University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Archives Department.

Bi Definition. 

Records, 1996-2004.

UWM Manuscript Collection 219

.2 cubic ft. (1 box)



ABSTRACT:  Collection consists of ephemera and newsletters of Bi Definition, a social, support, and activist organization whose mission is to provide a sense of community for Milwaukee-area bisexuals and their supporters.

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS: There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law. However, the researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY: Bi Definition formed in 1995 from the merging of two other bisexual support groups that met at the Counseling Center of Milwaukee, BiDesign (a women's group) and an unnamed men's group. Bi Definition exists to provide members with a sense of belonging not always found in the gay or straight communities. Members hold social gatherings and participate in local events such as PrideFest.  In response to declining attendance at business meetings and dwindling financial resources, Bi Definition voted to discontinue its print newsletter and regular meetings in 2004. The group continues to meet socially and maintains a Web site.

COLLECTION CITATION: This collection should be cited as:

Bi Definition. Records, 1996-2004. UWM Manuscript Collection 219. University Manuscript Collection. Archives. UWM Libraries. University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee.

RELATED COLLECTION:

Human Rights League for Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and Transgendered. Records. (UWM Manuscript Collection 210)

ACQUISITION:  Nikki Schlaishunt donated this collection in August 2004 (accession number 2004-008).

PROCESSING:  Michael Doylen processed the collection at the Archives in December 2004.

MARC RECORD SEARCH TERMS: The following terms were used in the online bibliographic MARC record to this collection:

UWM MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION 219 BOX FOLDER
Ephemera, undated 1 1
Milwaukee Bisexual History, 2004 1 2
Newsletter, 1996-2004 1 3

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