Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bob Summersgill Collection (Series XXI) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bob Summersgill GLAA Kameny for Congress D.C. Sodomy Law Reform Coalition Bob Summersgill has been heavily involved with the Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance of Washington, DC (GLAA) since 1993. He was president of the organization from 2000 to 2003. Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. <span style="font-weight:400;"><span>Available to all researchers, by appointment, at the </span></span><a href="http://www.dchistory.org/research/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DC History Center</a>. <span>Collection is available for “fair use.” Material may be protected by copyright.</span> Description An account of the resource <span style="font-weight:400;">Working files of Bob Summersgill, member of GLAA since 1993, as treasurer, vice president, 2000-2003 president, and treasurer. He was active in the city since 1988, throughout 2000s and fought to repeal the sodomy laws, and expand DP act and later the battle for marriage equality. </span><br /><br /><strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10yDq9OgV4nr1DmvW3oCndJQIgBFbNGpeLUd9RTiMreI/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">VIEW ONLINE FINDING AID</a><br /><br /></strong>2.5 linear feet of paper records. Relation A related resource In 2012, Bob Summersgill was named a Community Pioneer. You can read his <a href="https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/exhibits/show/pioneers/2012awardees/summersgill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">online biography</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/items/show/1164" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oral history interview with Bob Summersgill</a> Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Materials were created by Bob Summersgill. They were transferred to the Rainbow History Project in July 2017; and, to the DC History Center in August 2018. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Sodomy Challenge, 2001 Description An account of the resource Letter and sponsorship form related to fund raising activity by the Bisexual Resource Center. Participants were encouraged to disobey the state sodomy laws for the month of October and seek sponsors for acts of civil disobedience to pledge for each act. In the letter explaining the challenge, Bob Summersgill's website, www.sodomylaws.org, is mentioned and Summersgill is thanked. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bisexual Resource Center (Cambridge, Mass.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September-October, 2001 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Letter and Sponsor form