South Central AIDS Assistance Network (SCAAN) Newsletters - April 1990 to January 1995

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April 1990 to January 1991

SCAAN supported patients with HIV/AIDs to navigate welfare, social security, and financial concerns, as well as providing medical supplies and assisting patients with a verity of task, ranging from light housekeeping to assisting terminal patients with end-of-life planning.

Digital versions of SCAAN Newsletters are unavailable to access online. Please contact archives@dickinson.edu for more information.

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Gift of Margaret ''Peg'' Dierkers
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LGBT-005 Margaret ''Peg'' Dierkers

''Viva Las Vegas'' Fundraiser Program - November 18, 2001

Number of Pages
31
Date
November 18, 2001

The Betty Finney House was a non-profit organization founded in 1988 that provided housing assistance to those living with HIV/AIDS. It was the only housing assistance agency in South Central PA during the late 1980s and 1990s for those living with HIV/AIDS.

Program for the Betty Finney House's fifth annual fundraiser ''Viva Las Vegas'' held on November 18, 2001.

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Gift of Pat Saunders
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LGBT-062 Pat Saunders Collection

''Viva Las Vegas'' Fundraiser Press Release - November 2001

Number of Pages
2
Date
November 2001

The Betty Finney House was a non-profit organization founded in 1988 that provided housing assistance to those living with HIV/AIDS. It was the only housing assistance agency in South Central PA during the late 1980s and 1990s for those living with HIV/AIDS.

Press release announcing the Betty Finney House's fifth annual funderaiser ''Viva Las Vegas'' to be held on November 18, 2001. 

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Gift of Pat Saunders
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LGBT-062 Pat Saunders Collection

''There's No Place Like Home'' Fundraiser Advertisements- April 1998

Number of Pages
3
Date
April 1998

The Betty Finney House was a non-profit organization founded in 1988 that provided housing assistance to those living with HIV/AIDS. It was the only housing assistance agency in South Central PA during the late 1980s and 1990s for those living with HIV/AIDS.

This PDF has various advertisements pertaining to the Betty Finney House ''There's No Place Like Home'' Fundraiser held on April 19th, 1998.

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Gift of Pat Saunders
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LGBT-062 Pat Saunders Collection

Arts Against AIDS 1997 Silent Auction Instructions - [October] 1997

Number of Pages
2
Date
[October] 1997

Founded in 1985, the Lancaster AIDS Project was a local organization established by volunteers to assist people with HIV/AIDS in the South Central PA region. The Lancaster AIDS Project organized and coordinated the Arts Against AIDS Auction which was their annual fundraiser.

Instructions for the Silent Auction during the Arts Against AIDS 1997. 

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Gift of Pat Saunders
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LGBT-062 Pat Saunders Collection

Betty Finney House Raffle Flyer - September 1996

Number of Pages
2
Date
September 1996

The Betty Finney House was a non-profit organization founded in 1988 that provided housing assistance to those living with HIV/AIDS. It was the only housing assistance agency in South Central PA during the late 1980s and 1990s for those living with HIV/AIDS.

This was a raffle to raise money for the Betty Finney House. 

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Gift of Pat Saunders
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LGBT-062 Pat Saunders Collection

Oscar Party Fundraiser 2000 Program - March 26, 2000

Number of Pages
27
Date
March 26, 2000

The Oscar Party was an annual fundraising event hosted by the American Red Cross of Lancaster County to support their HIV/AIDS Education Program.

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Gift of Pat Saunders
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LGBT-062 Pat Saunders Collection

Oscar Party Fundraiser 1998 Program - March 23, 1998

Number of Pages
17
Date
March 23, 1998

The Oscar Party was an annual fundraising event hosted by the American Red Cross of Lancaster County to support their HIV/AIDS Education Program.

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Gift of Pat Saunders
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LGBT-062 Pat Saunders Collection

Oscar Party Fundraiser 1999 Invitation - March 21, 1999

Number of Pages
6
Date
March 21, 1999

The Oscar Party was an annual fundraising event hosted by the American Red Cross of Lancaster County to support their HIV/AIDS Education Program.

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Gift of Pat Saunders
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LGBT-062 Pat Saunders Collection

Oscar Party Fundraiser 1998 Invitation - March 23, 1998

Number of Pages
6
Date
March 23, 1998

The Oscar Party was an annual fundraising event hosted by the American Red Cross of Lancaster County to support their HIV/AIDS Education Program.

