Thomas (Bud) papers, circa 1950s-1994, bulk 1985-1994

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Summary

Title:
Bud Thomas papers
Dates:
circa 1950s-1994, bulk 1985-1994
Creators:
Thomas, Bud
Abstract:
Fliers, scripts, magazines, reviews, photographs, a T-shirt, and a vibrator collected by Bud Thomas. In the 1980s, Bud Thomas was a member, known as "Clitoris Turner," of the drag/genderqueer performance group Afro Sisters, founded by Vaginal Creme Davis. The bulk of the materials date between 1985-1994 and document performances done by the Afro Sisters in Los Angeles.
Extent:
0.7 Linear Feet 2 boxes.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder #, or item name] Bud Thomas Papers, Coll2017-012, ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection comprises fliers, scripts, magazines, reviews, photographs, a T-shirt, and a vibrator collected by Bud Thomas. In the 1980s, Bud Thomas was a member, known as "Clitoris Turner," of the drag/genderqueer performance group Afro Sisters, founded by Vaginal Creme Davis. The bulk of the materials date between 1985-1994 and document performances done by the Afro Sisters in Los Angeles. Some of the collection documents are related to the production of the "Sexual Liberation Front" and "Fertile La Toyah Salami Jackson's Last Dance." The collection also includes a vintage vibrator, with the product name Niagara.

Biographical / historical:

As of 2024, Bud Thomas works as Library Supervisor for ONE Archives at the USC Libraries.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Bud Thomas, October 24, 2011.
Processing information:

Collection processed by Ellen Colvin, 2017.

Arrangement:

The folders are arranged alphabetically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Ellen Colvin
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-03-27 15:59:00 -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] Bud Thomas Papers, Coll2017-012, ONE National Gay and 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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