American College Health, Vol. 34, April 1986, pgs. 216-219. (3 copies)
  • “A Nursing Response to Sexual Violence on One Campus,” Susan Cowell, Response, Vol. II, No. 1, 1988, pgs. 16-17. (3 copies)
  • “Use of Stage of Change (SOC) to Develop an STD/HIV Behavioral Intervention: Phase 1. A System to Classify SOC for STD/HIV Sexual Risk Behaviors–Development and Reliability in an STD Clinic,” Patricia Coury-Doniger, Jeffrey C. Levenkron, Kerry L. Knox, Susan Cowell, and Marguerite A. Urban, AIDS Patient Care and STDs, Vol. 13, No. 8, 1999, pgs. 493-502.
  • “From Theory to Practice: Use of Stage of Change to Develop an STD/HIV Behavioral Intervention. Phase 2: Stage-Based Behavioral Counseling Strategies for Sexual Risk Reduction,” Patricia A. Coury-Doniger, Jeffrey C. Levenkron, Peter L. McGrath, Kerry L. Knox, and Marguerite A. Urban, Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, Vol. 7, 2000, pgs. 395-406.
• Annual report: AIDS Rochester, 2007-2008 Annual Report, commemorating 25 years and 25 profiles in courage. [Features Sue Cowell.]
• Magazines: Issues of People magazine featuring articles on Rock Hudson and AIDS, including:
  • People Weekly, cover: “Fear & AIDS in Hollywood,” September 23, 1985.
  • People Weekly, cover: “Their Last Days,” October 21, 1985.
  • People Weekly, cover: “The Drama of His Final Days,” June 16, 1986.
• News clipping: Obituary photocopy, Kelli McMahon, Democrat & Chronicle, February 24, 2013.
• Card: From Trillium Health, to Sue Cowell, congratulatory note on 2013 Embrace Life Award for raising awareness of HIV/AIDS, 2013.
• Letter, envelope, signed photo: From the White House, to Sue Cowell, invitation to White House Conference on HIV and AIDS, November 13, 1995; with enclosed photograph of Bill Clinton/inscription to Sue Cowell, n.d.

 

 

 

 

GAGV (1971-2013). These materials contain information on Sue Cowell and the early days of the Rochester Gay Liberation Front, the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley, and other relevant issues to the Rochester gay community.

 

• Letter: Congratulatory letter from Congresswoman Louise M. Slaughter to The Empty Closet staff, May 12, 2011.
• Newspaper: Empty Closet, No. 420, February 2009, featuring article on Sue Cowell’s appointment as Executive Director of GAGV for March 2009.
• Letter: Thank you letter from Governor Andrew Cuomo to Sue Cowell for attending 2012-2013 Executive Budget Presentation at RIT, February 21, 2012.
• News clippings: articles from Rochester Democrat & Chronicle on Sandra Arena [woman who drove her car into a crowd outside a Rochester bar], August 2008.
• Booklet: What is a sexual minority anyway? Published by Pennsylvania Department of Education, 1977.
• Brochure: “The Facts of Being Gay,” Coalition for Change, c. late 1970s.
• News clipping: “The Nation Mourns Milk,” The Empty Closet [?], includes photo of newly elected officers of the GAGV [Peter Hoff, Sue Cowell, George Mohr], n.d.
• Ticket and program: Shoulders to Stand On program and ticket, Producer’s Premiere and Gala benefit for Gay Alliance, September 29, 2013.
• News clipping: “Take up cause of gay rights pioneers,” Bill Pritchard and Sue Cowell, Democrat & Chronicle [?], July 22, 2008.
• Flyer: “Organizational Meeting for the 1993 National March on Washington for Gay, Lesbian, and Bi Rights,” August 11, 1992 at GAGV Community Center.
• Brochure: “Why are women joining the National Gay Task Force?” NGTF, n.d.
• Report: Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley President’s Report, Sue Cowell, 1979.
• Newspapers: The Empty Closet, No. 271, July 1995, “Gay Pride in Rochester” (2 copies).
• News clipping: “Churches, faith, and discrimination: Women clergy OK now, but not gays and lesbians,” Tim Louis Macaluso, City Paper, Sept. 20-26, 2006.
• News clipping: “A Conversation With… Rosemary Cahill,” Michael H. Pierce, The Empty Closet, July 1984.
• Program: “30 Years of Service to the GLBT Community, 1973-2003,” 30th anniversary of GAGV, Passing of SONDA Celebration, 2003 (2 copies).
• Report: Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley Financial Narrative, Nancy L. Decker, March 23, 1980.
• News clipping: “Rachael Hedding of School Board backs recruitment ban,” Susan Jordan, The Empty Closet, November 1991 (3 copies).
• News clipping: obituaries for Joseph Jason Pavone and Jim Perry, The Empty Closet, August 1991.
• News clipping: Letter to the editor, “End sex in parks,” Empty Closet, n.d.
• News clipping: Letter to the editor, “Rochester: A Place to be myself,” Empty Closet, n.d. (2 copies).
• Newspaper: The Empty Closet, published by University of Rochester Gay Liberation Front, April-May 1971 issue (3 photocopies).
• News clipping: “Arnie Pegish, supporter of gay community, dies,” Fernando Diaz, Democrat & Chronicle, n.d.
• News clipping: “Gays question Obama promises,” Bess Watts, Democrat & Chronicle, July 18, 2009.
• Newspaper section: “Gay New Yorkers should have the right to marry,” Robert Duffy, Democrat & Chronicle, May 24, 2009.
• Newspaper: The Empty Closet, No. 354, February 2003. [Cover: “SONDA becomes law after 31 years.”]
• News clippings: Photocopies of pages from The Newsmagazine WE, 1963-1973.
• Bumper stickers: “Duffy for Mayor,” n.d. (2 copies)
• News article: “Sue Cowell RN/NP,” Joe Pakyz, The Empty Closet, n.d.
• Postcards: Bay Street Theater production of HAIR, August 14-September 2, 2001 (2 copies).
• Letter: Fundraising letter for GAGV, featuring news of Sue Cowell stepping down as Executive Director, n.d.
• Timeline: list of GAGV presidents, 1973-2006.
• Newspaper: The Empty Closet, published by the University of Rochester Gay Liberation Front, January 1971 (4 photocopies).
• Newspaper: “Alleged hate crime decried,” Fernando Diaz, Democrat & Chronicle, June 27, 2007.
• News clipping: “Gay Vows, Repeated From State to State,” Adam Liptak, The New York Times, April 12, 2009.
• Application draft: Shoulders to Stand On grant application draft, c. 2008 or 2009.
• Paper: “GAGV Highlights,” historical chronology of GAGV, 1970-1994 (3 copies).
• News article: “The Empty Closet: the first 10 years (Jan. 1971 to June 1981),” Tony Leuzzi, The Empty Closet, July 2002.
• News article: “The Gay Alliance: highlights of our history on our 25th anniversary,” Susan Jordan, The Empty Closet, February 1996.
• News article: “Rochester Roots: A Chronology,” Gary John and Stephen Picchi, The Empty Closet, June 1983 (3 copies).
• E-news article: “RAFTA Monthly Bulletin,” February 1999, Vol. 6, No. 2, on 15th annual meeting of Rochester Area Task Force on AIDS, 1999.
• Newspaper: The Empty Closet, October Issue No. 164, 1985 (photocopy).
• Flyer: “Transitions,” Rochester Women’s Caucus for Art, Recent Works, March 10-April 5, no year indicated.
• News clippings: The Empty Closet, November 1985 (photocopied pages).

