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A Comparative Analysis Of Hiv/Aids In France And The United States: Historical Context And Preventative Actions, Rebecca A. Liebsack

Honors Theses

The HIV/AIDS pandemic is the result of transmission of a zoonotic disease known as simian immunodeficiency virus. The pandemic has had profound social and economic consequences and continues to be present today. France and the United States’ response to the discovery of HIV will be compared and the impact that HIV/AIDS had on their countries and future responses. They had rather similar responses, however, the United States had a slower initial response compared to France. Both had similar takeaways such as aiming at improving prevention and utilizing tactics developed during the start of the pandemic like frequent testing and vaccines.

Silence From The Great Communicator: The Early Years Of The Aids Epidemic Under The Reagan Administration, Jacqueline A. Ortiz

Swarthmore Undergraduate History Journal

1981 not only commenced Ronald Reagan’s presidency but also marked the beginning of the AIDS epidemic, caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The early framing of the disease as an exclusively homosexual affliction disadvantaged gay communities. This sexually transmitted disease proliferated across the United States; yet, the AIDS epidemic failed to reach the Reagan administration as a top priority until it was too late. When discussing the Reagan administration’s early response to AIDS, historians tend to follow one of two positions: avoid mentioning the disease and in its entirety; or blame Reagan’s homophobia for the deaths of thousands of …

The Aids Virus And The Galvanization Of The Lgbtq Movement For Equality, Michael Ernest Wachowski

Graduate Theses

The LGBTQ community was greatly altered by the AIDS crisis and the organizations that were founded in the 1980s. AIDS would become associated with those of the gay community during the early years of the crisis. The government and leading health officials perpetuated the public’s ignorance about the relativity new disease leading to more misunderstandings and mishandlings of the HIV/AIDS crisis. The disease did not discriminate among people, however, and quickly spread throughout many of the communities in the U.S. Organizations with roots in the LGBTQ community established themselves during the 1980s to deal with not only the AIDS crisis, …

Lg Ms 023 Roland Blais Papers Finding Aid, Julie Cismoski

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Roland Blais was born in Rumford, Maine in 1939, and knew by the time he was in high school that he was "different". He saved money and moved to Los Angeles in 1958, where he got a job with Broadway Department Store, and went to gay bars for the first time. He joined the Navy and served from 1959 to 1963, leaving with an honorable discharge. He then enlisted in the Army, serving 1963-1966, stationed at Walsrode, Germany, working with missiles. He returned to the United States, retrieving the car he bought in Germany from Newark Port, New Jersey, …

Lg Ms 043 Aids Lodging House Archives, Anthony Marvullo

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Provenance: The AIDS Lodging House Archives were donated by Shawn LeGrega on September 3, 2014.

Restrictions on Access: Some materials are restricted until 2081 to protect privacy rights.

Lg Ms 040 Harbor Masters Archives Finding Aid, Natalie Hill

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Harbor Masters of Portland, Maine, Inc. is a private nonprofit organization whose members share an interest in the leather/levi lifestyle. The organization was originally incorporated in Maine in 1984 to serve as a social club for like-minded gay males. However, members of any sex are allowed to join Harbor Masters. The club was founded with the goals of promoting fellowship among and tolerance for individuals interested in the leather lifestyle and continues to work toward those goals.

Over time, the Harbor Masters took on a more active role in New England’s LGBT community. The organization has regularly participated in charitable …

Lg Ms 031 Dale Mccormick Papers Finding Aid, Christina E. Walker

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Dale McCormick was the first woman in the country to complete a carpentry apprenticeship with the carpenter’s union and is a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters local 1996, having been a carpenter and contractor for 30 years. In 1988, McCormick founded Women Unlimited, a program that successfully trains women on welfare to compete for high-paying jobs in trade and technical occupations. In 1984, McCormick helped found and became the first President of the Maine Lesbian/Gay Political Alliance (now called EqualityMaine), which advocates statewide for civil rights and better treatment for lesbian/gay/bi/transgender/and questioning people. She was a co-founder …

Lg Ms 026 Michael Martin Papers Finding Aid, Nicholas Martin

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Print materials collected by this AIDS activist, primarily about the AIDS epidemic and treatment, including The AIDS Project in Maine.

