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: "War Agaisnt Gays", Canada proposes rules for gay relationships, Prostitutes resist Aids - Why?, Liberals vs. religious right over anti-gay marriage law
Selected article titles: "Murder For Hire"; Phoenix Art Museum to Present Annie Leibovitz: Women; There Ought to be a Law… Enforcement Career for You!; Shooting Straight for a Police Career; Do You Know Where the Candidates Stand on Important Issues?
Selected article titles: Key Economic Growth Opportunity in Women-Owned Businesses; The Small Business Advisor; Lights, Cameras and Action!; Valerie Red-Horse; 2000 Girl Scout World Awards.
Selected article titles: The Small Business Advisor; Michaelle Esteban; Technology Could Be Your Ticket to the Future; Gentlemen - Please Don't Read This; Domestic Violence.
Selected article titles: AZ Women on the Net: "Be Careful Out There"; In The News…; Assist, Support And Work; Who's That Knockin' On My Door?... Opportunity; We're in Business!
Selected article titles: State of the State for Arizona Women; First Female Mission Commander Set to Lift Off July 20th; Women Win SBA Honors; How to Hire a Great Employee; Women's Calendar.
Selected article titles: Women's Health Gender Differences: A Powerful Medicine; Each One Reach One!; A Limitless Future - For All; Women on the Rise; Communicating Performance Expectations.
Selected article titles: Hot Careers for Women; Mercury Ball!!!; Is it Still David vs. Goliath; The Women's Network; More Money for Your Time!
Select article titles: Women's Studies Programs - The Real Story; Every Time A Bell Rings…; Women's Business Directory; One Woman's Story; What is Physical Therapy?
Select article titles: Women of Color Owned Businesses Advance; Valuing Women Through Global Awareness; Women of All Colors; Human Resources; The Women's Network.