John L. Kavanaugh Papers

John L. Kavanaugh Papers

These materials in Deep Blue form part of a larger collection of John Kavanaugh's papers at the Bentley Historical Library. Please consult the online finding aid for a complete index to the collection.

Abstract
John Kavanaugh is a Detroit social activist involved in gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transsexual (GLBT) organizations and activities. The collection consists of correspondence, essays and articles, e-mails, eNewsletters, organizational records, and articles on the subjects of GLBT history, gay civil rights, gay marriage, interracial and interfaith marriage, GLBT families, sexual and gender equality, violence against GLBT persons, religion and homosexuality, gay clergy, clergy with AIDS, and violence against GLBT persons. The collection also includes materials related to the development of public transportation in the Detroit Metropolitan area; election campaigns and vote suppression of ethnic minorities; and U.S. and international politics and economy.