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1 ft.

Study Guide For United In Anger: A History Of Act Up, Matt Brim

Open Educational Resources

The United in Anger Study Guide facilitates classroom and activist engagement with Jim Hubbard’s 2012 documentary, United in Anger: A History of ACT UP. The Study Guide contains discussion sections, projects and exercises, and resources for further research about the activism of the New York chapter of ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power). The Study Guide is a free, interactive, multimedia resource for understanding the legacy of ACT UP, the film’s role in preserving that legacy, and its meaning for viewers' lives.

Lg Ms 012 Act Up/Maine Archives Finding Aid, Lynne Chabot

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ACTUP/ Maine, founded in 1990, was a chapter of the national organization, ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) that focused on AIDS issues. The goals of the organization were the empowerment of people with AIDS and the establishment of an AIDS Resource Center. The organization emphasized direct action in communities and an open democratic process within the group. The Archives holds organizational papers, books, photos, promotional materials, correspondence and publications, plus a significant number of publications/papers from ACT-UP chapters in the US and abroad. The bulk of the material spans the years 1990-1994, and there is a good …

Lg Ms 009 Act Up/Portland Archives Finding Aid, Eileen Rowland, Lynne Chabot

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ACT UP/ Portland, established in the 1990s, was a chapter of the national organization, ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) that focused on AIDS issues. ACT UP/ Portland sponsored several local youth organizations, had a cooperative partnership with Public Health agencies, leafleted extensively, and held media campaigns. The organization emphasized direct action in communities and an open democratic process within the group. The Archives consists of administrative files, programs/activities, and resource materials from the group and its affiliates. Dates range from 1984 to 1996, with the bulk of materials either undated or 1991-1996.

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1984-1996

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The Grizzly, January 25, 2007, Kerri Landis, Marlena M. Mcmahon-Purk, Sarah Keck, Ashley Higgins, Lindsay Sakmann, Dan Lamson, Salia Zouande, Jon Gagas, Lane Taylor, Heather Turnbach, Gabe Herman, Brandon Brown, Alex Ernst, Dave Marcheskie, Matthew Pastor

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week • Bike-a-Thon Raises Awareness and Funds for Relay for Life • WeCAN Setback • Philanthropy at Ursinus College • How to Avoid Stress in a Campus Setting • New "Topics in Diversity" Class Piques Student Interest • HIV / AIDS: The Facts • Review of Upcoming Residence Life Changes • Opinions: The Iranian Threat; In Defense of Bush's Iraq Strategy • Midwest Showdown in Miami: Super Bowl XLI • Winter Sports Update

The Grizzly, October 14, 2004, Lauren A. Perotti, Lindsey Fund, Megan Helzner, Jonathan Gagas, Cecily Macconchie, Jasmyn Blueford, Shannon Burke, Matt Krolikowski, Ali Wagner, Tommy Herrmann, Chris Curley, Ashley Higgins, Eddie Murray, Jennifer Cohen

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Walk for AIDS Awareness • Tenure: How to Make Your Vote Count • Powderpuff Football Raises Money for Cancer Research • Ex Voto Artist Speaks on Campus • Princeton Review Wants Your Opinion • Ursinus Faith • Learning Versus Earning in the College Years • From Humor to Horror: Poe on Poe Preview • Opinions: Who is to Blame for the Vioxx Withdrawal?; Segregation in Wismer; Phone Phollies; Blurring the Lines in American Media • Women's Soccer Team Fools the Oddsmakers • Conduct in Pro Sports Becoming an Issue

The Grizzly, November 29, 2001, Cornota Harkins, Anne Antanavage '04, Kristen Kinelski, Andre Almeida, Maureen Mower, Katie Lehman, John Cicchetti '04, Sarah Ewald, Tammy Scherer, Sarah Napolitan, Neil Schafer, Bill Stiles, Fallon Szarko, Kelly Gray, Eric Fiero, Megan Restine, Frank Romascavage Iii, Greg Pellish, Christina Abreu, Jennifer Ludwig, Emily Callaghan

