Hunce Voelcker papers, 1967-1997

Summary

Creators:

Voelker, Hunce

Abstract:

Extent:

.2 linear feet (1 half manuscript box)

Language:

Preferred citation:

Hunce Voelcker papers. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains the published works of gay writer, artist and filmmaker, Hunce Voelcker, who lived and worked in the Bay Area from the mid-1960s to his death. Voelker (1940-1992) was a participant the literary circle that included Robert Duncan, Jack Spicer and Paul Mariah. He was also active in the gay hippie scene and gay liberation movement. Works in the collection are: “Hart Crane Voyages” (Brownstone Press, 1967); “Joy Rock Statue Ship” (Cowstone Press, 1968); “Logan” (Cowstone Press, 1969); “Songs for the Revolution” (Cowstone Press, 1969); “Parade of Gumdrop,” with Rodney Price (Hoddypoll Press, 1971); “Sillycomb” (Panjandrum Press, 1973); “Within the Rose” (Panjandrum Press, 1976). Voeker’s papers also contain ephemera, correspondence, photographs, a videotape of him reading his works and lecturing on Hart Crane (1978-1988), and a video copy of some of his 8mm art films (1976-1977). GSSO linked terms: http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D008091; http://semanticscience.org/resource/SIO_000297

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Literature
Motion pictures
Amateur film
Literature and Poetry

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Preferred citation:

Hunce Voelcker papers. GLBT Historical Society

Location of this collection:

GLBT Historical Society

989 Market Street, Lower Level

San Francisco, CA 94103, US

Contact:

(415) 777-5455

reference@glbthistory.org

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