Edwards (Brian) matchbook scrapbooks, 1961-1981

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Summary

Title:
Brian Edwards matchbook scrapbooks
Dates:
1961-1981
Creators:
Edwards, Brian
Abstract:
Two scrapbooks primarily containing matchbook covers from gay bars thoughout California and Japan, 1961-1981, compiled by Brian Edwards. Also included in the scrapbooks are flyers, invitations, napkins, 3 color photographs, and other memorabilia.
Extent:
1.4 linear feet. 1 flat archive box.
Language:
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder #, or item name] Brian Edwards Matchbook Scrapbooks, Coll2014-022, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection comprises two scrapbooks primarily containing matchbook covers from gay bars thoughout California and Japan, 1961-1981. Also included in the scrapbooks are flyers, invitations, napkins, 3 color photographs, and other memorabilia. The scrapbooks appear to have been created by Brian Edwards, member of the gay Oedipus Motorcycle Club.

Biographical / historical:

Brian Edwards was a member of the Oedipus Motorcycle Club.

Acquisition information:
Donor and date of acquisition unknown.
Processing information:

Formerly box #A234. Collection processed by Loni Shibuyama, April 2014.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Loni Shibuyama
Sponsor:
Processing this collection has been funded by a generous grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Date Prepared:
(c) 2014
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2014-05-07T17:06-0700

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] Brian Edwards Matchbook Scrapbooks, Coll2014-022, 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
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