File of papers relating to the work of the Gay Social Democrats , which later became the Social Democrats for Gay Rights, including:

• correspondence between the group's national secretary A. Paul Cheesman and David Owen on various matters relating to the group including application for Associated Organisation status; invitation to David Owen to speak or contribute article on gay rights, with draft article Jul-Nov 1982; Cheesman's concern at right-wing views of some SDP candidates, Apr-Jun 1984; attempt by the group to introduce anti-discrimination against sexual orientation clause into SDP constitution, Apr-May 1985; David Owen's writing of an article for the gay press, Dec 1985-Mar 1986
• copies of newsletter Gay Social Democrat May 1982, Jun 1984, Jun 1985
• letter from Peter Willis concerning apparent hostility of Islington SDP to gay community, with David Owen's reply, Oct-Dec 1985