Finding Aid to the Brian James Miller Papers, 1956-2006
Coll2014.010
Finding aid prepared by Loni Shibuyama
Processing this collection has been funded by a generous grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
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Title: Brian James Miller papers
Identifier/Call Number: Coll2014.010
Contributing Institution:
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
8.5 linear feet.
7 archive boxes + 1 archive shoebox + 1 oversize envelope.
Date (bulk): Bulk, 1975-1990
Date (inclusive): 1956-2006
Abstract: Manuscripts, clippings, sociological research papers, correspondence, curriculum vitae, notes, photographs, audiocassettes,
videocassettes and other material, 1956-2006, from sociologist and writer Brian James Miller. The bulk of the collection is
writings, resource material, manuscripts for unpublished books, and recorded interviews pertaining to Miller's sociological
research on gay men and their relationships. Personal and professional papers document Miller's career, as well as his relationship
with former partner and mentor, sociologist Laud Humphreys.
creator:
Miller, Brian James
Biography
Brian James Miller was born on October 24, 1950 in Wingham, Canada. He received his BA and MA in Sociology from the University
of Western Ontario in 1974 and 1975, respectively. He received his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Alberta in 1983,
with his dissertation titled "Identity Conflict and Resolution: A Social-Psychological Model f Identity Formation." In the
late-1970s, Miller was licensed in California as a Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor (MFCC) and worked in private psychotherapy
practice in Los Angeles and West Hollywood for most of his career. He published articles and lectured on such topics as gay
men in heterosexual marriages, gay fathers, sex and gender, gay victimization and homicide, and lesbian women in heterosexual
marriages. He also worked as an adjunct assistant professor for California State University, Northridge. In the 1980s and
1990s, Miller was best known for writing the mental health advice column "Out for Good," published in
Edge Magazine for over ten years. Miller died on April 5, 2006.
Source: Box 4, Folder 1, Brian James Miller Papers, Coll2014-010, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University
of Southern California.
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.
Acquisition
Gift of Bernard Cooper, August 21, 2007.
Preferred Citation
[Box/folder #, or item name] Brian James Miller Papers, Coll2014-010, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries,
University of Southern California.
Processing Information
Formerly boxes A160, A161, A163, A164, A166, A167 and A168. Collection processed by Loni Shibuyama with assistance from Sean
Wejebe and Elvin Salvatierra, March 2014.
Scope and Contents
The collection comprises writings, subject files, research material, personal papers, audiocassettes, and videocassettes,
1956-2006, from sociologist Brian James Miller. The bulk of the collection is manuscripts, journal articles, clippings, notes,
conference papers, bibliographies, and other resource materials Miller used for his sociological research, primarily examining
gay men and their relationships. Included are his manuscripts for unpublished books, including a compilation of the mental
health advice column he wrote for
Edge Magazine and a book on gay fathers. His personal papers include materials documenting his career, correspondence, immigration papers,
photographs, an award, and an interview with Miller's former partner, Laud Humphreys. The majority of the audiocassettes are
recorded interviews with gay and lesbian individuals and mental health professionals, whom Miller interviewed for his research
on gay relationships and families.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in the following series:
Series 1. Writings and research
Series 2. Personal and professional papers
Series 3. Audiocassettes and videocassettes (VHS)
Related Materials
Laud Humphreys Papers, Coll2007-012, ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives, Los Angeles, California.
Separated Materials
Separated to the ONE periodicals collection:
The Advocate, October 1981-May 2006 [2 items]
AIDS Alert, Summer 1991 Vol. 3, No. 2 [1 item]
[Association of Lesbian and Gay Psychologists] ALGP Newsletter, Spring 1991, Vol. 16, No. 1 [1 item]
CGLBMAPA, Winter 1984, Vol. 9, Number 3.
