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Studio and distributor marketing ephemera collection
Coll2012-170
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English
Contributing Institution:
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Title: Studio and distributor marketing ephemera collection
Identifier/Call Number: Coll2012-170
Identifier/Call Number: 450
Physical Description:
29.2 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1950-2012
Date (bulk): 1970-1990
Abstract: Fliers, brochures, and clippings of marketing materials of studios and distributors of erotic images and products. Studios
and distributors marketed a variety products including artworks, photographs, moving images, and assorted products. The collection
documents the advertising and distribution of gay erotic materials. Advertisements were placed in magazines and newspapers
marketed to gay men. Studios and distributors would primarily send fliers, catalogs, and requested merchandise through the
mail.
The collection is arranged alphabetically by studio, distributor, or personal name.
The collection documents the advertising and distribution of gay erotic materials. Advertisements were placed in magazines
and newspapers marketed to gay men. Studios and distributors would primarily send fliers, catalogs, and requested merchandise
through the mail.
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.
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.
The collection consists of materials culled from the Kepner's original subject files and collected ephemera.
Box #, folder #, Studio and Distributor Marketing Ephemera Collection, Coll2012-170, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives,
USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Materials were filed under the first name of the photographer where the name of the studio and/or distributor were synonymous.
Collection processed by archival staff, December 2012.
Fliers, brochures, and clippings of marketing materials of studios and distributors of erotic images and products. Entries
listed as "studios" were primarily creators, while "distributors" were primarily retailers or resellers. Studios and distributors
marketed a variety products including artworks, photographs, moving images, and assorted products.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Gay erotic art
Gay erotic films
Gay erotic photography
Gay erotic videos