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Finding Aid to the David Hunt Manuscripts on Dr. Barry Singer, 1982 Coll2014.097
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  • Biographical / Historical
  • Conditions Governing Access
  • Conditions Governing Use
  • Immediate Source of Acquisition
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  • Processing Information
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  • Language of Material: English
    Contributing Institution: ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
    Title: David Hunt manuscripts on Dr. Barry Singer
    creator: Hunt, David
    Identifier/Call Number: Coll2014.097
    Physical Description: 0.1 Linear Feet 1 folder.
    Date (inclusive): 1982
    Abstract: The collection consists of three typescripts by David Hunt reporting on controversial psychology professor at California State University Long Beach, Dr. Barry Singer, who in 1982 came under fire by Evangelical Christian groups for his "tolerance of homosexuality."

    Biographical / Historical

    In 1982, Dr. Barry Singer, a controversial psychology professor at California State University Long Beach (CSULB), came under fire by Evangelical Christian groups for his "tolerance of homosexuality" in teaching a Psychology of Sex course, as well as accusations of having relationships with students. In addition to Singer, conservative Christian groups also targeted women's groups in CSULB for being "pro-lesbian."

    Conditions Governing Access

    The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.

    Conditions Governing Use

    All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the ONE Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives at USC Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

    Immediate Source of Acquisition

    The collection was separated from the ONE Subject Files Collection, Coll2012-001. Donor and date of acquisition unknown.

    Preferred Citation

    [Box/folder #, or item name] David Hunt manuscripts on Dr. Barry Singer, Coll2014-097, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

    Processing Information

    Collection processed by Loni Shibuyama, November 2014.

    Scope and Contents

    The collection consists of three typescripts by David Hunt reporting on controversial psychology professor at California State University Long Beach, Dr. Barry Singer, who in 1982 came under fire by Evangelical Christian groups for his "tolerance of homosexuality." The annotated manuscripts appear to be submissions for an unidentified newspaper or magazine.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Manuscripts
    Religious right
    Sexual minorities in higher education
    Hunt, David
    Singer, Barry, Dr.