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Gift of Pat Saunders
Collection
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LGBT-062 Pat Saunders Collection

Oscar Party Fundraiser 1997 Invitation - March 24, 1997

Number of Pages
7
Date
March 24, 1997

The Oscar Party was an annual fundraising event hosted by the American Red Cross of Lancaster County to support their HIV/AIDS Education Program.

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Gift of Pat Saunders
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LGBT-062 Pat Saunders Collection

New York, New York Fundraiser Program - November 11, 2000

Number of Pages
35
Date
November 11, 2000

The Betty Finney House was a non-profit organization founded in 1988 that provided housing assistance to those living with HIV/AIDS. It was the only housing assistance agency in South Central PA during the late 1980s and 1990s for those living with HIV/AIDS.

This is the official program for ''New York, New York'', the theme for the annual fundraiser event organized by Betty Finney House.

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Gift of Pat Saunders
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LGBT-062 Pat Saunders Collection

New York, New York Fundraiser Invitation - November 11, 2000

Number of Pages
4
Date
November 11, 2000

The Betty Finney House was a non-profit organization founded in 1988 that provided housing assistance to those living with HIV/AIDS. It was the only housing assistance agency in South Central PA during the late 1980s and 1990s for those living with HIV/AIDS.

This is the offical invitation to ''New York, New York'" the theme for the annual fundraiser event organized by Betty Finney House.

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Gift of Pat Saunders
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LGBT-062 Pat Saunders Collection

New York, New York Fundraiser Press Releases - November 2000

Number of Pages
4
Date
November 2000

The Betty Finney House was a non-profit organization founded in 1988 that provided housing assistance to those living with HIV/AIDS. It was the only housing assistance agency in South Central PA during the late 1980s and 1990s for those living with HIV/AIDS.

''New York, New York'' was the theme for the annual fundraiser event organized by Betty Finney House. These press releases announce the event and a sneak peak at auction items up for bid. 

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Gift of Pat Saunders
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LGBT-062 Pat Saunders Collection

''Open the Door to Caring'' Benefit Press Release Update - October 1996

Number of Pages
2
Date
October 1996

The Betty Finney House was a non-profit organization founded in 1988 that provided housing assistance to those living with HIV/AIDS. It was the only housing assistance agency in South Central PA during the late 1980s and 1990s for those living with HIV/AIDS.

This press release gives an update on the funds raised at the Betty Finney House ''Open the Door to Caring'' Benefit fundriaser held on October 5, 1996. 

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Gift of Pat Saunders
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LGBT-062 Pat Saunders Collection

''Open the Door to Caring'' Benefit Advertisements - September 1996

Number of Pages
4
Date
September 1996

The Betty Finney House was a non-profit organization founded in 1988 that provided housing assistance to those living with HIV/AIDS. It was the only housing assistance agency in South Central PA during the late 1980s and 1990s for those living with HIV/AIDS.

This PDF has various advertisements pertaining to the Betty Finney House ''Open the Door to Caring'' Benefit Fundraiser held on October 5, 1996. 

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Gift of Pat Saunders
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LGBT-062 Pat Saunders Collection

''Open the Door to Caring'' Financial Account Quick Report - October 5, 1996

Number of Pages
2
Date
October 6, 1996

The Betty Finney House was a non-profit organization founded in 1988 that provided housing assistance to those living with HIV/AIDS. It was the only housing assistance agency in South Central PA during the late 1980s and 1990s for those living with HIV/AIDS.

This is the financial report of the funds raised from The Betty Finney House ''Open the Door to Caring'' Benefit held on October 5, 1996. [Date of Benefit is inccorect on the Report]. 

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Gift of Pat Saunders
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LGBT-062 Pat Saunders Collection

Betty Finney House Newsletter - undated

Number of Pages
3
Date
undated

The Betty Finney House was a non-profit organization founded in 1988 that provided housing assistance to those living with HIV/AIDS. It was the only housing assistance agency in South Central PA during the late 1980s and 1990s for those living with HIV/AIDS.

This newsletter asks for donations and gives updates on the organization. 

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Gift of Pat Saunders
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LGBT-062 Pat Saunders Collection

Betty Finney House/Wellspring Benefit Auction Flyer - April 24, 1999

Number of Pages
2
Date
April 24, 1999

The Betty Finney House was a non-profit organization founded in 1988 that provided housing assistance to those living with HIV/AIDS. It was the only housing assistance agency in South Central PA during the late 1980s and 1990s for those living with HIV/AIDS.

