Jerrold Jacks papers
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Title: Jerrold
Jacks
papers
papers
Dates: 1980-1981
Collection Number: 1986-02
Creator/Collector:
Extent: .1 linear feet
Repository:
GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: The Jerrold "Jerry"
Jacks
papers relate to his interest in science fiction.
Jacks
(1947-1986) founded the Urania Science Fiction Club, an organization devoted to the discussion of lesbian, gay, and alternate
sexuality in science fiction and fantasy, in 1980.
Jacks
papers relate to his interest in science fiction.
Jacks
(1947-1986) founded the Urania Science Fiction Club, an organization devoted to the discussion of lesbian, gay, and alternate
sexuality in science fiction and fantasy, in 1980.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research.
[Identification of item]. Jerrold
Jacks
papers. Collection Number: 1986-02. GLBT Historical Society
Jacks
papers. Collection Number: 1986-02. GLBT Historical Society
Scope and Content of Collection
The Jerrold "Jerry"
Jacks
papers relate to his interest in science fiction.
Jacks
(1947-1986) founded the Urania Science Fiction Club, an organization devoted to the discussion of lesbian, gay, and alternate
sexuality in science fiction and fantasy, in 1980. It was the first gay and lesbian group of its kind.
Jacks
led Urania Club meetings, organized events, and composed A Gay and Lesbian Science Fiction and Fantasy Recommended Reading
List, which he distributed to club members. He also participated in a science fiction convention, Norascon Two (1980). The
bulk of the collection pertains to these activities and date, primarily, from 1980 to 1981. There are also club flyers, correspondence,
drafts of an essay
Jacks
wrote for the Bay Area Reporter about Thomas M. Disch and Ursula K. LeGuin and miscellaneous notes and drawings. GSSO linked
terms: http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D008091
Jacks
papers relate to his interest in science fiction.
Jacks
(1947-1986) founded the Urania Science Fiction Club, an organization devoted to the discussion of lesbian, gay, and alternate
sexuality in science fiction and fantasy, in 1980. It was the first gay and lesbian group of its kind.
Jacks
led Urania Club meetings, organized events, and composed A Gay and Lesbian Science Fiction and Fantasy Recommended Reading
List, which he distributed to club members. He also participated in a science fiction convention, Norascon Two (1980). The
bulk of the collection pertains to these activities and date, primarily, from 1980 to 1981. There are also club flyers, correspondence,
drafts of an essay
Jacks
wrote for the Bay Area Reporter about Thomas M. Disch and Ursula K. LeGuin and miscellaneous notes and drawings. GSSO linked
terms: http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D008091
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