Bj Bud Memorial Archives
The Bj Bud Memorial Archives was collected and assembled by local LGBT activists and the Valley of the Sun Gay and Lesbian Center. The Community Center, established in 1993, provided a safe space for the LGBT community in Phoenix. They sponsored and provided several health services, support groups, and educational programs. Additionally, they started a small library and archive that was accessible to anyone who wanted to learn more about LGBT community and experiences. To view the finding aid for this collection, click here.
On February 14, 1996, a lesbian activist named Harlene "Bj" Bud passed away and the Community Center honored her life by naming the collection after her. In the 1970s, Bj and other LGBT leaders led a grassroots effort to mobilize the community. In 1977, she established Sundays Childe, a LGBT newsletter published in Phoenix that covered local news, anti-LGBT legislation, and information about community events. In 1981, she helped plan the first Phoenix Pride March and Rally. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, she also participated in the Governor Mecham recall and brought awareness to the AIDS crisis in Arizona.
The digital collection contains photographs and periodicals documenting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) history in Arizona from late 1970's to early 2000's. This material was scanned and made accessible online by ASU Library's Community-Driven Archives (CDA) Initiative. * Please be aware that this collection contains nudity.
Selected article titles: Empire Ball Response Overwhelming; Falwell in Phoenix Oct. 28; Gay Students Halloween Party Plans Set; "Hello Dolly"/ARC Benefit; Rios Will Stay on Ballot.
Selected article titles: Connection/Taylor's Set ARC Goal at $5,000; Phoenix Black Theater Group Announces Season; Gay Students to Hold Halloween Party; Phoenix Parents and Friends of Gays Meet Oct. 13; Ollson Will Not Be Back.
Selected article titles: ARC Benefit Activities Finalized; Review; Plant Auction Benefit Success; Jockey Shorts Contest to Benefit ARC; The Phoenix Woman.
Selected article titles: Moral Majority Gives False Info on Senator Kolbe; Empire Ball Tickets Now on Sale; JANUS Cast Chosen; The Phoenix Woman; Phoenicians plan '81 Pride March
Selected article titles: Phoenix Businesses Pledge ARC Support; Gay Student Elects Officers; LADS Monte Carlo Night; Holly Near in Tucson Concert; An Evening for Gay Rights.
Selected article titles: PLLC Issues Challenge; LADS Set Yard/Bake Sale; Phoenix Alternative Lifestyle Workshop on Saturday; Cooperative Household Conference; Phoenix Bar Hopping.
Selected article titles: CCR Primary Poll Results; Gay Policeman Fired; JANUS Theatre Holding Auditions; Tucson MD Show Success; Phoenix Bar Owners/ARC Meet.
