| | Abstract: | Gay Games 9 was the ninth iteration of the Gay Games, an international gathering for athletic competition hosted by and for people in the LGBTQ+ community. Launched in 1982 by Dr. Tom Waddell, the Gay Games are an international sporting event that occur every four years. The Gay Games represent a safe arena for all athletes, regardless of sexual orientation, religion, race, gender, nationality, or ability. The Games were held in Cleveland and Akron, Ohio, from August 9 - 16, 2014. This collection consists of advertisements, agendas, articles, budgets, cards, certificates, correspondence, directories, a DVD, ephemera, flash drives, a grant application, guides, flyers, handbooks, a license agreement, magazines, manuals, maps, a memorandum, newspaper clippings, programs, promotional materials, a proposal, and publications. | |
