Peter Hughes papers

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2023

Descriptive Summary

Title: Peter Hughes papers

Dates: 1991-2001

Collection Number: 2013-22

Creator/Collector:

Extent: 1.6 linear feet

Repository: GLBT Historical Society

San Francisco, California 94103

Abstract: A collection of seven matted and signed black and white photographic prints by Peter Hughes, entitled Portraits of AIDS Dissidents. There are also model releases and materials from Health Education AIDS Liaison (HEAL), an education network committed to the belief that the HIV=AIDS connection was false.

Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Peter Hughes papers . Collection Number: 2013-22. GLBT Historical Society

Acquisition Information

Gift of Ann Denise Sallee on October 15, 2013.

Scope and Content of Collection

A collection of seven matted and signed black and white photographic prints by Peter Hughes, entitled Portraits of AIDS Dissidents. There are also model releases and materials from Health Education AIDS Liaison (HEAL), an education network committed to the belief that the HIV=AIDS connection was false. HEAL documents include a mission statement, emails and flyers. Hughes served as Media Coordinator for HEAL. There are also articles by and about Peter Duesberg, the dissidents, AIDS and AZT and newsletters such as Zenger’s and Reappraising AIDS. Also notable is the pamphlet, How the Chronicle Invented AIDS, by George Trinkaus. GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000521; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008194; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_005272

Indexing Terms

AIDS (disease)

Photography

AIDS denialism