Clark (Karl) Memorial Book, 2001-2002

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Summary

Title:
Karl Clark memorial book
Dates:
2001-2002
Creators:
Rogers, Richard A. and Mullins, Bill E.
Abstract:
Clippings, e-mail, and images, 2001-2002, documenting the life of gay activist Barnett "Karl" Clark of Wilton Manors, Florida. Clark was a founding member of South Florida gay and lesbian organizations including the Political Advocacy Coalition Political Action Committee (PAC-PAC), The Dolphin Democratic Club, and the Florida Gold Coast Chapter of the Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Veterans of America.
Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet 1 folder
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:

[Box #, Model Name], Karl Clark Memorial Book, Coll2014-052, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

Memorial book of clippings, e-mail, and images, 2001-2002, documenting the life of Barnett "Karl" Clark. The book was assembled by Richard A. Rogers and Bill E. Mullins and reproduced by means of an ink-jet printer and photocopier. The unbound pages document Clark's life, his memorial service, and statements of tribute from individuals and organizations.

Biographical / historical:

Barnett "Karl" Clark, a native of Pennsylvania, and his partner Paul Dieters relocated to South Florida in the 1970s. Clark became active in the LGBT movement as Anita Bryant fought to overturn Miami-Dade County's gay-rights ordinance. He was a founding member of South Florida gay and lesbian organizations including the Political Advocacy Coalition Political Action Committee (PAC-PAC), the Dolphin Democratic Club, and the Florida Gold Coast Chapter of the Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Veterans of America. In 2001 Clark died just before assuming the position of executive director Pride in Greater Fort Lauderdale.

Sources:

Elliot, Andrea. "Gay activist Karl Clark, 58: 'community was his life.' The Hearld, May 07, 2001.

O'Matz, Meagan. "Barnett 'Karl' Clark, 58, gay-rights pioneer and activist." South Florida Sun-Sentinel, May 07, 2001.

Acquisition information:
Date and method of acquisition unknown.
Processing information:

Collection processed by Michael C. Oliveira, September 2014.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Michael C. Oliveira
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 2014-12-12 12:06:54 -0800 .

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 #, Model Name], Karl Clark Memorial Book, Coll2014-052, 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:
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