Finding aid to the ONE Archives LGBTQ poster collection, circa 1955-2018 Coll2018-001

Loni Shibuyama, Cooper Moll
Processing this collection has been funded by a generous grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR).
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
© 2019
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Los Angeles, California 90007
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Language of Material: English
Contributing Institution: ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Title: ONE Archives LGBTQ poster collection
creator: ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Identifier/Call Number: Coll2018-001
Physical Description: Approx. 10000 items.
Date (inclusive): circa 1955-2018
Abstract: Approximately 10000 posters, circa 1955-2018, documenting gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) life in the United States and abroad.

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 materials in this collection were donated by numerous donors over several decades. One of the largest collections of posters ONE Archives acquired was from Morris Kight and his McCadden Place Collection. Donors for specific items are identified, if known. However, the donor and date of acquisition are unknown for a majority of the materials in this collection.

Preferred Citation

[Box/folder #, or item name] ONE Archives LGBTQ Poster Collection, Coll2018-001, ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Processing Information

Collection processed by Cooper Moll, 2019.

Scope and Contents

The collection comprises approximately 10000 posters, circa 1955-2018, documenting gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) life in the United States and abroad.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

AIDS (Disease)
Gay and lesbian rights
Gay and lesbian studies
Gay bars
Gay pride parades
Gay theater
Homosexuality -- Law and legislation -- United States
Leather bars
Lesbian theater
Posters