Finding Aid to the Frank Milton McCoy Papers, 1946-1997
Coll2014.002
Finding aid prepared by Loni Shibuyama
Processing this collection has been funded by a generous grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
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Title: Frank Milton McCoy papers
Identifier/Call Number: Coll2014.002
Contributing Institution:
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
0.8 linear foot.
2 archive cartons.
Date (inclusive): 1946-1997
Abstract: Writings, correspondence, clippings, photographs, organizational records, flyers, notes, and other personal papers, 1946-1997,
from African-American writer, musician, and educator Frank Milton McCoy. Materials in the collection document his career as
a concert pianist and music educator in Los Angeles. Included is McCoy's book,
Black Tomorrow (Vantage Press, 1976), which examines the evolution and influence of music in African-American culture.
creator:
McCoy, Frank Milton
Biography
Frank Milton McCoy was born in El Centro, California, and received a bachelor's and master's degree in Education and Music
from San Francisco State University, and a doctorate from the University of California in Higher Education. Throughout the
1950s and 1960s, McCoy studied and toured as a concert pianist in numerous countries and was the first American to present
a solo concert on the French islands of St. Pierre et Miquelon. McCoy later worked as a public school music and English teacher
in various Los Angeles Unified schools, and he joined the board of the Education Guild of the Los Angeles Music Center. In
1976, McCoy wrote his published book,
Black Tomorrow, examining the evolution and influence of African-American music and culture.
In the 1980s, McCoy served as music and drama critic for the
Los Angeles Sentinel, and he became the first African-American member of the National Association of Music Critics. He also served on the board
of the Southeast Symphony Association and was involved with the Church of Religious Science and the National Negro Musicians
Association. McCoy died in Los Angeles in 1998.
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.
Acquisition
Donor and date of acquisition unknown. Received by John O'Brien.
Preferred Citation
[Box/folder #, or item name] Frank Milton McCoy Papers, Coll2014-002, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries,
University of Southern California.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Katrina Sire, March 2014.
Scope and Contents
The collection comprises writings, correspondence, clippings, photographs, organizational records, flyers, notes, and other
personal papers, 1946-1997, from African-American writer, musician, and educator Frank Milton McCoy. Materials in the collection
document his career teaching for various Los Angeles Unified public schools, serving on the boards of the Southeast Symphony
Association and the Education Guild of the Los Angeles Music Center, and touring as a concert pianist to numerous countries.
The collection also includes his dissertation regarding a historical analysis of counseling programs in higher education for
African-Americans; as well as his book,
Black Tomorrow, published by Vantage Press in 1976. Also included are production materials and photographs for an untitled high school theatrical
production (with a mostly African-American cast) for which McCoy was the instructor.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged alphabetically.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
African American authors--20th century
African American gay men
African American music teachers
African American musicians
African Americans--History
Dissertations, Academic
Frank Milton McCoy papers
Box 2, Folder 1
Clippings and reviews about McCoy
1960-1993
Box 1, Folder 2
Clippings, Gwendolyn Brooks
1987
Box 1, Folder 3
Clippings, general
circa 1977
Box 1, Folder 5-6
Dissertation:
Historical Analysis of Counseling Programs in Private Institutions of Higher Education for Black Americans from 1865 to the
Present
1981
Physical Description:
[2 folders]
Box 2, Folder 3-4
Dissertation:
Historical Analysis of Counseling Programs in Private Institutions of Higher Education for Black Americans from 1865 to the
Present
1981
Physical Description:
[2 folders]
Box 2, Folder 5
Events and flyers
1975-1990
Box 1, Folder 7
Financial records
1984-1996
Box 2, Folder 6
High school and college diplomas
1946-1960
Box 1, Folder 8
High school yearbook
1949
Box 1, Folder 9
National Negro Musicians Association
circa 1993
Box 1, Folder 11
Photographs and personal papers
circa 1975-1997
General Physical Description note: 5 photographs: col.
Box 1, Folder 12
Presidential Inauguration memorabilia, Jimmy Carter
1977
Box 1, Folder 13
San Francisco State University Alumni Directory
1993
Box 1, Folder 14
Southeast Symphony Association
circa 1990
Box 1, Folder 15
Speech notes and manuscripts
undated
Box 1, Folder 16
Travel documents
1977-1990
Box 2, Folder 7
Unidentified theatrical production material
1960
General Physical Description note: 10 photographs and 6 contact sheets: b&w.
