Finding Aid for the John W. Rowberry Papers, ca. 1972-1993
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Finding Aid for the John W. Rowberry Papers, ca. 1972-1993
Collection number: 366
UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections
Manuscripts Division
Los Angeles, CA
Contact Information
- Manuscripts Division
- UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections
- Room A1713, Charles E. Young Research Library
- Box 951575
- Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575
- Telephone: 310/825-4988 (10:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Pacific
Time)
- Email: spec-coll@library.ucla.edu
- URL: http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/special/scweb/
- Processed by:
- Manuscripts Division staff, 1999
- Encoded by:
- Caroline Cubé and Dan Luckenbill
- Online finding aid edited by:
- Josh Fiala, August 2002
© 1999 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Descriptive Summary
Title: John W. Rowberry Papers,
Date (inclusive): ca. 1972-1993
Collection number: 366
Creator:
Rowberry, John W.
Extent:
8 boxes (4 linear ft.)
Repository:
University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Department of Special Collections.
Los Angeles, California 90095-1575
Abstract: John W. Rowberry (1948-1993) was a writer, editor, and film critic for various gay publications. His fiction was published
in various anthologies and also in the book,
Lewd Conduct (1993). The collection consists of manuscripts, typescripts, correspondence, and publications related to the work of John
W. Rowberry and reflects his involvement with the gay community and various gay publications.
Physical location: Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department
of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Language:
English.
Administrative Information
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Restrictions on Access
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- Room A1713, Charles E. Young Research Library
- Box 951575
- Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575
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Provenance/Source of Acquisition
Gift of Gary L. Voice, 1995.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], John W. Rowberry Papers (Collection 366). Department of Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research
Library, University of California, Los Angeles.
UCLA Catalog Record ID
Biography
Rowberry was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on September 1, 1948; distinguished himself as a writer, editor, and film critic
for various gay publications; met artist Robert Musgrave in 1969 and the two remained lovers until Musgrave's death in 1987;
moved to Los Angeles, 1972; editor,
Entertainment West; moved to San Francisco, 1979; editor of publications, including
The Alternate,
Mach,
Stud Flix,
Uncut,
Inches,
Foreskin Quarterly,
Adult Video News, and
Stallion; moved to San Diego, 1988; edited the
Adam Film World Directory; his fiction was published in various anthologies and also in the book,
Lewd Conduct (1993); wrote screenplay for
Blue Angel (1986); deteriorating health forced him to retire in 1993 and he died of AIDS complications on December 4, 1993.
Scope and Content
Collection consists of manuscripts, typescripts, correspondence, and publications related to the work of John W. Rowberry.
Most of the material reflects Rowberry's involvement with the gay community and various gay publications.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
COLLECTION CONTAINS DIGITAL MATERIALS: Special equipment or further processing may be required for viewing. To access digital
materials you must notify the reference desk in advance of your visit.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Rowberry, John W.--Archives.
Gay journalists--California--Archival resources.
Gay men's writings, American--Archival resources.
Writing and Publications Material
Murder in California by John Rowberry and Lawrence Reh
Box 2, Folder 3
Manuscript Material. n.d.
Physical Description: Typescript.
Box 2, Folder 4
Manuscript Material. late 1970s(?).
Physical Description: Primarily typescript.
Scope and Content Note
Various story drafts.
Box 2, Folder 6
Research Material and Drafts(?). Early 1980s.
Scope and Content Note
Includes two reviews / articles by Rowberry.
Box 2, Folder 1
Manuscript Material and Notes. ca. 1979 and later.
Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction
Box 2, Folder 2
Manuscripts, Research Clippings. Late 1970s- .
Scope and Content Note
Includes clipping of article about John Rechy, is by Rowberry(?). One page from assembled poems gives statements about where
some had been published.
Letters from Contributors, etc.
Box 1, Folder 5
ca. 1991-1992.
Scope and Content Note
Includes letters from: Essex Hemphill, Greg Johnson, Steven Saylor, Leigh W. Rutledge, Lars Eighner, etc.
Also, note from Ken Edwards on doing a movie in Mexico, with his analysis of Mexican macho, etc.
Box 1, Folder 6
ca. 1989-1993.
Scope and Content Note
Includes letters from: William Cozad, Alex Stamnos, Bill Schmeling (The Hun), Richard Lamonte Burnside, Midnight (aka Diablito),
Edmund Miller (
Gay and Lesbian Literary Heritage contributor)
Also, Miller writing about Rowberry.
Box 1, Folder 7
ca. 1979-1993.
Scope and Content Note
Includes letters from: Ed Fury, Michael Lowenthal, Scott O'Hara, Falcon Studios, Ricard Lamonte Burnside, Bob Maricardi (
The Magazine,
San Francisco), Ned Bate(?) (
Blade), Steven Saylor, Gerhard Pohl, Elizabeth Gershman (Knights Press), etc.
Also, manuscript of
A Profile of Jeff Stryker by Victor Largo, and press release for
Lewd Conduct, by Rowberry.
Hale Research Corporation (Jack Monroe)
Hale's Supplement (Video Reviews)
Box 2, Folder 5
Revisions(?). n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Data and brief summaries (photocopies) and copy of the work.
Box 3, Folder 3
Publication Material. 1992.
Scope and Content Note
Includes letter from Bill Schmeling (The Hun).
Also, copies of legal briefs.
Box 1, Folder 3
Correspondence and Photographs. ca. 1989-1990.
Scope and Content Note
Includes some photographs.
Box 1, Folder 2
Letters and Faxes. ca. 1981-1993.
Scope and Content Note
Various Preston publications and projects, including manuscript of
Coming to Our Senses (autobiography).
Some refer to stories printed in
Drummer (edited by Rowberry).
