Dignity Collection

The Dignity Collection contains both local, regional, and national materials related to DignityUSA, an organization for LGBTQ+ Catholics. DignityUSA works towards justice and respect for people of all sexual orientations, genders, and gender identities. As an advocacy group, DignityUSA campaigns for greater awareness of LGBTQ+ rights and concerns, as well as social and support services.This collection contains writings and records from Dignity Suncoast/Tampa Bay, Dignity Region IV and DignityUSA.

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Articles of Incorporation of Dignity/Tampa Bay, Inc., July 1, 1983

Dignity/Tampa Bay

Articles of Incorporation for Dignity of Tampa Bay, Inc., filed on July 1, 1983. Also included is related correspondence and amendments to the Articles filed in 1985.
Newsletter, Dignity/Tampa Bay Chapter, July 1983

Dignity/Tampa Bay

July 1983 edition of Dignity/Tampa Bay’s Chapter Newsletter.
Letter, Frank Kern to Bishop Keith Symons, June 27, 1983

Frank Kern

Letter from Frank Kern, President, Dignity/Tampa Bay to Reverend Bishop Keith Symons, St. Catherine of Siena Church. Kern thanks Bishop Symons for his participation in a service the previous evening.
Letter, Frank Kern to Bishop Keith Symons, June 27, 1983

Frank Kern

Letter from Frank Kern, President, Dignity/Tampa Bay to Reverend Bishop Keith Symons, St. Catherine of Siena Church. The letter recounts a visit to Dignity services by a father and mother with of a gay son following their concern after discovering “their son’s homosexuality.” Also discussed is interest in forming a Parents of Gays support group and collaboration with Bishop Symons.
Bulletin, Dignity/Tampa Bay, Our Celebration of the Eucharistic Liturgy at the Francian Center, June 26, 1983

Dignity/Tampa Bay

Event program for Dignity/Tampa Bay’s event entitled “Our Celebration of the Eucharistic Liturgy,” which was held at the Franciscan Center on June 26, 1983.
Letter, Frank Kern to Sisters & Brothers in Christ and Dignity, June 15, 1983

Frank Kern

Letter from Frank Kern, President, Dignity/Tampa Bay to “My dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ and Dignity.” The letter concerns a meeting with Right Reverend Keith Symons, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, and a forthcoming liturgy and reception with Bishop Symons.
Letter, Frank Kern to Mr. Chuck Hammond, June 14, 1983

Frank Kern

Letter from Frank Kern, President, Dignity/Tampa Bay to Chuck Hammond, National Gay Task Force. The letter concerns the desire to have Virginia Apuzzo act as the keynote speaker for the Fall 1983 Dignity/Tampa Bay Banquet.
Newsletter, Dignity/Tampa Bay Chapter, June 1983

Dignity/Tampa Bay

June 1983 edition of Dignity/Tampa Bay’s Chapter Newsletter.
Agenda and Minutes, Dignity/Suncoast Board of Directors' Meeting, May 3, 1983

Bill Miller

Meeting agenda and minutes for Dignity/Suncoast’s Board of Directors' Meeting, held on May 3, 1983.
Newsletter, Dignity/Tampa Bay Chapter, May 1983

Dignity/Tampa Bay

May 1983 edition of Dignity/Tampa Bay’s Chapter Newsletter.
Agenda and Minutes, Dignity/Suncoast Board of Directors' Meeting, April 5, 1983

Bill Miller

Meeting agenda and minutes for Dignity/Suncoast’s Board of Directors' Meeting, held on April 5, 1983.
Newsletter, Dignity/Tampa Bay Chapter, April 1983

Dignity/Tampa Bay

April 1983 edition of Dignity/Tampa Bay’s Chapter Newsletter.
Agenda and Minutes, Dignity/Suncoast Board of Directors' Meeting, March 13, 1983

Dignity/Suncoast

Meeting minutes for Dignity/ Tampa Bay’s General Business Meeting, held on March 13, 1983.
Minutes, Dignity/Tampa Bay, General Business Meeting, March 13, 1983

Bill Miller

Meeting agenda and minutes for Dignity/Suncoast’s Board of Directors' Meeting, held on March 13, 1983.
Newsletter, Dignity/Tampa Bay Chapter, March 1983

Dignity/Tampa Bay

March 1983 edition of Dignity/Tampa Bay’s Chapter Newsletter.
Schedule, Dignity/Tampa Bay, Schedule of Lenten Events, February 16, 1983

Dignity/Tampa Bay

Schedule of events for Dignity/Tampa Bay’s Lent programming, held between February 16 and April 1.
Agenda and Minutes, Dignity/Suncoast Board of Directors' Meeting, February 1, 1983

Bill Miller

Meeting agenda and minutes for Dignity/Suncoast’s Board of Directors' Meeting, held on February 1, 1983.
Newsletter, Dignity/Tampa Bay Chapter, February 1983

Dignity/Suncoast

February 1983 edition of Dignity/Tampa Bay’s Chapter Newsletter.
Minutes, Dignity/Tampa Bay Social Events Committee Meeting, January 27, 1983

Dignity/Tampa Bay

Meeting minutes for Dignity/ Tampa Bay’s Social Events Committee, held on January 27, 1983.
Minutes, Dignity/Suncoast Board of Directors' Meeting, January 4, 1983

Bill Miller

Meeting minutes for Dignity/Suncoast’s Board of Directors' Meeting, held on January 4, 1983.
Agenda and Minutes, First Board Meeting of Dignity/Tampa Bay Directors, 1983-1984

Helen E. Hause

Meeting agenda and minutes for Dignity/Suncoast’s Board of Directors' Meeting, held on June 7, 1983.
Newsletter, Dignity/Tampa Bay Chapter, January 1983

Dignity/Tampa Bay

January 1983 edition of Dignity/Tampa Bay’s Chapter Newsletter.
Agenda and Minutes, Dignity/Suncoast Board of Directors' Meeting, December 7, 1982

Bill Miller

Meeting agenda and minutes for Dignity/Suncoast’s Board of Directors' Meeting, held on December 7, 1982.
Newsletter, Dignity/Tampa Bay Chapter, December 1982

Dignity/Tampa Bay

December 1982 edition of Dignity/Tampa Bay’s Chapter Newsletter.
Agenda and Minutes, Dignity/Suncoast Board of Directors' Meeting, November 2, 1982

Bill Miller

Meeting agenda and minutes for Dignity/Suncoast’s Board of Directors' Meeting, held on November 2, 1982.