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Stewart Scofield Collection on RFD, 1970-1998 Coll2011.072
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  • Title: Stewart Scofield Collection on RFD
    Identifier/Call Number: Coll2011.072
    Contributing Institution: ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives
    Language of Material: English
    Container: 1
    Physical Description: 0.1 linear foot. [1 folder]
    Date (bulk): Bulk, 1974-1975
    Date (inclusive): 1970-1998
    Abstract: Correspondence, flyers, clippings, conference agenda, and a photograph from Stewart Scofield documenting the early publishing history, 1970s, of RFD (Rural Free Delivery), "a country journal by gay men." The publication formed out of an attempt to establish a gay commune.
    creator: Scofield, Stewart

    Historical Note

    RFD (Rural Free Delivery), "a country journal by gay men," was first published in rural Iowa. The publication formed out of an attempt to establish a gay commune.

    Access

    Contact ONE archivist regarding access restrictions.

    Publication Rights

    Contact ONE archivist regarding publication and use restrictions.

    Preferred Citation

    Stewart Scofield Collection on RFD, Coll2011-072, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, Los Angeles, California

    Processing Information

    Processing this collection has been funded by a generous grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
    In order to provide access to this collection, minimal processing on this collection was expedited in 2011. Date spans were given wherever possible, but do not reflect the most accurate inclusive dates.

    Scope and Content

    Correspondence, flyers, clippings, conference agenda, and a photograph from Stewart Scofield documenting the early publishing history, 1970s, of RFD (Rural Free Delivery), "a country journal by gay men." The publication formed out of an attempt to establish a gay commune. The collection consists primarily of correspondence addressed to publisher Stewart Scofield in Grinnell, Iowa during the first two years of RFD's publication.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    RFD (Rural Free Delivery).
    Country life
    Gay men
    Lesbian and gay experience
    Rural conditions