Finding Aid to the Hy Pike Papers, 1957-1995 Coll2013.115

Finding aid prepared by Kyle Morgan
Processing this collection has been funded by a generous grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources.
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Title: Hy Pike papers
Identifier/Call Number: Coll2013.115
Contributing Institution: ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 0.4 linear feet. 1 archive carton
Date (inclusive): 1957-1995
Abstract: The collection primarily consists of scripts and short stories written and collected by Hy Pike. Hy Pike was an actor in film, television, and theater. He also directed and produced plays.
creator: Pike, Hy, (Monty A.R. Pike), 1930-2006

Separated Materials note

Separated to the ONE library, ONE periodical collection, and ONE catalog collection:
David Geiser. Essay by Peter Selz. Butters Gallery, LTD, catalog.
Gay Literature, Elysian Fields, Booksellers, catalog no.19, 20 (lesbiana issue).
Manorama, no.8, March 1962.
Michelangelo Buonarroti. The Sonnets of Michael Angelo [sic]. John Addington Symonds (translator). Crown Publishers, 1948.
Reed, Rex. People Are Crazy Here. Dell, 1974.
Sexual Freedom, summer 1969.
Deaccessed publications:
Bare in Mind, v.9, no.5-12; v.10, no.1-2, 4, 1981-1982.
Beachhead, no. 51, 59, and 64, 1981-1982.
Clothed with the Sun, v.2, no.2, August 1982.
Holee Sheet, v.1, 1969
Hollywood Daily News, v.1, no.21, November 23, 1974.
Deaccessed videos
Gang Bang Soul Train. A & B Video, Real Swinger Videos.
Trainspotting special academy edition. Miramax Films.
Deaccessed items
Comfort Fit prophylactic, distributed by M & M Rubber Co.
Rain on Earth, voice work sample (not Hy Pike) by City of Light Recording & Sound.

Scope and Contents

The collection primarily consists of scripts and short stories written and collected by Hy Pike. Also includes theater production materials, general subject files, and personal papers.

Preferred Citation

[Box/folder #, or item name] Hy Pike Papers, Coll2013-115, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Acquisition

Donated by R.W. Eastman, May 2007. "All memorabilia and property [donated] in memory of Hy Pike, movie star."

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.

Conditions Governing Access

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

Biography

Hy Pike was an actor in film, television, and theater. He also performed in night clubs; wrote plays, poetry, and musicals; and directed and produced plays.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Fiction
Scripts (documents)
Theater

 

Hy Pike papers 1957-1995

Box 1, Folder 1

Biographical and personal papers 1966-1995

Scope and Contents note

Includes Pike's resume, agent contract, college transcripts, small claims court records, and 3 black and white publicity photographs.
Box 1, Folder 2

Miscellaneous artistic work and notes 1966-1973, undated

Scope and Contents note

Includes sketches, sheet music, and script notes.
Box 1, Folder 3-6

Scripts 1957-1993

Scope and Contents note

Includes scripts written by Hy Pike.
Box 1, Folder 7

Short stories undated

Scope and Contents note

Includes a short story written by Hy Pike.
Box 1, Folder 8

Subject files and theater production files 1983-1989, undated

Scope and Contents note

Includes fliers and a press release for his production of "Gone with the River Queen"; correspondence regarding theater productions; 10 black and white headshots of actors; programs; fliers; clippings; and nudist camp pamphlets.