Changing Men, Spring 1988-Summer 1988 [1 item]
Children of Gays Newsletter, September 1982-February 1983 [2 items]
Christopher Street Magazine, April 1977-1983 [2 items]
Common Bond: NM Gay & Lesbian Community Newspaper, March 1985, Vol. 4, No. 7 [1 item]
GFCI Network, Spring 1985-June 1986 [2 items]
[Gay Fathers of Toronto] GFT News, February 1984-June 1995 [31 items]
Lambda Book Report, June 1990-July 1990 Vol. 2, No. 5 [1 item]
The Lynchpin, November 1995-February 1997 [9 items]
Men and Wife Newsletter, September 1981-January 1985 [9 items]
National Center for Lesbians Rights newsletter, Fall/Winter 1990
Nurturing News, September 1982-September 1983 [5 items]
ONE Letter, November 1984-May 1988 [2 items]
Parents & Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Inc., October 1987-Fall 2000 [4 items]
Partners Newsletter for Gay & Lesbian Couples, March/April 1991
The Playboy Report on American Men, 1979 [1 volume: 2 items]
Progress Notes, July 2006 [1 item]
A Quarterly of Evangelicals Concerned, Inc., Summer 1982, Vol. 6, No. 4 [1 item]
Sex Vibe, August 1995-Winter 1996 [3 items]
Sociologists' Gay Caucus Newsletter, Spring 1984-Winter 1984 [2 items]
The Triangle Project Newsletter, Vol. 1, No. 3, February 1987
Separated to the Scripts collection:
Making Love screenplay, by Barry Sandler, February 20, 1981
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Humphreys, Laud
Audiocassettes
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Couples--Psychology
Gay men--Health & social issues--United States
Homosexuality--Psychological aspects
Homosexuality--Social Aspects
Interviews
Manuscripts
Marriage--Psychological aspects
Sociology
Writings and research
1956-2004
Series Description
This series comprises Miller's writings and research material mostly pertaining to his sociological research on gay men and
their interpersonal relationships, 1956-2004.
Arrangement
This series is divided into two subseries, (1.1) Writings and (1.2) Subject files and resource material.
Writings Subseries 1.1
1975-2004
Scope and Contents
This subseries comprises book and article manuscripts, clippings, journal articles and reprints, correspondence, and notes
written by Brian James Miller, 1975-2004. Included are the mental health advice columns he wrote for
Edge Magazine, called "Out for Good"; his graduate theses and published journal articles on topics such as gay fathers, married gay men
and lesbian women, and victimization; and drafts for proposed books on gay identity and gay relationships. Note that additional
files with annotated manuscript pages from Miller's articles or books may be found in the Subject files and resource material
(Subseries 1.2.)
Arrangement
This subseries is arranged alphabetically.
Box 1, Folder 1-13
Advice column, "Out For Good"
1990-1995
Physical Description:
[13 folders]
Box 5, Folder 2-9
Advice column, "Out For Good"
1982-1995
Physical Description:
[8 folders]
Box 3, Folder 7
Beyond the Closet, chapter 1 manuscript
undated
Box 1, Folder 14
"The Case of Gay Fathers"
1977-1979
Box 1, Folder 15
"Crimes Against Gays" papers
1980
Box 1, Folder 16
Fathers Who Love Men manuscripts and research material
1979-1980
Box 1, Folder 17
"Gay Men's Relationships with Women"
1980
Box 2, Folder 5
Guidelines and other writings by Brian Miller and Laud Humphreys
1979-1992
Box 1, Folder 18
"Identities in the Emerging Gay Culture"
1989
Box 1, Folder 19-23
Identity Conflict and Resolution: A Social Psychological Model of Gay Familymen's Adaptations
1983
Physical Description:
[5 folders]
Box 1, Folder 24
Loved to Pieces manuscript
undated
Box 2, Folder 6
Published journals and reprints
1978-1982
Box 1, Folder 25
Rocking the Cradle and Ruling the World: An Exploratory Study of Sex Role Convergence and Family Patterns in "Who's Who"
1975-1978
Box 2, Folder 1
"Social-Psychological Factors in 'Mixed Marriages': The Case of Lesbians Wed to Heterosexual Males"
1982
Box 2, Folder 2-3
"Wives of Gay Men" manuscripts and research material
1978-1988
Physical Description:
[2 folders]
Box 2, Folder 4
"Women Who Marry Gay Men"
Advocate article and correspondence
1989-1990
Box 2, Folder 7-18
Untitled book chapter manuscripts [draft #1]
undated
Physical Description:
[12 folders]
Box 2, Folder 19-43
Untitled book chapter manuscripts [draft #2]
undated
Physical Description:
[25 folders]
Box 3, Folder 8-12
Untitled book chapter manuscripts [draft #3]
undated
Physical Description:
[5 folders]
Box 3, Folder 1-6
Untitled book manuscripts, sequential pages
undated
Physical Description:
[6 folders]
Box 3, Folder 13-16
Untitled manuscript pages
1990-2004
Physical Description:
[4 folders]
Subject files and resource material Subseries 1.2
1956-2004
Scope and Contents
This subseries comprises clippings, photocopied book chapters, journal reprints, manuscripts, conference paper proposals,
bibliographies, correpondence, case studies, organization flyers and publicity, newsletters, and other papers collected by
Miller, the bulk of which pertain to his research on gay fathers or gay men who are/were married to women, 1956-2004. Some
files contain annotated manuscript pages from Miller's articles or books. The files also include Miller's extensive handwritten
notes.
Arrangement
This subseries is arranged alphabetically.
