Donald B. Rosenthal papers
Scope and Contents
The Donald B. Rosenthal papers comprise records of Rosenthal's involvement with a range of political and sexual identity organizations since moving to Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2000. The bulk of the materials derive from Rosenthal's direct involvement with Mecklenburg Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Political Action Committee (MeckPAC) as well as the Mecklenberg County HIV/AIDS Council. The records date from circa 2005-2013 and include administrative records, correspondence, and printed ephemera.
Dates
- Creation: circa 2005-2014
Creator
- Rosenthal, Donald B. (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Language of Materials
English
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
The Donald B. Rosenthal Papers are the physical property of J. Murrey Atkins Library Special Collections. Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.
Biographical note
Donald Rosenthal was born on July 14, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York to Max and Dora Rosenthal. After relocating to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area, Don Rosenthal, a retired political science professor emeritus from SUNY Buffalo, became active in two LGBT organizations; Mecklenburg LGBT Political Action Committee (MeckPAC) and Equality North Carolina (ENC). Over the years, Rosenthal contributed much to the local and statewide LGBT community. He was previously the vice president of ENC, held a chair position for the foundation and was a dedicated member of the steering committee for MeckPAC. In 2012, Rosenthal was one of the few who worked to re-establish the Charlotte chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), where he served as a member of the board. Don Rosenthal died at his home in Charlotte on December 5, 2014.
Extent
4 Linear Feet (4 boxes, 1 USB drive)
8.11 Megabytes
Abstract
After relocating to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area, Don Rosenthal became active in two LGBT organizations; Mecklenburg LGBT Political Action Committee (MeckPAC) and Equality North Carolina (ENC). The bulk of the materials derive from Rosenthal's direct involvement with MeckPAC and Equality NC.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into the following three series: MeckPAC, Equality NC and LGBT Subject Files.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Donald B. Rosenthal, July 2013.
Note
Forms part of the King-Henry-Brockington LGBTQ+ Archive.
Subject
- Mecklenburg Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Political Action Committee (MeckPAC) (Organization)
- Equality NC (Organization)
Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- Donald B. Rosenthal Papers MS0453 MS0453
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collections, J. Murrey Atkins Library Special Collections and University Archives, UNC Charlotte Repository
Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
9201 University City Blvd
Charlotte NC 28223 United States
spec-coll@uncc.edu
