David Hunt manuscripts on Dr. Barry Singer, 1982

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Summary

Creators:
Hunt, David
Abstract:
The collection consists of three typescripts by David Hunt reporting on controversial psychology professor at California State University Long Beach, Dr. Barry Singer, who in 1982 came under fire by Evangelical Christian groups for his "tolerance of homosexuality."
Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet 1 folder.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder #, or item name] David Hunt manuscripts on Dr. Barry Singer, Coll2014-097, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of three typescripts by David Hunt reporting on controversial psychology professor at California State University Long Beach, Dr. Barry Singer, who in 1982 came under fire by Evangelical Christian groups for his "tolerance of homosexuality." The annotated manuscripts appear to be submissions for an unidentified newspaper or magazine.

Biographical / historical:

In 1982, Dr. Barry Singer, a controversial psychology professor at California State University Long Beach (CSULB), came under fire by Evangelical Christian groups for his "tolerance of homosexuality" in teaching a Psychology of Sex course, as well as accusations of having relationships with students. In addition to Singer, conservative Christian groups also targeted women's groups in CSULB for being "pro-lesbian."

Acquisition information:
The collection was separated from the ONE Subject Files Collection, Coll2012-001. Donor and date of acquisition unknown.
Processing information:

Collection processed by Loni Shibuyama, November 2014.

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] David Hunt manuscripts on Dr. Barry Singer, Coll2014-097, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

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