Finding Aid to the Shawn Daniel Foreman and Joseph Michael Reed Papers, 1949-1985
Coll2013-084
Kyle Morgan
Processing this collection has been funded by a generous grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources.
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
909 West Adams Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90007
(213) 821-2771
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Title: Shawn Daniel Foreman and Joseph Michael Reed papers
creator:
Foreman, Shawn Daniel
creator:
Reed, Joseph Michael
Identifier/Call Number: Coll2013-084
Physical Description:
3.5 Linear Feet
1 archive box, 1 archive carton, 1 flat box, 1 archive binder
Date (inclusive): 1949-1985
Abstract: Sheet music, notebooks, poetry, photographs, correspondence, flyers, advertisements, and personal papers of Shawn Daniel Foreman,
1966-1985. The collection documents Foreman's work with Tommy Powers Presents (erotic photograph mail order), Now Tapes (erotic
video mail order), Now Talk (erotic phone service), and TI-OHM Music; his music career; and his personal life. The collection
includes the poetry and personal papers of Joseph Michael Reed, 1949-1984.
Preferred Citation
[Box/folder #, or item name] Shawn Daniel Foreman and Joseph Michael Reed Papers, Coll2013-084, ONE National Gay & Lesbian
Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Kyle Morgan, 2013.
Acquisition
Date and method of acquisition unknown.
Conditions Governing Use
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.
Conditions Governing Access
Access restrictions for mold materials.
Biography
Shawn Daniel Foreman was born March 5, 1947 and studied music at Los Angeles Community College. He worked as a composer, musician,
consultant, and engineer in the music industry. He also briefly operated an erotic mail order business called Tommy Powers
Presents and wrote the score for the erotic video
Hot Men Observed. He died June 2, 1985 of AIDS-related complications. Limited information was available regarding Joseph Michael Reed except
that he and Foreman shared the same residence.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into two sections: 1) Shawn Daniel Foreman papers and 2) Joseph Michael Reed papers.
Scope and Contents
Sheet music, notebooks, poetry, photographs, correspondence, flyers, advertisements, and personal papers of Shawn Daniel Foreman,
1966-1985. The collection documents Foreman's work with Tommy Powers Presents (erotic photograph mail order), Now Tapes (erotic
video mail order), Now Talk (erotic phone service), and TI-OHM Music; his music career; and his personal life. The collection
includes the poetry and personal papers of Joseph Michael Reed, 1949-1984.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Gay men
Gay musicians
Gay erotica
Poetry
Sheet music
Foreman, Shawn Daniel
Reed, Joseph Michael
Shawn Daniel Foreman papers
Arrangement
This section is arranged in alphabetical order.
Box 1, Folder 1
Advertisements and notes regarding musical performances
1970, undated
Box 4, Folder 2
Correspondence, miscellaneous
1971, undated
Conditions Governing Access
Mold damage.
Box 1, Folder 2
Event and performance information
circa 1970-1984
Box 1
Foreman's compositions and disco compilations
undated
Physical Description: [17 audio tapes]
Box 1, Folder 11
Miscellaneous
1972-1985
Scope and Contents
Materials from Foreman and Reed, including poetry and correspondence.
Box 1, Folder 3
Notebooks
undated
Scope and Contents
Includes poetry, musical notations, and drawings.
Box 1, Folder 4
Personal papers and correspondence
1966-1985
Scope and Contents
Includes resume, medical records, death certificate, and 19 identification and business cards
Box 3
Photographs, identification records, and business cards
circa 1970-1984
Physical Description: [12 negative strips, 83 photographic prints, 50 contact sheets, and 1 negative of Foreman's certificate of birth]
Scope and Contents
Includes images of Foreman, Reed, their personal life and friends, art pieces, and Foreman's military service. Includes photographs
from Foreman's career in music and his work at Tommy Powers Presents erotic studio.
Box 1, Folder 12
Photographs, nudes
circa 1970
Physical Description: [1 bound volume containing 68 contact sheet strips and 68 negative strips]
Box 4, Folder 3
Sheet music, correspondence, and other music related materials
1971-1982
Conditions Governing Access
Mold damage.
Box 2, Folder 3
Sheet music, lyrics, and performance flyers
circa 1970-1979
Box 2, Folder 2
Sheet music, lyrics, and writings
circa 1970-1979
Box 4, Folder 4-6
TI OHM, Now Talk, and Now Tapes correspondence, promotional material, and administrative records
1980-1985
Conditions Governing Access
Mold damage.
Box 2, Folder 1
Tommy Powers Presents, promotional materials
1970, undated
Box 2
"What's New Pussy"
undated
Physical Description: [1 open-reel audio recording]
Joseph Michael Reed papers
Box 1, Folder 5
Poetry, power of attorney, and an unidentified diploma
1949-1983
Box 1, Folder 6-10
Notebooks
1969-1984
Physical Description: [five 8 1/2 x 11-inch binders]
Scope and Contents
Primarily contains Reed's poetry, but also includes the poetry of others, clippings, and graphics.
Box 4, Folder 1
Medical records
1984
Conditions Governing Access
Mold damage.
