HIV and AIDS

The papers of various public officials contain materials related to HIV and AIDS.

The following collection titles link to fuller bibliographic information in the Library of Congress Online Catalog. Links to additional online content, including finding aids for the collections, are included when available.

Frank Kameny Papers
Published/Created: 1843-2012 (bulk 1957-2010)
Gay rights activist Frank Kameny's papers include files related to AIDS. Restrictions apply.
Frances Oldham Kelsey Papers
Published/Created: 1890-2016 (bulk 1950-2000)
The papers of Frances Oldham Kelsey, pharmacologist and government official, include files on AIDS and relating to her career in the Federal Drug Administration. Restrictions apply.
Jack Kemp Papers
Published/Created: 1924-2009 (bulk 1963-1996)
Includes materials related to AIDS and health care.
Patsy T. Mink papers
Published/Created: 1883-2005 (bulk 1953-2002)
The papers of Patsy T. Mink, lawyer, public official, and United States representative from Hawaii, include correspondence, information files, and notes on HIV and AIDS. Restrictions apply.
Daniel P. Moynihan papers
Published/Created: 1765-2003 (bulk 1955-2000)
The papers of Daniel P. Moynihan, public official, diplomat, educator, and U.S. senator from New York, includes background material, writings, reports, and printed matter related to HIV and AIDS. Restrictions apply.
People for the American Way and People for the American Way Foundation Records
Published/Created: 1980-2009 (bulk 1989-2006)
The records of the People for the American Way, a progressive advocacy organization, contain files related to HIV/AIDS. Restrictions apply.
Beny J. Primm papers
Physician working in the fields of addiction and HIV/AIDS prevention; adviser to the National Drug Abuse Policy Office since the Richard M. Nixon presidential administration. Born 1928; died 2015. Restrictions apply.
Lilli Vincenz Papers
Published/Created: 1879-2013 (bulk 1953-2013)
Includes materials related to Empowerment Group for People Living with AIDS, which Vincenz co-founded. Restrictions apply.

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