Box 5, Folder 10
American Psychiatric Association proposals
1978-1982
Box 5, Folder 11
American Sociological Association proposal
1981-1988
Box 5, Folder 13
Bozett, Frederick
1979-1990
Box 5, Folder 15-22
Clippings and articles, B-J
1956-1996
Physical Description:
[8 folders]
Box 6, Folder 1-10
Clippings and articles, K-W
1959-2000
Physical Description:
[10 folders]
Box 6, Folder 11-12
Clippings, gay fathers
1981-1985
Physical Description:
[2 folders]
Box 6, Folder 13-19
Clippings, unsorted
1974-2004
Physical Description:
[7 folders]
Box 3, Folder 17-20
Clippings, unsorted
1982-1990
Physical Description:
[4 folders]
Box 6, Folder 20
"Gay Fathers and Social Policy"
1973
Box 3, Folder 21
Gay Fathers of Los Angeles
1982-1997
Box 3, Folder 22-23
Gay Fathers of Toronto
1983-1988
Physical Description:
[2 folders]
Box 3, Folder 24
Gay organization flyers and publicity
1981-1994
Box 3, Folder 25
Gochros, Jean Schaer, "When Husbands Come Out of the Closet"
1982
Box 6, Folder 22
Harry, Joseph, clippings and correspondence
undated
Box 8
Index cards, notes
circa 1975-1995
Box 6, Folder 23
International Gay Fathers Conference, 6th Annual, Los Angeles, California
1985
Box 3, Folder 26
Manuscripts, unknown authors
undated
Box 6, Folder 24
National Gay Task Force, "Anti-Gay/Lesbian Victimization"
1984
Box 7, Folder 1
Newsletters and publications, miscellaneous
1979-1991
Box 7, Folder 2-8
Notes and research articles
circa 1970-1990
Physical Description:
[7 folders]
Box 7, Folder 9-10
Ostrow, Daniel, thesis
1977
Physical Description:
[2 folders]
Box 7, Folder 11
Pamphlets and programs
1973-1991
Box 7, Folder 12
Prince, Virginia,
Transvestite and His Wife photocopy
1974
Box 7, Folder 13
Question Scale Data Results
1975-1980
Box 7, Folder 14
Sociologists' Gay Caucus
1983-1984
Box 7, Folder 15-19
Veever, J.E. articles and thesis
1972-1979
Physical Description:
[5 folders]
Personal and professional papers
1974-2006
Series Description
This series comprises correspondence, resumes and curriculum vitae, clippings, photographs, and other papers documenting Miller's
personal life and professional career, 1974-2006. Included are Miller's immigration papers, diplomas, professional certifications,
material for a class he taught, and a trophy awarded to Miller in 2006. The correspondence includes letters between Miller
and his former mentor and partner, sociologist Laud Humphreys. The photographs, 1976-1979, document Miller, Humphreys, and
their friends or family.
Arrangement
Miller's resumes and curriculum vitae is at the beginning of this series. The remaining folders are arranged alphabetically.
Box 4, Folder 1-3
Resume and curriculum vitae
1978-1997
Physical Description:
[3 folders]
Box 4, Folder 4
California State University, Northridge, Sociology of Homosexuality class materials
1983
Box 5, Folder 1
Clippings about or mentioning Brian James Miller
1975-1988
Box 4, Folder 5-19
Correspondence
1976-2000
Physical Description:
[15 folders]
Envelope 9
Diplomas and certificates
1974-1989
Box 4, Folder 20
Humphreys, Laud, interview
2001-2005
Box 4, Folder 21
Immigration papers
1979-1992
Box 3, Item 27
Lesbian and Gay Psychotherapy Association Community Service Award
2006
Box 4, Folder 22
Photograph album
1976-1979
General Physical Description note: 55 photographs: col.
Box 4, Folder 23
Photograph, photocopy
undated
Audiocassettes and videocassettes (VHS)
circa 1977-1990
Series Description
This series comprises 63 audiocassettes and 3 videocassettes (VHS). The bulk of the audiocassettes are interviews Miller conducted
for his sociological research regarding gay and lesbian parents and families. Two of the three videocassettes are regarding
AIDS issues.
Arrangement
Audiocassettes are at the beginning of this series, followed by videocassettes. They are arranged alphabetically.