 

[in white hard case #1]

• News clipping: “Urvashi Vaid speaks at U.R. Pride Week,” Susan Jordan, Empty Closet, May 1991 (2 copies).
• News clipping: “Lucinda Sangree: Peace Encampment,” Susan Jordan, Empty Closet, March 1991.
• Sealed program: 40th Anniversary Celebration, Empty Closet Newspaper, Empty Closet Souvenir Copy, First Issue, January 1971.
• Report: Family Protection Report, Vol. I, No. 28, August 1979.
• Newspaper: Empty Closet, June 1996.
• Folder: “GAGV Incorporation ‘73,” contains photocopies of GAGV registration (1973), certificate of incorporation (1973), and copy of “GAGV Highlights” historical chronology (1970-1994).
• Bumper sticker: “Rally for Rights / Sept. 23, 1978, Rochester, N.Y.” (3 stickers).
• Newspaper: Empty Closet, No. 86, September 1978.
• Postcard: Rochester, NY, Main Street Bridge at night, blank reverse, n.d.
• Magazine: Rochester Review, July-August 2013, featuring article “Forty Years Out,” by Karen McCally, on Rochester Gay Liberation Front.
• Newspaper: Empty Closet, No. 100, December 1979.
• Newspaper: Empty Closet, No. 96, July/August 1979.
• Newspaper: Empty Closet, No. 201, March 2, 1989 (photocopy).
• News article: “Interview: Sue Cowell remembers landmark events in Rochester’s LGBT community history,” Susan Jordan, Empty Closet, July 2003 (2 copies).
• Newspaper front page: “Main Wins Primary,” Empty Closet, No. 165, October 1985.
• Newspaper insert: “The Second Annual Rochester Lesbian & Gay Film & Video Festival,” October 7-15, 1994.
• Newspaper: Empty Closet, No. 171, June 1986 (“The Vinnie/Vicki Awards”).
• Newspaper: Empty Closet, No. 91, February 1979.
• Newspaper: Special Edition of Empty Closet, produced for the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley for use as public information, n.d.
• Magazine article: “Lilac and Lavender: Rochester, New York,” Willie White, The Advocate, n.d.
• Scrapbook pages: Two pages of news clippings on GAGV, c. 1979-1980.
• News clipping: Editorial, “Moral witch-hunters haunt this election,” unidentified paper, n.d.
• News clipping: Editorial, “Quit trying to fool the voters,” Times-Union, Nov. 13, 1985.
• Press Release: “Pride Agenda Announces All-Time High in Delegates to Democratic Convention,” ESPA, June 13, 1996.
• Magazine page: “Agenda,” The Advocate, June 25, 1996.
• Report: ESPA “Report to Friends,” Dick Dadey, Executive Director of ESPA, June 1996.
• Magazine article: “Bill Clinton: The Advocate Interview,” J. Jennings Moss, The Advocate, June 25, 1996.
• News clippings on ban of military recruiters at schools in Rochester, 1991.
• News clippings on public nudity and New York State laws, c. 1991.
• Mounted news clipping: “Our community center & how it grew,” Susan Jordan, The Empty Closet, September 1991.
• News clipping: “Pritchard fills Council vacancy,” Rick Armon, Democrat & Chronicle, August 17, 2003.
• Award: Rochester Lesbian and Gay Political Caucus Chair’s Award for Exemplary Service to Sue Cowell, August 18, 1994.
• Newspaper: Empty Closet, No. 359, July 2003.
• Newspaper: Empty Closet, No. 200, February 2, 1989.
• Photo: Printed photograph of Sue Cowell on set of 13 WHAM News with Scott Fearing, n.d.

 

 

 

NATIONAL POLITICS (1996-2000). These materials document Sue Cowell’s involvement as a delegate to the 1996 and 2000 Democratic National Conventions.