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

UC Blueskies Calls for Help with Recycling • AIDS Legacy Continues in Poor Countries • Economics and Business Administration Panel Discussion Offers Students Advice on Finding Job Connections • Volunteers Wanted for NBA League Jam Session • UC Group Makes Plans for Alternative Spring Break • New California Law Enables Women to Obtain Emergency Contraceptive Pills without a Prescription • Opinions: So This is Christmas?; Family Bonding is Better than Trip to Spain; Letter of Apology • Messiah to Hit the Stage • Jazz Ensemble Keeps it Swinging • Comparative Pricing: Local Gasoline • Dougherty Finishes 123rd at Nationals • …

The Aids Memorial Quilt: Performing Memory, Piecing Action, Gregg Stull

Theatre and Dance

The history of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, over forty thousand quilt panels to memorialize those who have died of AIDS, is examined. Topics include the conception of the memorial idea in San Francisco, CA, in 1985, a display of the quilt at the National Mall in Washington D.C., the continual growth in the size of the quilt, and efforts at conserving the quilt panels.

Lg Ms 002 Barry-Peabody Papers Finding Aid, Siobain C. Monahan

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William Barry is a well-known, published local historian. Frannie Peabody was an early Maine AIDS activist, who established the Peabody House, a center dedicated to assisting individuals living with HIV/AIDS. The Papers contain research materials gathered for the writing of the book, "The AIDS Project : a history." They include correspondence, clippings, photographs, publications, research notes, drafts, and documents from Maine’s largest AIDS service organization.

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1974-1997

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4.5 ft.

The Grizzly, December 7, 1999, Erny Hoke, Stephanie Restine, Kelly Tessena, Dan Reimold, Alyson Rider, Jody Smith, Jeff Church, Cory Braiterman, Aaron Hampton, Fran Shaughnessy, Tim Noone

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Student Crimes On College Campuses • Biology Major Woes: Schedule Changes Leave Students Frustrated • Rich Barrett Scores his 1,000th Career Point • Talent Show Displays Ursinus Students' Skills • AIDS Quilt Displayed in Helfferich Gym • Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate Will Speak at Ursinus • Omwake: The House of Ill Repute • Final Exam Schedule • Lovin' it at Louie's • Letter to the Editors • Singing Group Edges out Magician • Ursinus College Choir Presents "Messiah" • Women's Volleyball; The Year in Review and their Run to the ECAC's • Wrestling Struggles in Tourney • Men's Hoopsters …

Hiv Patient Faces Disease With Hope, Courage, Jason Cunningham

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

After becoming infected with HIV a few years ago, Nancy, who prefers not to use her last name, could have given up all hpe and become overwhelmed with self-pity. But she decided to press forward and take advantage of the opportunities life had to offer.

The Grizzly, December 9, 1996, Jared Rakes, Erin Gambeski, Trish Daley, Lauren Newkirk, Teresa Green, Taneille Smith, Todd Brenneman, Caroline Kurtz, Joseph Catalfano, Marshalee Clarke, Joanna Doyle, Cristin Veit, Joel Schofer, Brian Hamrick, Melissa Forbes

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

34 Students Arrested in One Month • College Choir Performs Messiah • Dr. Lentz Departing • Opinion: A Question of Security, Take Two; Ending the Bulletin Crusade?; Objects in the Rear View Mirror; Minority Tours Lack Diversity; Crossing the Bridge • An Inconclusive Wrap-Up • Men and Women Swimmers Split • Men's Basketball Team Hits Rough Waters • Coach Gilbert Honored by AFCA • Lady Bears Off to 4-2 Start • Eight Bears Selected by ECAC • Torsone Starts at Petrofes Invitational

The Grizzly, February 20, 1996, Marc Ellman, Mark Leiser, Denelle Godek, Megan Mcshane, Joanna Doyle, Anne-Marie Mcmahon, Isis Shanbaky, Joseph Catalfano, Beatrice May, Jennifer Urban, Todd Brenneman, Jared Rakes, Colin Tucker, David Webb, Nicole Shiner, Joel Schofer, Charlie Weingroff, Jessica Morin, Erin Gorman

