Hayes (Joseph J.) papers, 1972-1979

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Joseph J. Hayes papers
Dates:
1972-1979
Creators:
Hayes, Joseph, J.
Abstract:
Manuscript drafts, correspondence, clippings, administrative records, and a gay studies course proposal, 1972-1979, from Joseph J. Hayes. In the 1970s, Hayes was an Associate Professor of English at California State University, Fullerton.
Extent:
0.2 Linear Feet 1 carton.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder #, or item name] Joseph J. Hayes Papers, Coll2014-071, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection comprises manuscript drafts, correspondence, clippings, administrative records, and a gay studies course proposal, 1972-1979, from English professor Joseph J. Hayes. The collection includes manuscript drafts and research material for Hayes' articles on gay slang, homosexuality, and the semantics of the word "lewd." Administrative records document Hayes' participation in the Homosexual Rights Committee of the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California chapter, and a gay students conference held at the University of California, Irvine, in 1972.

Biographical / historical:

In the 1970s, Joseph J. Hayes was an Associate Professor of English at California State University, Fullerton. He is known for coining the term "Gayspeak," the title of his article on gay slang published in the Quarterly Journal of Speech in 1976.

Acquisition information:
This collection was separated from the ONE Subject Files Collection, Coll2012-001. Donor and date of acquisition unknown.
Processing information:

Collection processed by Loni Shibuyama, September 2014.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged alphabetically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Loni Shibuyama
Sponsor:
Processing this collection has been funded by a generous grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2015-06-04 11:49:57 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

[Box/folder #, or item name] Joseph J. Hayes Papers, Coll2014-071, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Location of this collection:
909 West Adams Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007, US
Contact:
(213) 821-2771