 

[in black hard case #1]

• Bumper stickers: Clinton-Gore 1996, rainbow background, Virginia Partisans Democratic Club, c. 1996 (2 stickers).
• Book: Official Proceedings, Democratic National Convention 1996, edited by Kathleen M. Vick and Kelly Fagan Altmire, 1996. Convention held at United Center, Chicago, IL, August 26-29, 1996.
• Program: “New York State Democratic Committee at the Democratic National Convention, Chicago, Illinois, August 26-29, 1996.” [Sue Cowell was a Democratic delegate.]
• Catalog: Tigereye Design, Presidential campaign/labor union/Democratic National Ticket buttons, 1996.
• Catalog: Max Hobbs, Political memorabilia [pins, ribbons, jewelry, buttons, magnets, bumper stickers, etc.], 1996-1997.
• Folder: “An American Celebration – Chicago ‘96,” folder for Democratic National Convention, Chicago, IL, August 26-29, 1996. Contains convention schedule, welcome sheet, press release, other tourism information.

[in white hard case #2, labeled “Chicago 1996”]

• Envelope and card: Christmas card to Sue Cowell from The White House, card ‘signed’ by Bill and Hillary Clinton, 1996.
• Invitation: Presidential Inaugural Committee invitation to Presidential Inaugural Ball, in Washington, DC, January 20, 1997.
• Invitation: “United in Victory” Gala honoring Lesbian and Gay Delegates, at Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL, August 28, 1996.
• Envelope and card: Christmas card to Sue Cowell from The White House, card ‘signed’ by Bill and Hillary Clinton, 1995.
• Envelope and card: Christmas card to Sue Cowell from The White House, card ‘signed’ by Bill and Hillary Clinton, 1998.
• Invitation: Presidential Inaugural Committee invitation to Presidential Inauguration, with calendar of events, in Washington, DC, January 20, 1997.
• Letter: Democratic National Committee to Lesbian and Gay Convention Participants, August 21, 1996.
• Printout: “Unofficial 1996 Democratic National Convention Lesbian and Gay Events,” Chicago, IL, August 26-29, 1996.
• Magazine article: “Off camera: Gay and lesbian Democrats are vocal–but not visible– at their party’s convention,” J. Jennings Moss, The Advocate, October 1, 1996.
• Buttons: “Lesbians and Gay Men for Clinton Gore” (2 buttons), c. 1996.
• Button: personalized, “Sue Cowell supports Clinton/Gore ‘96,” 1996.
• Button: “Democratic National Convention Chicago 1996, Lesbian and Gay Caucus Member,” 1996.
• Guide: “Congressional Quarterly Guide to the 1996 Democratic National Convention, Chicago, IL, August 26-29, 1996,” Vol. 54, August 17, 1996.
• Hangtag [?]: “Win in ‘96 / Lesbian and Gay Caucus Member,” Hyatt Regency Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, August 26, 1996.
• Bumper sticker: “Clinton Gore 96,” c. 1996.
• Fold-out poster: Human Rights Campaign 96 – “You’ve got the power. Register. Vote.” Autographed to Sue Cowell [unsure of signature], 1996.
• Sign: “This household supports Clinton Gore 96,” c. 1996.
• Invitation: Human Rights Campaign, IMPACT, and Illinois HRC Leadership Committee, invitation to spend an evening with Edward Kennedy, Candace Gingrich, Willie Brown; Democratic National Convention, August 28, 1996, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Chicago, IL, 1996.
• Drawing: child’s drawing, “Go Clantin [sic],” n.d.
• Bumper stickers: Gore 2000 (3 stickers), c. 2000.
• Handout: “Al Gore for President,” in English and Spanish, paid for by Gore 2000, Inc., c. 2000.
• Sign: “This household supports Gore 2000,” c. 2000.
• Hard case built-in binder: sleeved pages containing photos, passes, petitions, platform information, Chicago postcards, programs, tickets, and other delegate information; Democratic National Convention, Chicago, IL, August 26-29, 1996 (29 sleeves).

 

[in black hard case #2]

• Magazine issue: Newsweek, November 18, 1996 – cover “Clinton II,” 1996.
• Magazine issue: Newsweek, Special Election Issue, November/December 1992 – cover “How He Won: The Untold Story of Bill Clinton’s Triumph,” 1992.
• Magazine issue: Where Washington, January 1997 – cover “The Inauguration: The Main Event, Pageantry, Parade, Tours & Exhibits,” 1997.
• Photo sleeve: Developed photo envelope containing 26- 4” x 6” color photographs of Democratic National Convention in Chicago, IL, Clinton/Gore 1996, August 1996.
• Photo stack with rubber bands: 25- 4” x 6” color photographs of Democratic National Convention, Gore/Lieberman 2000, c. 2000.
• Photograph: back caption “Clinton Inauguration, Jan. 1997,” photo of Sue Cowell in front of Capitol Building in Washington, DC, 1997.
• Postcard: back caption “Al and Tipper wave to the crowds at a recent campaign stop in America’s heartland,” photo of Tipper and Al Gore, n.d.

 

[in tan flat archival box]

