Finding aid to the Marcus Overseth papers, 1969-2019
Coll2011-069
Marc LaRocque and Loni Shibuyama
Processing this collection has been funded by a generous grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Title: Marcus Overseth papers
creator:
Overseth, Marcus
Identifier/Call Number: Coll2011-069
Identifier/Call Number: 212
Physical Description:
0.2 Linear Feet
1 box.
Date (inclusive): 1969-1979, 2019
Abstract: Photographs, contact sheets, negatives, flyers, essay manuscripts, postcards, an organizational prospectus, and clippings,
1969-1979, from journalist and gay activist Marcus Overseth. Overseth was the editor of the
San Francisco Free Press, 1969-1970.
Container: 1
Biography
Marcus Overseth was the editor of the independent press publication
San Francisco Free Press, 1969-1970. He was involved with the Los Angeles chapter of the Gay Liberation Front (1970) and the organization We Are Everywhere,
International (circa 1978).
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
Donor and date of acquisition unknown.
Preferred Citation
[Box/folder #, or item name] Marcus Overseth Papers, Coll2011-069, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University
of Southern California.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Marc LaRocque and Loni Shibuyama, October 2014.
Scope and Content
The collection comprises photographs, contact sheets, negatives, flyers, essay manuscripts, postcards, an organizational prospectus,
and clippings, 1969-1979, from journalist and gay activist Marcus Overseth. The bulk of the collection is photographs and
negatives documenting gay activism and demonstrations, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area, some of which was used as
editorial content in the
San Francisco Free Press.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged alphabetically.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Gay activists -- California -- San Francisco
Gay community -- California -- San Francisco
Gay community -- Photographs
Gay journalists
Gay press publications
Box 1, Folder 6
Autobiographical writings
2019
Box 1, Folder 1
Clippings and flyers
circa 1969-1979
Box 1, Folder 2
Manuscripts and correspondence
1978-1979
Box 1, Folder 3
Negatives
circa 1969-1979
Scope and Contents
Includes images of a Committee for Homosexual Freedom Thanksgiving day demonstration in San Francisco, anti-war demonstrations,
men at the beach, Gay Liberation Front members, a demonstration at the Examiner, a "gay guerilla theater" performance, Barney's
Beanery, and a theatrical performance parodying the Pope.
Box 1, Folder 4
Photographs and contact sheets
circa 1969-1979
Scope and Contents
Includes images of a Committee for Homosexual Freedom Thanksgiving day demonstration in San Francisco, anti-war demonstrations,
men at the beach, and various unidentified people on city streets.
Box 1, Folder 5
We Are Everywhere International publications
1978-1979
