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Pickett, Harold Edward, 1947-1988.
Manuscripts and Archives Division
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Collection consists of correspondence, writings, subject files, files of Pickett and James B. Ferguson, photographs,realia, and printed matter. Correspondence, 1968-1987, ismostly incoming and concerns Pickett's political activism,journalism, and family matters. Writings, ca. 1970-1986, include manuscript drafts and typescripts of his poems andarticles, extensive clippings of articles and columns, andmiscellaneous editorial files pertaining to the New York City News. Personal files, 1965-1988, contain AIDS treatment diary kept by Pickett's friends during his finalillness; Pickett's notebooks describing his dreams; and EST seminars he attended; his academic records from HunterCollege; a "Memorial Book" prepared by his friends; and some photographs. James B. Ferguson files, 1977-1984, include clippings of his articles and reviews, photocopiesof his notes, and printed materials. Bulk of the collection consists of Pickett's subject files, ca. 1970-1986, which deal almost exclusively with gay themes. Filescontain correspondence, clippings, press releases and other printed ephemera.
Harold Edward Pickett (1947-1988) was a gay rights activist, journalist, poet, and editor. Pickett contributed poems and articles to gay newspapers and magazines in various U.S. cities. In 1980 he founded New York City News, a news magazine for the gay and lesbian community, and was editor/publisher until it ceased publication in 1985.
Shadows (1826). NYPL Art and Architecture Collection.
One of 700,000 pictures in the NYPL Digital Gallery