• News clipping: “Clinton’s Address to Party: Extolling 8 Years of Change in America,” transcript of Pres. Clinton speech, New York Times, August 15, 2000.
• News clipping: “Conventional wisdom: schmooze and be merry,” Michael Caputo, Democrat & Chronicle, July 30, 2000 [features photo of Sue Cowell as Democratic delegate] (7 copies).
• Flyers: Democratic “Vote Row G,” vote for Gore, March 7 [2000] (4 copies).
• Sleeved letter and envelope: From Al and Tipper Gore to Sue Cowell, December 16, 2000.
• Report: “The Clinton-Gore Administration – A Record of Progress for Gay and Lesbian Americans,” White House Office of Public Liaison, c. 1998.
• Faxed article: “Poll: Pataki continues to lead Dems, but lead over McCall narrows,” Marc Humbert, AP writer, April 24, 2001.
• Card and envelope: Photo of Gore family, Christmas 1996.
• News clipping: “Gore to announce VP choice Aug. 8,” AP, Democrat & Chronicle, July 30, 2000 (2 copies).
• News clipping: “Interview: ESPA donors Chris Wilson and Mary Collins,” Susan Jordan, Empty Closet, April 2000.
• News clipping: Editorial, “Gay Struggle Goes On,” Matt Foreman, NYT, July 2, 2000.
• News clipping: “Campaign 2000: A User’s Guide – Democratic Rallies,” Los Angeles Times, August 13, 2000.
• News clipping: “Conventions draw corporate attention,” Mary Chao, Democrat & Chronicle, July 30, 2000.
• Magazine: The Advocate, August 29, 2000, with article “Anything but Conventional,” Bill Ghent [photo of Sue Cowell on page 24].
• Newspaper: New York Times, August 18, 2000, cover article “Gore, in debut as a presidential nominee, says, ‘I stand here tonight as my own man.’”
• Newspaper: New York Times, August 19, 2000, cover article “Finding Some Words to Ponder while Listening for a President,” Rick Bragg.
• Newspaper: Los Angeles Times, August 29, 1996, cover article “Poignant Gore tale stirs party; He and Clinton renominated.”
• Newspaper section: Washington Post, “The Second Inauguration of Bill Clinton,” Monday, January 20, 1997.
• Newspaper section: Washington Times, “The Presidential Inauguration,” Monday, January 20, 1997.
• Newspaper section: Chicago Tribune, August 27, 1996, “Election ‘96.”
• Newspaper section: Democrat & Chronicle, January 19, 1997, “Clinton Ready for Oath.”
• Newspaper section: Democrat & Chronicle, January 21, 1997, “‘We must succeed as one America’: The second inauguration of William Jefferson Clinton.”
• Newspaper section: Democrat & Chronicle, August 29, 1996, “Dems lay ‘bridge to the future.’”
• Newspaper section: New York Times, August 30, 1996, “Clinton, declaring ‘hope is back,’ defends his first term and lists plans for second.”
• Newspaper section: Democrat & Chronicle, August 28, 1996, “‘It takes all of us,’ says the first lady.”
• Newspaper section: Rochester Times-Union, August 30, 1996, “67 days and a big lead.”
• Newspaper section: Washington Post, August 30, 1996, “1996 Democratic National Convention.”
• Newspaper section: USA Today, August 30-September 2, 1996, “‘Hope is back,’ says Clinton.”
• Newspaper section: Washington Times, January 20, 1997, “Souvenir Edition: Inauguration.”
• Newspaper section: Washington Times, January 21, 1997, “‘Let us shape the hope of this day’: Clinton lays foundation for span to bright future.”
• Lanyard: “Gore 2000” plastic pocket for 2000 Democratic National Convention, containing 2 “America’s Women 2000 – The Democratic Convention, August 14-17, 2000 – Los Angeles, CA” laminated cards; 1 “Special Guest/ Hall” pass for Monday, August 14, 2000; 1 “Delegate/ Floor” pass for Tuesday, August 15, 2000.
• Lanyard: “New York State AFL-CIO” plastic pocket for 2000 Democratic National Convention, containing “Delegate/ Floor” passes for Monday, August 14, 2000 through Thursday, August 17, 2000; also confetti [from convention (?)].
• “Tell Congress to Cover It!” cardboard wrap around Durex condom, Planned Parenthood, n.d.
• Keychains: 2 “Practice safe sex politics” insert, plastic case on keyring containing condom, Planned Parenthood, n.d.
• Buttons: 2 “Practice safe sex politics, Vote Pro-Choice” buttons, Planned Parenthood, n.d.
• Buttons: 2 “1st Transgender Delegate Jane Fee Minnesota Delegation DNC 2000” buttons, 2000.
• Button: “Stonewall Democrats” button, d.
• Button: “My Voice, My Choice” button, NARAL, n.d.
• Button: “Gay and Lesbian Caucus, America 2000 – The Democratic Convention, Los Angeles” button, 2000.
• Button: “It’s the Supreme Court, Stupid!” button, NARAL, n.d.
• Button: “I vote Pro-Choice” button, NARAL, n.d.
• Button: “ACT UP” button, n.d.
• Button: “The People… Not the Powerful / Gore Delegate 2000” button, 2000.
• News clipping: “Friendship clicks as a partnership at bulk mailer,” Christine Van Dusen, Democrat & Chronicle [?], n.d.
• Photographs: 5 – 3”x 5” photographs taken at 2000 Democratic National Convention, 2000.
• Postcard: The Century Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles, CA, site of 2000 Democratic National Convention, c. 2000.
• Publicity photograph: Al Gore / Joe Lieberman, back caption “History in the Making. Al Gore selects Joe Lieberman as his running mate.” c. 2000.
• Publicity photograph: Gores and Liebermans, back caption “It’s Official! Having just one day earlier accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination as President and Vice President, Al Gore and Joe Lieberman hit the campaign trail…” c. 2000.
• Card: Gore family, 1998 holiday card, 1998.
• Petition: Democratic Party Designating Petition, 1999.
• Folder with photographs: Kodak folder with two photographs, “Los Angeles – Opening Night Reception, Democratic National Convention, August 13, 2000.”
• Photograph: Sue Cowell and political commentator Andy Rooney, DNC, Los Angeles, 2000.
• Photograph: Reporter with John Kerry, DNC, Los Angeles, 2000.

 

 

EMPIRE STATE PRIDE AGENDA [ESPA] (1996-2012). These materials contain information on the Empire State Pride Agenda and Sue Cowell’s involvement in that organization. She is honored with several awards, as noted in programs of the ESPA annual dinners and events.

