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1974- 1990 (Creation)
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5.5cm of textual records
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Administrative history
Established in 1976, Gays at the University of Toronto (the name was later changed to Gays and Lesbians at the University of Toronto) succeeded the U of T Homophile Association. They were recognized by the University in 1979, and sponsored and partially funded by the Students Administrative Council. They held their first weekly meetings at Hart House, but they outgrew that space and later moved to the International Student Centre.
Their initial aims included providing a sense of community on campus, encouraging gay students to come out, promoting discussions of issues relevant to the gay community, and sponsoring community events.
GLAUT organized talks, lectures and social events, including the Homo Hop, and provided a welcoming and supportive space for students. Members organized the University’s first Gay Awareness Week, and worked to combat discrimination and raise awareness. GLAUT was later replaced by Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Trans People of the U of T (LGBTOUT).
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Scope and content
The fonds contains documents that record the administration and activities of GLAUT (Gays and Lesbians at the University of Toronto) from its founding in 1976, to 1990. It includes records relating to the organization's administration, outreach activities, political efforts, and relationships with other local, national and international gay and lesbian groups. The fonds is composed of financial records, minutes, correspondence, newsletters, copies of U of T student publications and materials from other organizations.
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The collection is open to researchers.
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Paperclips and staples were removed from the collection. Paper separators were added where necessary.