Finding Aid to the Graphic Albums Collection Coll2008.046

Michael C. Oliveira and Kyle Morgan
Processing this collection has been funded by a generous grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
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Language of Material: English
Contributing Institution: ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Title: Graphic albums collection
Identifier/Call Number: Coll2008.046
Physical Description: 9.2 Linear Feet 5 archive boxes + 3 archive binder boxes + 1 archive carton + 1 archive flat box
Date (inclusive): circa 1950s-1980s
Abstract: A collection of collage and scrapbook albums by unidentified individuals, circa 1950s-1980s. The contents primarily consist of clippings and photographs either in a scrapbook or collage album, but may also include drawings in pencil or pen, prose, poetry, watercolors, and repurposed books, periodicals, and greeting cards.

Biography

A collection of collage and scrapbook albums by unidentified individuals, circa 1950s-1980s.

Conditions Governing Access

Consult an archivist regarding access restrictions.

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.

Acquisition Information

Date and method of acquisition unknown.

Preferred Citation

[Box/folder #, or item name] Graphic Albums Collection, Coll2008-046, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Michael C. Oliveira, 2008. Additional materials processed by Kyle Morgan, 2014.

Scope and Contents

A collection of collage and scrapbook albums by unidentified individuals, circa 1950s-1980s. The contents primarily consist of clippings and photographs either in a scrapbook or collage album, but may also include drawings in pencil or pen, prose, poetry, watercolors, and repurposed books, periodicals, and greeting cards.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into three sections:
Erotic photocollage albums, unidentified artist 1
Erotic photocollage albums, unidentified artist 2
Graphic albums, miscellaneous

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Altered books
Gay erotic art
Photocollage
Scrapbooks
Women and erotica

 

Erotic photocollage albums, unidentified artist 1 circa 1977-1984

Physical Description: [fourteen 9 x 10.75-inch scrapbooks]

Scope and Contents

Scrapbook collages from the late 1970s through the mid 1980s. The majority of collages consist of one or more erotic images superimposed on a fine-art print, advertisement, or photographic spread from art, architectural, and decorating magazines such as Art in America, Architectural Digest, and Home and Garden.
Box 1

1-3 circa 1977-1984

Box 2

4-6 circa 1977-1984

Box 3

7-9 circa 1977-1984

Box 4

10-12 circa 1977-1984

Box 5

13-14 circa 1977-1984

 

Erotic photocollage albums, unidentified artist 2 undated

Physical Description: [five 8.5 x 11-inch three-ring scrapbooks]

Scope and Contents

Scrapbook collages with clippings of text and images, primarily from advertisements in non-LGBT periodicals, superimposed on erotic images. Includes photographs, clippings, comics, and original drawings and writings. The collages feature gay male erotic imagery, but also portray bisexual and heterosexual erotica.
Box 6

1 undated

Box 7

2-3 undated

Box 8

4-6 undated

 

Graphic albums, miscellaneous circa 1950s-1980s

Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous scrapbook albums of gay male erotic images, 1950s-1980s. Includes altered books and periodicals as well as collages.
Box 9, item 1

Homosexuals Today 1956 1950s

Scope and Contents

Black and white erotic male images, circa 1950s, taped inside an edition of Marvin Cutler's Homosexuals Today 1956.
Box 9, item 2

Phallus add-on album 1950s-1960s

Physical Description: [12 x 9-inch spiral-bound album]

Scope and Contents

Black-and-white erotic male images, circa 1950s-1960s, with phalluses sketched in pen or pencil.
Box 9, item 3

Phallus add-on publications 1962-1964

Scope and Contents

Publications Demi-Gods (v.2, no.3, July 1962), Manual (no.59, December 1964), and Man-ifique! (v.8, no.1, Fall 1964) with phalluses sketched in pen.
Box 9, item 4

Greyhuff 1960s

Scope and Contents

Black and white erotic male photographs, circa late 1960s, taped inside Greyhuff, no.4, DSI Sales, 1967.