Finding Aid to the Karl Clark Memorial Book Coll2014.052
Michael C. Oliveira
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Title: Karl Clark memorial book
creator:
Rogers, Richard A.
creator:
Mullins, Bill E.
Identifier/Call Number: Coll2014.052
Physical Description:
0.1 Linear Feet
1 folder
Date (inclusive): 2001-2002
Language of Material: English
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.
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.
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Date and method of acquisition unknown.
[Box #, Model Name], Karl Clark Memorial Book, Coll2014-052, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University
of Southern California.
Collection processed by Michael C. Oliveira, September 2014.
Walter Bendick West Hollywood Veterans Day Parade Photographs, Coll2012-037, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, Los Angeles,
California.
Edward Westrick collection on Veterans Council for American Rights and Equality, Coll2009-018, ONE National Gay & Lesbian
Archives, Los Angeles, California.
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.
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Gay activists -- Florida
Memorial books
Clark, Karl (Barnett Karl Clark)
Rogers, Richard A.
Mullins, Bill E.
folder 1
Karl Clark memorial book 2001-2002