Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Kephart, Larry C., 1950-2016
- Abstract:
- Three three-ring binders each containing approximately 30 gay erotic short stories written by Larry Kephart, 2006-2007. Larry Carl Kephart was a former United States Marine, Vietnam veteran and community activist with interests in writing, acting, and photography.
- Extent:
- 0.2 Linear Feet 1 box
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[Box/folder # or item name,] Larry Kephart Gay Male Erotic Short Stories Coll2015-016, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Three three-ring binders transferred to folders each containing approximately 30 gay erotic short stories written by Larry Kephart, 2006-2007.
- Biographical / historical:
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Larry Carl Kephart was born July 09, 1950 in Atwood, Kansas. His family moved to Oklahoma and found work in the oil fields. About three years later the family moved to Venice, California. Kephart graduated from high school with honors. In 1968 he joined the United States Marine Corps and came to understand he was gay. He served in Vietnam from 1970 to 1971. He completed his service at Camp Pendleton and then attended Los Angeles City College. Kephart worked part-time as a gopher for an erotic film producer. He was a member of the Society of Pat Rocco Enlightened Enthusiasts (SPREE) for about eight years. Kephart also participated in other LGBTQ organizations including Christopher Street West (CSW), where he served as a board member for seven years. Kephart died in 2016.
- Acquisition information:
- Darryl R. West and Jeff Labno letter in lieu of deed of gift, dated July 12, 2015.
- Processing information:
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Collection processed by Nicholas Beyelia, August 2015.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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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.
- Terms of access:
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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:
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[Box/folder # or item name,] Larry Kephart Gay Male Erotic Short Stories Coll2015-016, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.
- Location of this collection:
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909 West Adams BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90007, US
- Contact:
- (213) 821-2771