 

[in grey flat archival box:] “Politics and ESPA”

• Newspaper: The New York Times, October 8, 1999 [Clinton appearing before ESPA].
• Newspaper: New York Blade News, October 9, 1999 [ESPA fall awards dinner].
• Card: ESPA logo on front, message to Sue Cowell interior, May 1, 2001.
• Postcard: Image of Pres. Clinton at event, caption on reverse “Eighth Annual Fall Dinner, October 7, 1999, An Evening with the President of the United States,” ESPA.
• Card: “The Sky’s the Limit,” message from “Olive and Joey” with photo enclosed, n.d.
• Promotional photo: Hillary Clinton being sworn in to office [unidentified], with quotation “Let me say this, hypothetically speaking, I really do hope we have a woman president in my lifetime,” Hillary Clinton, June 20, 2013; from Democratic National Committee, c. 2013.
• Card and envelope: Season’s Greetings 2009 card from the Obamas, addressed to Sue Cowell at the GAGV, 2009.
• Promotional photo: Barack Obama, with caption “I value your ongoing support,” from Democratic National Committee, n.d.
• Sleeved letters with signed photographs: Letters from Vice President’s Office to Sue Cowell and Marta Maletzke, with accompanying photograph and autographs from Al Gore, 1999.
• Envelope with invitation: Invitation packet to Empire State Pride Agenda Eighth Annual Fall Dinner, with speakers President Clinton and Senator Charles Schumer, October 7, 1999, Sheraton New York, 1999. [Sue Cowell is listed as a Table Captain for this event.] (2 copies)
• Newspaper: The Empty Closet, No. 325, June 2000.
• Newspaper: The Empty Closet, No. 319, November 1999.
• Newsletter: Agenda – The Voice of the Empire State Pride Agenda, Winter/Spring 2003, cover: “Victory!” (2 copies).
• Newsletter: Agenda – The Voice of the Empire State Pride Agenda, Summer 2001.
• Newsletter: Agenda – The Voice of the Empire State Pride Agenda, Fall 1999.
• Program: Empire State Pride Agenda Seventh Annual Spring Dinner, May 20, 2006 (3 copies).
• Pin: “Lesbian and Gay Values are American Values,” ESPA, Pride Vote ‘96, c. 1996 (2 pins).
• Postcard: “Lesbian and Gay Values are American Values,” ESPA, Pride Vote ‘96, c. 1996.
• Postcard: “Come see Al Gore! Monday, February 14, 2000, Strong Auditorium, University of Rochester, Call time: 9:30am,” 2000.
• Program: Empire State Pride Agenda Fourth Annual Spring Dinner, c. 2003.
• Program: Empire State Pride Agenda First Annual Spring Dinner, May 6, 2000.
• Flyer: Empire State Pride Agenda Genesee Valley Lesbian and Gay Political Action Committee FAQs, n.d.
• News clipping: “Sue Cowell, Pride Agenda Board Co-Chair, is No Stranger to Politics,” The Agenda, Fall 1995. (6 copies and 2 full issues).
• News clipping: “Gore Charms Crowd at Dinner,” Heather Boerner, New York Blade, October 9, 1998.
• Speech text: “Remarks Prepared for Delivery, George Stephanopoulos, Human Rights Campaign, Chicago, Illinois, August 16, 1996.
• Letter: Addressed to “Friend,” on White House stationery, from Richard Socarides, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor for Public Liaison, re: “The Clinton Gore Administration: A Record of Progress for Gay and Lesbian Americans,” December 11, 1998.
• Letter: On White House stationery, from Bill Clinton, re: Gay and Lesbian PRide Celebration, 1998.
• Speech text: “Remarks by the President to the Empire State Pride Gala,” President Clinton’s speech, Eighth Annual Fall Dinner, Thursday, October 7, 1999.
• News clipping: “Vice President Gore to Address New York State Lesbian and Gay Community,” unidentified author, In the LIFE, September 1998.
• News clipping: “After 31 years, a victory as new campaigns await,” James M. Odato, Times-Union, January 17, 2003.
• News clipping: “Gay and Lesbian Vote Crucial in Schumer Victory,” unidentified author, The Agenda, Winter 1999 (3 copies and 2 full issues). [Note on issue reads: “Details how crucial gay and lesbian vote was to elect Chuck Schumer. Sue & Jeff Soref key to decide to support Schumer instead of A. D’Amato despite HRC supporting D’Amato, as approved by the Board.”]
• News clipping: “Schumer stuns D’Amato,” Bill House and John Machacek, Democrat & Chronicle, November 4, 1998.
• News clipping: “The race is over, but rift remains,” Mark Sullivan, New York Blade, November 6, 1998.
• News clipping: “D’Amato Sells Hate in Quest for Votes,” Jimmy Breslin, Newsday, October 7, 1998 / “Why D’Amato deserves to finally get the boot,” Jack Newfield, New York Post, October 14, 1998.
• News clipping: “…good for the gays?” Alisa Solomon, Village Voice, October 27, 1998.
• Newspaper ad: From Empire State Pride Agenda, in memoriam, Martha Jane Cowell, unidentified paper, n.d.
• Press release: ESPA, “State’s Largest Lesbian/Gay Political Organization Endorses Chuck Schumer,” October 10, 1998.
• Various photocopied news clippings on Schumer and D’Amato Senate race, 1998.
• Newsletter: “The Agenda,” ESPA, Spring 2008.
• Program: Empire State Pride Agenda Spring Dinner, Rochester, NY, May 19, 2007.
• Newsletter: “The Agenda,” ESPA, Spring 1999.
• Newsletter: “The Agenda,” ESPA, Fall 1999.
• Newsletter: “The Agenda,” ESPA, Winter 2000 (2 copies).
• Card: To Sue Cowell from Ross ___, ESPA card, August 2, 2011.
• Invitation: To ESPA Fall Dinner, New York City, October 14, 2010.
• Program: ESPA Fall Dinner, 20th Anniversary, New York City, October 27, 2011.
• Program: ESPA Spring Dinner, Rochester, NY, May 17, 2008.
• Program: ESPA Spring Dinner, Rochester, NY, May 17, 2014.
• Program: ESPA Fall Dinner, New York City, 1998 (3 copies). [Honors Sue Cowell.]
• Program: ESPA Eighth Annual Fall Dinner, October 7, 1999.
• Invitation: To ESPA Fall Dinner, New York City, 20th Anniversary, October 27, 2011.
• Program: ESPA Spring Dinner, Rochester, NY, May 19, 2012.
• Bumper sticker: “Obama/Biden,” n.d. (c. 2008).
• Newsletter: “The Agenda,” ESPA, Summer 2000.
• Photographs: Four photos of ESPA events, including Sue Cowell speaking at podium, n.d.
• Invitation: To ESPA Fourth Annual Spring Dinner, Rochester, NY, May 3, 2003.
• Newsletter: “The Agenda,” ESPA, Summer 2000.
• Card: From Jeff Soref (ESPA Co-Chair) to Sue Cowell, December 1996.
• Program: “Night of 100 Parties,” Silent Auction and Program Journal, ESPA, Rochester, NY, April 17, 1999.
• Invitation: “Victory! A Celebration of New York’s Sexual Orientation Non-Discrimination Law,” ESPA, New York City, March 1, 2003.
• Photographs: Seven photographs of ESPA events, including:
  • ESPA Dinner [where Sue received Community Award], 2006; pictured: Mark Siwiec, Ellen Yacknin, John Alteri, Bill Pritchard, Tom Ferrarese, Duffy Palmer, with Sue Cowell at podium.
  • ESPA Dinner [where Sue received Community Award], 2006; pictured: Paula Hansen, Susan Hellman, Sue Cowell.
  • ESPA Dinner [where Sue received Community Award], 2006.
  • ESPA Dinner [where Sue received Community Award], 2006.
  • ESPA Dinner where rainbow flag was displayed over escalators, n.d.
  • ESPA Lobby Day, n.d.
  • ESPA Dinner NYC, n.d.; pictured: Ginny Apuzzo, Jeff Soref, Sue Cowell.

