Guide to the Oral history interviews concerning ACT UP of Rhode Island and New York, 1993
John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI, 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu
Published in 2019
Collection Overview
| Title: | Oral history interviews concerning ACT UP of Rhode Island and New York |
| Date range: | 1993 |
| Creator: | Cohen, Peter F. (Peter Franzblau), interviewer |
| Extent: | .25 linear feet (21 audio cassette tapes) |
| Abstract: | Oral history interviews conducted in 1993 by Peter Cohen with AIDS activists who were involved with the group ACT UP in Rhode Island and New York. The interviews were used as part of Peter Cohen's dissertation research at Brown University and used extensively in his subsequent publication: Love and Anger: Essays on AIDS, Activism, and Politics (Haworth Press, 1998). |
| Language of materials: | English |
| Repository: | John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts |
| Collection number: | Ms.2019.008 |
Scope & content
Oral history interviews conducted in 1993 by Peter Cohen with AIDS activists who were involved with the group ACT UP in Rhode Island and New York. The interviews were used as part of Peter Cohen's dissertation research at Brown University and used extensively in his subsequent publication: Love and Anger: Essays on AIDS, Activism, and Politics (Haworth Press, 1998).Access Points
Subject Organizations Subject TopicsArrangement
The audio cassettes are arranged in alphabetical order by the name of the interviewee.
Biographical/Historical Note
Peter F. Cohen received his PhD from Brown University in 1996.Access & Use
| Access to the collection: | There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested. |
| Use of the materials: | Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them. |
| Preferred citation: | Oral history interviews concerning ACT UP of Rhode Island and New York, Ms.2019.008, Brown University Library |
| Contact information: | John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts Box A Brown University Providence, RI, 02912 Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148 Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu |
Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION | |
| Acquisition: | Gift of Peter F. Cohen in 1998. |
| ABOUT THE FINDING AID | |
| Author: | Finding aid prepared by Karen Eberhart |
| Encoding: | This finding aid was produced using the RIAMCO EAD spreadsheet, 2019 December 20 |
| Descriptive rules: | Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
Additional Information
Inventory
| Box [31236101131921] 1, Tape 1-2 | Mary Cotter and Berna Lee oral history interview 2 audio cassette tapes English Cohen, Peter F. (Peter Franzblau) Cotter, Mary Lee, Berna |
1993 July 27 |
| Box [31236101131921] 1, Tape 3 | David B. Feinberg oral history interview 1 audio cassette tape English Cohen, Peter F. (Peter Franzblau) Feinberg, David B. |
1993 July 5 |
| Box [31236101131921] 1, Tape 4-5 | Kevin Robert Frost oral history interview 2 audio cassette tapes English Cohen, Peter F. (Peter Franzblau) Frost, Kevin Robert |
1993 September 19 |
| Box [31236101131921] 1, Tape 6-7 | Stephen Gendin oral history interview 2 audio cassette tapes English Cohen, Peter F. (Peter Franzblau) Gendin, Stephen |
1993 June 14 |
| Box [31236101131921] 1, Tape 8 | Joan Hofer oral history interview 1 audio cassette tape English Cohen, Peter F. (Peter Franzblau) Hofer, Joan |
1993 May 25 |
| Box [31236101131921] 1, Tape 9-10 | James McGrath oral history interview 2 audio cassette tapes English Cohen, Peter F. (Peter Franzblau) McGrath, James |
1993 May 18 |
| Box [31236101131921] 1, Tape 11 | M. Moore Robinson oral history interview 1 audio cassette tape English Cohen, Peter F. (Peter Franzblau) Robinson, M. Moore |
1993 April 16 |
| Box [31236101131921] 1, Tape 12 | Mark Ruisi oral history interview 1 audio cassette tape English Cohen, Peter F. (Peter Franzblau) Ruisi, Mark |
1993 January 21 |
| Box [31236101131921] 1, Tape 13 | Duncan A. Smith oral history interview 1 audio cassette tape English Cohen, Peter F. (Peter Franzblau) Smith, Duncan A. |
1993 January 19 |
| Box [31236101131921] 1, Tape 14-15 | Norberto A. Stuart oral history interview 2 audio cassette tapes English Cohen, Peter F. (Peter Franzblau) Stuart, Norberto A. |
1993 July 2 |
| Box [31236101131921] 1, Tape 16-17 | Michael Swirsky oral history interview 2 audio cassette tapes English Cohen, Peter F. (Peter Franzblau) Swirsky, Michael |
1993 July 3 |
| Box [31236101131921] 1, Tape 18-19 | Jennifer Ting oral history interview 2 audio cassette tapes English Cohen, Peter F. (Peter Franzblau) Ting, Jennifer |
1993 March 10 |
| Box [31236101131921] 1, Tape 20 | John Weir oral history interview 1 audio cassette tape English Cohen, Peter F. (Peter Franzblau) Weir, John |
1993 July 28 |
| Box [31236101131921] 1, Tape 21 | Jon Winkleman oral history interview 1 audio cassette tape English Cohen, Peter F. (Peter Franzblau) Winkleman, Jon |
1993 July 8 |