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Raya, George M. Papers
MC 130  
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Series I. Speeches and Biography /repositories/31/archival_objects/129717

Material Specific Details: Contains two biographical essays, college transcripts, and a four-page speech drafted by the creator. Entitled "Aids and the Latino Community: Testimony to the Presidential Commission on HIV Epidemic," it was delivered on March 23, 1988, by Dr. Concha J. Saucedo, Executive Director of Instituto Familiar de la Raza, Incorporated.
 

Series II. Correspondence /repositories/31/archival_objects/129718

Material Specific Details: Contains original letters, photocopied letters, and emails between the creator and associates. Notable correspondents are the Stonewall Democratic Club of Greater Sacramento, the Capital Crossroads Gay Rodeo Association, President's Commission on White House Fellowships, the San Francisco Examiner, the Ravinia Festival, the Western State University School of Law, and the Boalt Hall School of Law.
 

Series IV. Newspaper Clippings /repositories/31/archival_objects/129720

Material Specific Details: Contains articles from various print and Web-based publications. Notable are Outword Magazine feature story "George Washington Raya – A Founding Father Here in Sacramento," April 2006 and Vector "Unnatural Sex Bill Passes," April 1975, and various letters to the editor penned by the creator.
 

Series V. Oral History /repositories/31/archival_objects/129721

Material Specific Details: A single interview taking place on January 15, 2010, between the creator and Craig Scott. 61-pages in length, single-spaced transcription.
 

Series VI. Miscellaneous /repositories/31/archival_objects/129722

Material Specific Details: Event flyers, campaign promotions, Pride festival promotions. Notable are items for the River City Democratic Club, Boas and Bowties Rainbow Masquerade Gall (2022), Imperial Court of Sacramento, the Capitol LGBTQ Association, and a certificate of appreciation from Sacramento mayor Joe Serna in recognition of outstanding citizenship and activities enhancing community betterment as a member of the Oak Park Project Area Committee.
 

Series VII. Published Materials /repositories/31/archival_objects/129723

Material Specific Details: Items include a DVD copy of Stonewall: The Movement, produced by Damon Molloy Productions (n.d.). Included is a segment showcasing the creator; Word is Out: Stories of Some of Our Lives by Nancy and Casey Adair, (New York: New Glide Publications/A Delta Special, 1978); and, the Winter 2008 issue of Sac State Magazine which includes a featurette on the creator.