 

 

 

LOCAL POLITICS (1980s-2012). These materials document Sue Cowell’s involvement in local politics campaigns in Rochester and New York State.

 

• Framed photograph: From time of Susan John campaign – L to R, Joe Carroll, Sue Cowell, Tim Mains, Susan John, Mark Siwiec, n.d. [c. 1992?]
• Framed photograph: L to R – Hillary Clinton, Sue Cowell, Louise Slaughter, n.d.
• Button: “Mains for Council,” n.d.
• Button: “Louise Slaughter for Congress,” n.d.
• Folder: “Political campaigns: Susan John and Mike Fernandez – Campaign Manager,” includes:
  • Card: Card from Susan John to Sue Cowell, November 20, 1992
  • News clipping: “Speaking Out: Dear Susan B,” Susan John, Times-Union, March 13, 1992.
  • Signed photograph: L to R – Sue Cowell, Susan John, unidentified. Inscription: “Sue – Thanks for making it happen once. Lets go for twice! SVJ,” n.d.
  • News clipping: “John turns back Proud in 131st Race” / “Rising star John got voters out,” James Goodman, Democrat & Chronicle, n.d. [1990]
  • Flyer: “Experience working to help our kids…” Democratic team for Rochester City School Board – Ben Douglas, Mike Fernandez, Cathy Spoto, n.d.
  • Brochure: “Bill Benet Represents YOU,” County Legislator 23rd District, Bill Benet, n.d.
• Bound photo album: Blue album, labeled “Louise Slaughter, Paid staff – special events for 1st campaign, Paid staff for 2012,” includes:
  • 20 bound pages of photographs, news clippings, letters on Magic-Mount pages [*do not try to remove materials from backing for scanning*]
  • Loose pages tucked in back, include:
    • Bumper sticker: “Duffy for Mayor,” n.d.
    • Invitation and envelope: reception for Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, Sept. 27, 2012.
    • Letter and envelope: Letter from Louise Slaughter to Sue Cowell, congratulating Sue on position as Exec. Director of GAGV, March 26, 2009.
    • Speech: “Louise M. Slaughter Victory Speech, November 6, 2012,” draft with marked-up text, 2012.
    • Publicity photo: Obama family, inscription “To Susan,” Michelle Obama, 2012.
    • Flyer: “Stand Up for Women,” rally with special guest Louise Slaughter, October 16, no year.
    • Printed ticket: Rally with Pres. Bill Clinton for Louise Slaughter and Kathy Hochul, October 19, no year.
    • Sleeved letter and photos: Letter from Richard Gere to Sue Cowell, October 28, 1986 / Two photographs (Louise Slaugher; Sue Cowell), c. 1986 [?]
    • Sleeved article and election materials: News article: “Slaughter poll right; Eckert was vulnerable,” Patrice Mitchell, Times-Union, c. 1988 / Bumper sticker: “Louise Slaughter, Congress 1986,” 1986 / Sign: “Louise Slaughter: Liberal!” c. 1986
    • Bumper sticker: “Louise Slaughter for Congress,” n.d.
    • Photographs: 2 photos of Richard Gere in Rochester, c. 1986
    • Photograph: L to R – Louise Slaugter, Sue Cowell, unidentified woman, n.d.
    • News clippings on Louise Slaughter campaign:
      • “Putting a new face on the campaign,” Patrice Mitchell, Times-Union, n.d.
      • Editorial: “Slaughter, Horton LaFalce for Congress,” no author, unidentified paper, n.d.
      • “Slaughter: ‘I’m going to give a lot’,” Robin Wilson-Glover, Times-Union, November 6, 1986.
      • “Slaughter didn’t duck on Nicaragua,” Mary McGrory, unidentified paper, n.d.
      • “Winning Ways: Raggedly-taggedldy volunteer army hits bullseye for Slaughter,” Mary Anna Towler, City Newspaper, November 13, 1986.
      • “Slaughter unseats Eckert; smashing win for Cuomo,” Michael Clemente, Democrat & Chronicle, November 5, 1986.
      • Second half of articles [missing front pages?] – “Slaughter poll proved right,” and “Slaughter, Eckert boosting the vote,” c. 1986.
    • Bound album: labeled “Tim Mains, 1st campaign manager,” includes:
      • Scrapbook pages of notes, cards, photos, news clippings, flyers from Tim Mains campaign, c. mid-1980s.
      • Loose pages, including:
        • Card: Gore family, December 2000.
        • Newsletter: “LIFESPAN celebrates aging well with Helen Thomas,” November 18, 1997, with attached copied news article “Veteran White House reporter believes she is witnessing history,” Jim Memmott, unidentified paper, c. 1997.
        • News clippings:
          • “In Memoriam: John Hryunak,” Sue and Dawn, Empty Closet, December 1985-January 1986.
          • “Frey’s Top Officers,” Times-Union, June 7, 1991.
          • “Kenya experience lifted Doniger,” Blair Claflin, Times-Union, January 12, 1990.
          • “Video documents gay community history that was hidden for years,” Jim Memmott, Democrat & Chronicle, June 4, 2014.
          • “AIDS victim finds help, solace here,” Aaron Cohen, Democrat & Chronicle, April 4, 1988.
          • “131st primary: See Susan Run,” Will Astor, unidentified paper, n.d.
          • “John, Proud wage media blitz,” James Goodman, Democrat & Chronicle, September 9, 1990.
        • File folder of materials on Tim Mains campaign, includes:
          • Newspaper issue: The Empty Closet, No. 163, September 1985, with Tim Mains on cover “A Primary Commitment,” 1985.
          • Brochure: “Some Personal Endorsements from Tim O. Mains,” September 7, 1989.
          • Mailer: “Vote for an effective City Council,” inserts on Tim O. Mains, 1985.
          • Sleeved newspaper issue: The Empty Closet, No. 159, May 1985, with Tim Mains on cover “Tim Mains announces candidacy for city council,” 1985.
          • Sleeved news clippings, including:
            • “Mains prepares for Nov. 5,” Jen, The Empty Closet, No. 165, November 1985.
            • “The vote is ‘no’ on political pornography,” editorial, no paper, n.d. / “Keep the focus in his campaign on problems in the city, not on his lifestyle,” editorial, Democrat & Chronicle, June 2, 1985.
            • “Lesbian Lines,” Sue Cowell, Empty Closet, December 1978 / “Rochester: there are lifestyles to share,” Richard Zitrin, Times-Union, December 28, 1979 [featuring Sue Cowell photo and quotations].
          • Loose news clippings, including:
            • “Anti-Mains group may have violated law,” Dena Bunis, Democrat & Chronicle, n.d.
            • “Be more open, GOP candidates urge Democrats,” Dena Bunis, Democrat & Chronicle, October 1, 1985.
            • “Race keeps Jackson, Mains on emotional roller coaster,” Dena Bunis, Democrat & Chronicle, November 24, 1985.
            • “Mains may be winner by 12 votes in final count; challenges possible,” Dennis Chapman, Times-Union, December 13, 1985.
            • “Election case going to Appellate court,” Michael Clements, Democrat & Chronicle, December 13, 1985.

