Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Wilson, Donald Steven and Wilson, Deborah
- Abstract:
- Journals of artist Donald Wilson, stage name Christopher Colt, documenting his experience as a person living with AIDS. Born in Alabama, Wilson moved to California where he resided in Los Angeles until his passing in 1992. Includes photographs and a book written by his sister, Deborah Wilson, "Brushing Away the Tears," derived from his journals. The journal entries begin in 1990 and end in 1992.
- Extent:
- 1.25 Linear Feet (1 carton)
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Donald Wilson (AKA Christopher Colt) Journals, MSS 2025-08. Archives and Special Collections, University of California, San Francisco.
Background
- Scope and content:
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1 carton containing the journals of Donald Wilson, the journals start in 1990, shortly after his AIDS diagnosis, and end in 1992. 1 copy of the book "Brushing Away the Tears" by his sister, Deborah Wilson, based on his journals; includes book promotional materials. Photographs of Donald Wilson and of his artwork. (2) United States Airforce certificates acquired by Donald Wilson in 1974.
- Acquisition information:
- This collection was donated to the UCSF Archives and Special Collections by Deborah Wilson in 2025.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research. The UCSF Archives and Special Collections policy places access restrictions on material with privacy issues for a specific time period from the date of creation. Access to records that contain personal and confidential information about an individual or individuals is restricted for 75 years from date of creation or until the death of the individual mentioned in the records, whichever is longer. Access to medical records is restricted for 100 years from the latest date of the materials in those files. Restrictions are noted at the series level. This collection will be reviewed for sensitive content upon request. Contact the UCSF Archivist for information on access to these files.
- Terms of access:
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Some materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by terms of the University of California gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing, and trademarks. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Donald Wilson (AKA Christopher Colt) Journals, MSS 2025-08. Archives and Special Collections, University of California, San Francisco.
- Location of this collection:
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UCSF Library & CKM Archives and Special Collections, 530 Parnassus AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94143-0840, US
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