Item AC2547
Basker, Robert
July 4, 1977
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2548
Basker, Robert; Dennis Cox
undated
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2549
Beaudry, Jim; Larry Ross, Drake Hotel during SSSP Convention
undated
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2550
Beaudry, Jim, in press room at American Sociological Association Convention at Chicago Hilton; Stan Valez, at Ralph Neil's
apartment in Los Angeles, California
1977-1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2551
Berzon, Betty; Gay Academic Union, developing a gay identity
November 1979
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2552
Christie, Hal, in my apartment
December 12, 1977
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2555
Christie, Hal; Stan Valez
undated
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2553
Coleman, David and Tom
undated
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2556
Copperud, Cathy, at her house in Pomona, California
September 26, 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2554
Copperud, JoAnn, at her house in Santa Monica
January 6, 1979
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2557
Copperud, JoAnn, at her house in Santa Monica
January 6, 1979
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2558
Cummings, Don, interviewed in his office at the New York City Stock Exchange
July 28, 1977
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2559
Cummings, Don, interviewed in his office at the New York City Stock Exchange
July 28, 1977
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2560
Curtin, Bill, at his house in Edmonton
February 9, 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2561
Curtin, Bill, at his condominium in Edmonton
February 9, 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2562
Denton, Dick, at his office in Claremont, California
January 17, 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2563
Elliott, Dave, at his home in Garden Grove, California
January 26, 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2564
Elliott, Dave; Mike Finn
undated
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2565
Federico, Ron, in his room at the Hilton in Chicago during the American Sociological Association convention
September 8, 1977
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2566
Federico, Ron, in his room at the Hilton in Chicago during the American Sociological Association convention; Jim Beaudry in
press room at ASA Convention
September 8, 1977
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2567
Finn, Mike, at his house in Garden Grove, California
January 26, 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2568
Gumbleton, Dan
undated
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2569
Gumbleton, Dan, at his house in Riverside, California
August 1, 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2570
Gender identity group talk
January 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2571
Gender identity group talk
undated
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2572
Segeshi, Hiro; Hobert, San Francisco meeting
April 10, 1980
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2573
Hogan, Bob, in Toronto, at Metropolitian Community Church; Wilf Racer
June 11, 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2574
Humphreys, Clair; "Wives of Gays" television show
undated
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2575
Humphreys, Nancy, at her house, Claremont, California
January 25, 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2576
Humphreys, Nancy; Jerry Jordon, his office, Claremont, California
January 25, 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2603
Jordon, Jerry, his office, Claremont graduate school; Phil, at Bob O'Dell's house in Anaheim, California
January 24-25, 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2577
Kaiman, Ivan, interview in his office, apartment
July 25, 1977
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2578
Lee, Bill, Lomitas, California
September 15, 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2579
Lee, John, at his house, Toronto, Canada
January 5, 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2580
Lee, Lois, Lomitas, California
undated
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2581
Lynch, Michael, his house
January 6, 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2582
Malyon, Alan, Gay Academic Union
March 1980
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2583
Malyon, Alan, Rochlin, et al., Gay Academic Union
November 1979
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2584
McDonald, Elwin, interviewed at his office
July 26, 1977
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2585
McWhirter, David, and daughter Monica
January 19-20, 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2586
McWhirter, David; Ribara, Alan, in bedroom of his Laguna Beach house
January 17-19 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2587
Miller, Brian, gay fathers, Gay Academic Union
undated
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2588
Mollock, Harvey, in hotel room at the Hilton during Chicago American Sociological Association convention
September 7, 1977
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2589
Mollock, Harvey, in hotel room at the Hilton during Chicago American Sociological Association convention
September 7, 1977
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2590
Norton, Dr. Joe, at his house, Albany, New York
August 3, 1977
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2591
Parker, Kirk, at his house
January 16, 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2592
Poolman, Bob
undated
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2593
Race, Wilf
undated
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2594
Regalato, Leondard, interview at David Regalato's home in Cambridge, Massachusetts
July 24, 1977
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2595
Ribara, Alan, in bedroom of his Laguna Beach house
January 17, 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2596
Robinson, Ray
May 30, 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2597
Robinson, Ray
May 30, 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2598
Rochlin; depression
January 1980
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2600
Schmidt, Dr. John, SSSP Task Force, UCLA Library
December 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2599
SGC meeting; Raymond Farden, Chicago
August 1977
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2601
Stringfellow, Bud, at his apartment
July 25, 1977
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2602
Taylor, Frank, interview in his office
July 26, 1977
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2604
O'Dell, Bob, his house; Phil, at Bob O'Dell's house
January 24, 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2605
Taylor, Ron Jr., dad's house, Pasadena
August 28, 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2606
Taylor, Ron, his apartment, Pasadena; Bob O'Dell, his house
January 23-24, 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2607
Taylor, Ron, his apartment, Pasadena
January 1978
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2608
Whytock, Ray, in apartment above his store
December 28-29, 1977
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC2609
Weiss, Henry, his beach house, Fire Island
July 12, 1977
General Physical Description note: 1 audiocassette.
Item VV3081
"Male Couples Facing AIDS"; The Mariposa Foundation
circa 1985-1990
General Physical Description note: 1 videocassette (VHS).
Item VV3082
Brian McNaught
undated
General Physical Description note: 1 videocassette (VHS).
Item VV3080
"Setting Sexual Limits," LA CARES
circa 1985-1990
General Physical Description note: 1 videocassette (VHS).