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Talk Show Trouble • Major Fair 1996 • J.D. Salinger: A Grizzly Staffer!; The Skipped Diploma • Boxer Tommy Morrison HIV-Positive • Swedish Vocal Ensemble to Perform • Meet the Candidates: A Largely Biased Commentary • Take it Back, Captain Jack? • Blatant Generalizations • You Bet Your Life • Confessions of a Computer Dork • To Bus or Not to Bus • Vicki Abt Revisited • Free Speech, Abortion, and Presidential Politics • Valentine's Spectacular Brings Elegant Dining to Zack's • WVOU: State of the Nation • Airband Proceeds to Help Student Ryan Auch • Guys Come Up Short …

Sex Matters, Sandra L. Caron

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

This week is National Condom Week, so I'd like to focus today's column on condoms, to get you thinking about the issue. Let me start off by saying: Vows of abstinence break far more often than condoms do. Having said that, I would like to point out that the simple truth is that, for sexually active couples, condoms are the best means we have of preventing HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

The Grizzly, February 13, 1996, Marc Ellman, Mark Leiser, Michael Mccuen, Alicia Darby, Jason Bechtel, Jennifer Urban, Melissa Forbes, Joseph Catalfano, Jared Rakes, Todd Brenneman, Vince Blando, Brandy Mclachlan, Colin Tucker, Joel Schofer, Charlie Weingroff

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Summer Research at Ursinus • Fairley Will Not Plead Insanity • Merck Announces HIV Drug Results • Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Lynn Thelen • Joe Clark, Gospel Choir Highlight Diversity Week • Information Superhighway Control • Captain Offender • In Search of Aristotle's Prime Mover • An Entirely Warped Romantic Interlude • Hey Students, Take Some Initiative! • Do You Believe in Magic? • Take it Back, Captain Jack! • Not Slick Enough • Strike up the (String) Band! • Ursinus Handles Swarthmore, 70-39 • Ursinus Edges Washington, 64-62 • Swarthmore Sweeps UC Swim Teams • Gymnasts Victorious • Bears Regain …

Cutler Defends No Hiv Testing Policy, Mark Jackson

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The editorial of Feb. 2, 1996 on HIV testing needs a response. There is an evolving understanding of the role of HIV testing as part of a broader effort to effect major behavioral changes that are needed to halt the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The community should understand these facts about HIV testing.

The Grizzly, October 12, 1993, Mark Leiser, Jayson Blocksidge, Melissa Chido, Erika Compton, Barb Lampe, Cynthia Babcock, Sona Rewari, Richard P. Richter, Ian Rhile, Sonny Regelman, Victor Gil, Tom Mastrangelo, Harley David Rubin, Jen Diamond

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

The Truth Behind the Conspiracy • U.S. Involvement in Somalia • Homecoming 1993 • Dave Binder: A Tribute to James Taylor • In Other Words • Ursinus College: Altar to the God of Apathy? • Letter to the Editor • Bears Lose Tough

The Grizzly, October 5, 1993, Mark Leiser, Harley David Rubin, Matt Cordes, Cynthia Babcock, Barb Lampe, Elaine Zelley, Victor Gil, Nick Baccino, Richard P. Richter, Tom Mastrangelo, Jen Diamond, John French

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Girls' Pledging Returns Full-Force! • India Shattered by Earthquakes • Acting PA Governor Will Hold TV "Town Meeting" at Ursinus • Freshman to Compete in Karate's World Cup • Henry Moore Exhibit Opens Today • Charles Fambrough Quintet to Play Ursinus • Editorial: Pledging; Wellness Center • Intramurals Begin: Sign Up! • Bears Crush Garnet Into Pebbles

The Grizzly, September 28, 1993, Ian Rhile, Mark Leiser, Cynthia Babcock, Barb Lampe, Kim Roussin, Tom Epler, Elaine Zelley, Craig Faucher, Richard P. Richter, Jayson Blocksidge, Tom Mastrangelo, Harley David Rubin, Jen Diamond, Patricia R. Schroeder, Keith Strunk

