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Coll2008-036
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Title: Waide Aaron Riddle writings
Dates: 1996-2002
Collection number: Coll2008-036
Creator:
Riddle, Waide Aaron
Collection Size: 1 flat archive box.
1 linear foot.
Repository:
ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives.
Los Angeles, California 90007
Abstract: Typescripts of seven poems, 1996-2002, by writer
Waide Aaron Riddle, who began writing poetry in 1995. The collection includes
his 1996 award-winning poem, "Two Men Kissing," as well as a photograph, circa
2002, of the author himself.
Languages:
Languages represented in the collection: English
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access
restrictions.
Researchers wishing to publish materials must obtain permission in
writing from ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives as the physical owner.
Researchers must also obtain clearance from the holder(s) of any copyrights in
the materials. Note that ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives can grant
copyright clearance only for those materials for which we hold the copyright.
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain copyright clearance for
all other materials directly from the copyright holder(s).
Waide Aaron Riddle Writings, Coll2008-036, ONE National Gay and Lesbian
Archives, Los Angeles, California.
Gift of Waide Aaron Riddle, 2002.
Collection processed by Loni Shibuyama, June 17, 2008.
Waide Aaron Riddle was born on August 15, 1963, in Kingsville, Texas.
Raised in Houston, Texas, Riddle eventually moved to Los Angeles where he
worked as a barber and in various jobs in the entertainment industry. Beginning
in the mid-1990s, Riddle began writing poetry and short stories. His first
poem, "Two Men Kissing," won the National Author's Registry Honorable Mention
in 1996 and the Registry's President's Award in 1997. Riddle went on to
self-publish two books of poetry:
All-American Texan, in 1999, and
The Chocolate Man: A Children's Horror Tale,
in 2002. In addition, his short stories and articles have been published in
anthologies and magazines, and he has won a number of awards in poetry
competitions.
As of June 2008, he continues to live in West Hollywood, California.
Source: Waide Aaron Riddle, "Author,"
Waide Aaron Riddle,
http://www.waideriddle.com , last accessed June 17,
2008.
Scope and Content of Collection
This collection comprises typescripts of seven poems and one (11x17
inches) photograph of author Waide Aaron Riddle. The poems date from 1996 to
2002, and five of the poems are printed on 11x17 inch poster boards.
The following terms have been used to index the description of this
collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Gay authors--United States--20th
century
Gay men's writings, American
Gays' writings
Poetry
Poets, American--20th century
Riddle, Waide
Aaron