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Fonds consists of the records of the Gay and Lesbian Organization of Bell Employees (GLOBE). The majority of the records in the fonds appear to have been maintained by Carl Miller, one of the founders of the organization. Records in the fonds document the organization’s fight for same-sex spousal benefits for employees of Bell Canada, including its filing of a formal complaint against Bell Canada with the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The fonds serves as an example of the struggle for same-sex equality in a corporate environment. Records in the fonds also document meetings of the organization, the work of several committees, as well as the social and fundraising aspects of the organization. Included in the fonds are administrative files, scrapbooks, photographs, and an audio cassette. The fonds also includes one sous-fonds, containing records relating to Carl Miller.

Series consists of administrative files, the majority of which appear to have been maintained by Carl Miller. Records in the series document communications amongst members of the organization, meetings of the organization, and other activities. Included in the series are correspondence (including e-mail), memoranda, reports and briefs, minutes and agendas, copies of its newsletter, copies of the Bell Canada newspaper (“Bell News”), notes, lists, and other textual records. According to the donor, e-mails were sent to a central administrator then distributed to the group, so as to keep the membership confidential.