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

The Quilt's Arrival: To Remember • Dawleys Appointed Biology Co-Chairs • Russian President Yeltsin Dissolves Parliament • Model UN Seeks New Delegation • Billy Joel Rocks Philly • Javapalooza • Big Al Day Exposed • Fitness Forum • Freshman Primer • Letter: Faculty Members Point Out Error • Tutorial Program Strengthens Ursinus • Ursinus Perceived as Anti-Gay • UC Training Staff Saves the Day • Bear Pack Way Ahead Again • Football Holds Off Western Maryland • Scooter's Day

The Grizzly, September 21, 1993, Jen Diamond, Melissa Chido, Erika Compton, Mark Leiser, Craig Faucher, Jim Welsh, Amy K. Davenport, Matt Cordes, Tom Epler, Victor Gil, Richard P. Richter, Tyree Kozlowski, Aaron Rychling, Ian Rhile, Heidi Fenstermacher, Halyna Reynolds, Nick Baccino, Harley David Rubin, Jay Grunden

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Israel and PLO Reach Peace Agreement • The Quilt: To Remember, To Educate, To Celebrate • Russian TV Crew Filming at Ursinus • New Reimert Policies for '93-'94 • Jurassic Park: It's Only a Movie • Bernie Bernie Headflap Wins the Battle Again! • The Newly Roomie Game • A Unique Affair Awaits Us: Javapalooza '93 to Entertain Ursinus • Ursinus Needs AIDS Policy • More Than a Number • The New Wismer? Or a Police State? • Field Hockey Struggles Early • Men's X-Country Starts off 2-0 • Lady Bears Search for Consistency

The Grizzly, March 23, 1993, Tom Wilusz, Sara Jacobson, Tom Epler, Annette Rawls, Carolyn Cooper, Elaine Zelley, Robin Loiacono, Richard P. Richter, Tina Moukoulis, Jesse Searfoss, Erika Compton, David Webb, Liz Mcdonald, Harley David Rubin, Mark Leiser

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Ursinus Mourns The Loss of One of Our Own • "Worst Storm of the Century" • Danceteller Performs at Ursinus • Ursinus's Own Ticketron • Consider Women's Studies • Wismer Rolls Out the Red Carpet • College Needs Policy on Closing • No Class • The Right to Life • U.C. Baseball "Heading in Right Direction" • Softball Breaks Even in the Carolinas • Three Outstanding "Jens" • Gymnasts at Nationals

The Grizzly, February 9, 1993, Tom Wilusz, Tom Epler, Ellen Cosgrove, Robin Loiacono, Mark Leiser, Julie Tonnessen, Audra Boettcher, Denise Moretz, Mindy Brandt, Ellen Sylvester, Gretchen Macmurray, Sarah Starr, Matt Cordes, Richard P. Richter, Christian P. Sockel, Harley David Rubin

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Novelist Reed to Satire P.C. • New Twists on Pledging • Quilt Weaves Its Way to Ursinus • Doctor Fletcher, UC Professor Emeritus, Hospitalized • Airband is Coming • Coffee House Counts on a Big Semester • Senior Profile: Lynn Cunnane • Fox's Latest Teensomething • A Degree is not Enough Today • The Absurdity of the Circular Argument • U.C. Gets Bad P.R.

The Grizzly, February 2, 1993, Tom Wilusz, Jesse Searfoss, Sara Jacobson, Robin Loiacono, Mark Leiser, David Webb, Ian Rhile, Satsuki Scoville, Anmarie Lukens, Melissa Chido, Annette Rawls, Christian P. Sockel, Richard P. Richter, Ellen Sylvester, Liz Mcdonald, Betsy Laskowski, Ellen Cosgrove, Drew Seibel, Mike Baganski, Harley David Rubin, Gretchen Macmurray, Ed Markowski

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Cowboys Tame Buffalo, 52-17 • Upsilon Phi Delta Approved • AIDS Quilt • Al Eaton's "We Are the Dream" • Day For a King • Power Plays • Bernie Bernie Headflap Wins Battle of the Bands • Lorelei at Chateau Granieri • Ice Skating Fun • The Case of the Disappearing Sevs (Or: Why Collegeville's Most Famous Convenient Mart Upped & Left) • Senior Profile: Chris Kakacek • The New Zack's: Why Hike to WaWa? • What's Up in Wellness • Character was an Issue, Again • The Importance of Effort and "A Dream" • UC Baseball Preview '93 • …