 

 

 

 

 

RISING PRODUCTIONS (1980s) AND FILM SUPPORT (1990s-2005). These materials document Sue Cowell’s involvement in the LGBT arts community as well as documentation of important feminist/LGBT figures.

 

[in tan archival box marked “Rising/Films”]

• Photograph: Sleeved black and white photograph, with appended Post-it note of photo subjects – “Back row: Jane Barish, Marci Gamzon, Trish Ralph, Carol Cloen, Nancy Hoffman. Front row: Dawn Slanec, Sue Cowell, Jo ____ , Donna Paladino, Theresa Rubio. Rising Productions Crew,” n.d.
• Flyer: “Piano Recital, Robin Miller, Eastman School of Music,” May 4 [no year indicated].
• Flyer: “Rochester Womyn’s Community Chorus presents Second Annual Concert, University of Rochester Interfaith Chapel,” May 24, c. 1980.
• Flyer: Snake Sisters Cafe, 666 South Avenue, Rochester, n.d.
• Flyer: “Tea Dance, at Jim’s,” June 26 [no year indicated], proceeds to Gay Alliance, n.d.
• Flyer: “Holly Near on Anti-Nuclear Activism and other related issues, New Life Community Church,” December 9 [no year indicated].
• Binder: Loose pages and sleeved pages, women’s performances flyers and newspaper clippings [Alix Dobkin, Lucie Blue Tremblay], information on Rising Productions [articles, press releases, photographs, and business cards], c. 1980-1986.
• Program: Upfront Theatre presents A Late Snow by Jane Chambers, n.d. (2 copies).
• Program: 23rd Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival, Michigan 1998.
• News clippings: Sleeved news clippings, including:
  • “Flower City Fights Back – Peacefully,” Sue Cowell, Empty Closet, June 1979.
  • “Special Section Daring to Destroy Rapist Culture, 300 March and Post Demands,” New Women’s Times, May 25-June 7, 1979.
  • “The quiet insurrection,” Mark Hare, City/East, May 10, 1979.
  • “Mary Watkins” article and photographs, Empty Closet, n.d.
• Newspaper: Women in Sunlight, no issue number, n.d.
• Program: Rising Productions Presents, “A Voice of My Own,” by Elinor Jones, n.d.
• Photographs: Two photos of Sue Cowell with flowers, n.d.
• Flyer: The First Annual Picnic and All Around Fun Time, with note “lesbians’ picnic to fund raise renovation for Riverview Bar (lesbians’ gay bar), n.d.
• Folder: “Riverview/SBA…” includes:
  • Flyers: “The Riverview: A Lesbian Place” production through Visual Studies Workshop, n.d. (12 small lilac pages; 12 standard letter-sized pages) [c. 1994]
  • News clipping: “Louise Vaccarella, 1907-1984,” Marcia Craig, New Women’s Times, March 1984.
  • Letter: From Rochester Lesbian & Gay Film & Video Festival to Sue Cowell re: showing of “The Riverview: A Lesbian Place,” September 20, 1994.
  • Grant request: “Special Grant Request, Visual Studies Workshop, Project Description,” for historical overview of lesbian/feminist activity in Rochester, c. 1994.
  • Notes and storyboard for Susan B. Anthony film, along with reference material on video production.