Also, press information for
A Member of the Family, with contributions by Michael Nava, etc.
Box 7, Folder 7
Publication Material. 1993.
Scope and Content Note
Letters and proofs.
Includes material from: John Preston and William Cozad.
Box 3, Folder 4
Manuscript:
My Life as a Pornographer ... by John Preston. 1993.
Scope and Content Note
Page proofs.
Skins Publication Material
Box 5, Folder 6
Letters from contributors. 1988-1991.
Box 6, Folder 2
Submissions: from Peter Leko, Sherwin Carlquist, etc. 1991-1992.
Skins(?) Publication Material(?)
Box 2, Folder 8
Letters primarily from Vernon Brooks. 1991-1992.
Box 6, Folder 1
From several publications, primarily
Stars. ca. 1981.
Publication Material - Submissions and Correspondence
Box 2, Folder 9
ca. 1978.
Scope and Content Note
From Wong (pseudonym). Sent to
Drummer.
Box 3, Folder 5
1990-1991.
Scope and Content Note
Includes material from: Boyd McDonald, Bob Marindardi(?) (
The Magazine,
San Francisco).
Box 4, Folder 1
1993-1994.
Scope and Content Note
From: William Cozad, etc.
Box 4, Folder 2
1993.
Scope and Content Note
From: William Cozad, Clay Caldwell (pseudonym), James Medley and Jon Varga.
Some stories (n.d.) seem much earlier.
Box 4, Folder 3
1992(?)-1993.
Scope and Content Note
Submissions from: William Cozad, Alex Stamnos, Michael Bronski, Joe Tiffenbach, Lars Eighner, etc.
Bronski manuscript is
Queers in the White House.
Tiffenbach manuscript is
Picture Postcards from Hollywood [early gay history].
Box 4, Folder 4
1992-1993.
Scope and Content Note
Submissions from: William Cozad, Jon Varga, Clay Caldwell (pseudonym) and Mitzel
Box 4, Folder 5
1991- .
Scope and Content Note
Submissions from: Chris Burns, William Cozad, Anthony Bruno, Hank Trout and Stan Leventahl.
Box 5, Folder 1
1990s(?).
Scope and Content Note
Submissions from Bill Hunter.
Box 5, Folder 2
1990-1992.
Scope and Content Note
Submissions from Gilbert Mountaincross, William Cozad, letter from John Preston, Hollywood celebs nude.
Includes the original promotional flyer for
Uncut magazine.
Also, letterhead and envelopes, Harvey Milk [blank].
Box 5, Folder 5
1985- .
Scope and Content Note
Submissions and publication details. Includes material from: L.E. Ward, Rex.
Includes:
Gay Men Talk about Life on the Russian River, by Charles Linebarger.
Box 5, Folder 7
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Mailing lists.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
One 3.5 inch floppy disk; four 5.25 inch floppy disks.
Special equipment or further processing may be required for viewing. To access digital materials you must notify the reference
desk in advance of your visit.
Box 7, Folder 2
1993.
Scope and Content Note
Letters and submissions from John Preston.
Box 7, Folder 3
1993 and n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Letters and submissions from John Preston.
Box 7, Folder 4
1989-1993.
Scope and Content Note
Letters and submissions.
Includes material from: Jim Moss, Bill Schmeling (The Hun).
Also, notes on video making by Jim Moss and manuscript on men of the South Pacific.
Box 7, Folder 5
1990-1993.
Scope and Content Note
Includes material from: Stanley Stellar, Jim Moss and John Preston.
Box 7, Folder 9
1990-1992.
Scope and Content Note
Letters and manuscripts from Peter Leko: video reviews, etc.
Note
Evidently edited by John Rowberry.
Box 6, Folders 3-4
Publication Material(?). 1990s primarily.
Scope and Content Note
Research clippings on court cases, obscenity rulings, etc.
Box 8, Folder 1
Copies of mailings, etc. ca. 1989-1991.
Scope and Content Note
UNCUT Society of America, etc.
About not circumcising.
Box 8, Folders 2-4
Copies of Remain Intact mailings, etc. ca. 1985-1988.
Scope and Content Note
These are extensive photocopies of clippings annotated by Russell Zangger (Lawrwood, Iowa).
Box 5, Folder 3
Publication Material. 1990-1991.
Scope and Content Note
Includes: correspondence with L.E. Ward (
Gay Hollywood)
Box 3, Folder 1
Publication Material. ca. 1986- .
Scope and Content Note
From
Advocate Men,
Drummer, etc.
Primarily clippings (photocopies) and ephemera.
Box 7, Folder 1
Publication Material(?). 1970s-1990s.
Scope and Content Note
Letters and enclosures from David Hurle (Old Reliable).
Box 2, Folder 7
Research Material(?). 1992.
Scope and Content Note
David Hurle's video journal. No title; notes on all videos and models, including Champ, Brian Diaz, Rod Garetto, Eddie Perez,
Raoul, etc.
Note
Hurle's business is Old Reliable.
Box 7, Folder 8
Manuscript Material (no authors given). n.d.
Physical Description: Copies.
Box 1, Folder 1
Letters and Advertisements. primarily early 1990s.
Physical Description: (Photocopies).
Scope and Content Note
From R.E. (Dick) Fontaine. Fontaine's movies, etc. were produced 1949-1970s(?). Rowberry wrote criticisms of videos, carried
ads in his publications, etc.
Box 7, Folder 6
Manuscript Material. Early(?).
Scope and Content Note
Anonymous.
John Rowberry's Best Gay Videos
Box 3, Folder 2
Manuscript Material. 1993.
Scope and Content Note
Letters submitting names and information.
Box 5, Folder 4
Research Material. 1993(?).
Scope and Content Note
Blanks from John Cox for models to fill in with personal information.