Shere (Michael) Papers, 1971-1994

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Summary

Title:
Michael Shere papers
Dates:
1971-1994
Creators:
Shere, Michael, 1943-1994
Abstract:
This collection consists of Michael Shere's written works and personal papers, 1971-1994. Michael Shere worked as a theatrical performer, script writer, set and sound designer, and composer for 25 years. He also was an activist for the LGBT community, including for AIDS organizations such as Artists Confronting AIDS and the AIDS Service Center.
Extent:
3.9 linear feet. 2 archive boxes + 1 archive carton + 1 flat archive box
Language:
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder #, or item name] Michael Shere Papers, Coll2014-015, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of Michael Shere's written works and personal papers, 1971-1994. The collection includes his scripts, novels, short stories, and poems. Shere's theatrical work is documented through his sound and set design notes and layouts, as well as musical pieces. Shere's medical records, spiritual papers, greeting cards, correspondence, address books, and daily planners are also included.

Biographical / historical:

A resident of Pasadena, California, Michael Shere was involved in the theatrical world as a performer, script writer, set and sound designer, and composer for 25 years. He was also involved in staging movie premiers for Universal Studios, Columbia Pictures, and events for the music industry. Shere was a writer of short stories, novels, and poems. In addition, he was a board member of GLAAD and a member of the Purple Circuit promoting LGBT theater. He was also involved in AIDS organizations such as Artists Confronting AIDS and the AIDS Service Center. Shere was born on January 4, 1943, and passed away on August 28, 1994, from AIDS-related complications.

Acquisition information:
Date and method of donation unknown.
Processing information:

Collection processed by Lizzie Hernandez and Phyllis Rudzitis, March 2014.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Lizzie Hernandez and Kyle Morgan
Sponsor:
Processing this collection has been funded by a generous grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Date Prepared:
(c) 2014
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2014-05-21T19:34-0700

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] Michael Shere Papers, Coll2014-015, 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:
(213) 821-2771
askone@usc.edu
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