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Finding Aid to the Paul Johnson Papers on Christianity and Gays Coll2014.062
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  • Biographical Note
  • Conditions Governing Access
  • Conditions Governing Use
  • Immediate Source of Acquisition
  • Preferred Citation
  • Processing Information
  • Scope and Content

  • Language of Material: English
    Contributing Institution: ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
    Title: Paul Johnson papers on Christianity and gays
    creator: Johnson, Paul R. (Paul Robert)
    Identifier/Call Number: Coll2014.062
    Physical Description: 0.1 Linear Feet 1 folder
    Date (inclusive): 1971-1995
    Abstract: Fliers, pamphlets, and press releases on the topic of Christianity and gays, along with limited correspondence from author and Pastor Paul R. Johnson. Johnson was the author of numerous pamphlets and books while serving as a pastor in Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, and Washington, before settling in Southern California.
    Language of Material: English

    Biographical Note

    Paul Robert Johnson, author of numerous pamphlets and self-published books, has served as a pastor in churches in Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, and Washington. After relocating to Southern California he served on the Board of Directors of H.E.L.P., Incorporated and as the Information Director at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Community Services Center. He served as Director of Information at the Orange County Center and was on the staff of Drummer and Vector Magazine. His articles appeared in The Advocate, The Forum, Newswest, The Sun, and other newspapers and magazines. In 1991 Johnson began his service on the board of Evangelists Together. He also served as the chairperson of the Board of Gabians, director of the Fidelity Speakers Program, and debated Greg Branson on the Crawford Christian Radio Network.
    Johnson taught classes, authored, and self-published books on the topic of Christianity and gays including The Gay and the Bible, Homosex Pro and Con, Gays and the Bible, Gays and the New Right, New Standard Bible, New Standard Bible, Ancient Answers to Modern Gay Problems, Homosexuality and the Biblical Text, and The Song of Songs.

    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

    Gift of Paul R. Johnson, undated correspondence.

    Preferred Citation

    [Box #, Folder#] Paul Johnson Papers on Christianity and Gays, Coll2014-062, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

    Processing Information

    Collection processed by Michael C. Oliveira, September 2014.

    Scope and Content

    Fliers, pamphlets, and press releases on the topic of Christianity and gays, along with limited correspondence from author and Pastor Paul R. Johnson.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Homosexuality -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
    Homosexuality in the Bible.
    Johnson, Paul R. (Paul Robert)