 

• Note: “Materials below – RE: Christa McAuliffe video – Sue was a producer. Sue became involved as Christa was a very affirming teacher for students including LGBT issue.”
• Foam board: Graphic with Christa McAuliffe: Reach for the Stars, n.d. [c. 2005]
• Folder containing news clippings, including:
  • “A bright star: Penfield native premieres her film on teacher-astronaut Christa McAuliffe,” Jack Garner, Democrat & Chronicle, November 8, 2005.
  • “Astronaut’s mom tell kids about taking good risks,” Dolores Orman, Democrat & Chronicle, n.d.
  • “Local filmmaker eyes ‘Teacher in Space,’” Karen Miltner, Democrat & Chronicle, June 4, 2003.
• DVD: Christa McAuliffe: Reach for the Stars, Traipsing Thru Films, © 2005.
• Flyer and mailer postcards: Fundraising event for “Teacher in Space: The Pioneering Life & Legacy of Christa McAuliffe,” June 6, 2003 at RMSC [title later changed] (3 mailer postcards).
• Newsletter: ImageOut News, Vol. Two, Issue 4, Fall 2002.
• Website printout: “Christa McAuliffe: A Biography,” Starhop.com, 1/11/2003 (3 pages).
• Letterhead: sheet of Traipsing Thru Films letterhead with Christa McAuliffe image as background, c. 2003.
• Website printout: “Pups & Pussies,” 26th San Francisco International Lesbian & Gay Festival, June 13-30, 2002.
• Email printout: “Update – a must read,” from Traipsing Thru Films on awards for Reach for the Stars, 9/27/2006.
• Flyer: Milne Library at SUNY Geneseo Presents Award Winning Documentary Film Christa McAuliffe: Reach for the Stars, November 14, 2007.
• Newspaper: Democrat & Chronicle, February 2, 2003 [space shuttle Columbia disaster].
• Newspaper: New York Times, February 2, 2003 [space shuttle Columbia disaster].

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS AWARDS AND EPHEMERA (1970s-2013). [Note: These materials have been photographed and remain with Sue Cowell. Digital photographs accompany this inventory.]

• Softball: “To ROSIE, the greatest COACH. HIT RUN SCORE and PARTY, Love, Paul’s 1980,” from Sue’s softball team, 1980. [file name: Softball 1980]
• Shadow box [grid]: Containing 38 buttons related to Sue’s involvement in Democratic politics, AIDS, lesbian and gay rights, c. 1980s-1996. [file name: Sue Cowell_shadow box_pins]
• Shadow box [white batting]: Containing 36 buttons related to Sue’s involvement in Democratic politics, lesbian and gay rights, c. 1970s-2000. [file name: Sue Cowell_shadow box 2_pins]
• Framed certificate: Rochester Area Task Force on AIDS certificate of appreciation to Sue Cowell, January 21, 1994. [file name: Rochester Area Task Force on AIDS award 1994]
• Framed award: Embrace Life Award to Sue Cowell, from Doing the Positive Thing, December 1, 2013. [file name: Embrace Life Award 2013]
• Framed photograph: Al Gore at Vice President podium, n.d. [file name: Framed photograph of Al Gore]
• Framed resolution: Office of the Mayor of Rochester, acknowledgment and recognition of Sue Cowell’s accomplishments and achievements, from Robert Duffy, May 19, 2006. [File name: City of Rochester Resolution 2006]
• Framed award: American College Health Association award to Susan Cowell, R.N., M.S., N.P., in recognition of distinguished service, May 31, 1986. [File name: American College Health Association award 1986]
• Wooden plaque: U of R/MCHD STD/HIV Collaboration award to Susan Cowell, MSN, ANPC, in recognition of vision, leadership, and commitment, 1988-1998. [File name: U of R-MCHD STD-HIV Collaboration award 1998]
• Wooden plaque: Monroe County Health Department plaque to Susan Cowell, in appreciation of 10 years of service, January 12, 1999. [File name: Monroe County Health Department award 1999]
• Framed proclamation: Office of the Mayor of Rochester, acknowledgment and recognition of Sue Cowell’s dedication to the community, from William A. Johnson, Jr., with Glady Santiago, Lois J. Giess, and Tim O. Mains, January 12, 1999. [File name: City of Rochester Proclamation 1999]
• Wooden plaque: Distinguished Service Award to Susan Cowell for her 15 years of service to the Rochester Area Task Force on AIDS, 1983-1998. [File name: Rochester Area Task Force on AIDS 1983-1998]
• Wooden plaque: In recognition of Sue Cowell’s support made in the establishment of AIDS Rochester, Inc., November 17, 1989. [File name: AIDS Rochester award 1989]
• Glass award: Empire State Pride Agenda – Community Service Award, Sue Cowell, 2006. [File name: ESPA Community Service Award 2006]
• Glass award: In recognition of Sue Cowell’s impact on AIDS Rochester, 1983-1998. [File name: AIDS Rochester award 1983-1998]
• Glass award: Empire State Pride Agenda – Glen Joseph Pacheco Volunteer Award, Sue Cowell, Fall Awards Dinner, October 7, 1998. [File name: ESPA Glen Joseph Pacheco Volunteer Award 1998]
• Glass award: Heart of MOCHA Award, Sue Cowell, August 15, 2002. [File name: Heart of Mocha Award 2002]