Finding Aid to the David Hunt Manuscripts on Dr. Barry Singer, 1982 Coll2014.097

Loni Shibuyama
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Language of Material: English
Contributing Institution: ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Title: David Hunt manuscripts on Dr. Barry Singer
creator: Hunt, David
Identifier/Call Number: Coll2014.097
Physical Description: 0.1 Linear Feet 1 folder.
Date (inclusive): 1982
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."

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."

Conditions Governing Access

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

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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

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

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.

Processing Information

Collection processed by Loni Shibuyama, November 2014.

Scope and Contents

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.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Manuscripts
Religious right
Sexual minorities in higher education
Hunt, David
Singer, Barry, Dr.

Folder 1

David Hunt manuscripts on Dr. Barry Singer