This Auction was co-sponsored by the Betty Finney House and Welspring to raise money for their programs. 

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Organizations
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Gift of Pat Saunders
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LGBT-062 Pat Saunders Collection

"Open the Door to Caring'' Benefit Program - October 5, 1996

Number of Pages
52
Date
October 5, 1996

The Betty Finney House was a non-profit organization founded in 1988 that provided housing assistance to those living with HIV/AIDS. It was the only housing assistance agency in South Central PA during the late 1980s and 1990s for those living with HIV/AIDS.

The Open the Door to Caring Benefit was hosted by the Benny Finney House to raise money for the organization.  

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Gift of Pat Saunders
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LGBT-062 Pat Saunders Collection

Arts Against AIDS Auction 1995 Program - October 29, 1995

Number of Pages
45
Date
October 29, 1995

Founded in 1985, the Lancaster AIDS Project was a local organization established by volunteers to assist people with HIV/AIDS in the South Central PA region. The Lancaster AIDS Project organized and coordinated the Arts Against AIDS Auction which was their annual fundraiser.

This is the program for Arts Against AIDS Auction 1995 program. 

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Gift of Pat Saunders
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LGBT-062 Pat Saunders Collection

Arts Against AIDS Auction 1995 Announcements - October 29, 1995

Number of Pages
4
Date
October 29, 1995

Founded in 1985, the Lancaster AIDS Project was a local organization established by volunteers to assist people with HIV/AIDS in the South Central PA region. The Lancaster AIDS Project organized and coordinated the Arts Against AIDS Auction which was their annual fundraiser.

These announcements contain information about the cancelation of Arts Against AIDS 1994 and the upcoming Arts Against AIDS 1995.

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Gift of Pat Saunders
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LGBT-062 Pat Saunders Collection

Art Against AIDS Auction 1993 Invitation - October 17, 1993

Number of Pages
3
Date
October 17, 1993

Founded in 1985, the Lancaster AIDS Project was a local organization established by volunteers to assist people with HIV/AIDS in the South Central PA region. The Lancaster AIDS Project organized and coordinated the Arts Against AIDS Auction which was their annual fundraiser.

This is the invitation for the 1993 Auction. 

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Gift of Pat Saunders
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LGBT-062 Pat Saunders Collection

Crossroads Magazine - December 1996/January 1997

Number of Pages
64
Date
December 1996/January 1997

Crossroads Magazine was a bi-monthly local LGBTQ+ magazine created, edited, and published by Dr. Eric Selvey. The goal of Crossroads was to bring together the LGBTQ+ community of Central Pennsylvania by creating a space to showcase the efforts and talents of local LGBTQ+ organizations, people, and events, with all articles being voluntary contributions. Crossroads was published from June 1996 – October 1997.

In this AIDS Issue:

  • Central Pennsylvania in the Face of AIDS Spotlights
    • SCANN Closure 
    • York Hospice House
    • Coverage of the NAMES Project Memorial Quilt
  • 1997 Community Calendar
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Gift of Dr. Eric Selvey
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LGBT-013 Eric Selvey Collection

LGBT History Project: LGBT-037 John Folby Collection

Number of Pages
15
Date
1980 - 2009

John Folby was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The eldest of five children, Folby was raised in a “very strict Roman Catholic, Irish-Italian family.” At age twenty-five, he relocated to Harrisburg with his partner. Shortly after moving to Harrisburg, Folby became heavily involved in the local gay community, beginning with his work on the Harrisburg Gay Switchboard. He also joined a group for gay Catholics, Dignity/Central PA, which better integrated him into the gay community with trips to New York City for the annual Gay Pride parade and introductions to the gay bar scene in Harrisburg.

With the influx of HIV/AIDS in the gay community, Folby began his twenty-five-year career with the Department of Welfare where he ran the Special Pharmaceutical Benefits Program (SPBP), Pennsylvania’s version of an AIDS Drug Assistance program for people living with HIV/AIDS. Folby, with the help of his supervisor, was able to parlay this civil servant position into one of advocacy. Due to lack of government funding, Folby was frequently forced to think creatively and economically to promote HIV/AIDS awareness and get the word out about HIV/AIDS medications, such as AZT. Folby became an advocate inside the system.

This collection contains the personal and governmental activism of John Folby. Items represent local, state, national, and international HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention.

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Gift of John Folby
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LGBT-037 John Folby Collection