Age of Consent collection, circa 1980-1989

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Summary

Creators:
Age of Consent., Callahan, John F. , 1945-2013, and Hughes, David
Abstract:
Notes, press material, flyers, correspondence, and clippings, circa 1980-1989, from gay rap group Age of Consent (AOC), led by John Callahan with members David Hughes and Thea Other. The collection includes lyrics and original notes for AOC's songs, many of which explicity discuss homosexuality.
Extent:
0.2 linear foot. 1 archive carton.
Language:
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder #, or item name] Age of Consent Collection, Coll2014-024, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection comprises notes, press material, flyers, correspondence, and clippings, circa 1980-1989, from gay rap group Age of Consent (AOC), led by John Callahan with members David Hughes and Thea Other. The collection includes lyrics and original notes for AOC's songs, many of which explicity discuss homosexuality.

Biographical / historical:

Age of Consent was a band in the early-1980s underground gay art scene in Los Angeles, led by John Callahan with members David Hughes and Thea Other. Formed by two gay men, Callahan and Hughes, the rap group was characterized by its progressive and outspoken discussion of homosexuality.

Acquisition information:
Donor and date of acquisition unknown.
Processing information:

Formerly box #102-A119. Collection processed by Loni Shibuyama, May 2014.

Arrangement:

A description of the collection is at the beginning. The remaining folders are arranged alphabetically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

[Box/folder #, or item name] Age of Consent Collection, Coll2014-024, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Location of this collection:
909 West Adams Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007, US
Contact:
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